Private Walking Tour Vilnius Old Town with Local Guide

A local shows you the medieval streets and the neighborhoods most visitors miss

A private walking tour of Vilnius Old Town and Užupis with a local guide who customizes the route before you start. The guide meets you at your accommodation and walks the medieval quarter, Cathedral Square, Stikliu Street and the artist district of Užupis, pointing out the exteriors of museums and landmarks while explaining the city's history. Museum entry and food are optional; the tour itself covers the streets and squares.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Vilnius Old Town and Districts

• Meet local guide
• Visit Vilnius Old Town
• Walk through Užupis district
• Explore Cathedral Square
• See Stikliu Street
• Visit Town Hall and surrounding square

The Experience

Vilnius Old Town sprawls across 3.59 square kilometres of cobbled streets and baroque facades—one of the largest surviving medieval quarters in Northern Europe—and a local guide who knows the neighborhood makes the difference between wandering and understanding. Your guide contacts you before the tour to ask what draws you: the Jewish history of Stikliu Street, the Cathedral Square at the heart of the city's public life, the classical Town Hall and its Soviet-era surroundings, or the smaller details most maps skip. The route is yours to shape.

The walk takes in Užupis, the smallest district in Vilnius, separated from the Old Town by the Vilnelė River. Once a rough neighborhood in the early 1990s, it has become a quarter of artists, intellectuals and entrepreneurs—a shift your guide can explain as you walk. The three-hour tour stays on the streets and in the squares; if you want to step inside a museum, your guide can help you book tickets in advance and work the visit into the itinerary. Food and drink stops are your choice.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish or French, and meets you at your accommodation if it's in the city. The tour works for families, solo travelers and couples, and all surfaces in the Old Town are wheelchair accessible. Public transport runs nearby if you need it, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Pickup at your accommodation in Vilnius.
• a private walking tour with a local guide in English, Spanish or French.
• customization of the itinerary to match your interests.
• help booking museum tickets if you want to add them.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Guydeez

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private guide who adjusts the route in real time based on what catches your interest, rather than following a set path through the Old Town and Užupis.

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Top questions

What is Užupis and why is it part of this tour?

Užupis is Vilnius's smallest district, separated from the Old Town by the Vilnelė River. Once a troubled neighborhood in the early 1990s, it has transformed into a thriving quarter of artists, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and the guide includes it to show you the city beyond the medieval center.

Can I visit the inside of museums on this tour?

The tour covers the exteriors of monuments and museums as you walk the streets. If you want to enter a museum, your guide can customize the itinerary and help you book tickets in advance.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation during the tour?

The tour is a walking tour, so you move on foot through the Old Town and Užupis. Public transport options are available nearby if you need them, and any public transport you use during the tour is at your own cost.

What is Cathedral Square and what will I see there?

Cathedral Square is the main square of Vilnius Old Town, positioned in front of the neo-classical Vilnius Cathedral at the crossing of the city's main streets. It is a key location in the city's public life and reflects Vilnius's diversity.

Can I customize the tour to match my interests?

Yes. Your guide contacts you before the tour to learn what interests you—whether that's the history of Stikliu Street, the Cathedral Square, the artist quarter of Užupis, or other parts of the Old Town—and tailors the route accordingly.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

The tour works for families, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The pace suits all fitness levels, though the route covers cobbled medieval streets, so sturdy wheels help.