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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I can pickup with my car group of up to 4 people with my car and then to bring back to the city. It costs extra 10€ for one side and 15€ both ways. Price is per group. If you also choose additionally Kaunas Old Town tour, then pick up and drop-off is free both ways. Bigger groups have to arrive to Ninth Fort Museum by them selves.
Meeting point is in the ticket of of Kaunas IX Fort Museum.
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1Kauno 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.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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