Free Walking Tour: Discover the secrets of Vilnius old town!
We are a group (Vytautė, Ugnė, Marius, Violeta, Laura, Remigijus) of professional tour guides that are in love with the charming city of Vilnius. We are not only the history fans but also enthusiastic travelers that like presenting the unique culture and unforgettable stories that took place in Vilnius.
Pickup
The tour guide will be waiting for you next to Gediminas monument at cathedral square. Search for a red umbrella!
Description
Oh, welcome to a magical Vilnius old town! Narrow, winded streets, cozy courtyards, rich history, diverse architecture, and cheerful legends, Vilnius has it all for a nice stay.
In this guided tour, we will present you the history of the city from the wild pagan times and glorious battles to the Soviet times and current days. You will get to know the most famous Grand Dukes, influential Duchess, cruel conquerors, brightest minds, and different cultures that shaped the architecture and the history of the city.
The free old town tour covers:
- The Cathedral square
- The Presidential palace
- Vilnius University
- The Jewish Quarter
- The Town Hall and its surroundings
- The Bastion and panoramic views to the old city
- The Republic of Užupis that is the “separate country” close to the Old Town
- St Anne’s and Bernardine churches, the gothic corner of Vilnius
- And plenty of secret courtyards and passages!
Endpoint: Literatu Street is about 5 min by walk from the meeting point