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3 hours
Private All Tours
7 people
English, On request
Immerse yourself in a time of national resistance and Lithuanian people‘s urge for independence. This tour invites you to see places in Vilnius which will lead you through the Soviet era in Lithuania.
In spite of the Soviet times being a thing of the past, some „pearls“ of concrete Soviet architecture still remain. During the provoking and informative tour with a local guide you will find out how Lithuanians lived in the Soviet era.
You will see places like Vilnius Palace of Concerts and Sports, Vilnius Palace of Culture, Entertainment and Sports and much more.
Vilnius Palace of Concerts and Sports is located on the site of Piramont cemetery, the oldest Jewish cemetery in Vilnius, which dates back to fifteenth century. It was not only one of the main attraction point in Vilnius, but also a center of the reform movement which led Lithuania to independence.
The Memorial Complex of Tuskulėnai Peace Park reminds visitors of the tragic events in the history of Lithuania in the 20th century. By 1980, Vilnius Palace of Culture, Entertainment and sports became an unique soviet architectural building where the most famous artists of Lithuania were exhibiting their artwork.
Former Soviet electrical engineering factory Elfa witch now became nice example of street art Open Gallery of graffiti masters works from all around the Europe.
The Parliament Palace is one of the symbols of the Lithuanian resistance to the Soviet occupation. On March 11, 1990 Restoration of an Independent State of Lithuania was announced here. On January 13, 1991 thousands of people defended the Palace from the Soviet army. The remains of the barricades reminds of this event.
Visit the KGB Museum during the tour. 1 hour guided tour of former KGB prison is included. The 20th century contains one of the saddest pages in Lithuanian history. In this tour you will experience the breathtaking Lithuanian spirit for freedom during the difficult and dark times of the Soviet occupation.
We can offer you Private Soviet Vilnius Tour as a private and unique experience. Upon your request, we can customize and match your needs. Visiting of TV Tower with panoramic view is possible.
You can choose your own date, time and number of participants. Please specify them in the request form.
Also, we can personalize the tour itinerary and offer you a tailor-made experience.
Private tours can be arranged in your preferred language.
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Photo credits @GO Vilnius
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Avitalis
Great tour