Soviet Times in Vilnius - Private Walking Tour with Lunch
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Public transportation ticket
- Lunch Soviet style lunch
- Ticket to KGB Museum
Meeting Location
Didžioji g. 31
01128 Vilnius, Lithuania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Aukų g. 2A
01400 Vilnius, Lithuania
Tour ends in the city center, 1 km away from Old Town area, near on of mist visited main museums in Vilnius.
What To Expect
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Town Hall (Rotuse)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vokiečių gatvė
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rūdninkų gatvė
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Margutis Easter Egg
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Šv. Stepono gatvė (pass by)
Vilnius Šopeno gatvė
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kablys
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Loftas (pass by)
Švitrigailos gatvė (pass by)
Vilniaus m. savivaldybes administracija, civilines metrikacijos skyrius
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tauras Hill
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museum of Occupations and Freedom Struggles
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Public transportation ticket.
- Lunch. Soviet style lunch.
- Ticket to KGB Museum.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 16..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Soviet Times in Vilnius - Private Walking Tour with Lunch is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Soviet Times in Vilnius – Private Walking Tour with Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Public transportation ticket
- LunchSoviet style lunch
- Ticket to KGB Museum
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
