Soviet History

Step back in time and explore 50 years of Soviet rule on this 2 to 2.5-hour walking tour of Vilnius. Follow a guide through the grand streets of Vilnius and enjoy some imposing Soviet-era architecture. Discover the most famous Soviet heritage sites such as Palace of Concerts and Sports, National Opera and Ballet theater, etc. As you explore, gain insight into life in Vilnius under Soviet rule and find out how this bustling city ticks.

All Transnistria in one trip! Tiraspol, Bendery fortress! Delve into Soviet-era history on this tour to Transnistria from Chisinau. Explore the hotly contested Republic of Transnistria, or Pridnestrovie. We will visit all the main attractions in Transnistria. After this tour, you will definitely know everything about the Soviet Era period in Moldova! We invite you to discover Transnistria, the place where the old USSR is still alive and flourishing. It is a breakaway territory within the internationally recognized borders of Moldova. The country’s national coat of arms still includes the traditional hammer and sickle, and the lenin is revered today. We will show you around Transnistria on an unforgettable tour full of beautiful vistas, forgotten Soviet-era monuments, and real travel through time. We are very flexible,so we can also customize the tour Please note that it is not a private tour!

Uncover the hidden stories of life in Soviet Tallinn on this unique walking tour. Venture beyond the typical tourist spots and delve into the remnants of Soviet architecture, infamous buildings, and everyday spaces still in use today. This tour reveals the everyday struggles and quiet acts of defiance that characterised life under Soviet rule, offering a unique perspective on the past that lingers in Tallinn’s streets. – Explore key sites like the former KGB Headquarters and Linnahall, an abandoned relic of grand Soviet architecture. – Visit Tallinn’s Central Market, the last remaining Soviet-era market in the city. – Discover the Viru Hotel, a striking Soviet hotel with a complex history of surveillance. – Uncover small, overlooked sites where Soviet history still echoes today – Perfect for curious travellers, history enthusiasts and anyone who wants to discover places beyond the typical tourist hotspots.

A full Berlin tour with a local history and Berlin expert! Join us on an unforgettable journey with our Private Berlin Complete History All-Day Tour, meticulously crafted for those eager to unravel the layers of Berlin's rich past. This expansive tour covers 800 years of history. As you traverse the city with our expert guide, delve into the narrative of Berlin from its early beginnings through its transformation into a modern metropolis. Our passionately knowledgeable guides, who've dedicated hundreds of hours to perfecting this unique itinerary, ensure each step is informative and engaging. Discover the full breadth of Berlin's historic grandeur in one day — a narrative woven with stories, legends, and modern insights. This tour fits in as many of the key Berlin sites and history as possible. This thoughtfully paced tour accommodates your needs, allowing for necessary breaks to snack, relax, or capture photographs and even lunch if you desire.

Want to see the non-touristic Tbilisi? Join our Tbilisi Soviet Tour and explore the most edgy residential neighborhoods, brutalist Soviet architecture and take unique pictures of the other side of Tbilisi. You will see an abandoned cable car station hidden in central Tbilisi, visit the underground printing house of Stalin, enjoy the surreal views of Nutsubidze Plato, see the Palace of Rituals and stop at the giant monument of Chronicles.

This is a unique tour of only Soviet architecture and Soviet modernism with a lot of experimental buildings and designs applied for Tashkent City. This is not a general overview tour of City but rather specifically designed for reflecting and explaining the Soviet impact to the architecture and infrastructure of the city with beautiful subway stations and the most famous Soviet buildings.

Transnistria has preserved a lot of Soviet monuments, equipment, attractive places and facts that will be interesting for everyone to learn. Visiting Transnistria is like traveling on a time machine – not much has changed there since nowadays. The cities of Bender and Tiraspol, keep many soviet monuments, with a specific architecture. You should come to Transnistria especially if you’re from a country that was never a part of the Soviet Bloc or controlled by it. It will help you understand what the daily reality was like for millions of people in the Soviet Union. You’ll visit practically almost fully conserved ‘museum’ of Soviet times. Depending on the number of bookings, sometimes the tour could be private or shared with small groups, up to 8-10 people. But from our experience most of our groups are 3-4 or 5 people.

Bishkek is the Capital of the Kyrgyzstan where there is great influence of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union during 1867 till 1991. Therefore , there is variety of Arts, mosaics , statues and architectural buildings from Soviet union and Russian empire which is quite interesting to praised .You will able to see the immense history of Kirgizia when it was not part of Russian Empire. Like many other great Soviet cities, Kyrgyzstan’s capital was renamed under communism. The Bishkek born Bolshevik hero Mikhail Frunze lent his name to the city for more than sixty years. During this time, a change in name wasn’t the only revamp Bishkek experienced. In true Soviet fashion, the city underwent a physical transformation. People’s art adorned the walls of apartment blocks, work buildings and public spaces. Imposing Socialist Modernism architecture dominated civic design. Parks and green spaces sprung up across the city. It’s a legacy that endures to this day.

The 20th century contains one of the saddest pages in Lithuanian history. In this tour you will experience the breathtaking Lithuanian spirit for freedom during the difficult and dark times of the Soviet occupation. In the authentic former KGB prison, you will see the real tools of Soviet oppression, you will hear doors squeaking with pain, you will smell the coldness of torturing hearts. Be invited to walk in the footsteps of Lithuanian resistance and feel the Lithuanian drive for freedom defended with bare hands and songs against the brutality of the Soviet tanks. The tour starts in the center of Vilnius. You will see: • Lukiskes square; • KGB Museum.

This is a tour throughout which guests will visit Stalin's museum in his birth town of Gori where it will be possible to see the house he was born in, the wagon he was traveling with while he was the head of the Soviet Union and the museum which describes his Bolshevik life. Moreover, the main part of the tour includes the visit to a mining town of Chiatura which gives the real Soviet feeling and looks exactly it looked like 50 years ago. Also during the tour guests will be able to visit Katskhi pillar with a monastery on top of it which is one of the strangest natural structures in the whole country.

Discover the best of Bishkek on this private half-day tour. Visit famous places like Ala-Too Square and Osh Bazaar. Your guide will share interesting stories you won’t find in a guidebook. See Soviet-era buildings, big monuments, and local life up close. At the end, enjoy a tasty lunch with traditional Kyrgyz food at a national restaurant.

For those, who want to see the non-touristic Tbilisi and learn about it´s Soviet past! Discover the most bizzare and unique examples of Socialist architecture and learn about the Soviet history and heritage in modern Georgia. Led by a professional local guide, this tour will take you to the most interesting sights spread across Tbilisi – from an abandoned Archeological museum to the Sky Bridge concrete blocks, from hidden printing house of Stalin and comrades to the Lego like headquarter of Bank of Georgia – this tour is full of brutalism and urbex.

In order to learn about the Intersection of Kyrgyz History and Modern Street Art in Bishkek City , you will start to see the main attractions of the Bishkek city , Soviet Buildings and understand how Nomadic Lifestyle changed. Later we will walk to the main murals of the Bishkek city which is the representation of the Kyrgyz culture and impact during soviet times. You will reach to see massive City squares of the city .

Join us on this historical tour of Tskhaltubo which was once one of those spa resorts on the so-called Soviet Riviera. Tskaltubo became an important spa-resort during the Soviet times. Eventually, there were 19 sanatoriums and pensions, nine baths, a resort park and the Scientific Institute of Balneology and Physiotherapy.

On this self guided audio tour, we’ll explore Art Nouveau’s history, visit the city’s most iconic examples of the style and hear about its architects – like Mikhail Eisenstein, whose son Sergei became a legendary Soviet filmmaker. Riga is a true Art Nouveau metropolis with over 800 buildings in this unique architectural style. In fact, it has the world’s highest concentration of Art Nouveau architecture. On this tour you’ll discover: How to identify an Art Nouveau building The incredibly decorative work of Michael Eisenstein The courtyard of one of Riga's most impressive residential buildings How Riga’s architects developed a unique Latvian style called National Romanticism

Step back in time and explore Vilnius through a different lens on our Soviet Vilnius Bike Tour. This 3-hour guided tour takes you beyond the Old Town, deep into the city’s Soviet past, visiting key landmarks and learning about life during the Soviet occupation. Hear fascinating stories from our professional local guides, see stunning Soviet-era architecture, and discover hidden gems that many visitors miss. This tour is perfect for history buffs, architecture lovers, or anyone curious about Vilnius' Soviet-era legacy. With lots of cycling involved, be sure to wear comfortable clothes and gear up for a unique and educational adventure. Total distance 14 km Duration: 3 hours

Discover the non-touristic Georgia on this full day trip to the macabre town of Chiatura – once a modern mining town with highest number of cable cars, it resembles a ghost town today with its abandoned mines, empty apartments and decaying Soviet architecture. The time seems to stand still here and so you can take a ride in one of the last rusty cable cars, overlooking the factories, enjoy the panorama view from the half-abandoned concrete settlements on the hills and see a morbide dedication to Stalin here and there. On our tour we also visit the country side of Imereti region, that builds a contrast to industrial Chiatura – the ancient holy pillar of Katskhi with a tiny church on top or the rock hew Mgvimevi convent with frescoes from XIV century.

Visit ghosts of the past in the Cable Car City of Georgia. Experience history with a visit to a Soviet-era town, and get the chance to ride a Communist-era cable car, enjoy the stunning views, and feel the soviet spirit. During this tour visit Katskhi Pillar, which is a more than 40-meter-tall limestone pillar with an Orthodox monastery perched on top, built in the 6th to 8th centuries. We will visit the Mghimevi Monastery founded in the 13th century, which is one of the outstanding monuments in Georgia.

Explore the capital of Tbilisi with its roof-terracing houses, narrow cobbled stoned streets, ancient castles, rivers and waterfalls. Yes, Tbilisi has more to offer than any other city of its size in the world. this in-depth, half-day tour includes a private chauffeured excursion around the old part of the city. you will be guided by the local experienced tour leader who will show you the unique and unmissable things to do in your destination

During “CONCRETE GIANTS TOUR” in Tbilisi the guests will experience an extraordinary journey with unforgettable architectural goliaths of the city. • Get unbelievable stories about the history of Soviet Georgia and explore the way homo-Soviets’ live away from the touristic urban center. • Guests will discover Soviet apartments of Tbilisi and travel with SOVIET CLASSIC CAR VAZ 21011. • Here, you will hear more about the recent history of Georgia than anywhere else. • Homo Soviet offers services of professional guides whose lives are personally connected with the era that they talk about. • Guides will not annoy you with irrelevant historical details.