Juicy Stories from Interwar Kaunas

Audience

Adults

Type

Tour

Location

Kaunas New Town

Start

Near the Kaunas State Musical Theatre

Finish

Unity Square

Mode of transport

By foot outside

Duration

Around 2 hours

Distance

Up to 3 km

Language

Lithuanian, English

Season

All seasons of the year

About the Tour

Juicy stories about interwar Kaunas told by an experienced guide. Reserve your tour and discover a different side of the city!

Tour “Juicy Stories from Interwar Kaunas”

This is a tour about people and their lives — exploring interwar Kaunas from a more intriguing perspective: everyday life alongside extraordinary scandals.
During the tour, you’ll learn how the temporary capital grew and transformed, and how the lives of its residents changed throughout the two most dynamic decades of the 20th century.
Why was Kaunas called the “Little Paris”?
Where were tango melodies first heard in Lithuania?
What was whispered about the country’s first couple?
Where was Kaunas’ famous prostitution street located?

And many more fascinating facts:

Throughout the entire interwar period, Kaunas had around 800 tailor shops and 170 cafés and restaurants.
Prostitution was legal during the interwar years. In 1928, Kaunas counted 30 brothels employing about 250 workers.
Prostitution was legal during the interwar years. In 1928, Kaunas counted 30 brothels employing about 250 workers.

Join us to uncover the most intriguing and juicy stories from interwar Kaunas!