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Cathedral Crypts and Medieval History Tour

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Vilnius, Lithuania
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  • 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

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.
  • Get a glimpse of pagan-era wall remnants and a royal mausoleum in the Cathedral Crypt
  • Smaller group—never more than 20—ensures an intimate feel and relaxed pace
  • Take in views of the Lower Palace and Gediminas Castle from below—no grueling climb
  • Afternoon walking tours leave the morning free for other planned activities

What's Included

  • Knowledgeable guide
  • Ticket to the Cathedral crypts
  • Gratuities
  • The tour does not bring you up to Gediminas hill and castle

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Monument to Grand Duke Gediminas
    Katedros a., 01143 Vilnius, Lithuania

    A monument of a man (Gediminas) standing next to a horse, at the Cathedral square

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.2:30 pm

Itinerary

1

Gediminas Monument

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Vilnius Cathedral Square

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Museum of Lithuania (Pass By)

3

Monument to King Mindaugas

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gediminas Castle Tower (Pass By)

4

Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Crypts Of Vilnius Cathedral

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

6

Old Arsenal Building

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility difficulties
  • Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 16 reviews
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Crypt Tour

John_Q, Jul 2026
Excellent guide, very knowledgeable, great presentation, loads of facts, recommended for adults and teenagers

Cool and informative!

Christopher_M, Nov 2025
Very knowledgeable and shared a lot of cool information, much more than just the cripts. I highly recommend it!

Impressive tour

Joanne_L, Nov 2025
Milda was amazing in her knowledge and I really enjoy the chats with her. No one joined the tour except me so it became a private tour! The crypt below the church was impressive and there was so much to learn. Love it!

Great Tour to Start Your Trip!

Tomasz_N, Nov 2025
Our guide, Milda, was extremely professional and very knowledgeable, sharing her insights in an engaging and enjoyable way and all of this — in excellent English! The tour itself provides an excellent and concise overview of the history of Vilnius and Lithuania. It’s a wonderful tour to start your visit with – offering a clear historical and cultural perspective of the place.

Crypts

Luiz_H, Jul 2025
Our guide Milda was excellent. The history and the crypts was a must to see. I recommend to include this program in your itinerary

Very interesting talk by...

Angela_B, Jun 2025
Very interesting talk by Christina, especially about Gediminas tower as well as the Cathdedral crypt. Thank you

Good tour of the cathedral with a history of the caste

Catherine_H, May 2025
This was a good tour of the cathedral and the castle history. It didnt go inside the castle but did go inside the cathedral. Venturing into a crypt was an experience! The guide was knowledgeable. You would struggle if you had mobility issues. Overall, it was good value. Nice to be coupled with a trip inside the castle and up the tower.

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