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Kaunas UNESCO City
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Provided by:
Monika
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
St. Gertrude Church
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
During this tour, I will guide you through the rich history of Kaunas, showcasing four distinct periods of the New Town: the Middle Ages, the time when Lithuania was under Russian Empire rule, the interwar period, and modern-day Kaunas. You will not only learn about interwar Kaunas but also have the opportunity to compare authentic interwar and Soviet-era interiors, explore hidden corners of the New Town, and uncover the secrets of interwar buildings.
You will visit:
- St. Gertrude Church
- City defensive wall
- Kaunas Central Post Office
- Kaunas State Musical Theater & City Garden
- Monument to Duke Vytautas the Great
- Headquarters of the "Pieno Centras" Milk Processing Company
- Former "Pažanga" House
- Metropolis Hotel
- Monumental Christ’s Resurrection Basilica (viewed from afar)
- Vytautas the Great War Museum
- The Bank of Lithuania
- The Philharmonic
- Yard Gallery
You will visit:
- St. Gertrude Church
- City defensive wall
- Kaunas Central Post Office
- Kaunas State Musical Theater & City Garden
- Monument to Duke Vytautas the Great
- Headquarters of the "Pieno Centras" Milk Processing Company
- Former "Pažanga" House
- Metropolis Hotel
- Monumental Christ’s Resurrection Basilica (viewed from afar)
- Vytautas the Great War Museum
- The Bank of Lithuania
- The Philharmonic
- Yard Gallery
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 3 participants to run
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Church of St. Gertrude
- Kaunas Defensive Wall
- Yard Gallery
- Kaunas Central Post Office
- Metropolis
- Vytautas the Great War Museum
- Fountain
- Unity Square
- Sculpture of Vytautas the Great
- Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania
On arrival
The meeting point will be at St. Gertrude Church (Laisves al. 101B, Kaunas). This is a tiny red brick gothic church in inner courtyard. It is accessible from laisvės alėja through courtyard passage.
Things to note
Please email or call me if you can't find a place. We will start our tour there, and we will finish almost at the same place.
The tour will happen only if there are 3 or more people. I will inform you about the cancellation of the tour in advance.
During this tour, we will only cover the NEW TOWN area.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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