Hotel Viru and KGB Museum
There once was a hotel that came to be named the Viru.
The year was 1972, and there were still two decades or so until the fall of Communism and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Any hotel that was appropriate for foreign visitors also had to be appropriate for the KGB...
This museum tells the story of more than just one hotel and the KGB: it is a treasure trove of stories of two different worlds - one which existed mostly on paper, of happy Soviet citizens living in friendship and never wanting for anything, led by a wise, all-powerful group of men in a place where there were never any accidents or catastrophes; and the other real world, which was a very different and a much tougher place to live in.
Please book in advance to visit the museum.
TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews
tripadvisor rating 4.1 of 5
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Great guide, very interesting could of maybe lasted longer
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5Great experience friendly tour guide, could have lasted a bit longer for the price as the tour was only two rooms but overall it was very interesting.
Excellent History Lesson - Superbly Designed Walk Through the Past
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5Fascinating history told in a well-planned and designed format. You'll find yourself experiencing many different emotions while following along the self-guided tour here. Very creative ways in... Read more comments
Great guide
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5It’s a must see if you are in Tallinn but what makes it special is the guide who is witty and informative. To be honest the kgb surveillance room isn’t much to look at but the stories are well worth... Read more comments
