Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius
Description
NB: The tour is conducted in English language. Step back in time and explore 50 years of Soviet rule on this 2 to 2.5-hour walking tour of Vilnius. Follow a guide through the grand streets of Vilnius and enjoy some imposing Soviet-era architecture. Discover the most famous Soviet heritage sites such as Palace of Concerts and Sports, National Opera and Ballet theater, etc. As you explore, gain insight into life in Vilnius under Soviet rule and find out how this bustling city ticks.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our local guide will guide through Soviet history of the city. Please, note that lots of walking included!
Meeting point
Until summer 2015 you could find Soviet propaganda sculptures on this bridge, find out what happened and where they are now
Soviet architecture, events of January 1991
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- There is a lot of walking involved, so please wear comfortable shoes
Reviews(279)
The walking tour focusing on Soviet history in Lithuania was incredibly informative and felt particularly timely given the current political climate. Strolling through Vilnius and taking in the architectural relics provided the perfect backdrop for stories of the past. Šarūnas was exceptionally knowledgeable and offered a balanced perspective, clearly highlighting the historical motivations behind the events of the time. If you visit Vilnius, I would strongly recommend to do this tour.
Even if our guide, Sarunas, is too young to have a personal experience of this era, his studies and social links make him a first class guide. He handled greatly the questions. A great family and learning time.
Very knowledgeable guide, although he was not alive during the Soviet period he had studied it very well with insight from family. He didn’t mean to but through comments discouraged questions, especially if not about the Soviet time. It was an interesting tour nonetheless
This was a very interesting tour. We learned things that would be next to impossible to learn on our own. The info about bone music will stay with me. Sarunas, our guide, was friendly, knowledgable, with a great sense of humour. Totally worth it!
Wonderfully informative tour, full of information. Very well presented.
Very knowledgeable and interesting guide, a real insight into the history and struggles of Lithuania and its people.
An intriguing and fun way to learn about the recent history of Vilnius and see some less obvious sites of interest.We all enjoyed the experience.
The tour was exciting, educational, and very entertaining. Do not miss it! We come from Berlin and learned a lot about the Soviet era. Our guide provided us with many personal insights into the history of Vilnius, as well as the current situation since the Ukraine war.
Ieva,the tour guide,is a local from Vilnius. She is an amazing story teller,speaks very well English & is highly educated on the historical role of the Soviet Union in Lithuania. I highly recommend taking the tour with Ieva 😊😌 ! On top of that she has got quite a cynical & sarcastic sense of humour. Loved it ! Best,Pia from Austria.
This tour provided a thorough interesting and multifaceted guide through the “new” Vilnius post Soviet occupation. Our wonderful tour guide provided a terrific experience regarding the architecture street:/public art, history and social situations during this time period. It was a pleasant and serious tour well worth your consideration.
