Escape to Vilnius
Baroque old town, easy day trips to Trakai and beyond — the Baltics' best-value city break, planned honestly
Top experiences in Vilnius
Most-booked activities by Vilnius Escape readers — instant confirmation, free cancellation on most tours.
Vilnius: City highlights walking tour
Vilnius: Trakai half day sightseeing tour
Vilnius: Hot air balloon ride hotel transfer
Vilnius: Kgb museum occupations tour
Vilnius: Flavors 3 hour food tasting tour
Klaipėda: Curonian spit group tour dfds
Vilnius: Beer tour tasting 3h
Šiauliai: Hill of crosses private 2h
Top destinations in Lithuania
From the baroque spires of Vilnius to the sand dunes of the Curonian Spit, discover Lithuania's most captivating places
Vilnius, Lithuania
Baroque old town architecture, Soviet and Jewish heritage
Trakai, Lithuania
Day trip from Vilnius, Island castle photos
Kaunas, Lithuania
Interwar Modernist architecture (UNESCO candidate), Dark history (Ninth Fort Holocaust site)
Hill of Crosses, Lithuania
Iconic Lithuanian pilgrimage site, Photography (dawn/dusk)
Curonian Spit, Lithuania
UNESCO dune landscapes, Baltic beach holidays
Things to do in Vilnius
Whether you seek history in the baroque old town, day trips to medieval castles, or craft beer in a cosy cellar bar — Vilnius delivers
History and heritage
Baroque old town, medieval castle hill, Soviet legacy and Jewish heritage
Day trips
Trakai island castle, Kaunas, Hill of Crosses, Curonian Spit and more
Food and drink
Cepelinai, craft beer, coffee culture and the best local restaurants
Nature and outdoors
Hot-air ballooning, kayaking, cycling and the Curonian Spit dunes
Essential travel guides
In-depth guides to help you plan every aspect of your Vilnius trip — from budget tips to day-trip logistics
Best day trips from Vilnius
The 7 best day trips from Vilnius with real travel times, transport options, costs, and honest tips. Trakai, Kaunas, Hill of Crosses, Curonian Spit, and
Best time to visit Vilnius
Month-by-month breakdown of Vilnius weather, crowds and events — including the Christmas market, Kaziukas Fair and Midsummer festivals.
Getting around Vilnius — transport guide
How to get around Vilnius by bus, trolleybus, Bolt, taxi, bike and on foot. Real prices, route tips, and what to avoid. Updated June 2026.
Hot air ballooning in Vilnius — the complete guide
Hot air ballooning over Vilnius or Trakai — season, prices (€100-180), what to expect, booking tips and how to choose your launch point.
KGB museum Vilnius (Museum of Occupations) — a complete guide
KGB Museum Vilnius — former KGB HQ with prison cells intact. Tickets, guided tours, what to expect, and how to prepare for Lithuania's most important
Užupis Republic — a guide to Vilnius's bohemian neighbourhood
Užupis — Vilnius's self-declared bohemian republic with its own constitution and angel. Best galleries, cafés, and how to visit this remarkable
Suggested itineraries
From a quick 2-day city break to a 10-day grand tour of Lithuania's highlights
Why trust Vilnius Escape?
We cover Vilnius and Lithuania with an honest, no-fluff approach. Real prices (meal, beer, taxi), genuine tourist-trap warnings, and day-trip logistics that actually work — whether you have 2 days or 2 weeks. Every guide includes verified transport times, seasonal tips, and the kind of practical detail you won't find in a glossy brochure.