Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the history of the Kaunas IX Fort Museum during a guided tour. This experience offers introduction to one of the most important historical sites in Lithuania.
Visitors can choose from three tour options:
Kaunas Fortress Tour – focuses on the history of the fortress and includes access to the defensive wall, which is not open to visitors without a guide.
Short Overview Tour – introduction to the Kaunas Fortress, the period of the Lithuanian hard labor prison, and the Holocaust, including access to the defensive wall.
Holocaust Tour – focuses on the mass executions of Jews at the IX Fort and provides an overview of the Holocaust in Lithuania (this tour does not include the defensive wall).
All tours last 1 hour and 15 minutes and cost 50€ per group.
Please note that all visitors must also purchase entrance tickets at the museum ticket office:
Adults – 8€
Discounts are available for children, students, and seniors.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Museum is quite cold, warmer clothing is needed.
What To Expect
Kauno IX forto muziejus
Discover the history of the Kaunas IX Fort Museum during a guided tour. This experience offers introduction to one of the most important historical sites in Lithuania. Visitors can choose from three tour options: Kaunas Fortress Tour – focuses on the history of the fortress and includes access to the defensive wall, which is not open to visitors without a guide. Short Overview Tour – introduction to the Kaunas Fortress, the period of the Lithuanian hard labor prison, and the Holocaust, including access to the defensive wall. Holocaust Tour – focuses on the mass executions of Jews at the IX Fort and provides an overview of the Holocaust in Lithuania (this tour does not include the defensive wall). All tours last 1 hour and 15 minutes and cost 50€ per group. Please note that all visitors must also purchase entrance tickets at the museum ticket office: Adults – 8€ Discounts are available for children, students, and seniors.
Options
Guided tour
What‘s Included
Guided tour
Lunch
Entrance tickets to museums
Transportation is available for small groups up to 4 people with my car. One way transportation is 10€ per group, both ways - 15€. If you also choose Old Town tour - both ways is free.
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous walking tour
Ronnie R,Feb 17, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Karolis was just fabulous.. from start of booking our tour his correspondents with us was the best we have experienced in any of our past city tours.. what Karolis said he would provide he absolutely delivered on his promise..
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