Top Vilnius Historical Tours - page 3

In 1939, when officials in Kremlin were drawing borders around the Vilnius region that was to be returned to Lithuania, Stalin's pipe was lain on the map. Everyone was to scared to move it away, so they simply drew the line around the pipe. We are offering an enjoyable day tour from Vilnius to the isthmus surrounded by the Belarus border. Unique region of Lithuania frozen in time. Beautiful nature, castles, mounts, old churches, nature landmarks and border secured zone is waiting us during a day adventure to the forgotten corner of Europe.

Discover the city on a private tour made just for you. This unique tour will take you on a journey through the beautiful courtyards of Vilnius, giving you a glimpse into the city’s rich history and culture. Together with a professional local guide, you will visit some of the most beautiful and historic courtyards in the city. What stories are hidden in the courtyards? You will learn about the history and significance of each courtyard. You will have the opportunity to take in the stunning architecture and enjoy the greenery. Experience Vilnius in an immersive and unique way!

Augustow is one of the most beautiful towns in Poland. It is located on the River Netta and the Augustow Canal and surrounded by the beautiful Necko, Biale and Rospuda Lakes. Picturesque landscapes, amazing traditional food, canals, clean air and water in lakes, relaxing pine-spruce forests, untouched nature and kind locals – Augustow is the only place you can find it all. Our tour is unique experience to see neighboring Poland while being in Lithuania.

Vilnius has so many historic sights that it’s tough to find a tour that fits everything your party wants to see into one itinerary. On this private small-group walking tour, your guide will customize the tour to your specific tastes, even going so far as offering totally different day and nighttime options. Explore Vilnius Cathedral or Vilnius’s historic old town in daylight hours, or try out cocktails and the city’s best clubs in the moonlight.

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.

This is an orienteering tour where you will be accompanied by a guide via WhatsApp (or Messenger). A personal guide will lead you on a private tour, where you will have to find sightseeing objects by following clues received from the guide. After finding the allocated sights, you will receive a short history of the place or monument in audio, text or video format. You will then receive a new clue and continue the route. Overall, this route around the Great Vilnius ghetto is about 2.5 km long, so you will have a great opportunity to get to know the life of the Jews imprisoned here during World War II.

Get out of the city and visit Curonian Spit National Park with ease on this full-day tour. Depart from your Vilnius hotel in a private vehicle and make your way to the Lithuanian seaside. Stop at the Hill of Witches and learn about Lithuanian fairy tales. Stroll on sand dunes and admire the unique plants of the area.

Lithuania’s Curonian Spit, a UNESCO-listed thread of land stretching out into the Baltic Sea, offers a unique landscape of pristine beaches, lush forests, and massive sand dunes. It’s a long way from Vilnius, but this tour makes it easy to visit Curonian Spit National Park on a day trip from the capital. Led by a private guide, you’ll see the spit’s essential sites while learning about the region’s history and legends.

Once called ”The Jerusalem of the North”, Vilnius is the kind of a city that likes to show its scars: former ghettos, Holocaust dedicated Museums, torture chambers. But Vilnius is more than that: it also has one of the most authentic Old Towns in the World, as well as a 40% coverage by green spaces. Join our private walking tour to better understand Vilnius and our guide will make this city find a special place in your hearts.

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.

Discover the city on a private tour made just for you. The Old Town of Vilnius is one of the largest surviving medieval old towns. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Why The Gate of Dawn is one of the most important religious and historical monuments? Did You know that Lithuania is ranked the 1st in the world by the number of hot air balloons per resident? You will see the most magnificent building in the city. You will be amazed by its baroque architecture. Did Lithuania really have a king? A local charismatic guide will reveal the secrets and interesting facts about Vilnius.

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.

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.

This private walking tour of Vilnius offers a chance to get to know the city while tasting a variety of Lithuanian beers. Your guide will take you through Vilnius’ Old Town, sharing facts about the history and culture of the city while you visit a selection of local bars to sample the brews. Beer lovers won’t want to miss this tour.

Fans of the HBO series Chernobyl will be fascinated by this private tour of the show’s filming locations in Vilnius. See the Fabijoniškės district, which served as a stand-in for the show’s setting of Pripyat, Ukraine, and get a sense of what these Soviet-built neighborhoods felt like. You’ll also learn more about life in Soviet Lithuania with a visit to the KGB Museum, another filming site for the show.

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.

Focus on the culture and nature of Lithuania during this full-day private tour to Kaunas Rumsiskes and the Pazaislis Monastery from Vilnius. This multi-stop tour is made easy with round-trip transportation, which eliminates the need for a rental car. Learn about the ethnographic regions of Lithuania at the Rumsiskes Open-Air Museum, take a deep dive into the country's history while touring Kaunas, and learn about religious history at the Pazaislis Monastery.

Welcome to Lithuania - one of the countries of the former Soviet Union. For those who are interested in Soviet era, Vilnius has a lot to see. The quarters outside the center of Vilnius with those gray Soviet buildings always remind of the Soviet Union. During the provoking and informative tour with a local guide you will find out how Lithuanians lived in the Soviet era. This tour is also about the national resistance and Lithuanian people‘s urge for independence. The KGB museum and Tuskulėnai memorial park contain one of the saddest parts of history, nevertheless it testifies about the strength of Lithuanian people. You will see places like: • Vilnius Palace of Concerts and Sports; • Post Soviet quarters • Vilnius Palace of Culture; • Tuskulėnai memorial park; • KGB museum • and much more. If you are ready, jump into minivan (there's enough space for 7 persons) and discover all the most important Soviet sights in just half a day.

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.

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?

Discover the independent republic in Lithuania on this private 2.5-hour Užupis walking tour in Vilnius. Follow a guide into the Republic of Užupis and gain insight into the area’s rebellious past. Along the way, see galleries and venues frequented by the city’s many resident artists, mingle with the locals and soak up the atmosphere in this colorful corner of Vilnius.

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!

Pedal along the Neris River that runs through the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius on this 3-hour tour. Bike across six bridges and along the banks to discover some of the city’s landmarks such as the like Verkiai estate, Trinapolis monastery, castles, and more. Learn about the city’s rich history and culture from your guide and admire the beautiful skyline on this leisurely bike tour.

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.