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Explore the vibrant heart of Kaunas on this 90-minute self-guided walking tour, where history, art, and architecture come alive. Begin at the Freedom Avenue Fountain and stroll through Vienybės Square past the Vytautas the Great War Museum. Admire the city’s modernist buildings and colorful Yard Gallery street art, then wander the cobblestone streets of Old Town with its Gothic churches, Renaissance merchant houses, and Choral Synagogue, the sole survivor of 35 historic synagogues. Visit the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Town Hall Square, and the Palace of Dukes, before ending at the legendary Kaunas Castle. Tour Highlights: • Discover Kaunas’ UNESCO-listed modernist architecture. • Explore medieval streets and historic landmarks of Old Town. • Experience vibrant street art and cultural storytelling at the Yard Gallery. • Stand at Kaunas Castle and learn its legendary tales.

If you don’t know the history behind the Jewish quarter of Lithuania’s capital city, you could miss out on a lot while exploring on your own. Opt instead to travel with a guide during this Vilnius Jewish cultural tour, and listen to stories from WWII. Walk on foot through the former Jewish quarter, including entrance to the Vilnius Choral Synagogue, and gain a better understanding for the significance of this area.

Book this private tour to learn all about the Klaipeda Old City while you are staying in Klaipeda or have a port stopover. Your walking tour begins at a designated spot. Visit places like the Castle Museum, check out The Cat with Gentleman’s Face, and more spots that you could only find with your local guide.

Get an overview of Vilnius’s Old Town, without the pressure of planning and researching your own sightseeing route, on this group walking tour. After meeting your guide, let them lead the way as they take you down the narrow cobbled streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the Presidential Palace, the Gate of Dawn, and St. Anne's Church.

The Best Way to Discover Vilnius: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a relaxing moment in the Bernardine Garden or a visit to the bohemian Republic of Užupis and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Gates of Dawn, Town Hall Square, Literatų Gatvė, Vilnius Cathedral, Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, The New Arsenal, Gediminas Castle Tower, Bernardine Garden, St. Anne’s Church, and the Angel of Užupis.

Travel between Vilnius and Riga with ease and see the best of both cities on this full-day transfer tour. Depart from Vilnius and travel with a driver-guide to The Hill of Crosses, learning about the area’s history from a provided guidebook. Afterward, continue on to Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle. Your tour concludes at your Riga accommodation.

Explore the capital of Lithuania with your very own tour guide during this private walking tour. Explore the Old Town and Uzupis district to see key landmarks such as the Presidential Palace, the Gates of Dawn, St. Anne’s Church, and much more. Learn about the city’s rich history and culture from your informative guide as you walk through the narrow streets and open-air galleries.

Explore Lithuania’s rich heritage on this 5-hour small-group sightseeing tour to Paneriai Memorial Park and Trakai Castle from Vilnius. Visit the Paneriai Memorial Park with a guide and gain insight into Lithuania’s World War II history. Enjoy panoramic countryside views on route to Trakai, home to the imposing Trakai Island Castle. Take a guided tour of the castle and learn of its role as Lithuania’s military and political center. Admire ancient treasures from the country’s colorful history in the museum and enjoy free time to explore before returning to Vilnius.

Get an overview of Soviet rule in Vilnius during this 2 to 2.5-hour walking tour of the Lithuanian capital. See highlights such as Lukiškių Square, the Gediminas Monument, and the former KGB headquarters while listening to your guide's commentary on what life was like there under Soviet rule. You'll also see famous Soviet-era buildings, including the former Palace of Concerts and Sport, Opera and Ballet Theatre, and the House of Scientists.

Vilnius is the only European capital founded on a dream. This self-guided audio tour through Vilnius Old Town lets you walk that story from its origin at Cathedral Square to the Gate of Dawn, the last surviving medieval gate guarding a miraculous painting that has outlasted every army sent to destroy the city. Along the way, you'll stand on the exact tile where a 600km human chain for freedom ended, step into a bohemian republic that declared independence on April Fool's Day, and trace the lost Jewish Quarter once known as the "Jerusalem of the North." No fixed schedule, no group to keep up with — just press play when you're ready, pause for coffee on Pilies Street, and pick up right where you left off, even offline. If you'd rather linger over a story than be rushed past it, this Vilnius walking tour fits the way you actually travel. Over 20,000 travelers have explored with our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means there's nothing to lose.

Get the most out of your visit to Vilnius' KGB Museum with this guided tour. Let your tour guide lead you around the museum, pointing out details and sharing facts that you might not notice or learn while exploring on your own. Highlights include modern exhibits covering the resistance movement in Lithuania, the executions chamber, and the former KGB prison.

Discover the religious, cultural, and political significance of one of Lithuania’s most sacred sites—the Hill of Crosses—on this full-day tour from Vilnius. Admire the hundreds of crosses that cover the hillside, learn about the UNESCO-listed tradition of cross making, and explore the Great Battle District to hear more about Lithuania’s fight for independence.

The 20th century contains one of the saddest pages in Lithuanian history. In this tour you will experience the breathtaking Lithuanian spirit for freedom during the difficult and dark times of the Soviet occupation. In the authentic former KGB prison, you will see the real tools of Soviet oppression, you will hear doors squeaking with pain, you will smell the coldness of torturing hearts. Be invited to walk in the footsteps of Lithuanian resistance and feel the Lithuanian drive for freedom defended with bare hands and songs against the brutality of the Soviet tanks. The tour starts in the center of Vilnius. You will see: • Lukiskes square; • Lukiškių Prison; • Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas); • KGB Museum The walking tour is approximately 2 km long.

Spend a day exploring the Curonian Spit, a 99-kilometer sand-dune peninsula between Lithuania and Russia, separating the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. Join a 6-hour group tour from Klaipeda with a local guide to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the impressive Nida sand dunes, visit charming fishing villages, and discover the region’s unique landscapes. Learn about the Curonians and their traditions while travelling in a small, comfortable group. Plan: 1. Start in Klaipeda (cruise ship terminal) 2. Ferry to the Curonian Spit 3. Amber Bay 4. Hill of Witches 5. Cormorant colony 6. Nida Dunes & Sundial 7. Nida promenade 8. Nida beach 9. Return to Klaipeda 10. Klaipeda Old Town overview 11. End at the cruise ship terminal

Vilnius’s Old Town is compact, but without a guide to point out landmarks and the stories behind each monument, it can be hard to make sense of the city’s century-spanning history. On this walking tour, check off key highlights within just a few hours, including the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania and Old Arsenal Building—with admission tickets to descend into the Crypts of Vilnius Cathedral.

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.

An interactive Historical Klaipeda Old Town tour explores the "lost" city of Memel, using 19th- and 20th-century photographs and quizzes to connect visitors with daily life and the region's borderland history between East and West. The tour focuses on identifying Prussian artifacts, uncovering Soviet-era stories, and highlighting the distinction between Klaipeda and its historic name, Memel.Our aims for the tour: ♦️ Understand the distinction between Klaipeda and Memel, and find artifacts of the old Prussian culture. ♦️ Reveal remarkable stories from the Soviet occupation era. ♦️ Enjoy your day in Lithuania!

Journey through the Old Town of Kaunas, one of Lithuania's oldest cities, on this private tour. See the diverse architectural styles spanning from the 14th to 18th centuries and delve into the rich history and culture of Lithuania as you explore landmarks like Kaunas Castle, St. George the Martyr Church, and the Vytaurtas Great Bridge. Additionally, for groups of up to four, you can visit the IX Fort Museum as a bonus.

Explore both the ancient and modern corners of Vilnius on this small-group bike tour. Pedaling a provided bike lets you travel like a local and cover much more ground than you could on a walking tour. Simply pedal along and soak in the scenery on this tour while your guide provides the navigation and commentary on UNESCO-listed Vilnius' history, architecture, culture, and modern life. Highlights include Cathedral Square, the Gate of Dawn, the Uzupis, and other must-see stops.

The Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace are two of Lithuania’s highlights on the way to Riga, but it can be tricky to tick off both without a car. On this full-day private tour, enjoy a one-way transfer from your Vilnius hotel to Riga, with stops at both attractions. Learn about the history of Lithuania and Latvia from your driver and pause at The Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace before finishing your day in Riga.

Vilnius, with its baroque architecture and cobbled streets, can feel complex to explore without guidance. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can customize the itinerary to fit your interests—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to tailor the itinerary to your needs. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour uncovers Vilnius’ hidden treasures.

The capital city of Lithuania, Vilnius is a city with many cultural and historical attractions to explore, but also more than a few quirks best explained by a Vilnius local. With this tour, you can organize with your Lokafyer guide in advance what you’d like to see and to do in Vilnius to tailor your visit. Experience a new, more personal approach to travel that prioritizes local perspectives.

NB! If you have any allergies or food intolerances, please let us know during registration or email us hello@vilniuswithlocals.com Embark on a culinary adventure in Vilnius, where centuries-old food traditions continue as the contemporary flavors. Let’s explore the rich tapestry of the Lithuanian menu: influenced by various nations, historical nuances and the Baltic lifestyle, our culinary delights extend much further than potato or meat dishes. You will indulge with Lithuanian nibbles & beverages, which for the most part are still loved by the locals. *Bear in mind, that the tour is done in one/two bite tastings, thus the aim of the tour is to introduce you with the diverse flavors of our cuisine, so that after the tour your tummy is prepared for the heavier dinner :)