Location: Kaunas
Top Things to do in Kaunas
Things to do in Kaunas, Kaunas County: The Best Private Tours
Kaunas (/ˈkaʊnəs/; Lithuanian: [ˈkɐʊˑnɐs] ( listen); also see other names) is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the centre of a county in Trakai Municipality of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. In the Russian Empire, it was the capital of the Kaunas Governorate from 1843 to 1915. It served as temporary capital of Lithuania during the interwar period, while the traditional capital of Vilnius was part of Poland between 1920 and 1939. During that period Kaunas has been nicknamed the Little Paris because of rich cultural and academic life, fashion, construction of countless Art Deco, Lithuanian National Romanticism architectural style buildings as well as popular furniture, interior design of the time and widespread café culture. The city interwar architecture is regarded as one of the finest examples of the European Art Deco and received the European Heritage Label, it also resulted in naming Kaunas the first city in Central and Eastern Europe as a UNESCO City of Design. In 2022, Kaunas will be the European Capital of Culture, together with the Luxembourgish city of Esch-sur-Alzette.
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1. Kaunas Rumsiskes and Pazaislis Monastery Full Day Tour from Vilnius
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 7 reviews
Combine cultural and nature attractions during a private full-day tour. Explore Rumsiskes Open-Air Museum, with an exposition on the ethnographic regions of Lithuania; visit the historical sites of Kaunas, and wonderful 17th-century Pazaislis Monastery.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, All activities
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Barry K
The company offers either a guided trip including castle museum @ 40 euros or an audio trip only @ £20 euros, the castle entrance fee is included on the former and excluded on the latter. We decided on the cheaper version and the recorded commentary was quite audible and reasonable. The castle is well worth seeing, I think it is the most visited place in Lithuania. You can take a boat trip on the lake around the castle for a reasonable 5 euros, it takes about 30 minutes. Comfortable, modern minibus and ran to the advertised times. It leaves from the Cathedral Square with a couple of other pick ups by prior arrangement. The Castle closed to the public on 13 March along with all other museums in Vilnius until further notice due to coronavirus but you can still walk round the outside on the island, hopefully the closure will not be for too long
2. Private Open-Air Folk Life Museum of Rumsiskes Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Situated 50 miles (80 kilometers) to the northwest of Vilnius and 12 miles (20 kilometers) from Kaunas is the Rumsiskes, an Open-Air Museum of Lithuanian Folk life, located on a 40-acre park.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pick-up and drop-off from centrally located hotels in Vilnius
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, 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.
3. Private Kaunas and Pazaislis Monastery Tour
Kaunas is the second largest city in Lithuania and lies within 100 kilometers of Vilnius. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Nemunas and Neris. Kaunas is charming not only for its historical buildings, green parks, but it is well known for its museums, counted over twenty with all their branches.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by car for 1-2 pax, Transport by air-conditioned minivan for 3+ pax, Hotel pick-up and drop-off from hotels in central Vilnius
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, 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.
4. Kaunas tour with transfer from Vilnius
During this tour we will visit provisional capital of Lithuania- Kaunas. Kaunas was the capital of Lithuania between two world wars. Now it is second largest city in Lithuania. It’s worth to explore old town, castles territory, modernism buildings and speak about prewar independent Lithuania and life of the people of that time. We will explore Kaunas old town with a castle, cozy streets, remains of the several churches, old president palace. Kaunas modernism is unique and becoming more and more famous. We will reach panoramic view of the city by old funicular. It’s possible to visit the Devils museum or Pazaislis monastery. I provide this tour from Vilnius with pickup and drop off to your hotel. If you stay in Kaunas, I can meet you at your hotel in Kaunas. Lunch and entrance tickets are not included in the price.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Lunch
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.
5. Small Group Lithuania in 7 Days (Guaranteed departure)
We have prepared an agenda of local best hits to spend a week in Lithuania. Not superficial, but full of authentic and memorable details. You will meet our biggest cities and get a grip on history and culture. Go off the beaten track, meet locals and get authentic experiences like smoked fish in the picturesque Curonian region. HIGHLIGHTS • Cities of Vilnius and Kaunas • Authentic castles • Authentic food of Karaims and smoked fish from a fisherman • Picturesque villages of the Curonian lagoon • Curonian spit with its dunes and broad horizons • The biggest in a world Amber Museum • Bird ringing station • Hill of Crosses • Countryside architecture in Rumsiskes
Inclusions: 5 overnights at centrally located 3* hotels, 5 buffet breakfasts, 1 night in a countryside homestead with homemade breakfast, Transportation during the tour, Sightseeing with a local guide in English (or other language if prefered) to all sights mentioned, Breakfast
Exclusions: Plane ticket to and from Lithuania, Gratuities, Other food and drinks
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,
6. Kaunas Old Town tour
During Kaunas Old Town tour you will be introduced in rich history and culture of one of the oldest cities in Lithuania. Kaunas Old Town is full of magnificent different architectural styles buildings from XIV to XVIII ages. It is very cozy and calm place to relax and explore one of the most amazing places in whole Lithuania. Tour lasts 1,5 hour.
Inclusions: Guide services
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7. Kaunas Tour: Love Stories
On this 2 hours tour you discover Kaunas old town and get to know a romantic, cozy and mysterious city. Follow your guide and walk through Laisvės avenue, which has always been the most popular place for dating and visit the “White Swan”. You will also find out about the honeymoon and the love story of two young people – Aleksota and Kaunas. Your guide will reveal the secrets of Kaunas castle and old cloistral buildings, as well as Bona Sforza’s secrets and the recipe of Bernardinai fish pie. You also will try to solve mystery of the confluence of the Neris and Nemunas.
Inclusions: Guide
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8. Kaunas Old Town: 2-Hour Ghost Tour
The rumors about tinkling chains in the catacombs of Kaunas Castle are just a small part of the mystery that surrounds Kaunas Old Town. On a 2-hour ghost tour, you’ll walk through the historic area and hear even more legends, and about ghosts coming out after darkness falls to tell their secrets. You’ll hear about the cruel punishments that awaited those who ran afoul of city officials, bloody fights between Catholics and Lutherans, vandalism, theft of the city treasury, and Jewish-Catholic troubles that ended in massacre. See where the famous Kaunas smuggler lived, learn about the dirty practices of the St. Casimir Society, and hear some strange stories about witch hunting!
Inclusions: Experienced guide
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9. Wild animal tracking in Kazlų Rūda forest and visit to family farm 'Villa Oak'
Kazlų Rūdos forest is one of the largest forests in Lithuania and is situated very close to Kaunas city. Due to it's geographical location, a lot of large animals live or may be seen there. That is why hunters, trackers and nature photographers love this forest. I will guide you through the places where we will be most likely to find animal tracks and other marks of their activity (or even get see animals themselves). I will tell you about the art of tracking and we will taste wild edible plants and examine rocks as we go. Afterwards we will vist cozy family farm 'Villa Oak', where you can see, pet and feed all sorts of domestic animals. There we will have dinner of traditional country food.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, We will prepare traditional country meal (vegan available), Bottled water, We will provide traditional outdoors snakcs on the hike
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Reviewed By Coastal03483327008
Enjoy the nature on that tour and get a lot of Information from a really friedly guide. Everything was nine. Thx!
10. Lithuania "chernobyl" Filming Locations In 5 Days (private Tour)
Lithuania hit the headlines recently when the new world-famous mini-series “Chernobyl” aired on screens. It was chosen as one of the main filming locations to depict the scenes of 1986’ Pripyat and Moscow. We prepared an agenda with the most important “Chernobyl” filming locations in Vilnius, Kaunas and Visaginas where the series creators spent hundreds of filming hours. During 3 days you will get not only a chance to revisit those hotspots seen on the screen, but hear the real life stories of Lithuania in the context of Soviet Era and aftermath of Chernobyl disaster.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights at the centrally located 3 star hotel in Vilnius, Transportation during the tour in a comfortable car/minivan/coach., Entrance to KGB museum in Vilnius., Entrance to TV tower restaurant., Tour program as per itinerary.
Exclusions: Flights., Meals and drinks., Personal travel insurance., Gratuities., Optional activities and tours., Airport transfers.
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,
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