11. Private Kaunas Sightseeing Tour with transfer from Vilnius
· 7 hoursDuring this tour, we will visit Kaunas, the provisional capital of Lithuania during the interwar period and now the second-largest city in the country. It’s worth exploring the Old Town, the castle grounds, and the modernist buildings while discussing pre-war independent Lithuania and the lives of its people. We will stroll through Kaunas Old Town, visiting the castle, cozy streets, the remnants of several churches, and the Old Presidential Palace. Kaunas modernism is unique and increasingly recognized, showcasing architectural innovation. We will take the historic funicular to enjoy panoramic views of the city. As part of the tour, we will also visit Pažaislis Monastery, an enriching experience that highlights the region's cultural heritage. I provide this tour from Vilnius, including pickup and drop-off at your hotel. If you are staying in Kaunas, I can meet you at your hotel for a convenient start to your adventure.
22. Private Vilnius and Trakai Island Castle Tour from Kaunas
· 9 hoursPrivate Kaunas to Vilnius tour includes all major sightseeing places: the UNESCO-listed Old Town, the artistic Užupis district, the City Center, and surrounding viewpoints. To make the most of your day, extend the experience with a visit to the iconic Trakai Island Castle. This full-day journey is ideal for travelers who want to explore both the capital and Lithuania’s most famous medieval landmark in one trip. Explore the cultural heart of Lithuania on this exciting full-day journey from Kaunas to Vilnius and Trakai Castle. Discover the charm of Vilnius Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with history, architecture, and hidden courtyards. Wander through the artistic streets of Užupis, admire Vilnius Cathedral Square, and soak in the city’s unique blend of old and new. After exploring the capital, continue to the breathtaking Trakai Island Castle, surrounded by serene lakes and lush landscapes. This tour reveals the best of Lithuania’s heritage in one unforgettable day.
33. Private Kaunas Fortifications Tour
· 8 hoursIf you have limited time but want to explore meaningful chapters of Lithuanian history, this tour offers a full overview of military heritage, wartime stories, and Cold War history in one day. Experience a deeply engaging journey through Kaunas’ military and wartime heritage. Begin at the 7th Fort, where underground corridors, defensive walls, and preserved structures reveal the strategic design of the Kaunas Fortress system. Continue to the unique Atomic Bunker, a Cold War shelter showcasing nuclear survival equipment, communication devices, and chilling artifacts from the Soviet era. The tour leads on to the 9th Fort, a monumental site where history, tragedy, and remembrance come together in a powerful way. Finish at the War Museum, home to centuries of military artifacts and national symbols. This tour offers a rich, immersive view of Lithuania’s complex past and its enduring resilience.
44. Self-Guided Secrets of Kaunas Exploration Game
· 2 hoursDiscover the best kept secrets in the city’s historic centre with the Secrets of Scavenger Hunt, an exciting GPS-based exploration game! Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city. Solve the fun puzzles and questions, complete photo tasks and more in order to score as many points as possible and gain extra clues to help you with the final puzzle. You can even earn a spot on the leaderboard! Our Scavenger Hunt offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the Scavenger Hunt, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the Scavenger Hunt and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!
55. Recreational Tour in Kaunas - The City of Freedom
· 1.8 hoursThis tour is an orienteering game where you will be accompanied by our guide via Messenger (a messaging app developed by Facebook). You will only need a mobile phone, comfortable shoes and your thirst for discovery! Your personal guide will lead you on a private tour where you will have to find sightseeing objects by following clues you will receive. Once you found an allocated sight, you will be rewarded with a short history of the place or monument in audio, text or video format. After which, you will receive a new clue and continue the route.
66. Kaunas to Hill of Crosses via Šiluva and Tytuvėnai Private Tour
· 9 hoursKaunas to the Hill of Crosses tour includes meaningful cultural and religious highlights: Šiluva pilgrimage town, Tytuvėnai Monastery, and the iconic Hill of Crosses. If you have limited time but want to experience Lithuania’s spiritual heritage, this route offers a full-day journey filled with history, devotion, and memorable landscapes. Experience a deeply meaningful journey as you travel from Kaunas to Lithuania’s most sacred sites: Šiluva, Tytuvėnai, and the Hill of Crosses. Begin in Šiluva, one of the oldest pilgrimage destinations in Europe, known for its miraculous 17th-century apparition and peaceful shrine. Continue to Tytuvėnai Monastery, admired for its beautiful cloisters, baroque church, and serene courtyard filled with centuries of spiritual history. End the day at the Hill of Crosses, where thousands of crosses create a breathtaking symbol of devotion and resilience. This tour blends architecture, spirituality, and history into an unforgettable cultural experience.
77. Best of Kaunas: A Modernism and Medieval History Self Guided tour
5.0· 8 reviewsExplore the vibrant heart of Kaunas on this 90-minute self-guided walking tour, where history, art, and architecture come alive. Begin at the Freedom Avenue Fountain and stroll through Vienybės Square past the Vytautas the Great War Museum. Admire the city’s modernist buildings and colorful Yard Gallery street art, then wander the cobblestone streets of Old Town with its Gothic churches, Renaissance merchant houses, and Choral Synagogue, the sole survivor of 35 historic synagogues. Visit the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Town Hall Square, and the Palace of Dukes, before ending at the legendary Kaunas Castle. Tour Highlights: • Discover Kaunas’ UNESCO-listed modernist architecture. • Explore medieval streets and historic landmarks of Old Town. • Experience vibrant street art and cultural storytelling at the Yard Gallery. • Stand at Kaunas Castle and learn its legendary tales.
88. Kaunas Ninth Fort Museum
5.0· 1 reviews· 1.3 hoursDiscover the history of the Kaunas IX Fort Museum during a guided tour. This experience offers introduction to one of the most important historical sites in Lithuania. Visitors can choose from three tour options: Kaunas Fortress Tour – focuses on the history of the fortress and includes access to the defensive wall, which is not open to visitors without a guide. Short Overview Tour – introduction to the Kaunas Fortress, the period of the Lithuanian hard labor prison, and the Holocaust, including access to the defensive wall. Holocaust Tour – focuses on the mass executions of Jews at the IX Fort and provides an overview of the Holocaust in Lithuania (this tour does not include the defensive wall). All tours last 1 hour and 15 minutes and cost 50€ per group. Please note that all visitors must also purchase entrance tickets at the museum ticket office: Adults – 8€ Discounts are available for children, students, and seniors.
99. Kaunas Old Town: 2-Hour Private Ghost Tour
5.0· 1 reviews· 2 hoursEnjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. The rumors about tinkling chains in the catacombs of Kaunas Castle are just a small part of the mystery that surrounds Kaunas Old Town. On a 2-hour ghost tour, you’ll walk through the historic area and hear even more legends, and about ghosts coming out after darkness falls to tell their secrets. You’ll hear about the cruel punishments that awaited those who ran afoul of city officials, bloody fights between Catholics and Lutherans, vandalism, theft of the city treasury, and Jewish-Catholic troubles that ended in massacre. See where the famous Kaunas smuggler lived, learn about the dirty practices of the St. Casimir Society, and hear some strange stories about witch hunting!
1010. Kaunas Old Town tour + IX Fort Museum (BONUS)
4.7· 10 reviewsDuring Kaunas Old Town tour you will be introduced in rich history and culture of one of the oldest cities in Lithuania. Kaunas Old Town is full of magnificent different architectural styles buildings from XIV to XVIII ages. It is very cozy and calm place to relax and explore one of the most amazing places in whole Lithuania. Tour lasts 1-1,5 hour. If your group is up to 4 people you also can choose Kaunas IX Fort Museum as additional tour. During the booking process I will ask you about this option and I will explain how it would work. It is available on for up to 4 people, because we would go to IX Fort Musuem by my car.
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