Vilnius private tours

Vilnius is a city where history and modernity coexist, with cobblestone streets and vibrant street art. Your local guide will walk you through this intriguing city, revealing stories at Gediminas Tower and in Užupis. On a private tour, skip the lines at iconic sites and indulge in the city’s culinary offerings like cepelinai and šaltibarščiai. Each step on your walking tour connects the whispers of history with the lively present, making Vilnius a place of enduring fascination. If you’re looking for more inspiration, take a look at our curated list of

Vilnius is a city where history and modernity coexist, with cobblestone streets and vibrant street art. Your local guide will walk you through this intriguing city, revealing stories at Gediminas Tower and in Užupis. On a private tour, skip the lines at iconic sites and indulge in the city’s culinary offerings like cepelinai and šaltibarščiai. Each step on your walking tour connects the whispers of history with the lively present, making Vilnius a place of enduring fascination. If you’re looking for more inspiration, take a look at our curated list of things to do in Vilnius.

Explore Vilnius your way

At ToursByLocals, we believe that how you explore is just as important as where you go. That’s why every Vilnius tour is private, flexible, and built around you: Move at your own pace, skip the crowds, make connections and follow your curiosity. Find local guides offering private tours in Vilnius for every interest, including:

- History tours: Walk from the Gate of Dawn to the former Jewish Quarter, climb to Gediminas Tower for a fortress overview, and visit the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights to understand the Soviet era. Your guide can include quiet courtyards and church interiors that shaped the city’s story.

- Layover tours: With 3 to 5 hours, a compact tour covers Cathedral Square, Pilies Street, and Užupis for its tongue‑in‑cheek constitution, plus a coffee break in Bernardine Garden. If you have a bit longer, add the panoramic Subačiaus viewpoint for photos before returning to the airport.

- Architecture tours: Compare Gothic bricks at St. Anne’s Church with the Baroque of St. Peter and Paul, then shift to modern lines at the MO Museum by Daniel Libeskind. Finish in Žvėrynas to see wooden villas and interwar modernism along Gedimino prospektas.

The historic centre is very walkable and well served by buses and trolleybuses; if you prefer, your guide can arrange chauffeured tours or a private vehicle to cover more ground.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all itinerary, you can tailor your private tour to match your interests, pace and personality with a local who knows Vilnius inside and out.

Walking tours & neighbourhoods

Day trip ideas from Vilnius

From Vilnius, day trips put lakes, hillforts, and historic towns within easy reach, and your tour can dial up nature, food, or architecture as you prefer.

- Trakai - an island castle on Lake Galvė, lakeside paths, and Karaim heritage with fresh kibinai; a simple half day that suits history fans, photographers, and anyone who likes a pretty walk by the water.

- Kernavė - UNESCO-listed hillfort mounds with wide views over the Neris valley, a small museum, and wooden village charm; good for light hiking and archaeology without a long drive.

- Kaunas - mix Old Town lanes and striking modernist buildings, riverside walks, street art, and cafés along Laisvės Alėja; add 20th century history at the Ninth Fort if that’s your interest.

- Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai - a powerful pilgrimage site with thousands of crosses and strong visuals in any season; pair it with a short stop in Šiauliai centre if you want a coffee and a quick photo wander.

- Aukštaitija National Park - quiet lakes, pine forests, and wooden villages around Palūšė; hike, paddle, or climb a lookout, and let your tour focus on either trails or viewpoints based on your pace.

A private tour with a local guide is the best way to really get to know a place. Skip the crowds, follow your interests, and see a side of Vilnius most travellers miss.