Small-Group - Bike Tour of Vilnius Highlights 'Iconic Landmarks & Hidden Gems'
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43 Ratings
Vilnius
Experience the best of Vilnius on a small-group bike tour. Discover iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and the city's fascinating history. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Gediminas Avenue - Longest and straightest street in Vilnius constructed as the new formal City Center in the 19th century by leading architects of Russian Empire.
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Vilnius Cathedral Square - Birthplace and the heart of the city with the main landmarks of the city - Monument to Grand Duke Gediminas, Gediminas Tower on the hill, Cathedral, National Museum of the Royal Residence.
Central location of all national celebrations. - Vilnius University (Vilniaus Universitetas) - Harmonious ansamble of the Presidential Palace and Vilnius University consisting of 13 buildings and 13 courtyards with history and mysteries to tell.
- Stikliu Street - Epicentre of Vilnius Jewish history and the gallery of contemporary Lithuanian design.
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Town Hall (Rotuse) - Central square of Vilnius,
Formerly largest market place,
Crossroads of all main roads leading to Vilnius. -
Gate of Dawn - The only remaining Gates of Vilnius Defence Wall with the miraculous icon of Saint Merciful Mary.
Iconic pilgrimage spot for the Catholics of the world visited by two Popes - John Paul II and Francis. - Artillery Bastion (Basteja) - Picturesque panoramic spot overlooking the Old Town and artistic district of Uųupis.
- Subačiaus gatvė - One more angle to view Vilnius Old Town and admire UNESCO listed church towers of Vilnius - unique baroque style.
- Uzupis - Artistic district across river Vilnia with crazy, positive and creative local community who declared here the Independent Republic of Uųupis - the place of freedom of expression.
- Bernardine Church (Bernardinu Baznycia) - Gothic Corner of Vilnius - the chaotic though breath-taking architectural site.
- Bernardine Garden - Picturesque park along River Vilnia taking to the main river of Vilnius Neris.
- Zaliasis Tiltas - Embankment of River Neris - the historic reason of the birth of the city and the reliable connection to the East Slavic lands and to the West towards the Baltic Sea.
- Konstitucijos prospektas - Most modern district of Vilnius, the business center in combination with the largest city beach equipped with inclusive infrastructure for sports and leisure.
- Lukiskes Square - City Center of soviet times surrounded by the gloomiest relics of the regime, now refurbished to become a vibrant space of fun.
What's Included
- Water
- Professional guide
- Use of bicycle
- Optional rain coat
- Use of helmet
- Childs seat
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This cycling tour is designed for newcomers to Vilnius, presenting a mix of must-see attractions and emerging hotspots. The tour aims to familiarize you with the city as if it were your own home. It meanders down the delightful streets of Old Town, stops at renowned landmarks, and offers breaks at captivating viewpoints. The route is planned to highlight distinctive features and hidden gems. The journey merges the Medieval grandeur, tribulations of 20th-century occupations and struggles for freedom, and the recent blossoming of a lively city. The total distance of the tour is 14 km, with the riding surface comprising 70% sidewalks and less busy streets, and 30% designated cycling tracks. For a seamless and storytelling ride, it is highly suggested to rely on a guide.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Velotakas Bike & Tours Vilnius
A. Stulginskio gatvė
Travel agency West Express premises
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(43 Ratings)
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Freude1joy
Oct 11, 2023
Great ride - Great bike tour that took me to places I would not have otherwise seen. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. I learned a great deal from this tour.
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Vignesh_s
Sep 17, 2023
Great way to explore Vilnius - The tour guide was great. He was informative and answered all our questions. He also helped with pictures. Overall, we enjoyed it very much.
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Glen_m
Sep 13, 2023
Highly recommend- perfect way to have an overview of downtown - Absolutely glad I took this tour. I only wish I would have scheduled it for my first day in town. On a bike, you can cover much more ground than a walking tour, but still be completely present for the experience. The guide was super knowledgeable from first-hand experiences having grown up in the city.
The bikes are in very good shape and are well maintained. Although it is a 24 speed, you’ll only use the easiest 8 gears at most.
Bottom line, this tour was a good value, and a memorable and unique experience.
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Nprachi
Aug 26, 2023
Enriching experience!! - We had a wonderful and enriching experience with Domas ( Dominique) our guide.
He pateintly took us around the city and helped us understand the history of Lithuania in a meaningful way. He had a way with unravelling the history and the sentiments of the people of Lithuanian.. after the tour, it made so much everything we saw around us in the city made so much sense. Vilinus is such a bike friendly city. This tour is a must for anyone who plans to visit Vilinus.
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Carolyn_s
Aug 4, 2023
Vilnius city bike tour - A brilliant way to learn about the history of Vilnius and see lots of interesting landmarks in the old and newer parts of the city. Very informative and very interesting! Thank you Thomas!
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Carol_l
Jul 21, 2023
Great introduction to the city - I really enjoyed this bike tour. We got to see a number of different areas of the city of Vilnius, and also received a lot of information about the history. Making through one of the lovely parks in the city was very enjoyable and brought us to a bridge to cross the river and also see the new part of the city. I’m not a great bike rider. But was comfortable on this tour.
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Joshua_k
Jul 20, 2023
Story by bike - Great way to get your bearings in the city and learn a lot about the rich Vilnius history and the price of freedom. So relevant for the times! Great leader - Domas - energetic and knowledgeable. Can’t miss!
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V3196zcemilyk
Jul 20, 2023
Perfect acclimation to the city - Wonderful tour that helped me understand the layout and history of the city. Domas was great - very energetic and knowledgeable. Definitely a must do activity!
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Ellemieke_curacao
Jul 10, 2023
a great way to explore te city! - Vilnius is a tremendous lush and green city, with many parks, a stirring history, and lots of good vibes. Domas is an excellent storyteller, I definitely recommend this!
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648jonathanr
Jul 8, 2023
Lovely way to see Vilnius - A very enjoyable tour of the city, very informative about its history, relaxed. It was safe with a little contact with cars, mostly on bike lanes and pavements.
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