travel agencies in lithuania

• Europe Tours
• Lithuania Tours
• Tour Operators

Top Tour Operators and Travel Agencies in Lithuania 2024/2025

Top Tour Operators and Travel Agencies in Lithuania. Below you will find 10 of the best tour operators and travel agencies in Lithuania offering in total 23 tours and holidays through-out Lithuania. Combined they have received 38 customer reviews and an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The top tour activities offered in Lithuania are: Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history, Adventure and sport & Food, wine, events and nightlife.

• Tours in Lithuania

10 Tour Operators in Lithuania with 38 Reviews

Exodus Travels

• Address Grange Mills, Weir Road, London, England
• Response Rate 85%
• Response Time 1 hour

• Best-in-Class Top 5% of companies
• Excellent Service Top 10% of companies
• Superior Service Top 15% of companies

G Adventures

• Address G Adventures Ltd, 60 Bastwick Street, London, England
• Response Rate 90%

• Address Nelson House, 55-59 Victoria Rd, Farnborough, England
• Response Rate 96%

On The Go Tours

• Address 3 Shortlands, 4th floor, Office 19, Hammersmith, England
• Response Rate 88%
• Response Time 3 hours

• Address 1B Osiers Road, Wandsworth, London, England

Travel Addicts Club

• Address Paupio str. 31A, Vilnius, Lithuania
• Response Rate 81%

Intrepid Travel

• Address 380 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia
• Response Time 2 hours

• Address 38-51 Bedford Way, London, England

Indus Travels

• Address 233, 11951 Hammersmith Way, Richmond, Canada
• Response Rate 98%

Europamundo

• Address c/ Garcia de Paredes Nº 55 1ª Planta, Madrid, Spain

Lithuania Tour Reviews

• At 16 Apr 2017
• Lithuania budget tours
• Eco tours in Lithuania
• Lithuania guided tours
• Lithuania family tour packages
• Lithuania small group tours
• Lithuania solo trips
• Lithuania tours for senior citizens
• Lithuania tours for young adults
• Lithuania group tours
• Lithuania travel deals

Popular Destinations

• Vilnius Tours

Upcoming Departures

• Spring 2024/2025
• Summer 2024/2025
• Winter 2024/2025
• August 2024
• September 2024
• October 2024
• November 2024
• December 2024
• January 2025
• February 2025
• August 2025
• September 2025

Best price guaranteed - No booking fees

Sign-in to unlock instant trip discounts. Create wish lists and save up to USD 1,500.

Travel Ranger

Founded in 2021, we are a premier Travel Agency in Lithuania. Enjoy a fully organized holiday with the freedom to change your plans depending on your mood, needs or weather. 

Our Services

No matter what type of travel plan you’re looking for, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Take a look below to learn more about the services we proudly offer, and feel free to get in touch with any questions.

Family Travel Consultation

Everything You Need

Travelranger is an established travel agency with years of experience in the industry. Our mission is to make planning your next trip as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. We specialize in family travel, offering personalized services and assistance at every step of the way. We strive to provide the most up-to-date information on destinations and itineraries, so you can get the most out of your travel experience.

International Travel Guidance

At Travelranger, we are dedicated to making your travel dreams a reality. We understand that planning a trip can be stressful and overwhelming, so our team of professionals are here to provide you with the best advice, options and service. We are well-versed in international travel, and have accumulated a wealth of knowledge over the years. From finding the perfect flights, to booking accommodations and activities, we will make sure you have the perfect itinerary.

Itinerary Planning

Personalized Approach

At Travelranger, we specialize in creating customized and memorable travel experiences. No matter the type of trip you have in mind, we have the resources and expertise necessary to create the perfect trip. Our experienced and knowledgeable team will take the time to get to know you and find the best accommodations and activities that fit your needs and budget. Make sure you book in advance. Our Itinerary Planning is one of our most popular services and appointments fill up fast.

  OPENING HOURS

MONDAY - FRIDAY 11:00 - 18:30 SATURDAY 11:00 - 17:00

SUNDAY 12:30 - 16:30 

+37060316654

[email protected]

Send Enquiry

Are you ready for the best trip of your life ?

Thanks for submitting!

• Your Local Time 
• Time in Lithuania  14:43

Your DMC partner for over 15 years

Travel trade professionals

AMBER TOURS is one of the TOP 3 incoming tour operators in Lithuania and a leading DMC in the Baltic States. We currently deliver high-quality services in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Russia, and Scandinavia. Our customers include tour operators, travel agencies, meeting and incentive planners, and organizations from more than 25 countries that require customized travel arrangements in the Baltic States and neighboring countries.

We can help you!

You are really a great incoming agent to work with! I really appreciate the way you are dealing with our  groups! I know you do everything to give them the best! So it’s really great that you value our clients!

Une très bonne organisation des différentes étapes de notre voyage a été effectuée par l‘agence avec d’excellentes guides francophones et des hôtels confortables et bien situés .Nous avions une semaine pour découvrir les 3 capitales des pays baltes et le circuit concocté par l‘agence, était parfait. Vraiment un excellent séjour ! A recommander .

Merci encore pour ce magnifique city trip que tu nous as magnifiquement orchestré ....et dont nous garderons toutes un excellent souvenir ! Tout était parfait: l'hôtel choisi très bien situé, la guide très cultivée parlant bien le français très gentille, le car très confortable, le programme qui fut très apprécié par sa variété.

Get in touch

Our website uses cookies. We use these cookies for statistical and marketing purposes.

If you consent to the use of these cookies, please click “accept” and continue browsing our website.

Our request form uses Google Recaptcha which helps us distinguish you from online robots sending us spam messages. 

Thus to ensure the functioning of this request form, you have to click "accept performance cookies".

You can select which cookies are to be accepted. Find out more about our Cookies and Privacy Policy .

• English (CA)
• Deutsch (DE)
• Deutsch (CH)

The 5 best online travel agencies in Lithuania

Best online travel agency for business travel, 1. travelperk: the one agency for all your business travel needs.

• Extensive inventory of travel services
• Flexible booking with FlexiPerk
• Safety alerts with TravelCare
• Integrated travel policy & approval flows
• Centralized invoicing
• Easy & real-time expense reports
• Carbon offsetting with GreenPerk
• 24/7 customer support with a 15s target
• VAT reclaim
• Integration with 3rd party tools , such as expense management or HR software like Expensify and BambooHR

Start saving money on business travel for your company today!

Best online travel agencies for leisure travel, 2. novaturas: personalized holiday bookings.

• Offers personalized holiday itineraries including flights and accommodation
• Book your stay anywhere at over 30 destinations across the Baltic states
• Wide variety of trip booking options for everyone from solo travelers to small groups
• Offers Lithuanian-speaking representatives abroad

3. West Express: the leaders of self-guided travel in Lithuania

• Travel gift vouchers available
• Last-minute economic and luxury holiday bookings available
• Option to book plane tickets, cruises, and exotic trips from their website
• Discounted rates when booking all-inclusive tours

4. Lithuanian Tours: tour operator for Christmas tours to Lithuania

• Offers special Christmas tours to Lithuania
• Airport and hotel transfers available for booking
• English-speaking multilingual local guides available
• Access to cultural festivals in Lithuania with your booking
• Holiday bookings available across all Baltic countries

5. Travel Addicts Club: the travel agency of choice for group trips

• Wide variety of tour types available for booking
• Offers specialized group trip bookings
• Airport transfers available to book as optional extras with every booking
• English-speaking local guide available for all bookings
• Only two people are required for private tour bookings

Experience the Baltic states in its glory with these Lithuania tour operators

Make business travel simpler. Forever.

• See our platform in action . Trusted by thousands of companies worldwide, TravelPerk makes business travel simpler to manage with more flexibility, full control of spending with easy reporting, and options to offset your carbon footprint.
• Find hundreds of resources on all things business travel, from tips on traveling more sustainably, to advice on setting up a business travel policy, and managing your expenses. Our latest e-books and blog posts have you covered.
• Never miss another update. Stay in touch with us on social for the latest product releases, upcoming events, and articles fresh off the press.

The 7 best event management companies in Birmingham

The 7 best event management companies in Zurich

The 7 best event management companies in Vienna

• Business Travel Management
• Offset Carbon Footprint
• Flexible travel
• Travelperk Sustainability Policy
• Corporate Travel Resources
• Corporate Travel Glossary
• For Travel Managers
• For Finance Teams
• For Travelers
• Thoughts from TravelPerk
• Careers Hiring
• User Reviews
• Integrations
• Privacy Center
• Help Center
• Privacy Policy
• Cookies Policy
• Modern Slavery Act | Statement
• Supplier Code of Conduct

Get the Hottest Deals First!

Deep roots and quirky gems

Destination Must-Sees

Old Town Vilnius

Travel back in time as you explore Old Town Vilnius. This UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in Northern Europe. Stroll the cobblestone streets and notice how its gothic, renaissance, baroque, and neoclassical architectural styles tell the story of the country’s past.

Vilnius University

Vilnius University is one of the oldest and most famous universities in Central Europe. Located in the Old Town district, the university was founded in 1579. The beautiful university boasts dozens of notable professors and alumni, including the Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Czesław Miłosz.

Trakai Island Castle

Step into fairytale lands at the Trakai Island Castle, embraced by coastlines and pines of Lake Galvė. Explore the 14th-century castle, and stop by the village of Trakai to get a taste of local culture.

Hill of Crosses

This awe-inspiring pilgrimage site is full of mystery. The Hill of Crosses is made of tens of thousands of crosses, but the exact reason they have been left there since the late 18th century is uncertain. The site was even declared a place of hope, peace, love, and sacrifice by Pope John Paul II.

Destination Must-Dos

Uncover the tragic history of the Soviet occupation of Lithuania at the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights, better known as the KGB Museum. The museum is located in the former Nazi and Soviet headquarters.

Trek to Gediminas' Tower

Gediminas’ Tower of the Upper Castle offers the best views of Vilnius. Climb the hill or take the funicular railway to the top to take in the views and explore the Vilnius Castle Museum.

Visit the Republic of Uzupis

Just outside the Vilnius city limits, visit the unusual neighborhood of the Republic of Uzupis. The republic, created by bohemians on April Fools’ Day 1997, is ‘ruled’ by a 14-point constitution which includes mandates like “A dog has a right to be a dog.” Discover the eccentric street art and creative community of artists and intellectuals.

Explore the Vilnil Museum of Illusions

Challenge your senses on an exploration of the Vilnil Museum of Illusions. The museum hosts dozens of exhibits featuring optical illusions, virtual reality, and LED light shows.

Expert Advice

Featured Tours to Lithuania

The Baltics Revealed

Brochures that feature our lithuania tours, find a travel agency.

Once you've found the perfect Collette tour, your local travel agent can assist you in making reservations. To find a preferred travel agent in your area, please enter your 5-digit zip code, then click Search.

Enter a Whole or Partial Zip Code

Please tell us everything, we want it all.

We really value your feedback, please be open an honest. Tell us where we can improve, how we can get better. This feedback is anonymous, but if you would like us to get in touch with you regarding an issue provide your email address as part of your feedback and we will get right back to you.

Talk to an Expert

Please fill out the form below, and a Collette Expert will contact you shortly.

• Yes, I'm a Travel Professional
• Yes, I am working with a Travel Professional
• I am traveling with 8 or more travelers

View or Download

• Accommodation
• Tour Planning Service

Popular Destinations

Spectacular lithuania, wonderful latvia, inspiring estonia, best value trips, medieval lithuania.

Day 1: Upon arrival at Vilnius airport / bus or train station, you will be met by your professional driver for a private transfer to your hotel. Check in at a hotel and enjoy a …

Picturesquare Vilnius City Tour with Traditional Lithuanian Lunch

If you're visiting Vilnius for the first time with a few days of vacation, we suggest you to take our guided walking tour followed by sightseeing by bus/minibus. During city tour, you will get to …

Discover The Baltic States 7d/ 6n.

Discover the culture and landscape of the Baltic States. Our comprehensive seven-day package will take you around the splendid Baltic capitals, Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn, along with other highlights of the region.DAY 1: ARRIVAL VILNIUS  Arrival …

National Dinner with Folk Show

Are you curious about traditional dishes in Lithuania? We offer you an exceptional opportunity to experience Lithuanian culture during 2-hour national dinner with folk show in the heart of Vilnius old town. Outline of the program:3 meals of …

Baltic Tour & Travel

Experience The Beautiful Baltic Tours With Pleasure !Fantasying about the paradise and really visiting in such location are two different things but we at Norlendatrip can make it happen with our Baltic Tours. Reaching the …

The Perfect Advantages of Bus Travel These Days The bursting bills of travelling can make any trip terrifying. Being the indispensable part of trips and tours, one cannot compromise on the travel part and can either …

Bird’s Eye Views of Lithuania

Description:  Fly in a hot air balloon for a truly unforgettable experience. Being on the ground and relying on the weather to move you forward is a magnificent experience. Enjoy breath-taking views, wonder of nature …

Best of Lithuania and Riga 8d/ 7n.

Day 1: ARRIVE IN VILNIUS Arrival to Vilnius City, transfer to the hotel, check-in and welcome meeting. Meals included:   Dinner Day 2: VILNIUS - TRAKAI - VILNIUS Following a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we are headed for Vilnius sightseeing …

Why Makes Us So Special?

Handipicked hotels.

We have first-hand knowledge of the best places to stay, and we truly believe that quality accommodation is often the key to an unforgettable adventure. Our customers can rest assured that every hotel is handpicked to ensure the best location, facilities, and services in every destination.

Custom-made Baltic Travel Itineraries

Tired of conventional tours and mundane itineraries? We pay careful attention to specific needs in each circumstance and then use our local expertise to create a fully customized travel experience for every individual.

NORLENDATRIP Fleet

Forget third parties, commissions, and substandard service. We facilitate your journey with an impressive fleet, professional drivers, and friendly guides. Furthermore, you have direct access to our customer service at anytime, anywhere.

Articles & Tips

Christmas in lithuania, festival “the greater lanterns of china” in pakruojis manor, christopher festival in lithuania, vilnius.

When it comes to day tours, weekend escapes, reliable arrangements and carefully designed travel itineraries in the Baltic region – NORLENDATRIP has you covered!

Contact Info

UAB Norlenda / NorlendaTrip Address: Smolensko str. 1, LT-03202 Vilnius Phone: +37067645548 [email protected]

Change cookies settings

• Terms & Conditions

Lithuania Travel Agency

At Exploring Tourism, the leading Lithuania travel agency, we outdo at helping you get your trip planned. Not just trip, but exceptional trips filled with exciting and life-enriching experiences. Our travel agents are experts at handcrafting and coordinating complex itineraries to Lithuania

RECOMMENDED LITHUANIA PACKAGES

Lithuania Travel Agent

Exploring Tourism is one of the most reliable and experienced travel agency in Lithuania. It helps you plan your trip to Lithuania and helps you gain an enriching life experience. With expert Lithuania travel agent, it offers customized tour packages according to your requirements and budget. Pack your bags and be ready to explore Lithuania with us.

Travel to Lithuania with Exploring Tourism to get the best travelling experience. We have partnered with the best and experienced travel agent to provide you the perfect and specialized tour package. They plan your tour according your budget, duration, and interest. We also help you with your airport transfer, guide, hotel , sightseeing and all kinds of activities in Lithuania .

Planning to spend your holidays in Lithuania? Contact Exploring Tourism to plan the best trip to Lithuania for you. It is one of the well-known and reliable travel agency in Lithuania with association with the best travel agent to plan your dream trip to Lithuania within your budget. Send your travel enquiry with more details to our local Tour Operator.

At Exploring Tourism, our professional Vilnius Travel Agent specialize in organizing and planning trips for individuals or groups visiting Vilnius, Lithuania largest city. Our travel agent in Vilnius has an in-depth knowledge of the attractions, accommodation, transport options and local customs; drawing on this expertise, they create memorable travel experiences for clients.

Vilnius is a vibrant and culturally rich city that offers visitors many tourist attractions ranging from historic monuments to modern wonders. Our travel agent in Vilnius can guide tourists in choosing places to visit according to their interests and preferences.

• 7 Special Services
• 2 Sightseeing
• 3 Activities
• 8 Places to Visit
• 5 Transportation

Newsletter Signup

Special offers.

Lit hua nia

Here to make your stay comfortable in Lithuania

"Making Lithuania Feel Like Home , One Student at a Time. At Bridgema, we understand the challenges that international students face when moving to a new country.

That's why we are dedicated to providing everything students need to feel comfortable and settled in Lithuania.

From finding accommodation to navigating the local transportation system, our team is here to support students every step of the way.

Whether it's assistance with resident permit applications, language lessons, or cultural integration, our goal is to ensure that international students have a smooth and enjoyable experience during their stay in Lithuania. Trust us to be your reliable partner in creating a home away from home."

Why study in lithuania?

English-taught programs for language ease.

Affordable tuition fees.

High-quality education.

Safe and vibrant environment.

Strategic EU location.

Easy Visa application to other countries

Easy permanent residence permit (5 years).

Expert guidance for your journey.

We have lived this reality, We know.

Have questions? Book a consultation now.

Deals of the Week   European Long Weekends   Up to 50% OFF

Lithuania Tours & Trips

Find the right tour for you through Lithuania. We've got 16 adventures going to Lithuania, starting from just 3 days in length, and the longest tour is 9 days. The most popular month to go is June, which has the largest number of tour departures.

Filters applied

16 lithuania tour packages with 7 reviews.

• In-depth Cultural
• Christmas & New Year

7 Days Around Lithuania (Private Tour)

Our Lithuanian adventure was a dream come true! Paulius enlightened us with his knowledge of Lithuanian history, architecture and culture and provided us with rich experiences as we toured this beautiful country!

• £100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Charming Lithuania Tour in 6 Days

• Sightseeing

Vilnius to the Coast Cycle

Christmas Market in Vilnius (Minimum booking of 2 guests)

• Hiking & Trekking
• Mountain Hikes
• Coastal Walks

Self Guided Walking Holiday in Curonian Spit 7 Days

4 Days Vibrant Vilnius Weekend Break with food Market Visit

• Self-Guided Cycling

Cycling along the Lithuanian Seaside (from Klaipeda)

Great trip. The route was fun, especially the last couple of days. Hotels good value. Best 2 locations, Klaipeda and Nida.

Looking for tours beyond just Lithuania?

Explore tours with itineraries going through multiple countries, including Lithuania.

HIKING THE LITHUANIAN SEASIDE: Curonian Spit, Palanga, Ventė Cape

New! Cycling Lithuania – from the capital Vilnius to the Baltic coast and the Curonian Spit National Park (self-guided)

Forests and lakes multi-activity tour

We spent a wonderful week of holidays with outdoor activities, slowing down and relaxation at the same time. Anton and his family received us cordially and attentive to our wishes and needs. They prepared lovely local meals including fresh grilled fish and unforgettable pancakes for breakfast - always accompanied by honey, berries and herbal teas from the surrounding forest. With them we learnt about live in this European border region and about what matters to the locals. Thank you very much!

• Local Living
• Kayak & Canoe

Lithuanian lakes and rivers experience

Lithuanian Lake District Fat Biking

Golf Weekend in Vilnius

Vilnius Christmas markets

Cycling Tour Curonian Spit and Memeland (Saturday o. Wednesday) (8 days)

What people love about lithuania tours.

Great tour guides with extensive knowledge of the area , very pleasant to deal with and very helpful. Enjoyed the trip so far

Travel Styles

• Small Group (8)
• Singles and Solo (9)
• Seniors (8)
• Personalized (8)
• Private (8)
• Partially Guided (7)
• Explorer (6)
• 7 Day Tours (5)
• Spring 2024 (4)
• Summer 2024 (8)
• Fall / Autumn 2024 (4)
• Winter 2024 / 2025 (4)
• Spring 2025 (4)
• Summer 2025 (3)
• April 2024 (4)
• May 2024 (5)
• June 2024 (8)
• July 2024 (8)
• August 2024 (8)
• September 2024 (4)
• October 2024 (4)
• November 2024 (3)
• December 2024 (4)
• January 2025 (3)
• February 2025 (3)
• March 2025 (3)
• April 2025 (3)
• May 2025 (3)
• June 2025 (3)
• July 2025 (1)

Lithuania Tours starting in

• Starting in Vilnius (6)

Popular Lithuania Vacation Itineraries

Our suggested itineraries in Lithuania and neighboring countries allow you to enjoy a multi-destination tour with ease. Our comprehensive tailored trip packages make traveling in the Baltic region hassle-free. We've got Lithuania vacation ideas that allow you to combine the capital Vilnius with second city Kaunas and some time in Klaipeda, the perfect place from which to explore Lithuania's Baltic coast. If multi-country trips are more your style, then consider some of our suggested itineraries that combine Lithuania with Estonia and Latvia or even Finland and Poland.

* Starting price is based on double occupancy in 3 star accommodation, in the most affordable month an itinerary is offered. Airfare to Europe is not included.

Click on your choice of itinerary, select number of travelers in your party, month of travel, and desired star level of accommodation to get an approximate price. Submit the enquiry form with any additional details and we can start planning your customized trip.

Glowing Reviews from Our Guests

Average of our guest's ratings of our lithuanian tour packages, based on 28 reviews.

JayWay Travel provided professional experienced guides and support before and during our trip. We were able to learn and understand the history and culture of the area.

I would unequivocally and enthusiastically recommend JayWay Travel to anyone looking for a trusted agent to plan their vacation. Fantastic service, excellent value for the money. My husband and I are seasoned global travelers, but we’re also busy professionals, and simply didn’t have the time to plan our own Baltics adventure. We took a leap of faith and outsourced the trip planning to JayWay Travel and we are so happy we did. The trip exceeded our expectations on every front!

Extremely helpful, all guides and drivers were outstanding, and the final trip plans were just what we wanted. They listened and they came through.

Where to go in Lithuania

Lithuania Custom Tour Packages

Back on the map since 1990, Lithuania still flies under the radar of most travelers. That might be why we like it. Unlike its Baltic neighbors with their coastal capitals, Lithuania relies on the charms of lovely Vilnius . Relatively small, Lithuania has a population of three million, with half a million living in Vilnius. Lithuania is a quaint, quirky, inviting destination for travel. With its northern latitude, Lithuania is best visited from late April to late-September. The mild summers are comfortable for travelers from colder climates. But visiting Lithuania is fun any time.

Top Lithuania vacation destinations

Visit neighboring countries, lithuanian vacation packages, latest articles about lithuania from the jayway travel blog.

Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Lithuania

Lithuanian cuisine is similar to that of its neighbors, with a focus on pork, fish, vegetables, barley, berries, mushrooms, and dairy. Pickled vegetables are common, and soups are very popular, especially Saltibarsciai, a cold, sour beet soup popular in summer. Lithuania does feature some unusual dishes such as Sakotis, a large cake shaped like a Christmas tree, and Kibinai, a small pie typically filled with lamb and onion, introduced by Karaite Jews from Crimea (and a must-eat in Trakai). One of the symbols of Lithuanian cuisine is the Cepelinai (“Zeppelin,”) a giant blimp-shaped potato dumpling stuffed with meat or cheese, and garnished with fried onion and/or sour cream. Although Lithuanian food may seem heavy, the locals themselves have very low obesity rates, so they must be doing something right!

Beer is big in Lithuania, which is seeing a resurgence in local microbrews. Even a small kiosk will often have over 50 different cheap and tasty local beer brands. As in Estonia and Latvia, Gira (kvass), the non-alcoholic drink made from fermented bread, is popular, and sometimes flavored with fruit, berries, or birch sap. Lithuania has its own strong herbal varieties, sometimes produced with several dozen herbs. Entirely pumped from aquifers, Lithuania's tap water is among the cleanest in Europe, and safe to drink, although it doesn't taste as pleasant along the coast.

Get Your Custom Trip Plan

Thank you for providing these details. One of our expert travel advisors will be in touch soon to confirm a few more details so we can start preparing the perfect trip plan for you.

Something went wrong at our end, please try again in a moment.

(+372) 6 266 266

Estravel Vilnius – The leading corporate travel agency in Lithuania

• Verslo kelionės
• Aviabilietai
• Kompensacija už vėlavusį ar atšauktą skrydį
• Autobusų bilietai
• Traukinių bilietai
• Keltų bilietai
• Work & Travel USA 2024
• (EN) Work & Travel USA 2024
• Programa studentams - USA Camp Counselor
• (EN) USA Camp Counselor
• Stažuotės Europoje
• Studijos ir darbas Australijoje
• Savanorystė Azijoje ir PAR
• Work and Travel ICELAND
• Kalbų kursai užsienyje
• Automobilių nuoma
• Parkavimas oro uoste

ES Projektai

Zip travel kelionių agentūros kaune ir vilniuje.

Programos jaunimui

Papildomos paslaugos

Jūsų svajonių  kelionės

Prenumeruokite mūsų naujienlaiškį

Ačiū, Jūs sėkmingai užsiregistravote gauti naujienlaiškius

• Duomenų apsauga ir privatumo politika

Advertisement

Supported by

For Lithuania, Unease Over a Growing Russian-Speaking Diaspora

An influx of exiled Russian activists and refugees from Ukraine and Belarus is stirring fears in a country that fought to preserve its language and culture under Soviet occupation.

• Share full article

By Anatoly Kurmanaev ,  Alina Lobzina and Tomas Dapkus

Reporting from Vilnius, Lithuania

A pile of flowers blanketed a small memorial in the center of the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius after the death of the Russian opposition leader Aleksei A. Navalny last month. “Putin Is a Murderer,” read a placard in Russian.

The impromptu tribute at the memorial, an unassuming pyramid commemorating victims of Soviet repression, has highlighted Vilnius’s growing status as the center of Russian political opposition. Hundreds of dissidents who fled Russia after the invasion of Ukraine found a sympathetic ally in their struggle against President Vladimir V. Putin: the Lithuanian government, which has long viewed the Russian leader’s foreign interventions as an existential threat.

In Vilnius, exiled Russian journalists have set up studios to broadcast news to millions of compatriots back home on YouTube. Russian activists have rented offices to catalog the Kremlin’s human rights abuses, and exiled Russian musicians have recorded new albums for the audience back home.

The arrival of the Russian dissidents in Vilnius has added to a larger wave of Russian-speaking refugees and migrants from Belarus and Ukraine over the past four years. Fleeing war or repression, together these migrants have reshaped the economy and cultural makeup of this slow-paced medieval city of 600,000, bolstering Lithuania’s image as an unlikely bastion of democracy.

But the tribute to Mr. Navalny has also pointed to an uneasy relationship between Vilnius’s expanding Russian-speaking diaspora and their Lithuanian hosts. Some in Lithuania are worried that the economic and diplomatic benefits of this migration have come at the cost of creeping Russification in a small nation that had struggled to preserve its language and culture during the Soviet occupation.

The memorial where Mr. Navalny’s mourners laid the flowers, for example, was dedicated to Lithuanian victims of the Soviet secret police, a stand in of sorts for the opposition leader’s death at the order, they believe, of Mr. Putin, a former KGB officer.

To some Vilnius residents, however, this gesture usurped the memory of their compatriots’ suffering under the Soviet Union. Around 200,000 Lithuanians were deported to the gulags during that period, or executed for taking up arms against the occupiers.

“The Russian language is everywhere again,” said Darius Kuolys, a linguist at the University of Vilnius and a former Lithuanian culture minister. “To some Lithuanians, this has come as a cultural shock.”

Mr. Kuolys said the war in Ukraine has forced Lithuanian society to seek a balance between upholding its tradition of tolerance and preserving its culture. As a model, Mr. Kuolys referred to Lithuania’s earlier incarnation as a sovereign state under the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a multicultural 15th century European power whose legacy is revered by most Lithuanians today.

That history and the relatively small size of its local Russian minority had traditionally softened its approach to its threatening neighbor. By contrast, the large ethnic Russian communities in its Baltic peers of Latvia and Estonia fed a nationalist backlash after they gained independence, leading them to enact hard-line immigration and diplomatic policies on Russia and its citizens.

Like the two other Baltic States, the Lithuanian government closed its borders to most Russians after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. But it has continued to issue humanitarian visas to Russians with democratic credentials. This selective policy has created in Vilnius a community of highly educated, politically engaged and often well-off Russian citizens who have had an outsized impact on the city.

An independent news outlet, 7x7, for example, has set up a recording studio in Vilnius to broadcast the news collected by their network of collaborators across the little-covered Russian provinces to compatriots on YouTube. Memorial, a human rights organization outlawed in Russia, has rented offices to update its list of Russian political prisoners.

Members of a Russian electoral rights group, Golos, meaning “voice,” have worked in Vilnius to apply artificial intelligence to video footage of Russian polling stations to try to document vote tampering in the country’s tightly controlled elections.

And an exiled Russian pop star, Liza Gyrdymova, known as Monetochka, has used Vilnius as a base to raise a family and record music in between tours catering to Russia’s global diaspora.

In the process, these exiles say they have created a miniature version of a democratic Russia around the baroque and gothic buildings of Vilnius’s old town.

“This is what Russia without Putin could look like,” said Anastasia Shevchenko, an opposition activist from the southern city of Rostov-on-Don, who came to Vilnius after two years of house arrest.

Towering above the Russian exile community is the organization put together by Mr. Navalny, which relocated to Vilnius in 2021 after the Kremlin declared it an extremist organization.

Despite their prominent status, Mr. Navalny’s team have stood apart from the broader Russian political diaspora in the city, out of a combination of security concerns and the organization’s staunch belief in self-sufficiency.

These security concerns have been sharpened by the Kremlin’s growing determination to punish opponents in exile, after largely stamping out dissent at home.

In March, one of Mr. Navalny’s chief aides, Leonid Volkov, was hospitalized after being beaten by unidentified men with a hammer outside his home in a Vilnius suburb. A Russian ultranationalist group has claimed responsibility.

The Navalny team aside, most of the Russian exiles in Vilnius have banded together, helping them deal with the pain of exile and to exchange ideas.

“When you walk in the city you realize that you’re not alone, and this is very important,” said Aleksandr Plyushchev, who runs “Breakfast Show,” one of the most watched independent Russian news programs from exile in Vilnius.

A Russian environmental activist, Konstantin Fomin, has started a community space for the exiles called ReForum, which hosts cultural events and offers free therapy sessions.

Vilnius’s small size and concentration of prominent Russian exiles in the well-heeled central districts have led to situations that sometimes resemble scenes from Anton Chekhov’s short stories.

Frank, a Russian-born white terrier, for example, has become part of the exiled community’s folklore thanks to the long walks along Vilnius’s cobbled streets that he takes with his owner, Vladimir Milov, a former Russian deputy energy minister turned opposition figure.

And in a darkened Vilnius bar, a former Russian opposition lawmaker Ilya Ponomarev, who is based in Kyiv, recently recounted how exiled opposition figures opposed to his views sometimes crossed the street to avoid acknowledging him, an awkward move given the narrowness of some of those streets.

Not all Russian activists have easily adapted to the exiled life. Many were forced to flee Russia at short notice, leaving behind possessions and a sense of purpose provided by their work. Most of the interviewed exiles say their biggest concerns are the relatives who remain behind, whom they fear could be targeted by the government in retaliation for their activities.

This anxiety has only risen following the death of Mr. Navalny, who for many exiled Russians represented the biggest — perhaps the only — hope for political change.

“I’m suffering, I’m in pain, I don’t know what to say when my daughter asks me, ‘Mom, what are we going to do now,’” said Violetta Grudina, a former provincial organizer for Mr. Navalny who came to Vilnius after the war started. Ukrainians are the biggest victims of the war, she said, “but we are also paying its cost.”

The Lithuanian authorities and citizens have observed the influx of prominent Russians with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion. Some have referred to them as White Russians, a sarcastic reference to the failed movement led by Russia’s traditional elites against the Soviet government a century ago.

But they have been joined by larger waves of migrants from Belarus, after the 2020 uprising there, and from Ukraine, after the Russian invasion. Many of them use Russian as their main language, creating a complex cultural puzzle among Vilnius’s different ethnic communities, which are tied together by a common history but divided by mutual historical grievances.

Some Russian exiles, such as Monetochka, the pop artist, and Ms. Shevchenko, the political activist, said they are learning Lithuanian and trying to integrate into their adopted country.

But the Russian exiles’ focus on sustaining the political struggle inside Russia has left the majority of them with little time, or incentive, to deepen ties with their host country.

The Russian-speaking migration into the city has triggered especially heated local debates about education. Vilnius’s 14 Soviet-era Russian-language schools now educate about 11,500 pupils — a 20 percent increase over the last three years — a concerning trend, officials say, in a nation that has long centered its national identity on Lithuanian language.

Vilnius’s deputy mayor, Arunas Sileris, said he fears that this trend, born out of the migrants’ understandable desire for continuity, will create a new generation of Lithuanian residents who speak only Russian, segregating them from the broader society and making them more susceptible to the revisionist rhetoric of Mr. Putin and Aleksandr Lukashenko, the president of Belarus.

“They are not perceiving Lithuania as their homeland,” said Mr. Sileris. “And that’s a threat.”

Anatoly Kurmanaev covers Russia and its transformation following the invasion of Ukraine. More about Anatoly Kurmanaev

Our Coverage of the War in Ukraine

News and Analysis

The top American military commander in Europe warned that Ukraine could lose the war with Russia  if the United States did not send more ammunition to Ukrainian forces, and fast.

Ukrainian lawmakers passed a mobilization law aimed at replenishing the nation’s exhausted and depleted fighting forces .

China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, and Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, met in Beijing . The visit came days after the United States threatened new sanctions against Chinese companies if they aided Russia’s war in Ukraine.

A U.S. Lawmaker Speaks Out : Representative Chuck Edwards, a Republican from North Carolina, has emerged as a vocal proponent of U.S. aid to Ukraine in a party that has grown hostile to it. He discussed his recent trip there  in a Q. and A.

Hollowing Out a Generation: Ukraine desperately needs new recruits, but it is running up against a critical demographic constraint long in the making: It has very few young men .

Conditional Support: Ukraine wants a formal invitation to join NATO, but the alliance has no appetite for taking on a new member  that would draw it into the biggest land war in Europe since 1945.

How We Verify Our Reporting

Our team of visual journalists analyzes satellite images, photographs , videos and radio transmissions  to independently confirm troop movements and other details.

We monitor and authenticate reports on social media, corroborating these with eyewitness accounts and interviews. Read more about our reporting efforts .

Germany's Military Deployment in Lithuania Sparks Tension with Kremlin

T he Kremlin has openly voiced its disapproval of Germany's move to send troops to Lithuania, a development that has added a new layer of tension to the already complex security landscape in Eastern Europe.

Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary for the Russian leadership, conveyed this stance in response to queries from the press, emphasizing the perceived threat these actions pose to Russia's border security.

A Signal of Rising Tension

According to Peskov, the deployment of German forces to Lithuania is seen as an escalation that necessitates Russia to undertake "special measures" to safeguard its own security.

"This is the continuation of inciting tension, the creation of centers of danger for us near our border, which requires us to take special measures to ensure our own security," Peskov stated, as reported by Europeyska Pravda and Interfax .

Portugal's Strategic U-Turn on Ukraine Under New Prime Minister

Nuclear Safety on the Brink: Drone Attacks Target Europe's Largest Nuclear Plant

The move, which began on Monday, involves the gradual arrival of military personnel from the German brigade in Lithuania, eventually amounting to around five thousand troops.

This deployment follows an action plan signed at the end of 2023 by the defense ministers of Germany and Lithuania, aimed at reinforcing NATO's eastern flank in response to the evolving security environment in the region.

Components of the Deployment

The deployment will see the relocation of the 122nd mechanized battalion from the south of Germany and the 203rd mechanized battalion from the west of the country to Lithuania.

The NATO rapid response group currently stationed in Lithuania will be integrated into the newly formed brigade.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has outlined a timeline for this operation, with the full deployment of the brigade expected to be completed by 2027. This strategic move is part of a broader effort to bolster NATO's presence on its eastern borders, a response to perceived security challenges in the area.

Ukrainian Forces Successfully Counter Russian Drone Strikes

US rejects Putin's proposal

Find a Hotel in Shcherbinka

Wander wisely with the travelocity price match guarantee.

Seize Your Someday with our amazing deals for the whole family !

Save an extra 10% or more on select hotels with Member Discounts

Access exclusive hotel deals, only with the Travelocity app

Shcherbinka Hotel Guide

Don’t keep your travel plans on repeat year after year. The same city with the same hotel every season will bore you and give you an itch to go looking for something new. Expand your geographical horizons to more than just those five blocks around your usual haunt.

Nowhere else can you find better deals on Shcherbinka area hotels. You’ll find the best prices on the quirky, the haunted, the old, the new, and the legendary. If you’re wondering what side of the pricing scale some of these hotels fall on, you need not to worry. Compare cheap hotels near Shcherbinka to find the perfect one to will fit your budget.

Leave the ordinary routine you’re set on behind and go. Go anywhere you want. Anywhere that makes you think, “I wonder what that’s like?” Part of Travelocity’s mission is to get you off-the-beaten path and the hotels near Shcherbinka are perfect for that. Find your new favorite watering hole on a quiet street. Discover a place to escape for the weekend with tasty local fare and unique sights. We want you to consider the places outside your normal comfort zone. Browse our selection and find the ideal hotel, in a place you’d like to explore.

Shcherbinka hotels essential information

Hotels near….

• Vnukovo Intl. Airport Hotels
• Sheremetyevo Airport Hotels
• Domodedovo Intl. Airport Hotels

An attraction

• Hotels near Moscow Kremlin
• Hotels near Embassy of the United States of America
• Hotels near Sparrow Hills

Areas of Shcherbinka

• Northern Europe Hotels
• Eastern Europe Hotels
• Domodedovo Hotels
• Vnukovo Hotels
• Lyubertsy Hotels
• Odintsovo Hotels
• Balashikha Hotels
• Razvilkov Hotels
• Istomikha Hotels
• Podolsk Hotels
• Shishkino Hotels
• Polivanovo Hotels
• Bulatnikovskoe Hotels
• Vidnoye Hotels
• Kamkino Hotels
• Devyatskoye Hotels
• Karakashevo Hotels
• Kommunarka Hotels
• Mamyri Hotels
• Voyevodino Hotels
• Novosëlki Hotels
• Sudakovo Hotels
• Volodarskogo Hotels
• Kotelniki Hotels
• Kakuzevo Hotels
• Soloslovo Hotels
• Central Russia Hotels
• Novosyrovo Hotels
• Byakontovo Hotels
• Armazovo Hotels
• Maloye Bryantsevo Hotels
• Erino Hotels
• Voskresenskoye Hotels
• Bol'shoye Bryantsevo Hotels
• Pokrov Hotels
• Fedyukovo Hotels
• Sal'kovo Hotels
• Petrushino Hotels
• Kuvenkino Hotels
• Dubrovitsy Hotels
• South-Western Administrative Okrug Hotels
• Butovo Hotels
• Novomoskovsky Administrative Okrug Hotels
• Ostaf'yevo Hotels
• Yazva Hotels
• Voskresenskoe Hotels

More ways to wander Shcherbinka

Most popular.

Lithuania Tours & Holidays

As the first Soviet republic to declare its independence from the Soviet Union in 1990, this slice of fairy-tale Europe – replete with medieval castles and primeval forests – is just begging to be explored

Once the largest empire on the European continent, Lithuania’s history reads at times like a Game of Thrones episode and presents much for those looking to discover a new side of   Europe . With architectural splendours spanning the gothic to renaissance to baroque to bohemian, a hearty national cuisine, and – would you believe it – a stunning stretch of sand dune coast, Lithuania bewitches all those who visit. 

Our Lithuania trips

Let's create an exclusive trip for your group.

Lithuania tour reviews

Filter by rating

Baltic Experience

14 national parks in Europe you probably haven’t visited yet (but should)

3 Baltic capitals that should definitely be on your travel radar

A guide to Vilnius, Europe’s next hottest city break

Trip or treat? Our spookiest adventures from around the world

Lithuania at a glance

Capital city.

Vilnius (population 541,000)

2.8 million

(GMT+02:00) Helsinki, Kyiv, Riga, Sofia, Tallinn, Vilnius

CALLING CODE

Electricity.

Type C (European 2-pin) Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth)

Learn more about Lithuania

Best time to visit lithuania.

The warm summer months of May through to September are the best time to visit Lithuania, although it often rains a lot during July and August.

From November to March it gets very cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing and heavy snowfalls from December to April.

Geography and environment

Lithuania’s fertile landscape is one of extremely flat low-lying plains, with a lake never too far off – there are more than 4,000 running through the country.

The country has a 99-km-long stretch of sandy coast, and is one third covered by lush forest.

Top 5 quirky attractions in Lithuania

1. hill of witches.

On a small rise just outside Juodkrante, covered in fir pines and offering pretty views over the Curonian lagoon, is the fantastical and fun ‘Hill of Witches’. A collection of more than 70 wooden carvings and statues sit mischievously, depicting ghoulish witches, devils and other characters from Lithuanian lore and fairy tales. Some of the larger constructions can move and be clambered about on for entertaining photo opportunities. Each year master carvers from around the country converge on the hill to restore the statues, build new ones and possibly – though probably not – drink goat’s blood.

2. Hill of Crosses

A couple of hours drive from Vilnius is the Hill of Crosses, an arresting and poignant testament to Lithuania’s various struggles against foreign powers. Although it’s believed that the first cross was brought to the hill sometime in the mid-19th century, the practice of ascending the hill and leaving behind crosses, crucifixes and Catholic effigies gained considerable momentum during the 1970s and 80s as an act of peaceful defiance against the Soviet occupancy. On three occasions the Soviets razed the hill and destroyed the crosses, only to find them quickly replaced. Also a popular site of pilgrimage, the hill attracts thousands of Catholic faithfuls each year and there are now an estimated 100,000 crosses at the location.

3. Devil's Museum

Adroitly playing on humanity’s fascination with evil incarnate, The Devil’s Museum in Kaunas holds what is believed to be the world’s largest collection of all things diabolical. The exhibition opened in 1966 and is really more amusing than it is creepy. With the museum’s long-time tradition of accepting and displaying artworks gifted by visitors from across the globe, you’re just as likely to come across his royal Prince of Darkness depicted in an intricate wood carving as a nut-cracker, or in disguise as various political dictators. And for those looking to further descend into the underworld, a bar in the basement provides devilishly enticing vodka libations.

4. The Frank Zappa Statue

When Lithuania achieved its independence from the Soviet Union, the population rapidly set to tearing down all relics and reminders of their period under communist rule – thus leaving an abundance of headless pillars where Lenin and Stalin’s busts had once perched. Whatever was to be done with these? The situation looked hopeless. That is until civil servant and avid Zappa fan Saulius Paukstys came forward with the suggestion of a homage to his musical idol. Given that Zappa had no Lithuanian ancestry, or had even visited the country, local authorities weren’t sold on the idea – not initially, anyway. But when it was argued that Zappa did, after all, have Jewish features and because Jewish history was important to Lithuania… well, the rest is history. Funnily enough, it’s the only Frank Zappa effigy in the world.

5. The Uzupis Constitution

On 1 April 1997, the self-declared Republic of Užupis became Europe’s latest, and most bizarre, breakaway province. The announcement, which took the rest of Lithuania completely by surprise, was thought to be a rather amusing April Fool’s Day joke; however, with the launch of an official constitution, it quickly became apparent that the Republic was here to stay. Visitors can now have their passports stamped and pore over its 41-article constitution, which includes such oddities as ‘Everyone has the right to encroach upon eternity’, and ‘A dog has the right to be a dog’.

Further reading

Lithuania travel faqs, do i need a covid-19 vaccine to join an intrepid trip.

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Is tipping customary in Lithuania?

It's customary when dining in restaurants to round the bill up to the nearest euros.

What is the internet access like in Lithuania?

Internet access in Lithuania is excellent. Free wireless zones, as well as internet cafes, can be found all over the country.

Can I use my mobile phone while in Lithuania?

Lithuania has excellent mobile phone coverage. Ensure you have global roaming activated with your carrier if you wish to use your phone.

What are the toilets like in Lithuania?

Latvia has western-style flushable toilets. Keep loose change handy to pay for public toilets.

What will it cost for a...?

Coffee = 1.50 EUR Domestic beer = 1.75 EUR Meal at an inexpensive restaurant = 4.35 EUR Meal at a mid-range restaurant = 20 - 25 EUR

Can I drink the water in Lithuania?

Yes, tap water is considered safe to drink.

Are credit cards accepted widely in Lithuania?

Yes, credit cards are widely accepted.

What is ATM access like in Lithuania?

There’s good access to ATMs in nearly all towns and cities.

What public holidays are celebrated in Lithuania?

• 1 Jan New Year's Day
• 16 Feb Independence Day
• 11 Mar Independence Restoration Day
• 16 Apr Easter Sunday
• 17 Apr Easter Monday 
• 1 May Labour Day
• 7 May Mother's Day
• 4 Jun Father's Day
• 24 Jun St John's Day
• 6 Jul Statehood Day (King Mindaugas' Day)
• 15 Aug Assumption Day
• 1 Nov All Saints' Day
• 24 Dec Christmas Eve
• 25 Dec Christmas Day
• 26 Dec 2nd Day of Christmas

Please note these dates may vary. For a current list of public holidays in Lithuania go to:   Lithuania public holidays (worldtravelguide.net)

Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance

How do I stay safe and healthy while travelling?

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:

From Australia?

Go to: Smart Traveller

From Canada?

Go to:  Canada Travel Information

From the UK?

Go to:  UK Foreign Travel Advice

From New Zealand?

Go to:  Safe Travel

From the US?

Go to:  US Department of State

The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.

Does my trip support The Intrepid Foundation?

Yes, all Intrepid trips support the Intrepid Foundation. Trips to this country directly support our global Intrepid Foundation partners Eden Reforestation Projects and World Bicycle Relief. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Eden Reforestation Projects

Eden Reforestation Projects are helping to mitigate climate change by restoring forests worldwide; they also hire locally and create job opportunities within vulnerable communities. Donations from our trips support restoration across planting sites in 10 countries around the globe. Find out more or make a donation World Bicycle Relief

World Bicycle Relief provides people in low-income communities with bicycles to mobilise school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas – giving them access to vital education, healthcare, and income. Donations help provide Buffalo Bicycles – specifically designed to withstand the rugged terrain and harsh environment of rural regions – to those who need them most. Find out more or make a donation

Expedia Rewards is now One Key™

Shcherbinka, visit shcherbinka, popular places to visit.

You can learn about the history of Moscow with a trip to Red Square. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

• Moscow Kremlin

Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.

• Bolshoi Theatre

A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer.

• St. Basil's Cathedral

Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline.

• Lenin's Mausoleum

Mourners and curious visitors stream to the grave to see the embalmed Vladimir Lenin, the famous revolutionary and one-time leader of the Soviet Union.

• Armoury Chamber

Visit one of Moscow’s oldest and most revered museums and discover more about Russian royal life and military history.

Check Shcherbinka hotel availability

Other neighborhoods around shcherbinka.

Visitors to Butovo like its parks. Jump on the metro at Ulitsa Gorchakova Station or Boulevard Admirala Ushakova Station to see top sights like Bitsa Park while you're in the area.

South-Western Administrative Okrug

While you're in South-Western Administrative Okrug, take in top sights like Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Uzkoye or Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Konkovo Station or Yasenevo Station.

Tyoply Stan District

While you're in Tyoply Stan District, take in top sights like Troparevsky Forest Park and jump on the metro at Konkovo Station to see more of the city.

Southern Administrative Okrug

While you're in Southern Administrative Okrug, take in top sights like Tsaritsyno Palace or Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kantemirovskaya Station or Tsaritsyno Metro Station.

Konkovo District

While you're in Konkovo District, take in top sights like Orlov Museum of Paleontology and jump on the metro at Belyayevo Station to see more of the city.

Rumyantsevo

While Rumyantsevo might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Prince Plaza and Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Uzkoye.

• Places of interest
• Hotels in top Moscow neighborhoods
• Other vacations you might like
• Moscow City
• Arbat Street
• State Historical Museum
• Moscow State University
• State Tretyakov Gallery
• Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• Victory Park
• Luzhniki Stadium
• New Tretyakov Gallery - Museum of Modern Art
• Minin and Pozharsky Monument
• Vnukovo Airport Public Museum of Battle and Labor Glory
• Sparrow Hills
• Triumphal Arch
• Novodevichy Convent
• Russian White House
• Cathedral of the Archangel
• Battle of Borodino Panorama Museum
• Pushkin Square
• Multimedia Art Museum

Other Hotels near Shcherbinka, Moscow

• South-Western Administrative Okrug Hotels
• Butovo Hotels
• Novomoskovsky Administrative Okrug Hotels
• Ostaf'yevo Hotels
• Yazva Hotels
• Voskresenskoe Hotels
• Things to do

I only need accommodations for part of my trip

Claudia Looi

Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

By Claudia Looi 2 Comments

Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to create a feed.