Location: Vilnius
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The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Vilnius, Vilnius County
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, contains one of the largest surviving medieval quarters in Europe. Included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Old Town contains almost two thousand medieval, gothic, renaissance, and baroque buildings, all centered on the neo-classical cathedral and town hall. Other popular attractions include the KGB Museum, located in a former Soviet prison, and the 13th century Higher Castle, which affords a glorious view of the city center.
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1. Guided Tour of KGB Museum in Vilnius (Museum of Occupation and Freedom Fights)
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Take this interesting tour in the former KGB prison with professional English and Norwegian speaking guide. During the tour you will be able to visit: the former KGB prison, executions chamber, modern exhibitions about resistance movement and deportations and more. Guided tour lasts approximately 1 hour, but you can stay after the tour in the museum to take a look at the pictures and exhibition about deportations, KGB, resistance movement in Lithuania. Entrance ticket to the museum is not included in tour price. I take groups from 1 to 15 people. I split bigger groups and invite other guides to help, but for such big groups I have to customize the price.
Inclusions: Private tour, Professional guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Vilija T
As a royal city, it was first mentioned in 1323, by Grand Duke Gediminas. Everyone who visits Vilnius, learns the legend about the Iron Wolf and Gediminas, the founder of the city. No wonder, the Gediminas Tower on the hill serves the emblem of Lithuania. Today the Old Town of Vilnius covers a large area. Its attractive lanes and enclosed backyards are easy to reach from the main Cathedral or Town Hall squares. The reconstructed Royal Palace in Cathedral Square recalls the local nobility and royal figures, and their simple human passions. The country's rulers stayed here - Grand Lithuanian Dukes and Polish Kings, the successors of Gediminas-Jagiellon house. Through relationship by marriage, they were connected to the outstanding royal families of Habsburg in Austria, Sforza in Milan, the Vasa dynasty in Sweden and others. Amazingly, a real love story took place here in the 16th century between king Sigismund August and the beautiful widow Barbara Radziwill (Barbora Radvilaite) from an influential Lithuanian noble family. The Queen Barbora nowadays was elected the most prominent woman of Lithuania of all times... Having passed the Church of St. Ann, a tiny masterpiece of Gothic style, you will reach the Republic of Uzupis, situated on the banks of the River Vilnia (Uzupis means "the place beyond the river"). This is Vilnius Montmartre, an area of artists and people with a sense of humour. You can find the key postulates of the Republic of Uzupis Constitution, displayed on the street wall, likewise: "Everyone has the right to be happy. Everyone has the right to be unique...", etc.
2. Vilnius Private Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This private tour is to give You a general understanding of Vilnius Old Town history and culture. Tick the must-see boxes for Old Town as well as the artistic Uzupis district.
Inclusions: Professional local guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation
Reviewed By Paul M
The trip was very well organised, fascinating tour around the nuclear power plant, and also seemed very safe. The guides, both inside and outside the plant were interesting and well informed,
3. Private Jewish Vilnius Walking Tour with a Local Litvak
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a unique tour with a litvak Ema Segal. Ema was born and raised in Vilnius in the 80s. This insider look is a 3,5-hour walking tour around the two Vilnius ghettos. We will follow the traces of Jewish life in the old Jewish Quarter where the Great Synagogue was built in 1633 and the house where great Gaon of Vilnius used to live and study. You will hear a story about the manifesto and the fight of Jewish partisans. We shall also walk into the Choral synagogue, and explore a very old mazzes-making machine there. I will show you a few buildings where Jewish printing houses, fliur mills, money exchanges, jewelry shops used to be. This tour will give you a good feeling what life was like in Vilnius before WWII and what role the Jewish population had in this city and beyond. I will also share my personal experience of growing up Jewish in the post-Soviet Lithuania. This private tour is suited for 4-5 people group. Which allows for an intimate two-way communication.
Inclusions: Local taxes: all included in the fee, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Exclusions: Entrance fees: 1eur donation to go into the synagogue, Food and drinks
Reviewed By wst1603
I came to Vilna with my three children to see the city in which both of my parents were born and lived in prewar Poland. It was the first time my children and myself came to Vilna. Ema established a perfect connection between the past and the present, showing us the former Jewish quarter including the houses in which my parents used to live in the twenties and the thirties of the 20th century. She knew how to convey historical knowledge to the younger generation as well. We only went with Ema on the tour of the former Jewish quarter, but she gave us background on other parts of the city, in particular Zarzecze/זארעטשעת, today Užupis, where our family also has historical roots. The tour with Ema, in excellent English, was as pleasant as it was useful. I wholeheartedly recommend taking a tour with her. Wladimir
4. Private Day Trip to Anyksciai and The Hill of Crosses from Vilnius
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
During this private day trip to Anyksciai and the Hill of Crosses, you will discover some of Lithuania's history, learn more about it's traditions, it's beautiful architecture and admire it's landscapes. This full day trip is full of picturesque places: tallest Lithuanian Church, exclusive the Treetops Walking Path and of course the Hill of Crosses.
5. South Lithuania Day Trip: Dzukija County and Grutas Park from Vilnius
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Embark on this sightseeing tour to the south of Lithuania and discover its architectural ensembles and its authentic ethnographic village. During this tour learn about Lithuanian history, culture and nature.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By rkigervaron
The trip with Andreas was very good. He was incredibly friendly and graceful and provided excellent guidance in a very difficult part of Lithuanian (human) history. Well worth it.
6. Hill of Crosses and Siauliai tour from Vilnius
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
On this day tour from Vilnius to the Hill of Crosses and Siauliai you will discover the most mysterious hill embraced by legends. The shrine of the Hill of Crosses is decorated with over 100,000 different crosses.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Williams_Id
I was lucky to be the only person taking this trip on that day. My Guide Jurata was very friendly, and insightful. We spent time at the Kaunas Rumsiskes, where we visited various old Lithuanian settlements. We also toured the Pazaislis monastry as well as Kaunas Old town and castle. She took time to present the cultural and historical background behind the settlements. That did help in appreciating Lithuanian history as well as Lithuanian society historically and in contemporary times. Personally, it was one of the most insightful tour I have ever experienced. For me it was an amazing experience.
7. 2-Hour Segway Tours in Vilnius
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a 2-hour Segway tour when visiting Vilnius. Sightsee on a Segway, an attractive vehicle for traveling several kilometers along winding paths, parks, old town of cobblestone.
Inclusions: Use of helmet, Use of Segway, Instructions
Exclusions: Gratuities (Guide recommended), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks
8. Half-Day Lithuanian Museum of Ethnocosmology Small-Group Tour from Vilnius
Lithuanian Museum of Ethnocosmology is the first and the only museum of its kind in the world. The relationship between a man (and the mankind) and the the Cosmoc World will be interesting for everyone. The museum comprises of three sections. The first one is a five-hall underground gallery, where Ethnocosmology is presented by ethnology, history of science, and both philosophical and astronomical point of views. At the lecture you will learn more about Ethnocosmology ideas and key topics, digital images of space; you will also be introduced with the best telescopes and spacecraft cameras. After that 32 metres observation spot .The view from here is breathtaking: six lakes and a panorama of Labanoras forest can be seen. Finally the last section of the museum is an outdoor exposure, also worth visiting.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By rkigervaron
The trip with Andreas was very good. He was incredibly friendly and graceful and provided excellent guidance in a very difficult part of Lithuanian (human) history. Well worth it.
9. Private Tour of Kernave - Troy of Lithuania
This tour is like a trip across the layers of time, back to the oldest recorded Lithuania history. As we can only imagine some of the heritage in this location, much has been explained by archeological reconstructions while the rest of the charm is simply felt – as astonishing views from the hilltops accent Neris river basin. Kernave is the first capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania mentioned in historical chronicles (the second half of the 18th century). The hill forts of Kernave are unique in the entire Baltic Sea region, as there are five on just one location. To help us travel in time to pre-christian history, this tour includes a visit to the oak tree sanctuary which has a beautifully reconstructed “old God” trail and ending the tour with a cup of tea/coffee on an astonishing bluff overlooking river Neris. If you wish, this tour can be expanded into a full day tour, which offers a deeper dive into history, art and nature walks.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer
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Reviewed By X5627FYkevinb
Simon our guide had excellent knowledge of the city, its history and of course beer. He was also great company. I highly recommend this tour...you dont need to be a drinker either...because we arnt.
10. The Best of the Baltic Highlights Tour with 4* hotels (Guaranteed departure)
You will visit 3 Baltic Countries - Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia; A detailed tour itinerary; The Old Town of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage list; Trakai town - it's one of the most prominent tourist destinations; The Hill of Crosses - a unique sacred place; Sightseeing in Tallinn, Estonia.
Inclusions: 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels, 7 x buffet breakfast, Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice, Personalized welcome package, Service of English, German, Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours, Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn, Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary, Portage at hotels, Spanish, Portuguese speaking escort (20.06-27.06.21; 18.07-25.07.21; 01.08-08.08.21; 15.08-22.08.21)
Exclusions: International flight tickets (but we will help you buy inexpensive flight tickets), optional selected objects, Meals: Lunch, dinner, Medical Insurance, Personal expenses, gratuities to local guides and drivers, beverages, and other expenses not mentioned, P. S. you will have to pay extra for permission to take pictures and videos of certain objects
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