Regular City bike tours

Overview

Bike tour for the first-comers to Vilnius featuring must-see classics in combination with newly trending spots. It is meant to introduce you to the city and make it feel as home.
The tour will
— wind along charming Old Town streets,
— pause at the iconic landmarks,
— stop at the enchanting viewing points.
It will take turns to spot unique details and sweet corners.
It will combine the history of Medieval glory, dramas of 20th century occupations and freedom fights, and the most recent growth of vibrant city.

Video: https://youtu.be/gEO37h3Rf3Q

Distance: 14 km.

Duration: 2 hrs 30 min.

Cycling surface: 70 % sidewalks and low traffic streets, 30 % proper cycle paths (for smoother and story telling ride, it is strongly recommended relying on a guide).

Itinerary/Highlights

1. Gediminas Avenue

The longest and straightest street in Vilnius constructed as the new formal City Center in the 19th century by leading architects of Russian Empire.

2.Vilnius Cathedral Square

The birthplace and the heart of the city with the main landmarks of the city – Monument to Grand Duke Gediminas, Gediminas Tower on the hill, Cathedral, National Museum of the Royal Residence. The center of all national celebrations.

3.Vilnius University (Vilniaus Universitetas) Lithuania

Harmonious ansamble of Presidential Palace and Vilnius University consisting of 13 buildings and 13 courtyards with history and mysteries to tell.

4.Stikliu Street, Stikliu gatve

The epicentre of Vilnius Jewish history and the contemporary Lithuanian design.

5.Town Hall (Rotuse), Didzhioji g. 31

The central square of Vilnius, formerly largest market place, the crossroads of all main roads leading to Vilnius.

6.Gate of Dawn

The only remaining Gates of Vilnius Defence Wall with the miraculous icon of Saint Merciful Mary. Iconic pilgrimage spot for the Catholics of the world visited by two Popes – John Paul II and Francis.

7. Artillery Bastion (Basteja)

Picturesque panoramic spot overlooking the Old Town and artistic district of Užupis.

8. Subačiaus panorama

One more angle to view Vilnius Old Town and admire UNESCO listed church towers of Vilnius – unique baroque style.

9. Uzupis

Artistic district across river Vilnia with crazy, positive and creative local community who declared here the Independent Republic of Užupis – the place of freedom of expression.

10. Bernardine Church  

The Gothic Corner of Vilnius – the chaotic though breath-taking architectural site.

11. Sereikiškės park’s Bernardine garden

Picturesque park along river Vilnia taking to the main river of Vilnius Neris.

12. Zaliasis  Bridge

The embankment of river Neris – the historic reason of the birth of the city and the reliable connection to the East Slavic lands and to the West towards the Baltic Sea.

13. Konstitucijos avenue

The most modern district of Vilnius, the business center and concentration of foreign investment representations.

14. Lukiskes Square

The city center of soviet times surrounded by the gloomiest relics of the regime, now refurbished to become a vibrant space of fun.