Top Vilnius Cultural Tours

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, and gain a better understanding for the significance of this area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enhance your experience of Vilnius’ enchanting Old Town on a private 3-hour tour of the city’s most picturesque district. With a knowledgeable guide, stroll the ambient tangle of streets and gain fascinating insight into the city’s rich Jewish heritage. Hear of influential Jewish figures like the Gaon of Vilna and admire an incredible architectural array steeped in religious history. Receive the undivided attention of your guide on this private and customizable tour.

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.

Use a door to door transfer, a comfortable and hassle free service that will allow you to enjoy your journey from the moment you arrive to the beautiful city of Vilnius. Your driver will be waiting for you in Vilnius Airport arrival hall and will take you straight to your centrally located hotel in Vilnius.

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.

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.

Explore both the ancient and modern corners of Vilnius on this half-day bike tour. Pedaling a provided bike lets you travel like a local and cover muc 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.

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.

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).

Take an unforgettable journey to the world of Amber, which can take you back 50 million years ago. You will see an amber road, presented in an original and artistic way: drops of amber rolling down the pine or enormous creatures which walked in amber trees forest as well as natural amber pieces caught by Lithuanian amber fishermen in the stormy Baltic Sea. The main excursion and workshop will take place at the Art Center of Baltic Amber (Mykolo str. 12), where you will find yourself surrounded by the cultural layers of Vilnius dating back to 15th century as well as various archeological findings and authentic ceiling paintings. After the workshop you are invited to visit next door Amber gallery by yourself. Here you will get down to the cobblestone courtyard of the Medieval pottery to find the fingerprints of the ancient Balts in the restored amulets of famous Juodkrantė treasure, reflecting the beliefs dating back forty centuries.

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.

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.

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.

Join us in exploring another side of Lithuania and visit the South of the country for beautiful nature and quirky local history. Our knowledgeable local guides take a small group, up to 8 people, for a fun-filled day in the Druskininkai area. Discover with us stories and places you would never stumble across on your own.

Explore top Lithuanian attractions with ease on this Anykščiai day trip from Vilnius. Admire important monuments in the ancient town of Anykščiai such as the Roman Catholic Church of St Matthias — the tallest church in Lithuania. Explore the region’s rail heritage on the narrow-gauge railway and learn the importance of the horse to Lithuania’s development at the Ethnographic Horse Museum. Delve deep into the Aukštaitija National Park and test your nerve on the treetop rope course. Admire fine views over the dense forests, then return in comfort to Vilnius.

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 tour, depart from your Vilnius hotel and travel by vehicle to both. 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.

This is a unique tour with a litvak Ema Segal. Ema was born and raised in Vilnius in the 80s. This insider look is a 3,5-hour walking tour around the two Vilnius ghettos. We will follow the traces of Jewish life in the old Jewish Quarter where the Great Synagogue was built in 1633 and the house where great Gaon of Vilnius used to live and study. You will hear a story about the manifesto and the fight of Jewish partisans. We shall also walk into the Choral synagogue, and explore a very old mazzes-making machine there. I will show you a few buildings where Jewish printing houses, fliur mills, money exchanges, jewelry shops used to be. This tour will give you a good feeling what life was like in Vilnius before WWII and what role the Jewish population had in this city and beyond. I will also share my personal experience of growing up Jewish in the post-Soviet Lithuania. This private tour is suited for 4-5 people group. Which allows for an intimate two-way communication.

See more of Vilnius with its Jewish Heritage on a small group ( max 12 people ) or a private tour Learn about the history of Jews in Lithuania and see where the Jewish community lived within the city walls Visit the most predominant synagogues in the area and the cemetery led by an expert local guide Stroll the streets for authentic Yiddish inscriptions, statues and plaques of famous local Jews Explore the stunning architecture of the old town and see the lesser-known monuments dedicated for memorable Jewish personalities

Learn about the Jewish heritage of Vilnius during a private full-day tour with a local guide. During the first half of the day, take a walking tour of the two Vilnius ghettos, taking in landmarks, ruins, and history in the old Jewish Quarter. Then take a drive to see the only active Jewish cemetery in Vilnius, and the Ponar forest—where about 100,000 people were murdered by the Nazis.

Explore the capital of Lithuania with your very own tour guide during this 3-hour 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.