Soviet Vilnius walking tour in English

Tours in English are held every Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 3 PM.

Join our Soviet Vilnius walking tour and step back in time to when Lithuania was part of the USSR.

On March 11, 1990, Lithuania became the first country to declare independence from the Soviet Union after 50 years of occupation. This period deeply impacted the lives of ordinary people, Lithuania’s culture, and architecture. The journey to independence was hard-fought, with guerrilla wars, the singing revolution, and the Baltic human chain marking key moments of resistance.

While the Soviet era brought hardship, it also left behind unique buildings and new traditions, along with countless quirky stories worth sharing.

Leave Vilnius Old Town and explore key Soviet heritage sites, many of which are overlooked by visitors. Learn how basketball played a role in the fight for independence, discover the best hot chocolate in the city, hear about the absence of unemployment in the USSR, and more! This tour mixes facts and fun, offering a fascinating glimpse into Vilnius’ Soviet past. Don’t miss out on expanding your horizons!