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Užupis, Vilnius, Lithuania
Get your discount tickets for the Vilnius Old Town and Užupis Republic - Private Walking Tour, save up to 9% !
Overview
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.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
By the steps into the Bell Tower of Vilnius Cathedral.
End Point
End point
The tour ends in Vilnius Town Hall Square - the heart of Old Town.
Language Offered
English-AUDIO
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Bell Tower of Vilnius Cathedral
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.)
Duration: 15 mins
2. Vilnius Cathedral Square
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.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Presidential Palace
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.
Duration: 15 mins
4. S. Skapo gatvė
Advancing towards other famous sites of Vilnius Old Town, enjoying authentic medieval streets and backyards.
5. Church of St. Francis and St. Bernard
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.
Duration: 25 mins
6. Uzupis
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.
Duration: 50 mins
7. Town Hall (Rotuse)
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.
Duration: 20 mins
Inclusion
Alcoholic beverages
Exclusion
Lunch, items of a personal nature and tips or gratuities for your guide.
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Private Baltics
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