Kaunas Rumsiskes and Pazaislis Monastery Full Day Tour from Vilnius
Description
Combine cultural and nature attractions during a private full-day tour. Explore Rumsiskes Open-Air Museum, with an exposition on the ethnographic regions of Lithuania; visit the historical sites of Kaunas, and wonderful 17th-century Pazaislis Monastery.
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Itinerary
Your private tour will start from Vilnius, where you and your group will first head to the open-air museum in Rumsiskes, a Lithuanian country-life museum with open-air expositions. Here you can explore dwelling houses and economic buildings, from different regions in Lithuania. From October to May open air museum exposition is only visiting houses from outside, no indoor expositions are open.
Pazaislis Monastery - a unique Baroque monument, considered to be one of the most beautiful examples of mature Baroque in Northern and Eastern Europe, and distinguished by the quality of its art. Pazaislis monastery is closed on Mondays, only outside visit is possible.
After lunch, the tour continues to Kaunas, the second largest town in Lithuania, and the temporal capital of the country between the first and second world wars. The oldest part of Kaunas city is the Old Town, located to the east where the Nemunas and Neris rivers join. During the tour, you will visit most of the sites in the Old Town, including Kaunas Castle, St. George Church, Town Hall Square, the Jewish Quarter, and the Cathedral.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(23)
We did not expect to see so much in this tour. Our guide was great. He was quite knowledgeable and explained to us what we needed to know. He was also very friendly and patient. We really enjoyed this tour.
Dear Catherine, Thank you very much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! I’m really glad to hear that the tour exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed discovering so much in one day. It was a pleasure guiding you, and I truly appreciate your comments about the explanations and overall experience. Wishing you many more great travels, and you are always welcome back to Lithuania!
I really enjoyed this tour which entailed a very diversified combination of stops - city vibes, nature and beautiful sightseeing ! The open air museum was a lovely experience and the monastery stunning!
Thank you, Adamantia, for your wonderful feedback! 🌿 We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the mix of city, nature, and cultural stops on the Kaunas, Rumsiskes, and Pazaislis Monastery tour. The Open-Air Museum and the monastery are indeed very special highlights, and it’s great to know they left a lasting impression. We hope to welcome you back for more discoveries in Lithuania!
Being of Lithuanian descent, I had made a promise to myself to go there in order to experience the same places which my great-grandparents might have. My tour guide, Mantas (name may be mis-spelled, sorry) was nothing short of excellent in helping me to do exactly that, even going as far as to drive me to the tiny villages in SW Lithuania & just over the border in Poland that my ancestors emigrated from. Combined with the excellent Open-Air museum (which could easily be an entire day's excursion in of itself), I received a truly priceless education. This tour is worth every penny, & you should ask for Mantas by name.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! 🌟 It’s truly inspiring to hear how meaningful this journey was for you, connecting with your roots and exploring the places of your ancestors. We’re delighted that Mantas was able to make the experience so special and personal, even going the extra mile to take you to the villages of your family’s history. We agree—the Open-Air Museum is a treasure in itself, and combined with Kaunas and Pažaislis Monastery, it creates an unforgettable day. Your words mean a lot, and we’ll be sure to pass your praise on to Mantas. We hope to welcome you again whenever you wish to explore more of Lithuania! 🇱🇹
Guide was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed the experience. Pick up and drop off very convenient. Highly recommended
Thank you so much, Silvia, for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the guide knowledgeable. It’s great to know the pickup and drop-off were convenient for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Lithuania again in the future!
Our tour guide, Yuzote, is an excellent guide. Provide us with good information and very patient with our questions. She is also a good driver. We enjoyed very much throughout the trip.
Thank you, TRONZEIDENNIS_W, for your wonderful review! On behalf of Baltia Tour, we’re thrilled to hear that you had an excellent trip and that Jurate made your experience both informative and enjoyable. Her knowledge, patience, and safe driving are qualities we deeply value, and we’re glad they stood out during your tour of Kaunas, Rumsiskes, and Pazaislis Monastery. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again on another adventure in Lithuania!
Pazaislis Monastery and Kaunas old town are interesting. Rumsiskes shows the different style of houses and towns living in 4 different regions of Lithuania.
Really enjoyed this trip with Bruno! The trip was very informative and interesting and Bruno was super informative and helped bring history and locations to life! Would 100% recommend!
**Dear Steven_K,** Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're delighted that you enjoyed your trip to Kaunas, Rumšiškės, and Pažaislis Monastery. Bruno will be thrilled to hear that his knowledge and passion helped bring these incredible locations and their history to life for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another adventure in the Baltics soon! Warm regards, **The Baltia Tour Team**
I can't recommend this excursion highly enough. Giedrius graciously agreed to lead this excursion for me on Christmas. It was my second excursion with him, and he kindly offered to move around some of the itinerary items between my two excursions to accommodate what would be open on Christmas Day. He was very flexible and tailored the trip to my interests - I was interested in learning more about Lithuania's Jewish history and he showed me several sites related to that history in Kaunas that weren't listed on the described itinerary. After a guided walking tour through the downtown area, I had plenty of time to explore on my own, visit the Christmas markets, grab something to eat, and shop for a few souvenirs. We managed to fit quite a bit into this trip and still return to Vilnius at a reasonable time. I learned quite about Lithuanian culture and traditions as well from his thoughtful narration during the drive.
Awesome tour, on time, tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable, very accommodating and not rushed, and locations a must see.
While the the sites were interesting and the guide gave us some information while at the sites, I would not recommend this tour. The guide was using the phone, texting and calling, during the entire day. While driving to the sights, he was texting using multiple apps and making/taking phone calls. I was afraid he would hit another car while he was texting and driving on the highway! I would have understood if there was some type of emergency going on but the calls seemed personal. He seems like a nice guy and is knowledgeable about the topics but really needs to put the phone away and focus on the tour.
Hello, thank you for the answer and opinion about the tour. We will ensure that guides wouldn’t use phone while driving. Guides are using Bluetooth, which is legal, but if its abusive for the client, we will find a solution. Our best wishes for the next guest of our country, if they will choose this tour after such terrible review and experience of the past client.
