Soviet Times in Vilnius - Private Walking Tour with Lunch

Vilnius, Lithuania
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From
$101.40
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Overview
Duration
3h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect

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 to remember

Important info

Public transportation options are available nearby. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels

included
What's included
included-item
Public transportation ticket
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
Lunch. Tickets to KGB museum (6€ pp)
Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Private Baltics
Meeting Point

Vilnius Town Hall is located in one of main squares of city's Old Town - easy reachable by foot from any hotel located in the city center .