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Soviet Times in Vilnius - Private Walking Tour with Lunch

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As it is a private tour you will get personal attention from a local expert guide. Discover history of the city and whole country along with personal stories of the life behind Iron Curtain while observing architecture and trying dishes from Soviet era in former Soviet style canteen (it will cost ~18 Eur/person to experience formerly cheap food/drink). Find out why kitchens in Soviet blocks were limited to 9 square meters in size, why canned green peas and mayonnaise were top products at that time and why only civil registration of marriage could guarantee the happiness in your marriage, how taxi drivers created new wedding traditions, and why there was no sex in the Soviet Union! Have 15 Eur on hands for a brunch in Soviet style canteen that will make you satiated and temporary happy. Learn about many oddities, quirky rules, misleading propaganda, state lies and real deprivation. Expect to get much more than from a regular join-in tour, get an unbiased advise and make a new friend.
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  • Public transportation ticket
  • Lunch
  • Tickets to KGB museum (6€ pp)
Departure Point

Didžioji g. 31, 01128 Vilnius, Lithuania Vilnius Town Hall is located in one of main squares of city's Old Town - easy reachable by foot from any hotel located in the city center .

Return Details

Aukų g. 2A, 01400 Vilnius, Litouwen Tour ends in the city center, 1 km away from Old Town area, near on of mist visited main museums in Vilnius.

  • Town Hall (Rotuse), Vilnius, Lithuania
    Meet your Comrade guide on the steps into Vilnius Town Hall, next to the Tourism Information Office. Hear the introduction into historical context of USSR creation, stages of planned economy according the eras of Communist party leaders Stalin, Khrushchev and Brezhnev.
    15 minutes
  • Vokiečių g., Vilnius, Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania
    Beginning our walking tour at the beginning of Vokiečių (Germans) street and finding out how this once main but still narrow street (9 m wide) of Vilnius Old Town as was widened 4 times to meet the criteria of avenues of Soviet ideology. Entering the biggest backyard of the street to discover more of Stalin’s Soviet ideology – why all nations and people are equal but some are more equal than others and Cold War bomb shelters for those “more equals”.
    15 minutes
  • Rūdninkų g., Vilnius, Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania
    Rudininkai Square – Here you will get introduced to painful history of Ghettos, Holocaust and deportations to Siberia. Find out what targets Soviets have reached by systematically deporting and relocating whole nations.
    15 minutes
  • Pylimo g. 43, 01308 Vilnius, Litouwen
    Hear the story how Church was separated from the state and the belief in the Party substituted belief in God and how Lithuanians resisted this replacement and cancellation of Christmas celebration. Stay in constant “Wow!” listening about the culture of cues by grocery shops, lack of food and household products, reflected in the stories of personal experiences.
    10 minutes
  • Šv. Stepono g., Vilnius, Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania
    While passing St. Stephen’s street observe the buildings and discover the principles of Soviet communal housing – its peculiarities and “culture”, decades-long cues to get the tiny apartment from the state and how we have raised our children and grandchildren while waiting.
  • V. Šopeno g., Vilnius, Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania
    Lunch in Soviet-style café-canteen – now, Comrades, let’s have a lunch and experience Soviet service. Hear the stories of food chain in USSR. P.S. Food is edible and goes better with shot of vodka or pint of beer (in fact Soviet era dishes are quite delicious :)
    45 minutes
  • Kablys, 03214 Vilnius, Litouwen
    The Hook (former Palace of Railway Workers) Get hooked on the absurdities of Soviet regime - various “palaces”/public spaces where Homo Sovieticus had to spend his/her leisure time participating in various workshops and classes, watching Soviet movies and attending propaganda-filled meetings.
    15 minutes
  • Loftas, Vilnius, Lithuania
    We will continue strolling on Kaunas street, observing Soviet architecture and approaching industrial district where factories were producing mix of civil/military products. We unveil to you some secrets and classified facts.
  • Švitrigailos g., Vilnius, Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania
    Trolley bus ride – unforgettable experience first time in the life for many of you.
  • K. Kalinausko g. 21, 03107 Vilnius, Litouwen
    Palace of Marriages – another “palace” with its odd traditions and purpose to lead you not to the happiness but to regulated family life – for many - pure survival in order to advance in the cue for state housing. Find out why there was no sex in USSR.
    15 minutes
  • Tauras Hill, Vilnius, Lithuania
    Enjoy mesmerizing panoramic views to the City from Taurus Hill and discover another “palace” – The Palace of Unions, hear the stories about purpose and function of unions in Soviet Union. Observe the KGB eavesdrop free pub, KGB eavesdrop full hotel, TV Tower, Parliament. Find out more about Perestroika and Lithuania’s Way of Freedom, Singing Revolution and Declaration of Independence.
    15 minutes
  • KGB Museum (Genocido Auku Muziejus), Vilnius, Lithuania
    We conclude our tour by this gloomy building with the darkest history and let you go to spend time on your own in one of most visited museums in Lithuania. Farewell Friends!
    10 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
jennysV5418EB
17 Sep 2023
Very good experience for our first trip to Lithuania visiting Vilnius. Victoria was an excellent friendly guide and educator with superb English skills. She handled all of our questions and spoke knowledgeably about Vilnius under communism and the many economic and social changes after the Soviet occupation. We savored the snacks she suggested we try at the cafe and enjoyed the entire conversational tour with her insights. We both came away with a deeper appreciation for the local history and I recommend this tour as an outstanding value for the price and time. Thank you, Victoria!
donnief825
08 Aug 2023
This was an excellent tour that really helped us gain an understanding of such a big part of Lithuanian history and helped us orient to Vilnius. Our tour guide Victoria was very knowledgeable and friendly. We navigated the pouring rain, got soaked, and yet enjoyed every minute. Definitely a good tour for those interested in spending the day learning rather than just seeing things. It was one of the highlights of our trip!
T4469NIkevinv
15 Mar 2023
We were very lucky to have this personal tour given by our great guide Viktorija! Very informative and fun! I would highly recommend Private Baltics for a tour, we did a Vilnius Old Town tour the day before which was excellent as well. We ended at the KGB museum and I very much recommend visiting there afterwards. While it's disturbing (the lower level prison) the history lesson is priceless and interesting.
This tour in Lithuania is organized by Private Baltics

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