Lithuania · Heritage Walks

1-Hour Kaunas Old Town Walking Tour with Historic Landmarks

1 Hour Round trip from Pilies g. 17 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Kaunas Old Town with its architectural heritage from the 14th to the 18th century
02 Visit Kaunas Castle, the medieval stronghold that defended the city from the Crusaders
03 See Town Hall Square and the "White Swan" shaped Kaunas Town Hall
04 Discover historic churches including St. Xavier Church, the Cathedral, and Vytautas Church
05 Walk to Vytautas the Great Bridge and hear why it is known as the longest bridge in the world

Get introduced to the rich history of Kaunas, one of the oldest cities in Lithuania, on a walk through its Old Town. Witness magnificent buildings representing architectural styles from the 14th to the 18th century and explore historic highlights such as Kaunas Castle, St. Xavier Church, the Town Hall, and Vytautas the Great Bridge. This tour offers a concise yet insightful look at the city's architectural and cultural heritage.

Begin the tour next to Kaunas Castle (Pilies st. 17).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kaunas

Languages English, Lithuanian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kaunas Old Town Heritage Walk

Begin the tour next to Kaunas Castle (Pilies st. 17).

During the tour, visit the following major attractions in Kaunas Old Town with your Kaunas tour guide:

Kaunas Castle - a Middle Age building that defended the city from the Crusaders.
Little Vatican - a complex of monasteries and churches located in a very small area.
Town Hall Square and Town Hall - the square is surrounded by small, cosy houses and the "White Swan" shaped Kaunas Town Hall.
St. Paul and St. Peter Cathedral - one of the oldest religious buildings.
St. Xavier Church - a Baroque church built by the Jesuits.
Thunder House - a magnificently decorated merchants' house.
Vytautas Church - a Gothic church that suffered from floods.
Vytautas the Great Bridge - the longest bridge in the world.