5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Vilnius
A balanced 5-day plan for Vilnius, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Morning
Vilnius Upper Castle
Perched above Vilnius, Gediminas' iconic tower crowns the hilltop with sweeping panoramic city views.
1 min walk · 0 km to the next stopAfternoon
Gediminas Tower
Climb Vilnius's iconic tower for sweeping city views and centuries of Lithuanian history.
4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
Evening
The Former Detention House
Step inside a real 19th-century arrest house and uncover Vilnius's gripping stories of crime and punishment.
Where to eat: 9 drakonai — Chinese — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
The Hill of the Three Crosses
Three white crosses honor martyred monks, demolished by Soviets and triumphantly restored at Lithuanian independence.
6 min walk · 0.5 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Church of St. Francis
A stunning Gothic masterpiece tucked in Vilnius's Old Town, beloved for its ornate Bernardine art and history.
1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
Evening
St. Anne's Church
A breathtaking 15th-century Gothic church, its ornate red-brick spires are among Eastern Europe's most stunning.
Where to eat: Ad Astrum — Regional — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
St. John the Baptist and St. John the Apostle and Evangelist
A stunning Gothic Catholic church dating to 1387, nestled within the historic Vilnius University complex.
2 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania
Discover Lithuania's seat of power, an elegant historic residence at the heart of Vilnius.
11 min walk · 0.8 km to the next stop
Evening
Vilniaus senasis teatras
Historic theatre presenting drama and theatrical performances.
Where to eat: Algirdo 24 — A well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
Step inside the feared Soviet KGB headquarters and its chilling cells, unchanged since 1991.
7 min walk · 0.5 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Experience world-class opera and ballet performances in Lithuania's stunning national theatre.
9 min drive · 1.8 km to the next stop
Evening
Gate of Dawn
Vilnius's last medieval gate, crowned by a revered Catholic chapel drawing pilgrims for centuries.
Where to eat: Amandus — Fusion — a well-loved local spot.
Parks & Slower Moments
Morning
Vingis Park
Vilnius's beloved riverside park offers sweeping open meadows and shaded paths perfect for a peaceful afternoon.
9 min drive · 1.7 km to the next stop
Afternoon
TV Tower
Soar 326 meters above Vilnius for breathtaking panoramas from Lithuania's iconic Soviet-era television tower.
20 min drive · 5.4 km to the next stop
Evening
Skulptūra krepšiniui
A striking steel sculpture celebrating Lithuania's beloved basketball culture, accessible to all visitors.
Where to eat: Asia Viet — Asian — a well-loved local spot.
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Customize it →Built from Vilnius's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.