Top Vilnius Day Trips

Explore Lithuania’s rich heritage on this 5-hour small-group sightseeing tour to Paneriai Memorial Park and Trakai Castle from Vilnius. Visit the Paneriai Memorial Park with a guide and gain insight into Lithuania’s World War II history. Enjoy panoramic countryside views on route to Trakai, home to the imposing Trakai Island Castle. Take a guided tour of the castle and learn of its role as Lithuania’s military and political center. Admire ancient treasures from the country’s colorful history in the museum and enjoy free time to explore before returning to Vilnius.

Discover the religious, cultural, and political significance of one of Lithuania’s most sacred sites—the Hill of Crosses—on this full-day tour from Vilnius. Admire the hundreds of crosses that cover the hillside, learn about the UNESCO-listed tradition of cross making, and explore the Great Battle District to hear more about Lithuania’s fight for independence.

Explore the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, the archaeological site of Kernave, and the historic city of Trakai on this full-day tour from Vilnius. After taking in the highlights of Vilnius’ UNESCO-listed Old Town, continue to see the ancient hill forts of Kernave, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, visit the island castle of Trakai, set sail on a cruise around the lake (optional), and tuck into a traditional Lithuanian lunch at a local restaurant (own expense).

Focus on the culture and nature of Lithuania during this full-day private tour to Kaunas Rumsiskes and the Pazaislis Monastery from Vilnius. This multi-stop tour is made easy with round-trip transportation, which eliminates the need for a rental car. Learn about the ethnographic regions of Lithuania at the Rumsiskes Open-Air Museum, take a deep dive into the country's history while touring Kaunas, and learn about religious history at the Pazaislis Monastery.

Explore Dzūkija County on this 1-day south Lithuania tour from Vilnius. Visit the 16th-century village of Pirčiupiai with a guide and gain insight into Lithuania’s rich history. Admire imposing Soviet-era statues in Grūtas Park. Take a step back in time at the ethnographic village in Zervynos and see how life played out in centuries passed. Discover top attractions such as the Eye of Ūla and the Merkinė Hill Fort in the Dzūkija National Park, and gaze over the Neman River. Then, discover 17th-century treasures in the historic village of Liškiava.

Travel between Vilnius and Riga with ease and see the best of both cities on this full-day transfer tour. Depart from Vilnius and travel with a driver-guide to The Hill of Crosses, learning about the area’s history from a provided guidebook. Afterward, continue on to Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle. Your tour concludes at your Riga accommodation.

Explore both the ancient and modern corners of Vilnius on this half-day bike tour. Pedaling a provided bike lets you travel like a local and cover muc more ground than you could on a walking tour. Simply pedal along and soak in the scenery on this tour while your guide provides the navigation and commentary on UNESCO-listed Vilnius' history, architecture, culture, and modern life. Highlights include Cathedral Square, the Gate of Dawn, the Uzupis, and other must-see stops.

Step in a hot air balloon at Vilnius, and see the Lithuanian capital from an entirely different angle. As you drift over the city, you’ll admire sweeping views over the old town sights and green spaces — all framed by the sky. Just book online, and enjoy a convenient package that includes a pickup and drop-off service plus a ride for up to seven people per basket.

Arrange your trip in advance and enjoy and start your stay in Vilnius without any stress. Use door to door transfer, comfortable and safe. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in long taxi and shuttles queues and make the best of your stay while in Vilnius with the Vilnius VNO Airport Private Departure Transfer.

If you don’t know the history behind the Jewish quarter of Lithuania’s capital city, you could miss out on a lot while exploring on your own. Opt instead to travel with a guide during this Vilnius Jewish cultural tour, and listen to stories from WWII. Walk on foot through the former Jewish quarter, and gain a better understanding for the significance of this area.

Discover the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius and the medieval Trakai Castle—both UNESCO World Heritage sites—on this full-day tour. See the Gate of Dawn, St Anne’s Church, and Cathedral Square on a guided tour of Vilnius; visit the Paneriai memorial Museum; and explore the fairy-tale castle of Trakai, on the shores of Lake Galvė.

Head south from Vilnius to the Dzukija National Park to explore its natural landmarks and attractions. See the Pyramid of Merkine, the largest swamp in Lithuania, the Liskiava Monastery Ensemble and Grutas Park, a sculpture garden of Soviet-era statues of Lenin, Marx, Stalin, and others. Spend a day learning about Lithuania’s natural and cultural history and enjoy a relaxing day immersed in the lush, greenery of the park.

Explore Lithuanian history and tradition on this private Anykščiai and the Hill of Crosses day trip from Vilnius. Explore Lithuania’s 19th-century engineering history on the narrow-gauge railway. Visit the Ethnographic Horse Museum with a private guide and see how the horse helped develop Lithuania’s farming traditions. Take in local attractions such as the Roman Catholic Church of St Matthias — the tallest church in Lithuania — and test your mettle on the treetop rope course in the Aukštaitija National Park. Then, spend time at the Hill of Crosses, a popular pilgrimage site.

Discover the beautiful surroundings of Vilnius during this full-day private tour. Venture out of the city to see the Paneriai Holocaust Memorial Park and the beautiful Trakai Island Castle. The last stop on the tour is the large Rumsiskes Ethnographic Museum where guests can learn more about the different ethnographic regions in Lithuania from the 18th century onwards.

Spend the day away from the bustling city to explore two important Lithuanian towns. First visit the UNESCO-listed forts of Kernave, the first Lithuanian capital. Next, head on to the beautiful 15th-century island castle of Trakai.

Take in the astonishing geography and history of the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this private day tour from Vilnius. Your guide will pick you up early in the morning to make the four-hour drive to Klaipedia, where you’ll catch the ferry to this unique slice of land. Once there, you’ll see incredible folk art and bird colonies before spending the afternoon in the picturesque waterfront town of Nida.

The Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace are two of Lithuania’s highlights on the way to Riga, but it can be tricky to tick off both without a car. On this full-day tour, depart from your Vilnius hotel and travel by vehicle to both. Learn about the history of Lithuania and Latvia from your driver and pause at The Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace before finishing your day in Riga.

Join us in exploring another side of Lithuania and visit the South of the country for beautiful nature and quirky local history. Our knowledgeable local guides take a small group, up to 8 people, for a fun-filled day in the Druskininkai area. Discover with us stories and places you would never stumble across on your own.

Explore top Lithuanian attractions with ease on this Anykščiai day trip from Vilnius. Admire important monuments in the ancient town of Anykščiai such as the Roman Catholic Church of St Matthias — the tallest church in Lithuania. Explore the region’s rail heritage on the narrow-gauge railway and learn the importance of the horse to Lithuania’s development at the Ethnographic Horse Museum. Delve deep into the Aukštaitija National Park and test your nerve on the treetop rope course. Admire fine views over the dense forests, then return in comfort to Vilnius.

Satisfaction of our customers is the main goal! Our friendly small group tours of Baltics take you beyond the guidebooks. You explore: -Lithuanian Castle Trakai built in the 14th century on one of many islands surrounded. You can reach the castle by crossing the long wooden bridge. -Impressive Pažaislis Monastery is quite possibly the most romantic place in Lithuania. The church is the most marble-decorated Baroque church of the former Grand Duchy of Lithuania. -The Open-Air Museum is one of the largest ethnographic open-air museums in Europe that stretches across the area of 195 ha and has cute traditional villages & more! -European Heritage Aleksotas Funicular was officially opened on 6 December 1935 and still allows you to have a great view of Kaunas without hassle! Join Rakonds Mini-bus trips from Vilnius.

Make the most of your time in Vilnius with a full-day tour of the top landmarks outside the city, including the Paneriai Holocaust Memorial, Trakai Island and its castle on a lake, Kernave, the first capital of Lithuania and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Don’t forget your camera: This tour features panoramic views of the countryside and Lithuania’s natural landscape. Round-trip hotel transport is included for your convenience.

Trakai is a historic picturesque town with a castle in a middle of the lake. Locals take a daytrip there and we invite You for one as well. See the castle, lakes, take a trip to Uzutrakis Manor Estate on another side of the lake, and have a taste of local authentic “kibinas” made by Karaim people.

a unique view of a medieval Castle (reconstructed) in the middle of a lake, beautiful landscape of a small town surrounded by 30 lakes, stroll in the nature (low pollution :-), chat with local guide, unique architecture of Karaite houses, their national cuisine, special aura (spiritual experiences) in the Hill of Angels (carved wooden crosses), Catholic and Orthodox churches.

As it is a private tour you will get personal attention from a local expert guide. Travel to/from Lithuania's medieval capital on two different routes. Visit site not included in other tours. Discover medieval stories and legends about Trakai Castle(s), get to know about the times when Lithuania was the biggest country in Europe and find out why Crimean Karaites came to Lithuania and have a traditional lunch in the local off-the-beaten path restaurant. All this along with private stories and local point-of-view. Expect to get much more than from a regular join-in tour, get an unbiased advise and make a new friend.