Cathedral Crypts and Medieval History Tour

About the tour

Included

• Knowledgeable guide
• Ticket to the Cathedral crypts

Not included

• Gratuities
• The tour does not bring you up to Gediminas hill and castle

Participant age

• Infants 0–1 m.
• Children 2–6 m.
• Youth 7–13 m.
• Adults 14–99 m.

Itinerary

1. 1
   Gediminas Monument

   Sventaragio g., Vilnius

   Meeting point. The guide is recognizable by a yellow sign, umbrella, or bag!

   15 min
2. 2
   Vilnius Cathedral Square

   Vilnius

   We discuss the earliest inhabitants of the area, how the Baltic tribes emerged here, what the Pagan religion was about and how the city oh Vilnius was established at this location

   15 min
3. 3
   National Museum of Lithuania

   Arsenalo g. 1, Vilnius

   We explain what the building was before and what to expect in case you decide to visit it later after the tour

   Pass by without stopping
4. 4
   Monument to King Mindaugas

   Vilnius

   We cover the conditions under which the Lithuanian Kingdom was created in 13th century. The early development of the Medieval country

   15 min
5. 5
   Gediminas Castle Tower

   Arsenalo g. 5, Gediminas Tower, Vilnius

   We do not climb to the hill, we check the beautiful view of the tower from the bottom and discuss the purpose of the defensive castle in Vilnius

   Pass by without stopping
6. 6
   Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

   Katedros a. 4, Vilnius

   We visit the yard of the palace and understand why it was build here, learn about the great historical rulers and what we can find in the palace nowadays (we are not visiting the museum itself)

   15 min
7. 7
   Crypts Of Vilnius Cathedral

   Katedros a. 1, Cathedral Square, Vilnius

   After walking outside, we descend into the mysterious crypts beneath Vilnius Cathedral, where we visit the chambers. We learn about the significance of the Cathedral, the people laid to rest here, the history of religious development of the country and the mysteries that still linger in its depths.

   60 minBilietas įskaičiuotas
8. 8
   Old Arsenal Building

   Arsenalo g. 3, Vilnius

   We learn about the buildings surrounding the Cathedral square, what was their initial purpose at the formation of the city of Vilnius

   15 min

Atšaukimo politika

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

Papildoma informacija

• • Public transportation options are available nearby
• • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• • Not recommended for travelers with mobility difficulties
• • Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia