Top Vilnius Historical Tours

Travel between Vilnius and Riga with ease and see the best of both cities on this full-day transfer tour. Depart from Vilnius and travel with a driver-guide to The Hill of Crosses, learning about the area’s history from a provided guidebook. Afterward, continue on to Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle. Your tour concludes at your Riga accommodation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

After a flight the last thing you need is to worry about how to reach your hotel, so let someone else handle it with this private airport transfer from Vilnius Airport. Meet your driver in the arrivals hall and they will transport you in a private vehicle straight to your hotel in the city center. Eight passengers is the limit for this private transfer.

Soar over Trakai on a hot air balloon flight that includes a Champagne toast after you come back to earth. The flight is designed to take in the Trakai Island Castle from an angle that few visitors experience, with views that stretch across a scenic part of Lithuania’s remarkable countryside.

Enjoy bird’s-eye views over Vilnius’ Old Town on this 1-hour hot-air balloon flight. Following a hotel pickup, hop into the basket with a pilot and take to the skies! As you climb higher and higher, take in panoramic views over Vilnius to the surrounding countryside and enjoy this relaxing experience to the full. When your hot-air balloon flight comes to an end, land gently in a meadow and sip Champagne as the team packs the balloon away. Then, return in comfort to your hotel in Vilnius.

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).

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.

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.

- Enjoy a full day trip to unique region of Lithuania Samogitia surrounded by the beautiful lakes. - Visit the most secret military base - Cold war museum - Taste Lithuanian traditional food.

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.

This is an orienteering game where you will be accompanied by a guide via Messenger (Facebook conversation app). A personal guide will lead you on a private tour, where you will have to find sightseeing objects by following clues received from the guide. After finding the allocated sights, you will receive a short history of the place or monument in audio, text or video format. You will then receive a new clue and continue the route. Overall, this route around the Great Vilnius ghetto is about 2.5 km long, so you will have a great opportunity to get to know the life of the Jews imprisoned here during World War II.

Discover Vilnius’ tumultuous past during this 2-hour private walking tour through the Old Town district. Visit key landmarks like the main square, one of the city's oldest buildings, Lukiskiu Prison, and the Museum of Genocide Victims as you listen to informative commentary from your private tour guide. Learn about the history and culture of the city including what life was like during the World War II and Soviet eras.

Soviet history buffs and fans of the HBO series Chernobyl will enjoy this tour of the show’s filming locations in Vilnius. Your guide will take you to the district of Fabijoniškės, which stood in for the Ukrainian nuclear power plant city of Pripyat in the series. You’ll learn about the nuclear disaster and what life was like under Soviet occupation. The tour ends at a former KGB prison that now serves as the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights.

Save time and money while sightseeing at the Hill of Crosses by combining a full-day tour with one-way transportation from Vilnius to Riga. After your visit to the Hill of Crosses, one of Lithuania’s most popular destinations, continue into Latvia and see the magnificent Rundale Palace and the medieval Bauska Castle. Your tour ends with drop-off at your Riga hotel.

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See the highlights of Vilnius in a dynamic way as you embark on a sightseeing tour with an electric scooter. Join a small group and glide through the city to see important landmarks such as Gediminas Avenue, the cozy district of Žvėrynas, and Vingis Park. As you ride around, your guide informs you of the rich history and culture of Vilnius and Lithuania.