Voyay walking tour

Baroque Spires & Bohemian Spirits

From UNESCO grandeur to the quirky Republic of Užupis.

Vilnius, Lithuania
11 stops
139 min
3.7 km
Culture

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Discover the two faces of Vilnius on this immersive walking tour. You'll start in the sacred south, winding through the "School of Baroque" where pink and black churches pierce the low clouds and ancient university courtyards whisper history. This is the UNESCO-listed heart of the city, filled with miraculous icons and narrow Jewish Quarter streets. But the journey doesn't end in the past. You’ll cross the river into the "Republic of Užupis," a self-proclaimed independent district of artists and dreamers. Here, you'll read a constitution that grants rights to dogs, meet the district's bronze angel, and soak up a bohemian vibe that feels miles away from the orderly Old Town. It’s a walk of contrasts—from golden altars to riverbank graffiti.

Try the first stop

Free sample · Stop 1

Vilnius University

A maze of thirteen courtyards in one of Eastern Europe's oldest universities.

Founded in 1579, this UNESCO complex is a stunning "city within a city." Wander through interconnected courtyards that blend Baroque, Renaissance, and Gothic styles. It feels like stepping into a movie set, complete with ancient observatories, frescoed halls, and arcades that transport you straight to Italy.

The route

11 stops, in order.

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Stop 1 · Free sample
Vilnius University
A maze of thirteen courtyards in one of Eastern Europe's oldest universities.
Stop 2
The Glass Quarter
Narrow, intimate streets formerly known as the Jewish Quarter.
Stop 3
Gates of Dawn
The city's only surviving defensive gate and a major pilgrimage site.
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Stop 4
Basilian Gate
A masterpiece of Vilnius Baroque hiding a secret monastery courtyard.
Stop 5
Church of St. Casimir
A pink and black Baroque icon topped with a massive crown.
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Stop 6
The Bastion
Renaissance fortification offering the best walkable panoramic sunset views.
Stop 7
Literatų Street
An open-air gallery celebrating writers with quirky wall plaques.
Stop 8
St. Anne's Church
A Gothic brick masterpiece that Napoleon wanted to steal.
Stop 9
Užupis Bridge
The main border crossing into the bohemian Republic of Užupis.
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Stop 10
The Angel of Užupis
The bronze guardian spirit of the district blowing a trumpet.
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Stop 11
Užupis Constitution Wall
Mirrored plaques displaying the world's most empathetic constitution.