Vilnius travel guide

At a glance

capital and largest city of Lithuania. For a first visit, Užupis, Vilnius Old Town, Vilnius Cathedral are strong starting points. This guide brings together 22 places, practical 1/3/5/7-day routes and a concise food shortlist so you can understand the city before shaping the trip around your pace.

Highlight stops

• Užupis — neighborhood and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vilnius, Lithuania
• Vilnius Old Town — UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vilnius, Lithuania
• Vilnius Cathedral — cathedral in Lithuania
• Gediminas' Tower — castle in Vilnius, Lithuania
• Presidential Palace of Lithuania — building in Vilnius Old Town
• Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania — national library
• Church of St. Anne, Vilnius — church in Vilnius
• Cathedral Square — public square in Vilnius, Lithuania

Food and drink

Use these well-documented flavours as a practical tasting shortlist; open an item to understand it and add it to your trip plan.

• kūčiukai — small round crunchy biscuits made from wheat flour, poppy seeds, sugar
• Žemaičių blynai — Lithuanian potato and meat dish

1-day itinerary

Day 1 · Culture evening

Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre · Gediminas Avenue · Green Bridge · Europa Tower

3-day itinerary

Day 1 · Culture evening

Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre · Gediminas Avenue · Green Bridge · Europa Tower

Day 2 · Architecture and city fabric

Mindaugas Bridge · National Museum of Lithuania · Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania · Vilnius Cathedral

Day 3 · History and landmarks

Cathedral Square · Vilnius University Library · Presidential Palace of Lithuania · Vilnius Old Town

5-day itinerary

Day 1 · Culture evening

Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre · Gediminas Avenue · Green Bridge · Europa Tower

Day 2 · Architecture and city fabric

Mindaugas Bridge · National Museum of Lithuania · Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania · Vilnius Cathedral

Day 3 · History and landmarks

Cathedral Square · Vilnius University Library · Presidential Palace of Lithuania · Vilnius Old Town

Day 4 · History and landmarks

Gediminas' Tower · Vilnius Castle Complex · Church of St. Anne, Vilnius · Cathedral of the Theotokos, Vilnius

Day 5 · History and landmarks

Užupis · Three Crosses · Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius · Gate of Dawn

7-day itinerary

Day 1 · Culture evening

Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre · Gediminas Avenue · Green Bridge · Europa Tower

Day 2 · Architecture and city fabric

Mindaugas Bridge · National Museum of Lithuania · Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania · Vilnius Cathedral

Day 3 · History and landmarks

Cathedral Square · Vilnius University Library · Presidential Palace of Lithuania · Vilnius Old Town

Day 4 · History and landmarks

Gediminas' Tower · Vilnius Castle Complex · Church of St. Anne, Vilnius · Cathedral of the Theotokos, Vilnius

Day 5 · History and landmarks

Užupis · Three Crosses · Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius · Gate of Dawn

Day 6 · Museums and art

Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania · Vilnius TV Tower

Before you go

This route distributes nearby source-backed stops across balanced days. Opening times and ticket conditions can change; check the official source before visiting.