Vilnius: 2.5-Hour Catacombs Tour
ID: GYG89277-128664
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Country: Lithuania
Country: Lithuania
Duration: 02:30 hours
Description
You will have a unique possibility to see the place where one of the most beautiful historical women of Lithuania is buried. The Cathedral’s catacombs have installed video projections so you can see how it used to look.
Have you ever wondered what a mysterious underground world may exist under your feet while walking throughout the streets of Old Town in Vilnius? Through its long history Vilnius has been repeatedly plagued by fires and wars. The houses in the Old Town were rebuilt several times throughout the last decades, but some of the underground parts have remained since the old times.
During this tour, the history of Vilnius will be presented as it remains in the catacombs. You will see peculiarities of house cellars in the Old Town. You will have a unique possibility to see the place where one of the most beautiful historical women of Lithuania is buried. You will visit the crypt where the most powerful and well-known Lithuanian leaders are buried.
Video projections will transfer you to a particular period. It will help you to visualize the image of Katedra’s catacombs in ancient times. One more innovation is a three-dimensional hologram. It is an allusion to a valuable and lost reliquary. The whole tour on foot will be guided by a professional guide.
Have you ever wondered what a mysterious underground world may exist under your feet while walking throughout the streets of Old Town in Vilnius? Through its long history Vilnius has been repeatedly plagued by fires and wars. The houses in the Old Town were rebuilt several times throughout the last decades, but some of the underground parts have remained since the old times.
During this tour, the history of Vilnius will be presented as it remains in the catacombs. You will see peculiarities of house cellars in the Old Town. You will have a unique possibility to see the place where one of the most beautiful historical women of Lithuania is buried. You will visit the crypt where the most powerful and well-known Lithuanian leaders are buried.
Video projections will transfer you to a particular period. It will help you to visualize the image of Katedra’s catacombs in ancient times. One more innovation is a three-dimensional hologram. It is an allusion to a valuable and lost reliquary. The whole tour on foot will be guided by a professional guide.
Highlights
- Visit the place where one of the most beautiful historical woman of Lithuania is buried
- Go to the crypt of one of the most powerful and well-known Lithuanian leaders
- See peculiarities of house cellars in the Old Town
- Have video projections will transfer you to a particular period
- Experience a three-dimensional hologram - an allusion to a valuable and lost reliquary
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You will visit 4 sites chosen by the guide: basement of the cathedral, St. Cross (Bonifrati Church), Amber galleries wineries, J & M Slapeliai House-Museum cellars, St. John Street Gallery wineries and a Jewish Culture and Information Center
• During this tour, you will burn ~ 382 kcal
• Entrance tickets to all the museums and catacombs are included
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
By the main entrance of Vilnius Cathedral.
• During this tour, you will burn ~ 382 kcal
• Entrance tickets to all the museums and catacombs are included
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
By the main entrance of Vilnius Cathedral.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.