What to do in Vilnius —
11 things to do

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Ride in a boat around the castle

Anna Grishina

Rent a boat to look at Trakai Island Castle from all the sides.

€72Trakai Island Castle

Celebrate Independence day of the Republic of Uzupis

FAGOT

In 1997 the quarter of Uzupiz painters announced its independence and celebrate the event on April, 1.

FREE2Užupis

Try didžkukuliai

oddviser

Big dumplings made of grated potatoes and different stuffing - cepelinai (or didžkukuliai) is a Lithuanian traditional dish that is worth trying.

Ring the bell of the Vilnius Cathedral

Harper Fuller

Go up to the belfry any day you wish except for Sunday from 10am till 6pm to ring the bell. Everyone can do this!

€4.500The Cathedral of Vilnius

Descend into the Royal mausoleum

klia balo

See grave sites of Lithuanian princes on Monday - Saturday from 10am till 5pm, but you can come here only with a guide.

€4.500The Cathedral of Vilnius

Walk around the old castle on the island

klia balo

The castle is open daily from 10am till 19pm in summer time, and till 5pm in winter time (except for Monday). Guide - €15.

€70Trakai Island Castle

Drink beer in the favourite bar of Soviet dissidents

oddviser

In the last century critics of the Soviet government including Brodsky and Okudzhava were regular customers of Neringa.

€50Restaurant Neringa

Try hemp beer

LIFEisGOOD

Hemp seeds beer flavoured with nut. You can buy it in bars and supermarkets of Vilnius.

Join the street music festival

Joe Guardino

The fest takes place in the Old Town on every third Saturday of May. Any musician can take part in the fest.

Try Karaim kibinai

oddviser

Kibinai, these are buns stuffed with meat. You can find cafes serving them in every second building on Karaim Street that leads to the castle.

€20Trakai Island Castle

See the ceremony of changing the flag

Margaret Cain

Flag changing ceremony with ceremonial guard involved takes place every Sunday at 12pm.

FREE0Presidential Palace

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