Vilnius: The Women of Vilnius 2-Hour Tour Vilnius: "The Women of Vilnius" 2-Hour Tour
ID: GYG23781-25410
Category:
Country: Lithuania
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Follow the footsteps of the famous women who lived in Vilnius as you take a 2-hour walking tour through the city's remarkable sites. Learning about its rich and colorful history and discover the ways in which women from Vilnius influenced it.
Follow the footsteps of the famous women who lived in Vilnius and learn how they influenced and shaped the city over the centuries. On this 2-hour tour of Vilnius, the focus will be on women, who outnumber the men in the city today by close to 20 percent, and have always been prominent figures.
As you are led through the city's streets and to sites of particular significance, you will pass by statues and monuments dedicated to women and you discover how their dreams, wills, and fears were transformed into works of art, ranging from poems and books to sculptures and plays.
Tour the Royal Palace of Lithuania, part of the Lower Castle and see the house where realist female author Žemaitė lived. Pass through the Presidential Palace and Vilnius University House, learn about the residents of Bžostovskiai House, hear the stories in Dominikonai and Stikliai streets, and admire the monastery of Bazilijonai and the Gate of Dawn.
Highlights
- Learn the stories behind the mysterious historical women of Vilnius
- See the Royal Palace of Lithuania, located in the Lower Castle of the Vilnius Castle Complex
- Follow in the footsteps of the women who lived in Vilnius and filled its rich history with color
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Vilnius Cathedral Square
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.
