Cathedral Crypts and Medieval History Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

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

   Passes by

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

   Passes by

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 hAdmission included

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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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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