Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius with Palace of Concerts and Sports and National Opera
by Vilnius With Locals Tours
Choose from 3 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€40Overview
This regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius lasts between 2.5 and 2 hours 50 minutes. It begins at the Gediminas Monument, where participants meet the professional guide. The tour covers key Soviet-era sites in Vilnius, focusing on architecture and historical events from the 50 years of Soviet rule. The route includes a visit to the Palace of Concerts and Sports and the National Opera and Ballet theater. Along the way, the guide explains the significance of Soviet architecture and discusses important events such as those of January 1991. The tour also stops at Zaliasis Tiltas bridge, where Soviet propaganda sculptures once stood until 2015, with information about what happened to them. The walk involves extensive distances and takes place in all weather conditions, so comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing are recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vilnius With Locals Tours
The local guide leads a detailed walk covering the Soviet history of Vilnius. The tour involves a substantial amount of walking.
120 min
Gediminas Monument
This is the meeting point for the tour.
15 min
Zaliasis Tiltas
This bridge formerly displayed Soviet propaganda sculptures until summer 2015. The guide explains what happened to these sculptures and their current location.
10 min
Soviet architecture and January 1991 events
The tour includes stops focused on Soviet-era buildings and discusses the significant events that occurred in January 1991.
Meeting point
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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius with Palace of Concerts and Sports and National Opera
by Vilnius With Locals Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€40Overview
This regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius lasts between 2.5 and 2 hours 50 minutes. It begins at the Gediminas Monument, where participants meet the professional guide. The tour covers key Soviet-era sites in Vilnius, focusing on architecture and historical events from the 50 years of Soviet rule. The route includes a visit to the Palace of Concerts and Sports and the National Opera and Ballet theater. Along the way, the guide explains the significance of Soviet architecture and discusses important events such as those of January 1991. The tour also stops at Zaliasis Tiltas bridge, where Soviet propaganda sculptures once stood until 2015, with information about what happened to them. The walk involves extensive distances and takes place in all weather conditions, so comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing are recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vilnius With Locals Tours
The local guide leads a detailed walk covering the Soviet history of Vilnius. The tour involves a substantial amount of walking.
120 min
Gediminas Monument
This is the meeting point for the tour.
15 min
Zaliasis Tiltas
This bridge formerly displayed Soviet propaganda sculptures until summer 2015. The guide explains what happened to these sculptures and their current location.
10 min
Soviet architecture and January 1991 events
The tour includes stops focused on Soviet-era buildings and discusses the significant events that occurred in January 1991.
Meeting point
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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.