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Iron Wolf to Gate of Dawn Self Guided Tour of Vilnius

6 Reviews 4.67 out of 5 stars Based on 6 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Vilnius, Lithuania

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Overview

Vilnius is the only European capital founded on a dream. This self-guided audio tour through Vilnius Old Town lets you walk that story from its origin at Cathedral Square to the Gate of Dawn, the last surviving medieval gate guarding a miraculous painting that has outlasted every army sent to destroy the city.

Along the way, you'll stand on the exact tile where a 600km human chain for freedom ended, step into a bohemian republic that declared independence on April Fool's Day, and trace the lost Jewish Quarter once known as the "Jerusalem of the North." No fixed schedule, no group to keep up with — just press play when you're ready, pause for coffee on Pilies Street, and pick up right where you left off, even offline.

If you'd rather linger over a story than be rushed past it, this Vilnius walking tour fits the way you actually travel. Over 20,000 travelers have explored with our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means there's nothing to lose.

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Katedros aikštė
01143 Vilnius, Lithuania

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Aušros Vartų g. 14
01303 Vilnius, Lithuania

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Vilnius Cathedral Square

Start off at the Cathedral Square where Lithuania transformed from pagan rituals to Christian kings—and make a wish on the Miracle Tile.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vilnius University (pass by)

Walk through centuries of academic life in one of Europe’s oldest universities
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Pilies Gatve

Walk the cobblestones where a nation's independence was signed in an upstairs room most people stroll right past.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Anne's Church (pass by)

Admire the Church that impressed even Napolean!
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Uzupis

Explore this Bohemian neighbourhood with it's many quirks including it's own constitution!
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Town Hall (Rotuse)

Explore Vilnius’s old marketplace and the crown-topped church of Lithuania’s patron saint.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gate of Dawn

Pass beneath the only surviving city gate and look up at a painting that outlasted every army sent through these walls.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Presidential Palace (pass by)

Picture Napoleon settling into his headquarters here — then imagine the frozen retreat that followed months later.
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Literatų gatvė

Spot hundreds of tiny art plaques lining a single lane, each one a riddle dedicated to a different writer.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Iron Wolf to Gate of Dawn Self Guided Tour of Vilnius?

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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