Soviet Stories and Sweet Local Bites (Private Tour)
Includes Soviet times sweets tasting and KGB Museum visit!
Let us show You what Soviets introduced to Vilnius in their reign. From changing main cathedral to building some hotels and sport halls, and KGB Museum (Genocido Auku Muziejus) to put the final touch in showing how it was to live in Vilnius under red people.
AVAILABILITY:
All year round, upon request.
Mondays and Tuesdays KGB museum is closed. Shorter tour possible without the museum (request separately)
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Soviet Stories and Sweet Local Bites (Private Tour)
What's included in Soviet Stories and Sweet Local Bites (Private Tour)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Museum of Occupations and Freedom Struggles
We would like to begin with a KGB museum, that is located in a former KGB prison and it is a sight and experience by itself. This will give us a general feeling on the level of terror and vibe in the air. Next we will go for a river walk along Neris and both banks of it that Soviets were to credit for it’s urbanization. We will see the contrast between the old and new and hear stories on a few very important topics such as: - Why was humour so important for Soviets and what was it like? - Were private conversations really private while staying at a hotel? - What does "singing revolution" mean for the Baltic states? - Where does Lithuanian obsession with basketball come from and the story of the other "Dream Team". During the tour you will stop in one of the oldest working Vilnius cinemas to have a coffee/tea break while tasting various sweet snacks and learn how come kitchen became the center of everyday life.
Inclusions
- Snacks / coffee, tea
- Guide
- Other food and drinks.
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Hotel pick up upon request. Free pick up from most centrally located hotels in Vilnius. If no pick up required - meet at the KGB museum entrance. Address: Aukų g. 2A, LT-01113 Vilnius, Lithuania.
