1-Day Kaunas Walking Tour with UNESCO Modernist Architecture

1 Day Round trip from Kaunas Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Kaunas Old Town and see the entrances of Kaunas Castle
02 Visit Santakos Park, where the Nemunas and Neris rivers meet
03 Admire the modernist architecture that earned Kaunas a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List
04 Walk along Laisvės Avenue, one of the longest pedestrian streets in Eastern Europe
05 Visit the unique outdoor art space of "Kiemo galerija" and see St. Gertrude's Church

Discover Kaunas on a full day of easy-paced sightseeing that blends the medieval charm of the Old Town with the city's celebrated interwar modernism. Explore key landmarks, scenic river confluences, and architectural gems that helped Kaunas earn recognition on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Stroll along Laisvės Avenue, one of the longest pedestrian streets in Eastern Europe, pausing at major monuments, theatres, and iconic buildings before visiting the distinctive outdoor art space of "Kiemo galerija" and the historic St. Gertrude's Church.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kaunas Old Town, Modernist Landmarks and Laisvės Avenue

Tour Kaunas Old Town.
We will admire:
- the entrances of Kaunas Castle
- Santakos Park, where the Nemunas and Neris meet
- the modernist architecture that earned Kaunas a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Walk along Laisvės Avenue - one of the longest pedestrian streets in Eastern Europe (1.7 km).
Here we will see:
- the Vytautas the Great Monument
- Kaunas State Musical Theatre
- the Bank of Lithuania building - one of the most beautiful modernist architectural objects
- the Old Post Office
- St. Archangel Michael (Įgulos) Church
Visit "Kiemo galerija," a unique outdoor art space.
We will also admire St. Gertrude's Church.