Vilnius: Soviet History Tour with Shooting Range & Lunch
About the tour
This small group day begins at the Museum of Occupation and Freedom Fights, where our professional guide will take you through powerful stories of Lithuania’s partisans and their struggle for independence in the settings of the former KGB/Secret Service HQ. From there, we’ll travel through the Soviet-era neighborhood of Karoliniškės, a district tied to the dramatic events of January 1991 where the local population of Lithuania violently clashed with the Soviet armed forces. We will stop amongst the former Cosmos-themed blocks at Baltic Brew for an included lunch and drink. Next we head towards Belarus to a forested shooting range, where you’ll have the rare chance to try authentic Forest Brother–era weapons under supervision, including remnant Nazi Germany and Soviet Union guns such as the MP40 and PPSH41. Finally, we finish at Russian Empire-era Lukiškės Prison, closed in 2019 and now a cultural hub where you have the option to explore it's walls, or take a meal and drink.
Included
- Lunch of your choice at Baltic Brew
- Partisan Weaponry incl MP40, PPSH, PPS43
- Coffee at Baltic Brew
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Participant age
- Adults 18–99 years
Itinerary
- 1Auku g. 2A, Vilnius
Our accredited local guide will welcome you at the Museum of Occupation and Freedom Fights, where you’ll uncover the powerful stories of Lithuania’s partisans and their struggle for independence.
90 minTicket included - 2Sausio 13-Osios g. 10, Vilnius
As we pass through the Soviet-era neighborhood of Karoliniškės, you’ll gain insight into Lithuania’s later fight for independence under Soviet rule and the courageous freedom efforts of January 1991.
15 min - 3
Stop here for coffe/tea and lunch (included)!
45 min - 4Lukiskiu skg. 6, Vilnius
We’ll end at Lukiškės Prison, a former Russian Empire prison utilised extensively in the Soviet period and now a cultural space where you can explore the historic grounds with the option to take a drink or meal in its unique setting
15 minTicket not included - 5
At the shooting range, you will experience firing live weaponry from the era of the partisan resistance forest brothers from a professional instructor, including: MP38/40 submachine gun - 10 shots; Submachine gun PPSH41 - 10 shots; PPS43 submachine gun - 10 shots; Optional addition w/fee: Mosin KO44 carbine. Other weaponry of your choice at additional fee.
120 minTicket included
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional information
- • Public transportation options are available nearby
- • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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