Vilnius

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The Perfect 7 Days in Vilnius

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A balanced 7-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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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Vilnius Upper Castle

    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 stop
  2. Gediminas Tower

    Afternoon

    Gediminas Tower

    Climb Vilnius's iconic tower for sweeping city views and centuries of Lithuanian history.

    2 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  3. Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

    Evening

    Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

    Explore the magnificent restored palace of Lithuania's Grand Duchy rulers in the heart of Vilnius.

Where to eat: 9 drakonai — Chinese — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. St. John the Baptist and St. John the Apostle and Evangelist

    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
  2. Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania

    Afternoon

    Presidential Palace of the Republic of Lithuania

    Discover Lithuania's seat of power, an elegant historic residence at the heart of Vilnius.

    5 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
  3. Radziwiłł Palace

    Evening

    Radziwiłł Palace

    Step inside the grand 17th-century residence of the powerful Radvila dynasty, lords of the Grand Duchy.

Where to eat: Ad Astrum — Regional — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. Vilniaus senasis teatras

    Morning

    Vilniaus senasis teatras

    Historic theatre presenting drama and theatrical performances.

    11 min walk · 0.8 km to the next stop
  2. Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights

    Afternoon

    Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights

    Step inside the feared Soviet KGB headquarters and its chilling cells, unchanged since 1991.

    3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  3. Lukiškės Square

    Evening

    Lukiškės Square

    Vilnius's grand Soviet-era square, now a vibrant public space hosting events and cultural gatherings in the city's heart.

Where to eat: Algirdo 24 — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 4

Culture & Icons

  1. Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre

    Morning

    Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre

    Experience world-class opera and ballet performances in Lithuania's stunning national theatre.

    8 min walk · 0.6 km to the next stop
  2. Energy and technology museum

    Afternoon

    Energy and technology museum

    Museum exploring energy and engineering history through industrial artifacts and displays.

    6 min walk · 0.5 km to the next stop
  3. The Former Detention House

    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: Amandus — Fusion — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 5

Culture & Icons

  1. The Hill of the Three Crosses

    Morning

    The Hill of the Three Crosses

    Three white crosses honor martyred monks, demolished by Soviets and triumphantly restored at Lithuanian independence.

    5 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
  2. Bernardinai Garden

    Afternoon

    Bernardinai Garden

    A serene riverside park in Vilnius's Old Town, perfect for strolling among centuries of Baltic history.

    2 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  3. Church of St. Francis

    Evening

    Church of St. Francis

    A stunning Gothic masterpiece tucked in Vilnius's Old Town, beloved for its ornate Bernardine art and history.

Where to eat: Asia Viet — Asian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 6

Culture & Icons

  1. St. Anne's Church

    Morning

    St. Anne's Church

    A breathtaking 15th-century Gothic church, its ornate red-brick spires are among Eastern Europe's most stunning.

    13 min walk · 1 km to the next stop
  2. Gate of Dawn

    Afternoon

    Gate of Dawn

    Vilnius's last medieval gate, crowned by a revered Catholic chapel drawing pilgrims for centuries.

    13 min drive · 2.9 km to the next stop
  3. Tuskulėnai Manor Palace

    Evening

    Tuskulėnai Manor Palace

    A haunting neoclassical manor where excavations revealed 706 victims of Soviet-era atrocities.

Where to eat: Augustin — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 7

Parks & Slower Moments

  1. Skulptūra krepšiniui

    Morning

    Skulptūra krepšiniui

    A striking steel sculpture celebrating Lithuania's beloved basketball culture, accessible to all visitors.

    18 min drive · 4.6 km to the next stop
  2. Vingis Park

    Afternoon

    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
  3. TV Tower

    Evening

    TV Tower

    Soar 326 meters above Vilnius for breathtaking panoramas from Lithuania's iconic Soviet-era television tower.

Where to eat: Ąžuolyno Virtuvė — Pizza — a well-loved local spot.

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