Cathedral Crypts and Medieval History Tour

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About this activity

NB: The tour is conducted in English language.

Travel back in time and uncover the medieval history of Vilnius, exploring the city’s past and its legendary rulers. From ancient settlers to the Grand Dukes, this tour offers a captivating look at how Vilnius and Lithuania developed through the centuries.

Your adventure begins at the monument of Grand Duke Gediminas, where you’ll meet your guide with a yellow sign, umbrella, or bag. During the first hour, you’ll explore key historical sites, including the Lower Palace and Gediminas Castle (viewed from below, without climbing the hill). Along the way, you’ll learn about Lithuania’s first inhabitants, the Baltic tribes and much more!

Next, step inside Vilnius Cathedral and descend beneath its grand halls into the crypts. These chambers hold centuries-old secrets, from noble burials to hidden stories waiting to be revealed. Learn about the significance of the Cathedral, the rulers laid to rest here, and the mysteries that still linger.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Vilnius with Locals tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–6 years) · Youth (7–13 years) · Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Knowledgeable guide
Included: Ticket to the Cathedral crypts

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: The tour does not bring you up to Gediminas hill and castle

Itinerary

Gediminas Monument

15 min

Meeting point. The guide is recognizable by a yellow sign, umbrella, or bag!
Vilnius Cathedral Square

15 min

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
National Museum of Lithuania

Passing by

We explain what the building was before and what to expect in case you decide to visit it later after the tour
Monument to King Mindaugas

15 min

We cover the conditions under which the Lithuanian Kingdom was created in 13th century. The early development of the Medieval country
Gediminas Castle Tower

Passing by

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
Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

15 min

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)
Crypts Of Vilnius Cathedral

one hour Admission included

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.
Old Arsenal Building

15 min

We learn about the buildings surrounding the Cathedral square, what was their initial purpose at the formation of the city of Vilnius