Kaunas, a strategic fortress, became a significant merchant town in 16th century, forming a unique old town, which can be explored today.

Kaunas old town – one of the most archeologist researched cities of Lithuania. The layout of the old town, building architecture and other findings point to the fact that Kaunas used to be a relatively large Northern European town in the middle ages. That’s when the town grew the most. In 1408 it received Magdeburg rights, which allowed Kaunas to have a city status, have a crest and an official stamp and successfully trade with other cities. At this time Hansa merchant union spurting more growth and change in XV – XVII centuries. From wooden town it changed to masonry buildings and as evident from church towers and organized street patterns, a lot of care was given to city planning.  Unfortunately, most of the old city was destroyed in 1655 in the war with the principality of Moscow, where restoration and development restarted only in the mid 19th century.

DEPARTURE LOCATION
The Kaunas Castle
DURATION About 1,5 hours.
WEAR Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
PRICE Per person for group of max 10 people

If your group is bigger, contact us

INCLUDED
Professional local guide Private walking tour
NOT INCLUDED
Entrance fees
Guide gratuity

 

1

Departure time

On this road you will see the most famous symbols of Old Kaunas:

  • Kaunas old town
  • Kaunas Castle
  • Kaunas Town Hall and the central square
  • “Le petit Vatican” – Kaunas priest seminary
  • “The longest” bridge in the world
  • Kaunas Cathedral
  • Central Street
  • The house of the God of Thunder
  • The inheritance of the Gothic Kaunas
2

Finish

Tour Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Leave a Review

Rating

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.