During the Soviet times, Lithuania had a thriving dissident community, consisting of a wide variety of political, cultural and human rights activists struggling for Lithuanian culture, language and independence. Indeed, the country is vibrant with stories untold. The goal of the Dissident Tour is to bring back the dissident history into the public domain and shine a light on the many people who built the grounds for Lithuania as we know it today.

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How it works

Get your equipment ready.

Go to the starting location of your chosen route.

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Choose the route you want.

A detailed introduction to the history of dissident movement in Lithuania and the rest of USSR through captivating stories told by the dissidents themselves.

• 3,2 km, approximately 1-4 hrs

• 3 museums along the route

• 7 stops in total

• Focused on the city center area

• Free

Scenic route through the marvelous Old Town of Vilnius accompanied by encounters with dissident tales.

• 3,2 km, approximately 1-2 hrs

• 1 museum and 3 churches along the route

• 8 stops in total

• City center - Old Town areas

• Free

Make sure you have your phone, headphones and sufficient mobile internet data. 

Enjoy the scenery, learn the secrets!

Central route taking you through the iconic Freedom Avenue (Laisvės alėja) following the footsteps of the many rebels of Kaunas.

• 4,1 km, approximately 2 hrs

• 2 museums and 1 church along the route

• 2 external book-in-advance tours available along the route

• 10 stops in total

• City center area

• Free

Vilnius

Kaunas