10 Best Things To Do In Vilnius 2026

Q: What are the top things to do in Vilnius?

The top things to do in Vilnius are: Gediminas Castle Tower (Gedimino Pilies Bokstas) National Museum of Lithuania, New Arsenal Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania (National Museum) Amber Museum-Gallery (Gintaro Muziejus-Galerija) Aukstaitija National Park Discover top attractions in Vilnius →

Q: What are the top activities in Vilnius?

Top activities in Vilnius include: Cathedral Crypts and Medieval History Tour Hot Air Balloon Flight over Vilnius or Trakai Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius Walking Tour of Vilnius Old Town with snacks Admission Ticket at Auto Museum Vilnius Discover top tours and activities in Vilnius →

Q: What are the top things to do near Vilnius?

Check out things to do near Vilnius: Things to do in Trakai Things to do in Kaunas Things to do in Lithuania Things to do in Latvia Things to do in Riga

Q: What do I need to know before visiting Vilnius?

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Cathedral Crypts and Medieval History Tour

NB: The tour is conducted in English language. Travel back in time and uncover the medieval history of Vilnius, exploring the city’s past and its...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation

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Iron Wolf to Gate of Dawn Self Guided Tour of Vilnius

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...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation

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Jim's Tour from Vilnius to Trakai and Hill of Angels

This isn't a typical castle day trip. Join me for a journey through Lithuania's layered identity — Teutonic Knights, the Polish union, Soviet rule, basketball...

5 hours • Free Cancellation

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Vilnius Self-Guided Audio Experience

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Vilnius where freedom meets discovery. Unlike traditional guided tours, this immersive audio experience lets you explore at your own...

3 to 9 hours

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Husky Trekking in Natural Park near Vilnius

In the husky village, you will meet husky sled dogs, learn how to communicate and interact with them during a walk, and also enjoy the...

1 hour • Free Cancellation

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Hot Air Balloon Ride in Nemencine

Join us for an unforgettable hot air balloon tour over the suburbs of Vilnius. We offer pick-ups and drop-offs from the place of your choice....

120 to 270 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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9 Day Private Lithuanian Highlight Tour

Take a unique tour of Lithuania. See all its beautiful sites, churches and museums. This tour offers a fulfilling exploration of its remarkable history, castles,...

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Historic Vilnius: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local

Join a Local for a two-hour exclusive journey through Vilnius, a can't-miss experience that invites you to admire historic landmarks, relive storied pasts, and dive...

2 hours • Free Cancellation

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Full-Day Tour to the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace in Latvia from Vilnius

During this full-day private tour, you’ll discover two of the most iconic landmarks in the Baltic region. The journey begins with a visit to the...

7 to 10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Architectural Vilnius: Private Tour with a Local Expert

Join a Local Expert for a two-hour exclusive journey through Vilnius's architecture, a can't-miss experience where historic heritage meets modern design, and every building tells...

2 hours • Free Cancellation

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Vilnius Day Trip To Dzukija national park Including Grutas Park

Take a full-day tour from Vilnius to Merkine and nearby attractions. Explore parts of Dzukija National Park, located at the confluence of the Merkys and...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Unique Private Walking Tour Around Courtyards of Vilnius

Discover the city on a private tour made just for you. This unique tour will take you on a journey through the beautiful courtyards of...

2 hours • Free Cancellation

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Jim’s Tour from Vilnius to Trakai and Hill of Angels

Krassi_G, Sep 2026

Had a fantastic trip to...

Had a fantastic trip to Trakai with Jim. He’s a great guide — charming, laid-back, knowledgeable, and clearly someone who genuinely loves what he does and loves sharing Lithuania with visitors. The whole day felt relaxed and fun, and everyone in our group seemed to have a great time. Highly recommend Jim if you’re visiting Vilnius and want to experience a bit more of Lithuania!

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Jim’s Tour from Vilnius to Trakai and Hill of Angels

Janice_N, Sep 2026

Great half day trip!

Great small group trip and highly recommend it! Jim was a great guide - giving us a lot of information about about Lithuanian culture, history, as well as a fun playlist in the van! Was very relaxing tour and had plenty of time to explore at each of the stops. You had an option of staying with the group or venturing out on your own! Great option for solo travelers. Ačiū Jim!!!!

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Tour to Ponary Memorial Park, The Hill of Angels & Trakai Castle

WeinH3, Sep 2026

A Memorable Trip

First of all, huge kudos for not cancelling the trip - I was the only traveler that day, so it was essentially a private tour on a small-group price! The meeting place was easy to locate - it's actually not within the square, but just outside where the city sightseeing tour bus usually departs. My guide found me easily.The iffy thing that day was the weather - a huge windstorm was forecast to hit in the late afternoon, and it was rainy early in the morning. Somehow, our luck held and we never really experienced any rain or very high winds. First stop was the memorial park, a sombre, peaceful forest that hid an atrocious history. The atmosphere after the rain was appropriately grey and peaceful - an uneasy sort of tranquility especially in the context of the site's history.The Hill of Angels was next, and that was fun! Various sculptures and statues made for interesting photography, showcasing the woodcarving traditions of Lithuania. It was not crowded (probably because of the wind warnings), and I had a great time there.Finally, Trakai Castle. It was quite an interesting place with its medieval history and geography, and we spent the most time here - about 2 hours. We explored the aristocratic and military rooms, the various exhibits (can be overwhelming if time is short, so I suggest picking the most interesting ones and stick with them). Lunch was on my own, and I had one of the yummy Kibinai pastry stuffed with lamb. Sitting with a warm lunch by the lakes of Trakai was really nice.My guide dropped me back into Vilnius by 3:30 pm, still rain-free but the winds were picking up. I thanked her graciously for her time and knowledge, and was very happy with the entire trip.

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Iron Wolf to Gate of Dawn Self Guided Tour of Vilnius

jeanjacquesm708, Aug 2026

Superb historical walk

It is very well done, easy to download, easy to use, and the information is well presented. The map helps us move around the city and takes us to interesting spots where I would not have gone. Plan for more time than indicated because there are things to see and visit along the route.

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Tour to Ponary Memorial Park, The Hill of Angels & Trakai Castle

rwf15382018, Aug 2026

Good Tour

Pickup was confusing because of street closures for an event but the guide found us. It was only 3 of us in the group. The guide was very good, but a little hard to understand at times, which was fine because English was not her first language. She was very knowledgable and explained everything well. It was a very good tour.

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Vilnius Self-Guided Audio Experience

Deborah_B, Aug 2026

Great selection of tastings and fascinating history

Great selection of tastings and fascinating history. Thoroughly enjoyed meeting the vendors also. Glad we went.

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Hot Air Balloon Ride in Nemencine

Chris_C, Aug 2026

Make this a part of your bucket list

This certainly was a very memorable experience - as you would probably expect! The pilot and the rest of the team are very experienced and professional, so I felt I was in good hands. The balloon ride itself was thrilling and the pilot sometimes rotated the basket so you could get a view in all directions. I also enjoyed the champagne with my fellow travellers afterwards. With three people in each compartment, I did feel a bit squeezed in, making it challenging to take photos and videos, but such are the economics! Although the temperature at maximum altitude (about 800m) was hardly any cooler than at ground level, I would recommend covering up because of the gazillions of mosquitoes in the fields, which is to be expected (the pilot kindly provided insect repellent). Overall, it was a very worthwhile experience and I would definitely encourage anyone to make it a part of their itinerary.

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Vilnius city tour- walking& driving

luizf299, Aug 2026

Wonderful Guide, Unforgettable Experience!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐We had a wonderful experience with our guide during our time in Lithuania! We spent two days together, and she truly made our visit so much more meaningful and enjoyable.On our first day, we did a combination walking and driving tour of Vilnius. We explored the beautiful Old Town and also ventured beyond the historic center to see Soviet-era buildings and learn more about Lithuania’s more recent history. She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much history and context in a way that was interesting, easy to follow, and never overwhelming.On our second day, we visited Trakai, which was another highlight of our trip. Throughout both days, she was pleasant, calm, patient, and simply a pleasure to have around. Traveling as a family, we especially appreciated her relaxed approach and her ability to make the experience enjoyable for everyone.We came away feeling that we had learned and experienced so much more of Lithuania than we ever could have on our own. We absolutely loved our time with her and would not hesitate to book with her again. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting Vilnius and Lithuania!

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Vilnius city tour- walking& driving

todorp199, Aug 2026

Tour of Vilnius

Best walking tour I’ve ever been on!

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Husky Trekking in Natural Park near Vilnius

Dawn_L, Aug 2026

Since the park is far...

Since the park is far outside of the city in a rural area, we added the transportation option. Kiryll, our driver, was fabulous. We enjoyed talking with him on the drive and learned so much from him. Once we arrived, we played with the husky puppies before learning commands to use with the adults on our trek. It was about 2.5 miles, which was the perfect length. Great activity!

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Cathedral Crypts and Medieval History Tour

John_Q, Jul 2026

Crypt Tour

Excellent guide, very knowledgeable, great presentation, loads of facts, recommended for adults and teenagers

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Husky Trekking in Natural Park near Vilnius

Tatjana_K, Jun 2026

Great experience

We had great weather and wonderful "companion dogs." We were also able to meet and pet all the others there. The path is beautiful, and thanks to the harness for the dogs, I did not experience any back pain during the walk (which I usually always get). The pickup was super punctual. All in all, a fantastic experience!

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Small Group Anyksciai Regional Park Day Trip from Vilnius

Audrey_C, May 2026

A wonderful day ...

A wonderful day Informative guide Would recommend this tour to anyone We really enjoyed the day and wonderful lunch too

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Cathedral Crypts and Medieval History Tour

398mimig, Apr 2026

A must for history buffs

If you love history then this is for you. Kristina, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable. Getting to visit the crypt was very special. I wish the Lithuanian all the best to finally be able to locate Vytautus and place him to rest in his crypt. I was so excited to report back to my Lithuanian (Aus born) husband about this wonderful experience. Now to go down more rabbit holes about Lithuanian history

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Iron Wolf to Gate of Dawn Self Guided Tour of Vilnius

16gusg, Apr 2026

Great way to see the city

This tour takes you to all the key sights and the great thing is you can do it at your own pace.

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Private Vilnius on Scooter

Mark L, Oct 2025

Just Excellent

We had a great tour of Vilnius, Domas our guide has a great knowledge, the tour brought the history of Vilnius to life and Domas is a natural story teller - we had a mixture of e-scooters that met our different needs and even the slight rain didn’t dampen the experience - pub stop most welcome too.

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