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Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius

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Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius
Top rated
4.8287673 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8287673 out of 5 stars
146 reviews

Explore the recent history of Vilnius. 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
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Michał – Poland

Unusual perspective of sightseeing the city! If was extremally interesting! Worth to recommend!

D
David – United Kingdom

Guide was great, very friendly and informative. Would highly recommend!

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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.

You will explore places often overlooked by most travellers and discover the profound impact that Soviet rule had on the lives of ordinary people, as well as its influence on Lithuania's culture and architecture. The guides will show you where former Lenin's Square was located and how it has changed after the declaration of Independence. And finally, you'll finish the 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

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  • People with mobility impairments

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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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  • Comfortable shoes

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

From $22.61 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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4.8 /5

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Michał – PolandMay 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Unusual perspective of sightseeing the city! If was extremally interesting! Worth to recommend!
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David – United KingdomApril 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Guide was great, very friendly and informative. Would highly recommend!
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Heidi – NetherlandsApril 20, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about Vilnius and Lithuania! It was an exceptional day lots of sun! I don’t think I’d change anything! Glad to be with him! I can’t pronounce his real name but he said to call him Sharun! Two thumbs up! Highly recommend him as your tour guide! His English was exceptional as well!

Product ID: 278792

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