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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.

Pre-book tickets to the VILNIL Museum of Illusions to experience mind-bending exhibits, optical illusions, and multi-sensory installations. Booking VILNIL Museum of Illusions tickets online combines the convenience of advance planning with the flexibility to arrive at any point during museum hours; you'll save time without being limited by a fixed entry.

Discover the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius and the medieval Trakai Castle—both UNESCO World Heritage sites—on this full-day tour. See the Gate of Dawn, St Anne’s Church, and Cathedral Square on a guided tour of Vilnius; visit the Paneriai memorial Museum; and explore the fairy-tale castle of Trakai, on the shores of Lake Galvė.

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.

Kaunas can sometimes feel overlooked by visitors. Take the mystery out of the city by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized experience lets you admire the exterior of landmarks, including museums, while learning about Kaunas’ history and culture. If you’d like to include a museum visit, your guide can adapt the itinerary to your interests—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you experience the highlights and hidden treasures that interest you most. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour uncovers local gems and insider knowledge for a deeper connection to Kaunas.

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.

Immerse yourself in the Jewish culture of Lithuania on this half-day tour of Vilnius. Focus on the history and heritage of the Jewish population in Vilnius as you travel through the city, visiting landmarks such as the Great Synagogue and the Jewish library, theatre, and government. Finish up with a visit to the Paneriai Memorial and listen to in-depth commentary on the city's history.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy bird’s-eye views over Vilnius’ Old Town on this 1-hour hot-air balloon flight. Following a hotel pickup, hop into the basket with a pilot and take to the skies! As you climb higher and higher, take in panoramic views over Vilnius to the surrounding countryside and enjoy this relaxing experience to the full. When your hot-air balloon flight comes to an end, land gently in a meadow and sip Champagne as the team packs the balloon away. Then, return in comfort to your hotel in Vilnius.

This active sightseeing tour with a guide will show you the places of Klaipėda Old Town, but one of the most important attractions of the old town – the Castle Museum. It is a true treasure-house of history: exhibits of the museum will ‘narrate’ the history of the city, its development, the past of the Castle and its significance at that time and now. A special aura of the Castle museum will take you to the life in the 16th and 18th centuries.

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.

The main attraction of the tour is Cold War Museum near Plateliai. Cold War Museum is located in the former Soviet Union`s complex of ballistic missile silo launch. Since 1963 up to 1978, there had been deployed four medium- range ballistic missiles SS-4, armed with 2-megaton power thermonuclear warheads. These missiles, together with the nearby terrestrial platforms of analogue missile launching, had created a common Soviet nuclear armament group in Lithuania, which was able to destroy all the Europe.

Vilnius is one of the few European capitals that permits hot air balloon flights in the skies above. Grab a glass of champagne and see the city from a unique perspective with this small-group hot-air balloon ride. Or if you’d rather get away from the city, take a flight over the lakes of nearby Trakai instead, complete with scenic views of the historic Trakai Castle.

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.

Explore treasured nature and get inspired by large scale works in the 55 ha open-air art museum. Hunt for over 100 sculptures and landscape works created by famous artists from 35 different countries. Europos Parkas gives artistic significance to the geographic centre of Europe, calculated by French geographers. The idea to create Europos Parkas in the neglected forest came to Lithuanian artist Gintaras Karosas, who was barely 19 at the time. Europos Parkas is highlighted as Destination Art by art researcher Amy Dempsey. The UK experts listed Europos Parkas as one of the fifty best sites for visual arts in Europe. Europos Parkas museum - unique non-profit non-governmental institution born after the Restoration of the Independence of Lithuania.

Get to know Vilnius with a whirlwind, fun tour that takes in the major sights and story of the city: the birth of Vilnius at Cathedral Square, joining the Western world at the Bishops Palace and University, and modern changes through the Old Town and Town Hall. Enjoy a clear and engaging presentation of the city's history, folklore and culture, with insider knowledge and fun facts! I'm Andrew (The Baltic Brit), an outgoing, well-travelled geographer and videomaker based in Lithuania. I work with GoVilnius and I am a certified tour guide and Baltics expert. On this tour you will really get to know and understand Vilnius and Lithuania. I aim to create a stand-out experience for you, so that you leave with good cheer, new understanding, and stories to share with the folks back home. The tour is suitable for all ages and I can cater the content for families, adventurers, friend groups, stag/bachlorette parties, and work trips.

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.

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.

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.

Soar over Trakai on a hot air balloon flight that includes a Champagne toast after you come back to earth. The flight is designed to take in the Trakai Island Castle from an angle that few visitors experience, with views that stretch across a scenic part of Lithuania’s remarkable countryside.