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 admire the iconic architecture for which the city is famous. Discover top sites of interest such as the neo-classical Vilnius Cathedral and the Gediminas Monument, and stroll through charming Lukiškių Square. As you explore, gain insight into life in Vilnius under Soviet rule and find out how this bustling city ticks.
Meet your guide near Cathedral Square — in Vilnius’ UNESCO World Heritage–listed Old Town — then set off on your walking tour. Lithuania’s largest city, Vilnius boasts bold architecture, strong European influence and fascinating Soviet-era history.
During your 2 to 2.5-hour tour, take in top city attractions including the neo-classical Vilnius Cathedral and the Gediminas Monument, and soak up the atmosphere in pretty Lukiškių Square.
Along the way, listen as your guide sheds light on 50 years of Soviet occupation and see a side to Vilnius many visitors miss. Hear how the KGB spied on foreign visitors, find out how basketball led Vilnius to independence and learn why there’s a statue of Frank Zappa in the city.
As you explore, gain insight into the positives that have come from the city’s troubled past. Admire striking architecture and pretty squares, and learn of the crazy traditions the locals love. Then, conclude your tour in Lukiškių Square.
Eva was a fantastic guide and got a lot out of her program. Due to the very small nature of the group, her presentation was very interactive conversational like vs. a straight lecture.
Review by: Joaquim P, June 2017
Our guide Milda is very energetic, fun and wit. She displayed a deep knowledge about different history,architecture and politics of the era. She provided accurate yet entertaining descriptions of a bygone era, making us see Vilnius through her eyes. I highly recommend this tour.
Review by: melvin b, May 2017
had an amazing time in vilnius and a great tour of the city our guide Martine did a suburb job. she was very knowledgeable and a great outlook on life and demonstrated a great attitude through out the tour. Lithuanians she really did you proud._br/_ definitely would recommend a visit to Vilnius and book this tour. may 2017
Review by: Dieter H, October 2016
It was an amazing tour... The guide was at a high knowledge level and was able to give to every question a clear answer. Further the guide provided us with pictures about the sights of former times on an Ipad which was also very good to get an imagination about how it was in former times. The walk by feet was not to far and absolutly able to walk. I got more impressions on that tour than I have suggested. Definitvly I recommend you this tour!!!
Review by: Stephen R, September 2016
great tour and such a way to see Vilnius - was one of last things I did and was glad for opportunity
Review by: Rhiannon P, July 2016
The tour was really great!_br/_ The guide explained lots of the older buildings in Vilnius and put them in historical context._br/_ He also answered loads of my questions and recommended really interesting books about Lithuania as well as restaurants and places to go._br/_ Amazing value for money!
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