Cultural & Theme Tours in Vilnius

Go in-depth into Lithuania's history during this walking tour of Vilnius. With a guide in the lead providing insightful historical commentary, you'll learn much more than you would simply wandering around the capital on your own. With special emphasis on the past Soviet occupation, current inclusion in the European Union, and the events of the 50 intervening years, you'll get a full picture of this complex country.

See an unusual side of Vilnius on a ghost walking tour. Learn about the city's dark secrets and superstitions from your guide as you wander the dim-lit streets of Old Town. Visit Vilnius Satan House and Kingdom of Death and spot eerie church frescoes. Take a shot of "Devil's drink" as you explore the city.

Get an overview of Soviet rule in Vilnius during this 2 to 2.5-hour walking tour of the Lithuanian capital. See highlights such as Lukiškių Square, the Gediminas Monument, and the former KGB headquarters while listening to your guide's commentary on what life was like there under Soviet rule. You'll also see famous Soviet-era buildings, including the former Palace of Concerts and Sport, Opera and Ballet Theatre, and the House of Scientists.

Special treat to cinephiles - 3-hour cycling tour around Vilnius, its streets, courtyards, churches which played Moscow, Austrian cities and landscapes in the BBC interpretation of epic novel by Leo Tolstoy "War and Peace" presently screened throughout the world.

Experience Lithuania's heritage on a private, 6-hour tour of Rumsiskes' open-air folk life museum, and see history come to life in a historic village. Depart from your Vilnius hotel and travel in an air-conditioned minivan with your personal guide. Walk through the museum's four 'regions,' which include detailed reconstructions of traditional homes and workshops, and 80,000 exhibits spread across 40 acres (16 hectares). 

Discover the dark side of Vilnius on an evening ghost walking tour with a private guide. Hear myths, legends, war stories and terrifying tales about the city as you explore its historical streets after dark. Learn about the life of a medieval executioner, and see sights like Vilnius Cathedral and Eustachy Wollowicz Palace.

Visit one of the weirdest tourist attractions in the world - full of Soviet era monuments - Grutas Park.Grutas Park, unofficially known as Stalin World, is located near the small town of Druskininkai, and represents the naked Soviet ideology. There you will find the sculpture garden's collection of 86 statues, exhibitions, which reveals the comically hyperbolic Soviet political cult, fragments of concentration camps and other Soviet elements plentiful all over the place.