Hill of Crosses Vilnius: Full-Day Tour & Soviet Resistance Park

Drive North to 250,000 Crosses and a Monument to Resistance

You're driven north from Vilnius to two sites: first a Soviet resistance memorial park with crosses honoring partisans and historical figures, then the Hill of Crosses itself, where you spend an hour among 250,000+ crosses of all sizes. A local guide explains the cross-making tradition and what these monuments represent to Lithuanian faith and identity. Lunch at a local restaurant is included before the return drive to your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Hill of Crosses and surroundings

• Pick up from Vilnius hotels
• Drive to Ukmerge district
• Visit park remembering Soviet resistance
• Explore The Hill of Crosses
• Stop at local restaurant
• Return to Vilnius

The experience

The drive out of Vilnius takes you north toward Šiauliai, climbing into the Ukmerge district where the landscape opens up. Your guide picks you up from your hotel or apartment in the city center and you head straight for the resistance park first: a quieter stop that most visitors skip, but it frames everything that comes after. Crosses here mark the partisans who fought against Soviet occupation, alongside tributes to Pope John Paul II and Ronald Reagan. It's a smaller, more contemplative space, and the guide walks you through the dates and names carved into the wood.

Then you turn toward the Hill of Crosses itself. The mound near Jurgaičiai holds more than 250,000 crosses of every size and design: some tiny, some taller than a person, some made from twisted wire or carved wood. You get about an hour to walk through them, and the guide explains the cross-making tradition and what these monuments mean to Lithuanian Catholics and national identity. It's not a quick photo stop. There's time to move slowly, to read inscriptions, to sit if you want. The sheer density of it (the sound of wind through metal and wood, the repetition of the same shape in infinite variation) does something that photographs don't quite capture.

Before heading back to Vilnius, you stop at a local restaurant for a meal. The full day tour runs around eight hours from pickup to drop-off, which gives the journey its own rhythm. You're not rushing through the sites. The group tour departs from Cathedral Square in the city center, though private tours are available every day if you'd rather skip the group timing.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or apartment pickup in central Vilnius, transportation to and from the Hill of Crosses and resistance park, a local and knowledgeable guide for the full duration, and lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private (Guaranteed Departure)Guide in English · 09:00Private tour to the Hill of Crosses with a guaranteed departure, and pickup is included

Group TourGuide in English · 09:00Starting point: City Tour Bus Stop, Šventaragio g. 1, 01103 Vilnius, Lithuania, for a small shared group

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Discover Lithuania

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Lithuania's most significant religious and historical site without arranging your own transport or timing: the fixed itinerary and included guide handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the crosses and what they mean.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Vilnius to the Hill of Crosses?

The full tour runs around eight hours total, including the drive north, both sites, lunch, and the return to Vilnius.

What is the resistance park?

A memorial space established to honor those who fought against Soviet occupation, with crosses dedicated to partisans, important dates in Lithuanian history, and figures like Pope John Paul II and Ronald Reagan.

How much time do you spend at the Hill of Crosses?

About an hour to walk through the site and learn about the cross-making tradition and its significance to Lithuanian Catholics.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, hotel or apartment pickup in central Vilnius is included. Private tours are available daily. Group tours depart from Cathedral Square.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a stop at a local restaurant is included before the return drive to Vilnius.

Who is this tour not suitable for?

It is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, though specialized infant seats are available.

What if the group tour doesn't have enough passengers?

The tour may be cancelled after confirmation if minimum passenger numbers aren't met. You'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.