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Visiting Vilnius and want to spend one day in nature outside of the capital city? Well, Trakai could be one of the greatest options making your journey even more attractive. Trakai is a small historical town, located just 30km away from Vilnius. This place is very famous for the biggest remaining castle in Lithuania and a fantastic lake view. Trakai half-day tour by minivan includes a visit to Grand Duke castle, the historical center of Trakai city, an old wooden Karaite church called Kenesa. With the help of your guide, you will find out a lot about the Middle Ages history of Lithuania. Enjoy the view of ancient artifacts and feel the atmosphere of the old times. During the trip do not forget to take pictures, shop for traditional Lithuanian gifts, and of course, taste traditional dumplings called kibinai of the ethnic Karaite group living in Trakai since the 14th century.

When in Klaipeda, one of the most thorough ways to explore the Curonian Spit without missing any of it is to book this private tour. Your guide and driver take care of all the logistics so you don’t need to navigate or stress out on the details. Sit back and relax in your minibus or car while you visit hotspots like Amber Bay, the Dead Dunes, Thomas Mann Museum, and much more, all the while hearing local legends from your guide.

Explore different destinations in different way, with interesting, well educated and passioned people. We are flexible and ready to stay away from the itinerary to try new and authentic things. We provide only private tours to have a different experience from the group tours. Relax and be the only VIP person while travelling with us.

Go beyond just seeing the historic landmarks of Trakai and also experience some of the culture tied to the town with this comprehensive private tour of Trakai. Learn about the history of Trakai through visits to Užutrakis Manor and Trakai Island Castle. This tour also provides the special opportunity to try the traditional cuisine of the Karaim people, an ethnic group originally from Crimea with ties to Trakai’s history.

Are you ready to explore the alternative side of Vilnius? A private bike tour is created just for you to enjoy new experiences of alternative routes redeveloping industrial sites, and modern street art. The tour will ride along the edge of Vilnius urban waves (from the Old Town to the New Town), to the oldest city market - the trend-setting gourmet center of local seasonal cuisine, as far as once largest and glorious Soviet-time industrial units redeveloping into artistic communities. What makes it unique? • You will experience the changing face of Vilnius during the ages. • This route includes the industrial, as well as cultural side of Vilnius. • The most remote and unexpected sights await you. • Traveling by bike unlocks better possibilities to see a huge variety of sights in a short time. Distance: 14 km. Cycling surface: 80% sidewalks and low-traffic streets, 20% proper cycle paths.

As it is a private tour you will get personal attention from a local expert guide. Discover city's history along with private stories. Expect to get much more than from a regular join-in tour, get an unbiased advise and make a new friend.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Vilnius with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Vilnius International Airport, and relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence. Transport is by private, climate-controlled vehicle.

Soviet history buffs and fans of the HBO series Chernobyl will enjoy this tour of the show’s filming locations in Vilnius. Your guide will take you to the district of Fabijoniškės, which stood in for the Ukrainian nuclear power plant city of Pripyat in the series. You’ll learn about the nuclear disaster and what life was like under Soviet occupation. The tour ends at a former KGB prison that now serves as the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights.

Enhance your experience of Vilnius’ enchanting Old Town on a private tour that focuses on the capital's Jewish heritage—something many tours only dedicate a short amount of time to. With your guide leading the way, stroll the ambient tangle of streets and gain a fascinating insight into the city’s rich Jewish heritage. Hear of influential Jewish figures like the Vilna Gaon and admire architecture steeped in religious history.

Explore Dzūkija County on this 1-day south Lithuania tour from Vilnius. Visit the 16th-century village of Pirčiupiai with a guide and gain insight into Lithuania’s rich history. Admire imposing Soviet-era statues in Grūtas Park. Take a step back in time at the ethnographic village in Zervynos and see how life played out in centuries passed. Discover top attractions such as the Eye of Ūla and the Merkinė Hill Fort in the Dzūkija National Park, and gaze over the Neman River. Then, discover 17th-century treasures in the historic village of Liškiava.

Go in-depth into Lithuania's history during this walking tour of Vilnius. With a guide in the lead providing insightful historical commentary, you'll learn much more than you would simply wandering around the capital on your own. With special emphasis on the past Soviet occupation, current inclusion in the European Union, and the events of the 50 intervening years, you'll get a full picture of this complex country.

No guidebook can give you the perspective of Jewish life in Lithuania like this tour in Vilnius will, led by a local litvak- or Jewish Lithuanian- who was raised in post-Soviet Lithuania.This is a private tour, so you can customize your itinerary. Check out the Old Town, Vilna Gaon Monument, and Vilnius Jewish Library if you like. Just know that for flexibility, you pay the entrance fees to places you visit on the spot.

This private walking tour offers a vivid sense of life in Vilnius under the rule of the Soviet Union. You’ll learn all about the history of the Soviet occupation of Lithuania from the 1940s until 1990, while visiting evocative landmarks that highlight topics like communal housing, propaganda, and deportations. The tour includes lunch at a Soviet-style canteen to complete the immersive experience.

Spend the day away from the hustle and bustle of the city during this 4-hour  private tour from Vilnius to Trakai. Discover the beautiful 15th-century castle set upon an island learn about the culture of the Karaites, whose influence can be seen in the structures of Trakai. Spend your time admiring the beautiful Lithuanian countryside and surrounding lakes before heading back to the city.

Visit one of the biggest goat cheese farm in Lithuania which specialises in cheese and goat meat production. Taste variety of ecological cheese types produced in the farm. The five impressive Kernavė hills are one of the largest archaeological expositions in the open air, full of historical finds. Ironically, it is located on a relatively small 194 hectare piece of land, where the abundance of cultural values remains. The landscape formed in the course of history, is a testimony to the cultures that have existed in this area throughout 11 thousand years – from the late Paleolithic times (IXc. B.C.) to the present day.

Book this tour with a local guide, who will make the most of your time in Vilnius by showing you the most photogenic spots. They will show you spots you wouldn’t find by yourself. While you’re touring, you also hear about the local culture and stories behind landmarks. This intimate group has a maximum of 8 travelers, ensuring plenty of attention from your guide.

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.

Discover baroque architecture and medieval heritage in Lithuania on this private 2.5-hour Vilnius Old Town walking tour. Follow a private guide through Vilnius’ historic Old Town, and gain insight into the city’s rich history and heritage. Admire bold architecture and pretty streets, and mingle with the locals going about their day. Along the way, discover top city attractions and famous landmarks including the Church of St Francis and St Bernard, Gediminas' Tower, the Presidential Palace and Vilnius Cathedral, and admire fine city views from Castle Hill and Subacius Hill.

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. A little known fact: lurking within the shadowy corners of the ancient buildings in Vilnius Old Town exist cheerful, romantic, and sometimes angry ghosts! When the sun goes down over the Vilnius Old town, it’s time to go for a walk. Enjoy this 2-hour ghost walk and learn about the intricate history of this fascinating capital led by an expert guide. Meet the ghosts of the Vilnius University Library and hear tale of spooky happenings in the National Museum. Listen to fun stories about the Royal Palace and visit the haunted yard of Piles Street 22. Be thrilled by paranormal stories as you stand in the Basilian monastery churchyard. You will visit some of the most historic sites in Vilnius, encountering both a fun and informative tour. You will be left feeling acquainted with this ancient city in more ways than one!

Explore the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, the archaeological site of Kernave, and the historic city of Trakai on this full-day tour from Vilnius. After taking in the highlights of Vilnius’ UNESCO-listed Old Town, continue to see the ancient hill forts of Kernave, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, visit the island castle of Trakai, set sail on a cruise around the lake (optional), and tuck into a traditional Lithuanian lunch at a local restaurant (own expense).

Book this guide and transport service to take you to one of Lithuania's highlights, the Cold War Museum in Vilnius. Enjoy the ease of round-trip, private transport with air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. Ask your personal guide any historical or cultural questions and hear all of their anecdotes about the secret military base. Note this doesn’t include admission. Also, stop for traditional Lithuanian food, which is also at your own expense.

Explore Vilnius’ Soviet past on a small-group bike tour that takes you beyond the Old Town to key landmarks from the Soviet era. Led by local guides, you’ll learn about life during the occupation, see impressive Soviet-era architecture, and uncover hidden gems. Perfect for history buffs and architecture lovers, this tour offers a unique perspective on Vilnius’ past. Wear comfortable clothes and get ready for a fascinating, cycling adventure.

Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that makes this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Vilnius as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Vilnius and looking at the amazing, unique street art, or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about street-art artists as well as contemporary artists and their close connection to Vilnius. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colorful and multifaceted Vilnius is! By the way, did you know that Lithuania is the only country in the world with its own official scent, called the Scent of Lithuania?

Explore Lithuanian history and tradition on this private Anykščiai and the Hill of Crosses day trip from Vilnius. Explore Lithuania’s 19th-century engineering history on the narrow-gauge railway. Visit the Ethnographic Horse Museum with a private guide and see how the horse helped develop Lithuania’s farming traditions. Take in local attractions such as the Roman Catholic Church of St Matthias — the tallest church in Lithuania — and test your mettle on the treetop rope course in the Aukštaitija National Park. Then, spend time at the Hill of Crosses, a popular pilgrimage site.