Get out of Vilnius's Old Town to explore the new city and its recent history. See some impressive Soviet-era buildings. Listen to stories from the daily lives of people under communist rule and Lithuania's road to independence.

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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Enjoy the view of the brutalist architecture of the Palace of Concerts & Sports
Learn how people lived in Vilnius under Soviet rule
Hear some horrific tales at Lukiskiu square next to the KGB Museum
Be inspired by Lithuania's road to Independence

Full description

The tour starts next to Gediminas monument at the Cathedral Square. As your guide takes you out of the Old Town you will see the former Palace of Concerts and Sports - a brutalist Soviet-era building which housed concerts and basketball games back in the day. Your tour continues along the river with some spectacular views towards the Green Bridge which used to be famous for its Soviet propaganda statues which were taken down recently. Then you will visit the first shopping mall in the city and see one of the first hotels build for foreign guests to be spied on by KGB agents. After this, you will cross the river and go to Lukiskiu Square, former lyLenin's Square. Your guide will tell you more about the harsh soviet rule under Stalin. Then finish your tour next to Seimas (parliament building) which was one of the spots where Lithuanians defended their independence in 1991.

Includes

Guided walking tour

Hotel pick up and drop-off
Gratuities

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Look for the guide with a yellow bag and a yellow "Vilnius with Locals tours" sign in front of Gediminas monument at the Cathedral square.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility as there is a lot of walking is involved

Soviet Vilnius Guided Walking Tour

Soviet Vilnius Guided Walking Tour

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