Kaunas Ninth Fort Museum
Overview
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
- 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.
Meeting Location
Žemaičių pl. 73
47435 Kaunas, Lithuania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Museum is quite cold, warmer clothing is needed.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kaunas Ninth Fort Museum is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Museum is quite cold, warmer clothing is needed.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kaunas Ninth Fort Museum will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Museum is quite cold, warmer clothing is needed.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
