Vilnius: Then and Now Private Old Town Tour

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Vilnius: Then and Now Private Old Town Tour
Top rated
4.935484 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.935484 out of 5 stars
155 reviews

A tour to explore and better understand both Vilnius and Lithuania by walking through the historical UNESCO Old Town with a happy and friendly guide.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English, German, Lithuanian
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

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Roberto – Germany

Authentic walking tour with personal touch and entertaining anecdotes.

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Rakan – Kuwait

Ugne was the best for showing me all around the old town and explaining all the history about it which i really enjoyed

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Highlights

  • Learn from a professional, English-speaking guide
  • Receive advice and tips on things to try and places to eat
  • Explore hidden courtyards and corners
  • View the beautiful city panorama

Full description

Vilnius is a beautiful city, renowned for it's green spaces and Baroque architecture. It is also a very old city with lots of history, which nuances are best presented by a local Lithuanian. We recommend starting your tour where the history of the city began 10,000 years ago (!) at the Cathedral Square.

Walking through important buildings, streets and other objects you will find out how Lithuania emerged from the swamps to become the biggest country in Europe, how it came to its fall, what was the situation during the Soviet occupation and what the situation is now.

Includes

  • A friendly and knowledgeable local guide
  • Tips

Meeting point

In the Cathedral Square, there is a metal Gediminas monument, a man standing next to a horse. The guide will be waiting for you there, wearing a guide's license on a red strap.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • This is a walking tour, as it is believed that Old Town is best explored on foot
  • Wear comfortable shoes and check the forecast beforehand
  • The standard duration of the Old Town tour is about 2 hours. Let the guide know if you'd like to for any reason shorten the tour or have a little break at any point, it's a private activity and it will be done.
  • You can choose to add the Republic of Užupis, then the tour will run a total of about 2.5 hours (necessary to inform us in advance to make sure it's available)
  • The duration of the tour can and does vary to some degree depending on the size of the group and how fast you walk Different times of day or week, as well as events can affect availability of objects we see and visit

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 155 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Roberto – GermanyApril 27, 2025 – Verified booking
Authentic walking tour with personal touch and entertaining anecdotes.
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Rakan – KuwaitFebruary 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Ugne was the best for showing me all around the old town and explaining all the history about it which i really enjoyed
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Janet – AustraliaOctober 3, 2024 – Verified booking
Our guide Ugne was very informative and organised. She is an experienced guide and speaks English perfectly. Apart from visiting interesting sites we discussed many aspects of life in Lithuania and its history. Overall a great introduction to Vilnius.

Product ID: 155787

Activity provider:Private Guide in Vilnius

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