Vilnius Day Trip or Airport Transfer: Private Tour with Guide

Walk Vilnius' lanes on your own terms, with a guide who builds the day around what you want to see.

A private guided tour of Vilnius with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or German, plus transportation and bottled water included. You choose the stops—the Gate of Dawn, Gediminas Castle Tower, the Hill of Three Crosses, the Cathedral, Pilies Street and the artist quarter of Uzupis are all on the table. The tour runs 8 to 14 hours depending on what you add: a day trip from your hotel, an airport transfer that doubles as a city tour, or an excursion to Trakai Castle, Rundale Palace or the Hill of Crosses outside the city. Pickup is included in most options.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Vilnius historical landmarks

• Visit Gate of Dawn and chapel
• Walk to Hill of Three Crosses
• Climb Gediminas Castle Tower
• Stroll along Pilies Street
• See Vilnius Cathedral and Bell Tower
• Pass through Uzupis art district

The Experience

The Gate of Dawn anchors the route—the only remaining city gate from Vilnius' medieval walls, and a pilgrimage site for the icon of the Virgin Mary that glows gold inside its chapel. From there, the guide takes you through the Old Town's Gothic and Baroque facades, past the Cathedral and its Bell Tower, and up to Gediminas Castle Tower, where the brick structure from the 1400s sits above a UNESCO-listed historic center. The Hill of Three Crosses, rebuilt after the Soviets destroyed the originals, marks another vantage point over the city.

Uzupis, the neighborhood that shifted from dangerous streets to artist haven in the 1990s, fills the afternoon with colorful street art, small galleries and cafes spilling onto cobblestones. Pilies Street—the main thoroughfare lined with some of Vilnius' best architecture—is built for lingering over coffee and watching locals move through their day. The guide shapes the pace and the stops around what you want; if you have a passion for a particular era, a neighborhood or a type of building, the tour bends to it. You're not following a fixed itinerary; you're building one.

Transportation, bottled water, fuel and parking fees are all covered. The tour can start from your hotel or from the airport, and if you want to venture outside the city—to Trakai Castle, Rundale Palace or the Hill of Crosses—those options are available at checkout. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Private transportation and a live guide in your chosen language.
• bottled water.
• fuel surcharge and parking fees.
• pickup from your hotel or airport (depending on which option you select at checkout).

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to build the day around what actually interests you instead of following a fixed route. The private format and customizable stops mean you're not waiting for a group or skipping a neighborhood because it's not on the schedule—you shape the itinerary as you go.

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Top questions

What is the Gate of Dawn and why is it on every Vilnius tour?

The Gate of Dawn is the only surviving city gate from Vilnius' medieval walls and holds an icon of the Virgin Mary that pilgrims visit. You can see the gold-shining icon from the street even if you don't enter the chapel inside.

Can I see Gediminas Castle Tower and what's the view like from there?

Gediminas Castle Tower, built in the 1400s, still stands on the hill above the Old Town. The walk up gives you a close look at the brick structure and panoramic views of Vilnius' historic center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What makes Uzupis different from the rest of Vilnius?

Uzupis transformed from a dangerous neighborhood in the 1990s when artists and bohemians moved in. Now it's known for colorful street art, independent galleries, small cafes and restaurants, and a completely different energy from the medieval Old Town.

How long does the tour take and can I customize which stops we visit?

The tour runs between 8 and 14 hours depending on what you choose to add—a day trip, an airport transfer, or an excursion outside the city. Since it's private, you can tell the guide what interests you and the route adjusts to match.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation, bottled water, fuel and parking fees are included. Pickup from your hotel or airport is included in most options; you'll confirm the details at checkout.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German.