Vilnius History Tour: Medieval Secrets Unveiled

Explore Vilnius’ medieval history with a crypt tour, uncovering secrets of ancient rulers and noble burials. Discover Lithuania’s past in captivating detail.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gediminas Monument - This is the meeting point. The guide can be identified by a yellow sign, umbrella, or bag!
  • Vilnius Cathedral Square - Here, the discussion covers the earliest inhabitants of the area, the emergence of the Baltic tribes, the essence of the Pagan religion, and the founding of Vilnius at this site.
  • **National Museum of…
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable guide
  • Ticket to the Cathedral crypts
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • The tour does not bring you up to Gediminas hill and castle
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through time to discover the medieval history of Vilnius, delving into the city’s rich past and its legendary leaders. From early settlers to the Grand Dukes, this tour provides a fascinating insight into the evolution of Vilnius and Lithuania over the centuries.
The adventure starts at the monument of Grand Duke Gediminas, where…

Location
Monument to Grand Duke Gediminas
Katedros aikštė
A monument of a man (Gediminas) standing next to a horse, at the Cathedral square
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Luiz_h
Jul 5, 2025
Crypts - Our guide Milda was excellent. The history and the crypts was a must to see. I recommend to include this program in your itinerary
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Gab056
Jun 28, 2025
Great tour rich in Lithuanian history - Excellent tour with a friendly, warm and knowledgeable guide. The tour takes in many interesting points, culminating in a tour of the crypts. I left with a fantastic understanding of Lithuanias early history and great insights into its culture and psyche. Recommended.
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Raincloud03
Jun 27, 2025
Great Tour with knowledgeable and friendly guide - Interesting tour with a guide with great knowledge - definitely gave you a good overview of Lithuanian History and the key landmarks in the Old Town. Crypts were very interesting. Would reccomend to anyone interested in learning more about Lithuanian history and Vilnius. Good value for money and comes with a discount to the nearby Bell Tower.
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Skatrek47
Jun 16, 2025
Excellent history! - Definitely not a “typical old town“ type of tour! Also got unique access to the crypts below the cathedral… learned about medieval history, from prehistory to mostly 13th to 15th centuries, but also to the present day a bit. Šarūnas clearly knows his history but also told it in an engaging way! As much as I enjoyed it, I probably recommend you do this one after the standard Old Town sights, but if you want a 2nd or 3rd option, definitely give this one a go, especially if you like history and/or secret crypts!
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Angela_b
Jun 10, 2025
Very interesting talk by... - Very interesting talk by Christina, especially about Gediminas tower as well as the Cathdedral crypt. Thank you
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Catherine_h
May 28, 2025
Good tour of the cathedral with a history of the caste - This was a good tour of the cathedral and the castle history. It didnt go inside the castle but did go inside the cathedral. Venturing into a crypt was an experience! The guide was knowledgeable. You would struggle if you had mobility issues. Overall, it was good value. Nice to be coupled with a trip inside the castle and up the tower.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).