Top Kaunas Art & Culture

Modernism architecture of interwar period Kaunas emerged between 1919-1939. In only 20 years around 12,000 buildings were built. In the beginning of 20th century Kaunas was not very well developed. There was no water or drainage system. Lots of poverty. Everything changed when Lithuania lost the capital and Kaunas became the only temporary capital in the world. In this walking tour you'll learn about the history of interwar period of Lithuania and visit the most iconic buildings of Modernism architecture. Come along. We have plenty of stories to tell.

During Kaunas Old Town tour you will be introduced in rich history and culture of one of the oldest cities in Lithuania. Kaunas Old Town is full of magnificent different architectural styles buildings from XIV to XVIII ages. It is very cozy and calm place to relax and explore one of the most amazing places in whole Lithuania. Tour lasts 1,5 hour.

The second-largest city in Lithuania is strategically placed at the confluence of two rivers Neris and Nemunas. The Old Town of Kaunas is an outstanding archaeological monument and an architectural masterpiece comprising Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. Discover the beautiful Town hall also known as White Swan, surrounded by small cozy houses. Join us for a walk to discover more about the rich history and culture of one of the oldest cities in Lithuania.

Learn more about Lithuanian culture and traditions on a small-group, guided tour from Kaunas. Visit the Ninth fort and look into the history behind the fortified walls. Head to Rumsiskes and wander around the heritage of Lithuanian rural life in a vast collection of authentic resurrected buildings. • Day trip from Kaunas to Ninth Fort and Rumsiskes. • Explore one of the largest ethnographic museums in Europe. • Visit Ninth fort. • Includes the services of a guide. • Small-group tour limited to 8 people for a more personalized experience

My name is Karolis and I am offering you to spend all day visiting and experiencing Kaunas and surroundings. I work as a guide in Kaunas IX Fort Musuem for over 6 years and also I do tours in Old Town. I would like to offer you expanded experience of Kaunas – the heart of Lithuania.

During this tour we will visit provisional capital of Lithuania- Kaunas. Kaunas was the capital of Lithuania between two world wars. Now it is second largest city in Lithuania. You will visit old town of Kaunas, remains of the castle, several churches, old president palace. Panoramic view of the city you will reach by old funicular.  Its possible to visit the Devils museum or Pazaislis monastery. I provide this tour from Vilnius with pickup and drop off to your hotel. If you stay in Kaunas, i can meet you in your hotel in Kaunas. Lunch and entrance tickets are not included in the price.

On this 2 hours tour you discover Kaunas old town and get to know a romantic, cozy and mysterious city. Follow your guide and walk through Laisvės avenue, which has always been the most popular place for dating and visit the “White Swan”. You will also find out about the honeymoon and the love story of two young people – Aleksota and Kaunas. Your guide will reveal the secrets of Kaunas castle and old cloistral buildings, as well as Bona Sforza’s secrets and the recipe of Bernardinai fish pie. You also will try to solve mystery of the confluence of the Neris and Nemunas.

The rumors about tinkling chains in the catacombs of Kaunas Castle are just a small part of the mystery that surrounds Kaunas Old Town. On a 2-hour ghost tour, you’ll walk through the historic area and hear even more legends, and about ghosts coming out after darkness falls to tell their secrets. You’ll hear about the cruel punishments that awaited those who ran afoul of city officials, bloody fights between Catholics and Lutherans, vandalism, theft of the city treasury, and Jewish-Catholic troubles that ended in massacre. See where the famous Kaunas smuggler lived, learn about the dirty practices of the St. Casimir Society, and hear some strange stories about witch hunting!