Vilnius Old Town and Užupis Republic - Private Walking Tour
Description
As it is a private tour you will get personal attention from a local expert guide. Discover city's history along with private stories. Expect to get much more than from a regular join-in tour, get an unbiased advise and make a new friend.
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Itinerary
In Vilnius Cathedral Square, you will hear the history of Cathedral from the pagan temple in the sacred oak forest (the valley of the Hospitality, the church built on the site of the temple, as everywhere in the world, adapted and assimilated local beliefs into Christianity) to the most important Lithuanian church. Enter the cult and perform the ritual of Fulfillment of Dreams on the miraculous pavement title. Find the Freedom Brick - a sculpture that diminishes the beginning of The Way of Freedom. Lithuania was the first Soviet Republic to declare independence from USSR. Find out the bizarre story of Gediminas Avenue - the main street of the capital of Lithuania and to which point's of interest it leads to (KGB Museum, Parliament, wonderful wooden Zverynas district, etc.)
After initial introduction to history of Vilnius, we move towards one of the corner of the Vilnius Cathedral square to hear another angle of city's story and enjoy magnificent views to Vilnius landmarks - Gediminas Tower and the Hill of Three Crosses.
Enjoy the views to Presidential Palace and Vilnius University - the oldest university in the Baltic states, one of the oldest and most famous in Eastern Europe. Hear their stories and legends.
Advancing towards other famous sites of Vilnius Old Town, enjoying authentic medieval streets and backyards.
Admire St. Annes Church, the pearl of Gothic architecture and visit Bernardine church, where you can observe fragments of the ruined interior from the Soviet era, as well as the oldest known and restored frescoes. The guide will tell you the story of the St. Anne's church, how it was built, the fate of the churches in Soviet times, and tell you why the the Academy of Fine Arts was established in the Bernardine Monastery.
We stop at the entrance to the world famous Republic of Užupis. Here guide presents the idea and history of the Republic (celebrating annually Independence for the city of Vilnius and all the earthly worries on the 1st of April). Walk across the bridge, get your visa, and have a break in the cafe-parliament to hear the mesmerizing history of Užupis as a district of Vilnius Old Town more broadly, have a glass of beer/wine or coffee/tea, local snack, and get presented to the most important points of the Užupis Constitution, as well as the purpose and lifestyle of districts Community. After the break we walk deeper into the district to visit the Avenue of Constitutions and fall in love with Užupis forever.
After return through narrow cobblestone streets back to the central part of Vilnius Old Town we will conclude our tour in Vilnius Town Hall square - to discover more about Vilnius and its current life as well as how to get to other points of interest to visit on your own. Here you will get all your extra questions answered, expert local advise for lunch/dinner given and part with your friendly guide.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
The city tour took us through charming streets, stunning churches, and vibrant neighborhoods. Our guide provided amazing insights, and the atmosphere was wonderfully peaceful and relaxed.
Hello T8507, Thank you for calm review and high evaluation of our tour. Wishing you safe + happy travels & hope to host you again on our signature private tours. Kind regards, PRIVATEBALTICS.com
I had an exceptional tour experience with Helen today, exploring the many facets of Vilnius and its rich history. Helen proved to be not only knowledgeable but also exceptionally attentive, providing insightful information throughout the tour. Additionally, I must commend the tour company for their exceptional service in arranging a last-minute tour for me. Their efficiency and helpfulness were truly appreciated. A heartfelt thank you to both Helen and the tour company for making my visit to Vilnius memorable.
Dear Konamina34, Thank you very much for high evaluation of our hospitality services and your kind review. We were very happy being able to assist you with your last minute request. Wishing you happy travels and hope to host you again soon. Stay safe. Sincerely, Helen and whole team @PRIVATE BALTICS
We worked with Baltics tours in implementing a tour that took us around Lithuania to explore our family roots. Baltics tours was extraordinary in all respects, and we wound up having the best vacation of our lives. Kestas was amazing to work with. He was fun to be with and he was very careful to provide the right balance of being there when we needed him, but backing off when he felt we wanted time alone. But by the end the trip, we loved having him there all the time. During the trip my wife lost her passport, and I know from past experience that normally one would expect to lose a day or more of your trip when that happens worrying and figuring out what to do. Kestas handled this situation so smoothly and confidently that we never worried and wound up replacing the passport without even a pause in our trip. He is a remarkable guide and a wonderful person, and I would strongly recommend him for your trip.
Dear Jon, Thank you very much for such a lengthy and flattering review of our services. It was pleasure and honor to host you and your whole family. Wishing you happy travels in the future and hope to host you and maybe even your children on our other signature private tours in Baltic States. Cordially yours, Kestas and whole team of PRIVATE BALTICS
I recently had the pleasure of embarking on an amazing tour through Vilnius Old Town and Trakai, and I must say, it was a journey that exceeded all expectations. This adventure provided a captivating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty that left an indelible mark on my travel experiences. Lithuania is indeed an amazing country with a rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and warm, welcoming people.
Dear Auguste, Thank you for your review. For 18+ years we provide hospitality services in the way we want to receive them ourselves and are very happy have exceeded you expectations. Wishing you happy travels and hope to host you again soon. Sincerely yours, Private Baltics team
Excellent tour with Helena! She was extremely knowledgeable and personalized our tour for us. She also gave us some excellent restaurant recommendations. Highly recommend!
Ruta was probably one of the best tout guides that we have ever had. She was super knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions, even the obscure ones. We loved seeing the sides of the city we would have never explored and a private tour made all the difference. This is a must do during your stay in Vilnius!!
Dear David, Thank you so much for taking time to write such kind review - Ruta has enjoyed your curious couple too! Wishing you safe and happy travels and hope to host you again on our other signature private tours! Sincerely yours, PRIVATEBALTICS.com Travel Organizer Hospitality excellence in Baltics since 2005
Ruta was an excellent and fun guide. She is very knowledgeable about the architecture of the city, and she has great first-hand knowledge of the history of the area, having grown up under the Soviets and seen Lithuania gain independence in 1991. Ruta is happy to answer questions, and tries to give multiple sides to controversies. We felt she gave us a quality tour. I highly recommend her.
Dear Matt, Thank you for taking time to write such kind review and give high evaluation of our hospitality services! Ruta has enjoyed your company too. Wishing you safe and happy travels and hope to host you again on our other signature private tours. Sincerely yours, PRIVATEBALTICS.com Travel Organizer Hospitality excellence in Baltics since 2005
We had a great time on our walking tour of old town and learned far more then exploring on our own. Our tour guide Viktorija was amazing, and really enjoying being able to ask a local questions (I had a lot about my family from Lithuania, customs, etc). She was very knowledgeable and fun. I would also like to say that the communication leading up to the tour was above and beyond! Kestas was very willing to help and answer questions and make the entire experience a positive one. He even stopped by on our tour to say hi personally even though he was not our tour guide! Just fantastic. Thanks again!!!
Dear Kevin, Thank you very much for a kind review and high evaluation of our hospitality services. It was pleasure to communicate with you before your arrival and of course to host you. Cordially, Kestas and Viktorija @PRIVATE BALTICS
