Vilnius Old Town
Vilnius Old Town
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Champagne Boutique in Old town, more than 100 Champagnes,Champagne testing and snacks.
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1-2 hours
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- tinylassSheffield, United Kingdom4,336 contributionsLovely areaWe visited in November and it was lovely and snowy. There were fairy lights on every street which made it very pretty. It is full of cobbled streets, some lovely shops and restaurants and little gardens. Great to walk around and get lost!Visited December 2022Written January 11, 2023
- VesaT1965Pornainen, Finland78 contributionsEaster holidayThe first time in the city and was a really positive experience. History full, neat and beautiful city, good friendly service. There is no need to look for great food and drinking places, they are enough for everyone, for a different taste. Near, within 30km, more to see, eg Krakain Castle, etc. The old town is quick and easy to arrive from the airport, about 10-15min by car. The 4 -day holiday was good, but there was still something to see and do for the next visit. I sincerely recommend, and Lithuania is a safe country to travel.Visited April 2023Written April 13, 2023
- Gary WRichmond, Australia885 contributionsHistoric Old TownVery pretty area of Vilnius. Lots to see and plenty of bard and restaurants. View from Gediminas Castle is excellent. Easy to walk or scooter around. Atmosphere very relaxed. The many churches are a highlight as are the walkways along the river.Visited May 2023Written May 3, 2023
- adambc19London, United Kingdom22 contributionsOur First VisitWe went to Vilnius for a friend’s 50th birthday and stayed for a week! There’s lots to see and do and we could have easily stayed for longer. We had an Airbnb in the old town which was the perfect base for exploring the old town bars and restaurants. I guarantee you will enjoy your visit and appreciate how clean and tidy the whole city is. The locals were very friendly also.Visited May 2023Traveled with friendsWritten June 5, 2023
- ruthandvernWilton, California15,442 contributionsLoved this week in Old Vilnius!We spent a week in old town, absorbing the street life, the walking tours, the shops, the hidden courtyards behind the massive gates. It was wonderful, we loved it here. The weather is beginning to warm up for summer.Visited June 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten June 12, 2023
- Ceallachain ☘️Ireland2,082 contributions1 or 2 nights is more than enoughVilnius has a very vintage old school feel. I’ve travelled and marked off Lithuania with many towns and cities - Vilnius wouldn’t be my favourite but it was definitely pretty. Plenty of markets in the area to see and visit. Hot air balloons can be done here €250 per person you have a sunset option or sunrise. You’ve to be there an 30/40 minutes early or they collect you at hotel if it’s close by. Overall I enjoyed this city but a night or two is more than enough hereVisited June 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 10, 2023
- MerrowmumGuildford, United Kingdom1,279 contributionsAttractive old townVilnius old town is still very much lived in, so feels like a “real” place rather than a museum. There is plenty to see, both on the main streets but also on the side alleys. There is some very attractive architecture in various styles and plenty of cafes, bars, restaurants, shops when you need a rest from churches and museums!Visited August 2023Traveled with friendsWritten August 5, 2023
- Jebelslaves112 contributionsVisit to the Baltic capitalsWe have walked through the entire old town today plus visited the castle & the palace. So much history here & so much to take in.. we loved it all. The restaurants are not at all expensive & the food was so good.Visited August 2023Written August 5, 2023
- CassimaSKBicester, United Kingdom112 contributionsTop attraction in VilniusLast time we have visited was in summer - in this warm season it makes Vilnius very green and the tourist long walks very comfortable, although regardless of a time of year worth visiting. The Old Town is in fact bigger than is normally described and includes a large number of places to visit: churches, historical sights, parks, shops, restaurants, bars. Will be coming back once and once again.Visited June 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 14, 2023
- WhinbrookGreater London, United Kingdom486 contributionsDelightfulVilnius old town is an architectural gem. There are many styles but the stand out is the Baroque period of building. It's fascinating to go from medieval to Baroque in a street and to have such a rich cultural history laid before you. Also the terrain is undulating with some steep hills which gives it an other dimension. I think Vilnius old town is nicer than Riga old town, certainly more varied, more squares and grand ensembles and also green open spaces. I think you'd need to spend a little longer in this old town than in Riga old town (which is still a lovely place).Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 25, 2023
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Yellow Vest
Milan, Italy383 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
The old town is larger than what is advertised on the street signs but the authorities are obsessed by public relations and so they announce the old town begins where the street that has neatly restored buildings, the mediocre tourist-trap cafes and restaurants and lame luxury shops (that are almost always empty) begins.
On Sunday morning which turned out to be a day during which a marathon was taking place I was at the airport and couldn't buy a ticket to the bus because the only shop that sells them at the airport was closed.
Inside the bus the driver can't/won't sell a paper ticket for one euro and there are no ticket selling machines. The only option a bewildered tourist has is to download the application of Vilnius public transport to his/her smartphone and then discover the application only accepts locally issued credit cards. So yes, the signs in English publicizing this wonderful application is for the 5,000 or so non-Lithuanian speakers who happen to also be resident in Vilnius and have a local credit card. Nirvana!
The cherry on the cake is that b cause of the marathon bus number 3G was constantly rerouted but this didn't show on Google maps which boils down to negligence on behalf of the Lithuanian Gov. who is famous for participating on ever globalist initiative so they really have no excuse...
Walking around the center I noticed a quarter to a third of the roads were being dug up. I really wonder is August (which is traditionally the month Vilnius gets the most tourists in every year) the he best time to dig up the city? Can't they wait two months when tourist numbers drop to a trickle?..
On Sunday morning which turned out to be a day during which a marathon was taking place I was at the airport and couldn't buy a ticket to the bus because the only shop that sells them at the airport was closed.
Inside the bus the driver can't/won't sell a paper ticket for one euro and there are no ticket selling machines. The only option a bewildered tourist has is to download the application of Vilnius public transport to his/her smartphone and then discover the application only accepts locally issued credit cards. So yes, the signs in English publicizing this wonderful application is for the 5,000 or so non-Lithuanian speakers who happen to also be resident in Vilnius and have a local credit card. Nirvana!
The cherry on the cake is that b cause of the marathon bus number 3G was constantly rerouted but this didn't show on Google maps which boils down to negligence on behalf of the Lithuanian Gov. who is famous for participating on ever globalist initiative so they really have no excuse...
Walking around the center I noticed a quarter to a third of the roads were being dug up. I really wonder is August (which is traditionally the month Vilnius gets the most tourists in every year) the he best time to dig up the city? Can't they wait two months when tourist numbers drop to a trickle?..
Written August 28, 2021
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PeterSFQ
Liverpool, UK20 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Vilnius is an absolute must to visit. We felt very safe here at all times and the people are very friendly. There’s lots to see and do, many very good restaurants and coffee shops. The pubs serve a wide variety of local ales all at a reasonable cost. Pubs are open until 5am Thurs, Fri and Sat. Overall it’s a bit cheaper than the UK (with the £ being about €1.14 on our visit). There’s places to run along the river paths and in the parks, public transport to and from the airport is very cheap (€1 by train and only 7 minutes) or a ‘Bolt’ taxi will cost you about €5. It’s very cold in the winter so bring appropriate clothing!
Written February 4, 2020
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland30,625 contributions
Sep 2020
Vilnius Old Town is one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in Northern Europe.
There are winding cobblestone streets, picturesque churches, and other historical buildings that have striking architectural styles: gothic, renaissance, baroque, or neoclassical.
Pilies Street is the main street with many cafes and restaurants. The Cathedral Square and the Town Hall Square are the main squares.
There are winding cobblestone streets, picturesque churches, and other historical buildings that have striking architectural styles: gothic, renaissance, baroque, or neoclassical.
Pilies Street is the main street with many cafes and restaurants. The Cathedral Square and the Town Hall Square are the main squares.
Written September 9, 2020
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Julie H
Plymouth, UK75 contributions
Aug 2022
Historic, picturesque area, cobbled streets and restaurants and cafes down every little lane. The city comes alive at night, with families out walking at 10pm. As a single woman traveller If felt extremely safe and welcomed. The city is very green with plenty of open spaces and parks and a rich history. Having never heard of the place before my work trip, I absolutely fell in love with place and highly recommend it as a place to visit.
Written August 29, 2022
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Julie K
Notteroy Municipality, Norway45 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Lovely and full of soul! So many nice to see. In the main street we only found very expensive clothing stores so we were not shopping. But very nice old architecture, charming cobbled streets, visitation and small cafes.
Written February 18, 2020
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Beatriz M
Düsseldorf, Germany5,710 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
Very cute Old Town, some buildings look old, other have very beautiful facades. The Old Town is easily done on foot, in 2 hours you can see everything with long photo stops. I recommend to visit Vilnius in autumn it was simply beautiful and the colors of the leaves were stunning.
Written October 10, 2021
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Chris
County Antrim, UK25 contributions
Sep 2021
Vilnius is an amazing city filled with amazing architecture, places to eat and drinks and amazing people who are more than helpful to tourists. You can easily walk to many of he popular tourist attractions and public transport is very easy to use. I would highly recommend this city!
Written September 14, 2021
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DanValmy
13 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Compared to other capitals in Europe, it looks more a big town than a capital city, and it seems that in last centuries the regional centre used to be not here. Architectures are interesting but not impressive, on the other hand it seems that cultural life is flamboyant. Nice place.
Written February 1, 2020
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jbg74
Saint Paul, MN1,052 contributions
Oct 2021
This is another great old town. Although it does not have the compact, walled quaintness of Tallinn, it is great to walk the city streets and parks seeing the old building and beautiful gardens. This is definitely a city I could see myself living in.
Written October 31, 2021
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Gail M
Leigh-on Sea, UK19 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Great Old Town, plenty of history. Take the free walking tour 2 1/2 hours, well worth it. Bell Tower interesting, Hill of Crosses and Gedimas Tower. Was raining on our trip - would be lovely in sunshine! Only need max 3 days in Vilnius including must see trip to Trakai Castle. Do NOT use the expensive mini bus trip about £40 each for half day. Buses run every half hour to Trakai from the Bus Station 4 eu! Walk 20 minutes through picturesque village along lakeshore to the 14th century restored castle.
Written January 11, 2020
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José C
Salvador, BA150 contributions
A minha avaliação anterior pendente. Falava da comida boa e um preço acessível (comida barata, termo usado no Brasil)!
Pippin2007
Netherlands2,442 contributions
Voor Europese begrippen, is Vilnius als stad en Litouwen als land, goedkoop te noemen.
аksananarbut
Moscow, Russia39 contributions
Нужен экскурсовод по Вильнюсу на 04.08.19. Кто-нибудь может дать контакты?
катерина в
15 contributions
Есть аудиогид по Вильнюсу. Погуглите. А так тоже самостоятельно гуляем. Там все близко.
Salma H
Tallinn, Estonia17 contributions
Hello everybody, I will be in Vilnius for 5 hours before my flight. please give me suggestion what can I do? is it far from the bus station to the centre (or old town or any other interesting place)?
Thanks in advance for your rewcommendations
Rokas
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam30 contributions
Taxi would only take you 10-15 mins from the Vilnius Airport and there are plenty to see, especially the Old Town - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Vilius J
1 contribution
Actually, Vilnius is twice bigger than Achen, and Have about 800 tousunds with suburbs. Lots of people live in houses or cotegges about 20 km awau from old town. And these hoses often better quality than in Germany
kpoupazis
Larnaca, Cyprus408 contributions
A lot of Germans are there too sure it has a comofortable and cheaper way of life than Germany
hanna757
Sofia Region, Bulgaria
Do people in Vilnius speak English or Russian?
По-русски в Вильнюсе говорят далеко не все, особенно официанты в ресторанах предпочитают говорить по-английски.
jamesthewedge
London, UK1,070 contributions
Can you tell me if they have any old bars or pubs
1963richieg
North Wales, UK4 contributions
sorry james just got your message
if you have been you will if found them
if you havnt been then yes there are in the streets off the main street in the old town
Dickson0202
Plymouth, MN1,081 contributions
How much time did you allow for wandering around the Old Town? Any favorite restaurants? Thanks. I will be traveling there in a few weeks.
R_TheReader
Rio de Janeiro, RJ522 contributions
At least half a day, a whole day if have the time. For a great meal, try the Mikolo 4, in a quiet street close to Piles g - the main pedestrian street.
Brefniboy
Stockport, UK27 contributions
How would I get to Trakai by public transport from Vilnius Town
Mat U. L
Brookline, MA56 contributions
The vest Way is By train. Then you can walk thru The town towards the castle or it might be some cabs at the station. Also, a bus is an option, train and bus stations are close by.
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