Vilnius feels like a compact city you can actually walk through without constantly checking a map. The Old Town (Senamiestis) is a maze of cobbled streets where you’ll stumble on St. Anne’s Church, the Gothic spires of the Cathedral, and Gediminas Tower perched over the river. After a morning of sig...
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11- Gediminas Tower$5-$5
Climb the remaining tower for a 360° view of the Old Town; entry is $5 and the climb takes about 45 minutes.
Find on Viator → - Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights$6-$6
Explore the permanent exhibition on Soviet-era repression with a guided tour; admission is $6 and the visit lasts around 2 hours.
Find on Viator → - Kibinai at Užupio Kavinė$8-$8
Enjoy a meat‑filled pastry paired with a local craft beer at this bohemian spot; the snack costs about $8 and takes roughly 30 minutes to eat.
Find on Viator → - Šaltibarščiai at Džiaugsmas$12-$12
Taste the traditional cold beet soup served with potatoes and kefir at Džiaugsmas; the meal is $12 and you’ll spend about an hour.
Find on Viator → - Bernardine Gardens & Pond$0-$0
Stroll among historic trees and feed the resident swans in the tranquil garden; free entry and a pleasant hour-long walk.
Find on Viator → - Vilnius University Botanical Garden$4-$4
Visit the greenhouse to see Baltic plant collections; admission is $4 and the exploration takes about 1.5 hours.
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Where to stay
6Where to eat
7- Kibinai at Užupio Kavinė$8-$8/ppLithuanian · UžupisReserve →
- Šaltibarščiai at Džiaugsmas$12-$12/ppLithuanian · Old TownReserve →
- Cepelinai restaurant on K. Vandens Street$12-$15/ppLithuanian · Old TownReserve →
- Coffee at Pilies Street café$3-$3/ppCoffee · Old TownReserve →
- Šauringas Bar$10-$10/ppCocktails · NaujamiestisReserve →
- Kibinai at Užupio Kavinė$8-$8/ppLithuanian · UžupisReserve →
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