10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Vilnius That You Shouldn't Miss

This private tour is to give You a general understanding of Vilnius Old Town history and culture. Tick the must-see boxes for Old Town as well as the artistic Uzupis district.

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation

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.

Inclusions: Local taxes: all included in the fee, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Exclusions: Entrance fees: 1eur donation to go into the synagogue, Food and drinks

Our private Jewish Vilnius tours invite you to experience what was once the "Jerusalem of Lithuania”! Walk the old streets of Vilnius, where Lithuanian Jewish history can be traced back to the 14th century.

Inclusions: Driver/guide English speaking, Hotel pick-up and drop-off from centrally located hotels in Vilnius

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

During this private day trip to Anyksciai and the Hill of Crosses, you will discover some of Lithuania's history, learn more about it's traditions, it's beautiful architecture and admire it's landscapes. This full day trip is full of picturesque places: tallest Lithuanian Church, exclusive the Treetops Walking Path and of course the Hill of Crosses.

Embark on this sightseeing tour to the south of Lithuania and discover its architectural ensembles and its authentic ethnographic village. During this tour learn about Lithuanian history, culture and nature.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Experience Lithuania’s heritage on a private, 6-hour tour of Rumsiskes’ open-air folk life museum, and see history come to life in a historic village. Depart from your Vilnius hotel and travel in an air-conditioned minivan with your personal guide. Walk through the museum’s four ‘regions,’ which include detailed reconstructions of traditional homes and workshops, and 80,000 exhibits spread across 40 acres (16 hectares).

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pick-up and drop-off from centrally located hotels in Vilnius

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Lithuanian Museum of Ethnocosmology is the first and the only museum of its kind in the world. The relationship between a man (and the mankind) and the the Cosmoc World will be interesting for everyone.  The museum comprises of three sections. The first one is a five-hall underground gallery, where Ethnocosmology is presented by ethnology, history of science, and both philosophical and astronomical point of views. At the lecture you will learn more about Ethnocosmology ideas and key topics, digital images of space; you will also be introduced with the best telescopes and spacecraft cameras. After that 32 metres observation spot .The view from here is breathtaking: six lakes and a panorama of Labanoras forest can be seen. Finally the last section of the museum is an outdoor exposure, also worth visiting.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

This tour is like a trip across the layers of time, back to the oldest recorded Lithuania history. As we can only imagine some of the heritage in this location, much has been explained by archeological reconstructions while the rest of the charm is simply felt – as astonishing views from the hilltops accent Neris river basin. Kernave is the first capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania mentioned in historical chronicles (the second half of the 18th century). The hill forts of Kernave are unique in the entire Baltic Sea region, as there are five on just one location. To help us travel in time to pre-christian history, this tour includes a visit to the oak tree sanctuary which has a beautifully reconstructed “old God” trail and ending the tour with a cup of tea/coffee on an astonishing bluff overlooking river Neris. If you wish, this tour can be expanded into a full day tour, which offers a deeper dive into history, art and nature walks.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer

Exclusions:

You will visit 3 Baltic Countries - Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia; A detailed tour itinerary;  The Old Town of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage list;  Trakai town - it's one of the most prominent tourist destinations; The Hill of Crosses - a unique sacred place; Sightseeing in Tallinn, Estonia.

Inclusions: 7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels, 7 x buffet breakfast, Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice, Personalized welcome package, Service of English, German, Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort on all tours, Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn, Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary, Portage at hotels, Spanish, Portuguese speaking escort (20.06-27.06.21; 18.07-25.07.21; 01.08-08.08.21; 15.08-22.08.21)

Exclusions: International flight tickets (but we will help you buy inexpensive flight tickets), optional selected objects, Meals: Lunch, dinner, Medical Insurance, Personal expenses, gratuities to local guides and drivers, beverages, and other expenses not mentioned, P. S. you will have to pay extra for permission to take pictures and videos of certain objects

Day trip to the gem of Lithuanian landscape - The Curonian Spit National Park, which is 98 km long peninsula between Baltic Sea and the Curonian Bay, formed more than 5 000 years ago by the sea surge and streams, sand and wind. It gives an unforgettable impression to visitors with its wind-blown dunes, bright pine forest and authentic homesteads in Juodkrante, Pervalka, Preila and Nida. This object has received the global community recognition and was included in UNESCO World heritage list as a cultural landscape site with a multitude of natural and cultural heritage assets.

Inclusions: Local toll, English speaking driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities