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30 things to do in Vilnius, where to stay, airport transfers, 3 MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Vilnius
- Vilnius Cathedral — cathedral in Lithuania (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Gediminas' Tower — castle in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 75 min)
- Gate of Dawn — city gate (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Church of St. Anne, Vilnius — church in Vilnius (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Presidential Palace of Lithuania — building in Vilnius Old Town (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Cathedral Square — public square in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Vilnius TV Tower — tower in the Karoliniškės microdistrict of Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius — church (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Three Crosses — monument in Lithuania (visit ≈ 15 min)
- National Museum of Lithuania — museum in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania — palace in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Cathedral of the Theotokos, Vilnius — eastern Orthodox cathedral in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Choral Synagogue of Vilnius — synagogue in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights — museum in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Church of St. Ignatius, Vilnius — church in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Church of St. Johns, Vilnius — church building in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Church of St. Casimir, Vilnius — church (visit ≈ 30 min)
- House of the Signatories — memorial museum in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Dominican Church of the Holy Spirit — church in Vilnius (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Church of St. Catherine — church in Vilnius (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Church of All Saints, Vilnius — church building in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Lukiškės Prison — building complex in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Church and monastery of the Holy Trinity, Vilnius — church building in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Vilnius — church building in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Great Synagogue of Vilna — former synagogue in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Lithuanian National Museum of Art — museum in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 120 min)
- St. Nicholas Church, Vilnius — church (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Radvila Palace — Radvila Palace in VIilnius (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Church of St. Philip and St. Jacob, Vilnius — church building in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Vingis Park — park in Vilnius, Lithuania (visit ≈ 45 min)
1-day Vilnius walking itinerary
Starting point: Old Town. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 6.9 km · 9,340 steps · 1 h 33 min on the way): Presidential Palace of Lithuania → Cathedral Square → Vilnius Cathedral → Gediminas' Tower → Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius → Three Crosses → Church of St. Anne, Vilnius → Gate of Dawn
Where to stay in Vilnius
- Old Town: UNESCO-listed baroque streets; everything is walkable.
- Užupis: The artists' "independent republic"; bohemian and calm.
- Gediminas Avenue: Main avenue; shopping, cafés and good connections.
- Naujamiestis / Station: Train and bus stations, airport train; good prices.
- Žvėrynas: Quiet riverside area with wooden houses.
Getting from the airport to Vilnius
- Vilnius (VNO): Train ≈ 8 min (bus 88 also runs)
Getting around
The Old Town is walkable; buses and trolleybuses use the Trafi app or the Vilnietis card. E-scooters and bikes are common for short trips.
Classic places to eat
- Lokys: Game and Lithuanian food in a Gothic cellar.
- Etno Dvaras: Popular spot for cepelinai potato dumplings.
- Ertlio namas: Lithuanian cuisine based on historic recipes.
- Halės turgus: Historic covered market with food stalls.
- Būsi trečias: Brewpub with its own beer and Lithuanian snacks.
- Šnekutis: Local farmhouse beers and fried bread.
- Užupio kavinė: Café with a terrace on the Vilnia river.
MICHELIN-starred restaurants
Last known stars; check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- Demo — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern
- Džiaugsmas — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern Lithuanian
- Nineteen18 — 1 MICHELIN star, Creative
Romantic views
- Hill of Three Crosses (Sunset): Next to the white crosses you see the towers of the old town.
- Subačiaus Viewpoint (Sunset): The old town roofs and churches come together in one view.
- Bernardine Garden (Afternoon): A park with fountains and flowers on the banks of the Vilnia.
- Užupis (Evening): Narrow lanes and bridges in the artists' quarter across the river.
Football stadiums in Vilnius
- FK Žalgiris Home Stadium: Home of FK Žalgiris, FK Riteriai
Day trips
- Kernavė — 35 km from the centre
Good to know before visiting Vilnius
- Fine: Drinking alcohol in streets and public places is banned.
- Fine: In Vilnius buy and activate transit tickets in the app; fare dodgers are fined.
- Fine: Headlights must be on during the day.
- Fine: Pedestrians must wear reflectors in the dark.
- Fine: Smoking indoors is banned.
- The drinking age is 20; shops sell alcohol in limited hours, shorter on Sundays.
- Emergency: 112
- Plugs: C/F, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is safe to drink.
- Tipping: About 10% is customary.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Lithuania, Wikivoyage — Lithuania, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Vilnius travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Vilnius?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 3 days for the top 20 places within walking distance. Add extra days for day trips (Kernavė).
- What are the top things to do in Vilnius?
- Highlights: Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas' Tower, Gate of Dawn, Church of St. Anne, Vilnius and Presidential Palace of Lithuania. The map has 30 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Vilnius?
- Old Town: UNESCO-listed baroque streets; everything is walkable. Other options: Užupis, Gediminas Avenue, Naujamiestis / Station and Žvėrynas.
- How do you get from the airport to Vilnius city centre?
- Vilnius (VNO): Train ≈ 8 min (bus 88 also runs)
- How do you get around Vilnius?
- The Old Town is walkable; buses and trolleybuses use the Trafi app or the Vilnietis card. E-scooters and bikes are common for short trips.
- Which MICHELIN-starred restaurants are in Vilnius?
- According to the last known data there are 3 starred restaurants: Demo (1 star), Džiaugsmas (1 star), Nineteen18 (1 star). Check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- What is the emergency number in Vilnius?
- Emergency: 112.
- Do you tip in Vilnius?
- About 10% is customary.
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