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Our most recommended Vilnius Walking tours

Vilnius: Then and Now Old Town Tour

1. Vilnius: Then and Now Old Town Tour

Vilnius is a beautiful city, renowned for it's green spaces and Baroque architecture. It is also a very old city with lots of history, which nuances are best presented by a local Lithuanian. We recommend starting your tour where the history of the city began 10,000 years ago at the Cathedral Square. Other meeting points in the Old town would also work, however this one is recommended. Walking through important buildings, streets and other objects you will find out how Lithuania emerged from the swamps to become a self-sufficient country, how it came to its fall, what was the situation during the Soviet occupation and what the situation is now.

Vilnius: Private Tour with a Local Host

2. Vilnius: Private Tour with a Local Host

Discover Vilnius through the eyes of a local on a private, customized walking tour. Meet your host at your hotel or Airbnb to get familiar with your neighborhood and learn where the best places to buy groceries or eat out are located. Your local guide is passionate about their city and eager to share all the tips and tricks to help you make the most of your stay. Upon booking, a representative will get in touch to confirm all details and ask you some questions to get to know you better to assign the right local host, based on your interests. Learn about the easiest ways to get around, hear about the top things to see and do, and chat about life in the city with someone who lives there. Each tour is completely unique and you can choose the meeting point, start time, and length that you prefer. Feel more comfortable navigating your way around on your own, confident that you have all the information you need.

Vilnius: 2.5-Hour Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

3. Vilnius: 2.5-Hour Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Meet your guide on the stairs of Vilnius town hall and be introduced to the Jewish history of Vilnius. After getting to know your walking tour group and having a short overview of Jewish history in the city, the guide will take you through the narrow winding streets of the former Jewish Quarter to talk about Jewish life in Vilnius before World War II. Gaze at photos of the past, depicting what was once a vibrant Jewish community in Vilnius. After this, you will go to see the site of the Great Synagogue of Vilna and the area where Vilna Gaon used to live. Learn how during World War II the Jewish quarter was divided into two ghettos. Visit both ghettos and learn about Nazi rule in Vilnius. After this, learn about the fate of the Vilnius Jewish community during the communist era and after the independence of Lithuania. If it's open, have the chance to visit the Vilnius Choral Synagogue. Afterwards, your guide will take you back to the area of the Big Ghetto to finish your tour near the Jewish Cultural and Information Centre for further exploration or bring you back to the starting point of the tour.

Vilnius: 3-Hour Jewish Heritage Tour

4. Vilnius: 3-Hour Jewish Heritage Tour

On this Jewish heritage tour, learn about the lives and history of the Jews in Vilnius. Enjoy a rich introduction to Vilnius' Jewish past with a local guide in either a small group or a private tour. Meet your local guide to set out towards the heart of Vilnius. Walkthrough the old town for an introduction to the city's Jewish history. At Vilnius Synagogue learn about the history of the Jews in Lithuania before and after WWII. Discuss with your guide the unspoken prohibition of Jewish religious life and constant supervision by the Soviet state security authority. See how the synagogue remained the heart of the city’s Jewish life. From the synagogue, continue with your guide to the Jewish Information Center and see an impressive collection of Jewish history in Vilnius. Afterward, head to the memorials of Vilna Gaon and Jacob Gens. Hear about their very memorable personalities. Stroll the streets of Vilnius' old town to see Yiddish inscriptions, authentic statues, and plaques dedicated to local Jews. During your tour, talk about the Holocaust in Lithuania as you head to Zemach Shabad memorial.

Surprising Walking Red Light District Tour in Vilnius

5. Surprising Walking Red Light District Tour in Vilnius

Did you know that Vilnius had a Red Light District? Many men used to come to meet beautiful women in luxurious buildings. What is the history of prostitution in Vilnius? Your professional local guide will tell you facts and stories about the oldest profession in the world – prostitution. You will find out if the Red Light District is still operating nowadays. What sins are hiding in the streets of Vilnius? Find out more about the hidden aspect of the cultural life in Vilnius. Let yourself be surprised and explore Vilnius in a unique way!

Local Guide of Vilnius Nightlife

6. Local Guide of Vilnius Nightlife

Looking for something unusual and interesting? Do not miss the opportunity to see Vilnius at night! If you have already seen places of interest in the daytime, you will receive a very different impression of Vilnius at night. Brightly illuminated streets, squares, majestic buildings of Vilnius will create a pleasant environment for an evening walk. Do you want to know where to find the most delicious food, drinks, clubs? Also, You want to know where is the cheapest taxi or the best hotels of Vilnius? You guide will give You some advice! We will introduce you to the most interesting places of Vilnius. You will spend your time with a responsible person who will be with you as long as you want.

Soviet Vilnius Guided Walking Tour

7. Soviet Vilnius Guided Walking Tour

The tour starts next to Gediminas monument at the Cathedral Square. As your guide takes you out of the Old Town you will see the former Palace of Concerts and Sports - a brutalist Soviet-era building which housed concerts and basketball games back in the day. Your tour continues along the river with some spectacular views towards the Green Bridge which used to be famous for its Soviet propaganda statues which were taken down recently. Then you will visit the first shopping mall in the city and see one of the first hotels build for foreign guests to be spied on by KGB agents. After this, you will cross the river and go to Lukiskiu Square, former lyLenin's Square. Your guide will tell you more about the harsh soviet rule under Stalin. Then finish your tour next to Seimas (parliament building) which was one of the spots where Lithuanians defended their independence in 1991.

Vilnius: 2.5-Hour Catacombs Tour

8. Vilnius: 2.5-Hour Catacombs Tour

Have you ever wondered what a mysterious underground world may exist under your feet while walking throughout the streets of Old Town in Vilnius? Through its long history Vilnius has been repeatedly plagued by fires and wars. The houses in the Old Town were rebuilt several times throughout the last decades, but some of the underground parts have remained since the old times. During this tour, the history of Vilnius will be presented as it remains in the catacombs. You will see peculiarities of house cellars in the Old Town. You will have a unique possibility to see the place where one of the most beautiful historical women of Lithuania is buried. You will visit the crypt where the most powerful and well-known Lithuanian leaders are buried. Video projections will transfer you to a particular period. It will help you to visualize the image of Katedra’s catacombs in ancient times. One more innovation is a three-dimensional hologram. It is an allusion to a valuable and lost reliquary. The whole tour on foot will be guided by a professional guide. 

"Ghostly Tales of Vilnius" Walking Tour

9. "Ghostly Tales of Vilnius" Walking Tour

Delve into the eerie history of Vilnius on this ghost tour! Led by a professional local guide, you will embark on a mystical journey through the darker side of the city. You will uncover tales of terror and hear about the city's haunted past. Walk down hidden paths and visit the most spine-chilling locations in the city. Are you brave enough to face the unknown? With sinister stories and unearthly atmosphere, this tour is not for the faint-hearted. Confront the ghosts of Vilnius and embrace this one-of-a-kind ghost tour experience!

Guided Walking Tour Around Vilnius in Romantic Scenery

10. Guided Walking Tour Around Vilnius in Romantic Scenery

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Take a romantic walking tour for couples around Vilnius. Discover the love stories hidden in the city’s charming streets, parks, and buildings. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. You will feel spellbound in a vibrant atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you take lovely photos? Where can you enjoy a few romantic moments with your partner? Along the way, you will have the chance to stop and admire breathtaking sights of the city. This is a perfect way to spend a romantic day in Vilnius.

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What people are saying about Vilnius

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4.7 / 5

based on 127 reviews

Ugne was a perfect guide. She has a lot of knowledge about the Vilnius and she is excited to share this with tourists. She is committed to making sure tourists have a memorable experience.

Our early morning tour was excellent. Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about he home town. Many unknown treasures to explore and experience!

Great guide - covered a wide range of facts about Vilnius - historical / political / social - would definitely recommend!

Excellent city tour with mix of historical references and fun facts. Recommended!

Beautiful, entertaining and very interesting tour with a great guide. Thanks