Top Experiences in Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights (Okupaciju ir Laisves Kovu Muziejus)

HBO series Chernobyl was filmed in a Vilnius one of the sleeping quarters – Fabijoniškės. During the tour you will visit Fabijoniskes as well as other filming sites and learn about soviet life as well as Chernobyl catastrophe.

The town of Pripyat (‘peaceful atom’), created in the late sixties to service the plant, was built during few decades as the symbol of a friendship between the soviet nations. Most of the Soviet republics had their town districts built by then. That is why the series were shot in Vilnius quarter Fabijoniskes that served as an example of Pripyat.

One of the most-visited museums in Lithuania is an actual KGB prison and still has its KGB cells and torture chambers intact. The original pieces of furniture where prisoners were held were used in the shooting of the series. We will end our tour at the KGB building, so you will be able to visit it on your own.

Welcome to Lithuania - one of the countries of the former Soviet Union. For those who are interested in Soviet era, Vilnius has a lot to see. The quarters outside the center of Vilnius with those gray Soviet buildings always remind of the Soviet Union.

During the provoking and informative tour with a local guide you will find out how Lithuanians lived in the Soviet era.

This tour is also about the national resistance and Lithuanian people‘s urge for independence. The KGB museum and Tuskulėnai memorial park contain one of the saddest parts of history, nevertheless it testifies about the strength of Lithuanian people.

You will see places like:

• Vilnius Palace of Concerts and Sports;
• The TV Tower;
• Soviet quarters Karoliniškės and Lazdynai;
• Vilnius Palace of Culture;
• Tuskulėnai memorial park;
• and much more.

If you are ready, jump into minivan (there's enough space for 7 persons) and discover all the most important Soviet sights in just half a day.

As it is a private tour you will get personal attention from a local expert guide.
Discover history of the city and whole country along with personal stories of the life behind Iron Curtain while observing architecture and trying dishes from Soviet era in former Soviet style canteen (it will cost ~18 Eur/person to experience formerly cheap food/drink).
Find out why kitchens in Soviet blocks were limited to 9 square meters in size, why canned green peas and mayonnaise were top products at that time and why only civil registration of marriage could guarantee the happiness in your marriage, how taxi drivers created new wedding traditions, and why there was no sex in the Soviet Union!
Have 15 Eur on hands for a brunch in Soviet style canteen that will make you satiated and temporary happy.
Learn about many oddities, quirky rules, misleading propaganda, state lies and real deprivation.
Expect to get much more than from a regular join-in tour, get an unbiased advise and make a new friend.

Join a Local Expert for a two-hour exclusive journey through Vilnius, a can't-miss experience that invites you to admire historic landmarks, relive storied pasts, and dive into the city's rich culture.

• Discover Vilnius’ past with the guidance of a Local Expert.
• Uncover how the Gate of Dawn has defined Vilnius' history.
• Experience a personalised tour, tailored to your interests.
• Get curated recommendations for further city discovery.
• Enjoy a private and intimate tour, exclusively for your group.

Immerse yourself in Vilnius' heritage and let its history become part of your own journey.

Nowadays Lithuania - a small country near Baltic Sea, but in historical maps you can find it as the biggest country in the Europe, or not existing at all. What historical twists led it to today’s situation?

During this walking tour we will try to find an answer to tricky question: how Lithuania and Lithuanians managed to survive these whirlwinds of ages and come to today’s situation when the country, still under impact of 50 years soviet occupation, tries to blend into the economic and cultural space of Europe Union.

Though description may sound very serious and even formidable, this tour wouldn’t be a lesson of history - it will include both: brief review historical events and some small funny stories, related with visited places.

Lithuania hit the headlines recently when the new world-famous mini-series “Chernobyl” aired on screens. It was chosen as one of the main filming locations to depict the scenes of 1986’ Pripyat and Moscow.

We prepared an agenda with the most important “Chernobyl” filming locations in Vilnius that you will visit in the informative and interesting 2,5 hours tour.

This tour will skip the most visited places by tourists, but you will get a chance to learn about another important part of Lithuania’s recent history and former Soviet Era that affected millions of people. The tour will draw the parallel not only with the most catastrophic nuclear disaster in the world, but also with the life under the communistic red flag.

The 20th century contains one of the saddest pages in Lithuanian history. In this tour you will experience the breathtaking Lithuanian spirit for freedom during the difficult and dark times of the Soviet occupation.

In the authentic former KGB prison, you will see the real tools of Soviet oppression, you will hear doors squeaking with pain, you will smell the coldness of torturing hearts.

Be invited to walk in the footsteps of Lithuanian resistance and feel the Lithuanian drive for freedom defended with bare hands and songs against the brutality of the Soviet tanks.

The tour starts in the center of Vilnius. You will see:

• Monument to Vincas Kudirka;
• Gediminas Avenue;
• Monument to Zemaite;
• Lukiskes square;
• Lukiskes Prison;
• Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas);
• KGB Museum.

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)