Soviet Vilnius Walking Tour: Explore 50 Years of History and Architecture

Step back in time and explore 50 years of Soviet rule on this engaging walking tour of Vilnius. Discover the city’s Soviet-era architecture and gain insight into life under Soviet rule.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vilnius With Locals Tours - Our local guide will guide through Soviet history of the city
  • Gediminas Monument - Meeting point
  • Zaliasis Tiltas - Until summer 2015 you could find Soviet propaganda sculptures on this bridge, find out what happened and where they are now
  • Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania - Soviet architecture, events of January 1991
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in a historical journey, spanning 50 years of Soviet reign, with this 2 to 2.5-hour stroll around Vilnius. Wander alongside a knowledgeable guide along the city’s magnificent streets, taking in the striking architecture reminiscent of the Soviet era. Spot renowned Soviet legacy landmarks like the Palace of Concerts and Sports, the…

Location
Monument to Grand Duke Gediminas
Katedros aikštė
Look for the guide with a yellow bag/ yellow sign in front of monument to Gediminas ( a man standing next to a horse) at the Cathedral square
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rob_s
Mar 25, 2025
Great Tour! - Great tour and very informative - guide was able to deliver his information and respond to any questions confidently - a very enjoyable tour and recommended!
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Gracemh3830gl
Mar 23, 2025
Really enjoyed, would recommend! - Really enjoyed the tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and it was fascinating to learn about the difficult history that Vilnius suffered during the time of the Soviet Union.
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Q8868srdennisv
Jan 28, 2025
Don’t miss! - Great and informative tour with excellent guide and with many anecdotes leveraged within geopolitical context! We walked along a few buildings built under Soviet times in Lithuania. Guide was very knowledgeable
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Bexleystuart
Jan 13, 2025
History brought to life - Ieva was brilliant. Her tour was knowledgable, insightful, emotional at times, while also including sections that were sarcastic and humorous. I’d studied elements of Cold War history in the past, but there was so much I learned and it all felt very relevant to current developments elsewhere. I attended on a cold Saturday afternoon, and although was wrapped up well, was very glad of the 20 minute break in a warm (and totally historically relevant) shopping centre. Ieva also highlighted other museums and places of interest for further visits. I would definitely recommend.
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Andreasb86
Jan 3, 2025
Very interesting and informative - Very good trip around Vilnius and our guide was very good. She made it very interesting and answered all our questions! Thank you!
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320h_kanm
Dec 30, 2024
Excellent tour - Very good and informative tour. The guide was excellent and told us a lot of interesting facts about life and history in Vilnius.
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Mark_a
Dec 19, 2024
Great Tour! - My high School-aged daughter and I loved this tour. We’re both history buffs, so it was right up our alley.
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Traveler177769
Dec 3, 2024
Great tour! - Great tour! Learned a lot about the history of Lithuania, culture, and got to see really interesting parts of the city. Highly recommend!
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961tyej
Jan 27, 2025
Interesting tour - A city full of history and quirky charm. The tour of Vilnius’s Old Town is fantastic, with great stories from the guides. Could have used a little more time in the museums.
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Trevor_w
Mar 23, 2025
The tour lacks content.... - The tour lacks content. Apart from the, derelict and fenced off, palace of culture there is not a great deal to see. The tour lasts for just under 3 hours and there really isn’t enough to justify this time. The information provided by the guide was repetitive and superficial. If you have any prior knowledge of the Cold War/ Soviet occupation of the Baltic states it is not an informative experience.
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