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Cathedral Crypts and Medieval History Tour

4,816 BewertungenGediminas Castle Tower (Gedimino Pilies Bokstas)

Die Beschreibungen werden auf Englisch angezeigt.

  • 2–3 Stunden
  • Kostenlos stornierbar bis 24 Std. vorher
  • Führung auf Englisch
  • Sofortige Bestätigung

Highlights

NB: The tour is conducted in English language. Travel back in time and uncover the medieval history of Vilnius, exploring the city’s past and its legendary rulers. From ancient settlers to the Grand Dukes, this tour offers a captivating look at how Vilnius and Lithuania developed through the centuries. Your adventure begins at the monument of Grand Duke Gediminas, where you’ll meet your guide with a yellow sign, umbrella, or bag. During the first hour, you’ll explore key historical sites, including the Lower Palace and Gediminas Castle (viewed from below, without climbing the hill). Along the way, you’ll learn about Lithuania’s first inhabitants, the Baltic tribes and much more! Next, step inside Vilnius Cathedral and descend beneath its grand halls into the crypts. These chambers hold centuries-old secrets, from noble burials to hidden stories waiting to be revealed. Learn about the significance of the Cathedral, the rulers laid to rest here, and the mysteries that still linger.

Leistungen

Inbegriffen

  • Knowledgeable guide
  • Ticket to the Cathedral crypts

Nicht inbegriffen

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

Ablauf

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

    15 Min.

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

    Vorbeifahrt

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

    15 Min.

  5. 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

    Vorbeifahrt

  6. 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. 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.

    1 Std.Eintritt inbegriffen

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

    15 Min.

Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

Bewertungen

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Gut zu wissen

Treffpunkt
A monument of a man (Gediminas) standing next to a horse, at the Cathedral square
Abholung
Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt; eine Abholung gibt es nicht.
Ticketart
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Gruppengröße
Bis zu 20 Reisende
Durchgeführt von
Vilnius with Locals tours
  • 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

How it compares in Vilnius

  • Its from-price is 82% below the median of the 223 experiences we list in Vilnius.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 32 of 223.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Vilnius

Vilnius is Lithuania's capital, a baroque old town of church towers and courtyards, with a hilltop castle tower and a university founded in 1579.

Vilnius has one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in eastern Europe, a World Heritage site of cobbled lanes, courtyards and dozens of churches, most in baroque style. Gediminas Tower, the remnant of the upper castle, looks over the roofs from a hill, and the neoclassical cathedral stands in the square below. Vilnius University, founded in 1579, has a cluster of courtyards, and the Gate of Dawn holds an icon revered by Catholics and Orthodox believers.

Top-ranked sights in Vilnius: Gate of Dawn (Ausros Vartai), Vilnius University (Vilniaus Universitetas), Vilnius Old Town (Vilniaus Senamiestis).

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