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Private Historic Royal Walking Tour in Vilnius Old Town

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tep into the majestic heart of Vilnius, where centuries of royal influence and cultural heritage have shaped one of Europe’s most elegant Old Towns. This private walking tour invites you to discover a city whose history stretches far beyond that of the United States, reflected in its classical architecture, grand squares, and historic landmarks.

With a professional local guide, explore the most significant sites that define Vilnius as a former center of power, religion, and artistic expression. Walk through Cathedral Square, where the foundations of Lithuanian identity were established, and continue along historic streets lined with baroque and neoclassical buildings that reveal the city’s royal past.

As the journey unfolds, you will uncover stories of rulers, cultural transformation, and architectural achievements that shaped the city across generations. Each stop offers a deeper understanding of Vilnius as a living reflection of European civilization.

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    Katedros a. 4
    01143 Vilnius, Lithuania

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    Town hall of Vilnius
    Rotušės aikštė, 01128 Vilnius, Lithuania

    Town Hall of Vilnius

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    Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, National Museum

    The reconstructed Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, the former political, diplomatic, cultural center of the State, was one of the most famous in Europe in the 15th-17th centures and was demolished in the beginning of the 19th century.
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Vilnius Cathedral

    The Cathedral of St. Stanislav and St. Vladislav is the most important place of worship for Lithuania’s Catholics and the venue for the country’s main Christian and national festivities.As well visiting monument of Great duke Gediminas.
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Church of St. Casimir

    The Church was built by the Jesuits: work began on it in 1604, just two years after St Casimir had been canonized. It was dedicated to the memory of Saint Prince Casimir. The legend has it that as many as 700 people rolled the cornerstone from Antakalnis to the center of the city.
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Baltic Souvenir Pilies

    Pilies Street is the oldest and most flamboyant street in the Old Town of Vilnius. The street appeared in place of the former road from Vilnius Castle to the south, towards Poland and Russia. This was the main road to the castle, with its branches finally turning into side streets.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St. Anne's Church

    The Church of St Anne is a masterpiece of the late Gothic period. St Anne’s Church, which has survived to the present day without changing for over 500 years, has become a symbol of Vilnius.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Vilnius University

    Vilnius University is the oldest university in the Baltic states and one of the oldest in Northern Europe. It is the largest university in Lithuania. The university was founded in 1579 as the Jesuit Academy (College) of Vilnius by Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland, Stephen Báthory.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Vilnius Ghetto Memorial

    The main Jewish quarter lay in the streets west of Didžioji gatvė. Today street names like Žydų (Jews) and Gaono (Gaon) are among the few reminders of those days. The 1572 Great Synagogue and its famous 1902 Strashun Library stood at the western end of Žydų gatvė. The synagogue was damaged in WWII and was demolished by Soviet authorities in the 1950s.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Presidential Palace

    From the 16th century it served as a residence for Vilnius bishops. In the 18th century, when Lithuania was occupied and annexed to the Russian Empire, the palace served as a residence for the Governor General of Vilnius. Russian Tsar Alexander I, French King Louis XVIII, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, and Polish Marshall and statesman Jozef Pilsudski visited the palace. In 1997, the building was renovated.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Town Hall (Rotuse)

    The Town Hall building was Gothic to begin with and changed with time. The Town Hall was reconstructed for the last time by the architect Laurynas Stuoka-Gucevičius at the end of the 18th century.
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    7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Historic Royal Walking Tour in Vilnius Old Town?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

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