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Did you ever know:
• That the geographical center of Europe is 26 km away from Vilnius?
• That there are 2 former historical capitals of Lithuania nearby Vilnius – Trakai and Kernave?
• That Vilnius is also known as Northern Jerusalem and Athens?
• That we have an Independent Republic named Uzupis established within Vilnius Old Town?
• That Lithuania was the biggest country in Europe in 14th centu
ry: it included present territories of Belarus and Ukraine, part of Poland and part of Russia?
• That Lithuania organized a unique protest against Soviet occupation in 23 August 1989. Citizens of 3 Baltic States - Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia formed 600 km long row of people holding hands? This record setting event showed the world that Baltic States wanted to be independent.
• That Lithuania was the first Soviet state to declare it's independence in March 11, 1990?
• That Lithuania is 1st in the world by the number of hot air balloons per resident and Vilnius is the only one European capital where you can fly with hot air balloons daily?
• That Lithuanian language is the oldest living language of the Indo-European family and closest to Sanskrit?
• That basketball is a "second religion" in Lithuania?
• That if you see shopping center named MAXIMA # # #, don’t think that it is Adults Only shop.
• That the famous western actor Charles Bronson was Lithuanian? • That Hollywood director Robert Zemeckis and actor Sean Penn also are of Lithuanian descent?
• That economist Robert Shiller, Noble prize (2013) laureate, co-author of Phishing for Phools: The Economics of Manipulation and Deception is also of Lithuanian descent?
• Singers Pink and Anthony Kiedis (front man of Red Hot Chili Peppers) also have Lithuanian roots?
• Parents of Melvin Calvin, an American biochemist, Nobel prize winner, known for discovering the Calvin cycle came to USA from Lithuania?
• That there are/were many world famous Lithuanians in the world - check out here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuanian_Americans
25/02/2024
19/12/2023
For the first time Vilnius has earned a spot in the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2023! ✨🎉
Why? Come to find out in 2024 with private local assistance of Private Baltics 🤝
P.S. We love to be one such indexes/lists/ladders and will make sure to hang on for long 😁 https://edition.cnn.com/travel/euromonitor-world-top-city-destinations-2023/index.html
27/07/2022
Video advertising Vilnius (a capital of Lithuania 😊) was recognized as one of the best in the world at the prestigious NYF Advertising Awards 2022!
In the promotional clip "Christmas Vilnius - wonderful, wherever it is", the choir performs a new version of the popular Christmas carol "Merry Christmas" against the background of Christmas Vilnius. The advertisement makes a musical joke about the fact that foreigners often do not know where Vilnius is. New words were written for a well-known Christmas song in the world: it is being speculated in which country Vilnius is located - in Sweden, Austria, Poland or elsewhere.
Team of Vilnius Urban Tours enjoys another opportunity to celebrate 🎉🥂 and invites you to watch the video, book our signature 5* private tour(s) with us and discover Vilnius with it's numerous shades.
18/01/2022
Last December journalists from Taiwan cable TV SETTV 三立電視 have visited Lithuania, booked our signature tour True Story of Užupis, interviewed our President and have created report introducing us to Taiwanese.
From 35,20 min
🇱🇹🇹🇼 Eternal friendship 🤗
Merry Christmas and Healthy+Successful=Happy New Year our dear past and future guests!
There's a light at the end of the tunnel, not seen yet but the whole tunnel is well illuminated - enjoy the slow walk, talk with us about your plans travelling to Vilnius 🤗
11/12/2021
Today we had the honor to host two NATO soldiers on our Christmas Spells in Vilnius tour.
Thank you for your service, determination and curiosity - you are our ⭐⭐⭐
We are here at your service 🇱🇹🇺🇸
08/12/2021
This merry season we are enjoying Lithuanian saunas by ourselves but believe that next year we will enjoy together with you - our dear guests from far, far away 🍯
Missing you very much - get in touch with whatever question tou might have regarding travelling in Baltic States!
Lithuanian sauna is very diverse, and thus it's your choice how you choose to experience it. Lithuanians traditionally use steam saunas, unique for their abu...
25/10/2021
In 2023 we will get used to COVID-19, 21 and 22 and will celebrate with a blast 700 years of Vilnius.
With you our dear guests on our themed tours.
And for now, get your vaccine, take it wiser/easier and get acquainted with our beloved capital and its anniversary events agenda online.
We miss you - our curious and receptive travelers from around the world 🤗
Vilnius 700
15/10/2021
Positive news!
Book selected hotel in Lithuania for 2 nights and stay 3rd night for free!!
Book any tour in Vilnius on our website privatebaltics.com for 2 guests and bring 3rd for free!!!
It rarely gets nay better than this 😊
Offer valid until November 8, 2021
Have a great weekend and get in touch for additional information
In Lithuania, good things come to those who wait. And the best things take a little more time. That’s why we want to give you 24 extra hours to taste, feel, see and hear.*
14/10/2021
Vilnius is even more colorful with the murals.
Few of them could be spotted on our private tours.
List of all street art works could be viewed at opengallery.lt
Welcome to discover with a friendly local guide 😊
Meet Vilnius’ new street mural – a funky Einstein
07/10/2021
And now... Ladies and Gentlemen...
District of Railway Station in Vilnius is in the Top 5 of the Coolest Neighborhoods in the world!
Welcome to discover with us.
Sincerely Yours,
Vilnius Urban Tours
Food, fun, culture and community: these places have it all.
16/09/2021
On our suburban and rural expertours guests are learning about history of Lithuania + getting hands on Lithuanian crafts and traditions + cooking Lithuanian dishes.
You too are welcome to experience it all 🤗
23/08/2021
Today, August 23 Baltics celebrate the Day of Baltic Way (aka Day of Black Ribbon) when all three Baltic States - Lithuania🇱🇹 Latvia 🇱🇻 and Estonia 🇪🇪 united in more than 600 km long live human chain to show the world that we want independence from USSR.
We fought peacefully and finally won.
Thanks for the support to all democratic countries around the world!
31/07/2021
When you will find enough courage to travel to Lithuania, contact us to give you a private themed city tour in Vilnius with a visit to prison like no other in the world (aka location of shooting Stranger Things series)!
Book directly on privatebaltics.com
In what is an excellent example of repurposing, the once-notorious Lukiškės Prison has reopened as an entertainment hub called Lukiškės Prison 2.0. and will now be hosting cultural events.
15/07/2021
While cozy Vilnius Railway Station is the only one in the world offering live option to wave hand to the passenger in the other city's railway station, giant 'Tony SOPRANO is looking suspiciously at every passer by in the empty platform.
Come on our tours to find out the stories and reasons for multiple murals and landmarks around the capital of Lithuania!
Book on privatebaltics.com
02/07/2021
Vilnius introduces many new exiting venues like Paupio Market - vacant in the morning but buzzy in the evening 😁
Book one or two our themed private tours and come for a thoughtful weekend getaway in geen capital of Lithuania. Real is beautiful 🤗
18/06/2021
While now in Lithuania is +30°C (86°F) outside in the shadow, its pleasantly cool in the churches.
And with our local assistance you can attend to hear performances of the world class performers like soprano Sigute Trimakaite.
Have a nice weekend and contact us with any inquiry re traveling to Baltic States 🤗
11/06/2021
In the Republic of Užupis, one can have a swing on the Swing of Destiny, have a philosophy talks by the river, take a kayak ride and do whatever one wants.
All of this becomes more meaningful after our private tour - The Story of Užupis Republic
Welcome to the thoughtful weekend! 🖖
07/06/2021
We are open!!!
Come over to Lithuania. Real is beautiful and enjoy crowd-free atmosphere on our private, themed tours.
Get in touch for a free friendly advice 🖖
Planning your trip to Lithuania? Learn what you need to know before, during and after your stay. Here you will find all the information and relevant COVID-19 requirements for arriving tourists.
03/06/2021
The futuristic last week presented in the Lithuanian capital turned out to be exactly what the pandemic travel restrictions lacked for the exhausted world sending a message of unity. The news about the device created in Vilnius, reminiscent of doors to other worlds from Sci-Fi movies, and helping to communicate in real time with the people of Lublin, was of great interest to the international media. More than 160 publications about the portal in Vilnius appeared in the USA, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Belgium, Germany, Austria and many other countries, and the news about the Vilnius project reached an audience of more than 700 million readers.
The Portal was installed next to the Vilnius Railway Station, connecting the capital with the Polish city of Lublin - an idea matured for five years by Benedict Gylis Foundation https://benediktas.com/, implemented together with Vilnius Tech College. In the future, it is planned to connect Vilnius with other cities of the world through “portals”.
The Portal and much, much more could be experienced on our private themed city tours listed in our Facebook shop with the extension to the website.
Contact us for more local information, ask all the questions from a local friend to plan your prefect city break!
22/05/2021
No other representative of Lithuania in Eurovision Song Contest had so much support - from the leaders of the country, the Lithuanian army, medical clinics, basketball clubs, comedians to thousands of our yellow people when !
We really need this evening, we need a discoteque to come to Lithuania with THE ROOP as a winners!
We inviting you to vote as we will vote for you 🤗
Enjoy the evening - dance even if you are alone at home and dream about coming to Lithuania. Real is beautiful !
17/05/2021
14/05/2021
Lithuania. not only goes yellow 🌻🌻🌻 in support of its band THE ROOP in Eurovision Song Contest but also celebrates recognition of the Mo Museum in Vilnius as the most welcoming and friendly museum in Europe in 2020!
Enjoy upcoming weekend while checking newest travel info about our beloved capital and our themed city experience in our Facebook Shop!
Your Vilnius Urban Tours🌞
Download and share our Go Vilnius publications.
09/05/2021
THE ROOP dance madness continues as - see what's happening in Vilnius Maternity Hospital (watch to the very end).
Get ready to show your moves on our tours 😁
Susikaupę veidai, įtempti žvilgsniai, operacinės tyla ir... BUM! Atūžia GELTONOJI BANGA. Gimsta naujas potyris, nuo šlapio asfalto iki stogo dangos šoka visi...
07/05/2021
Last year THE ROOP from Lithuania. Real is beautiful rocked Eurovision Song Contest 🤟
This year we are rocking again - YouTube is full of evidence! 🕺
Enjoy the rhythm, have a thoughtful weekend and plan to visit Vilnius, which is going to celebrate 700 years anniversary in 2023 😁
Let's party together!
Starting now 😉
Exclusive Live medley performance in red outfit at M.A.M.A. Music Awards 2021. Two hits in one show. Let's dance on fire!
05/05/2021
In 2023 Vilnius is going to celebrate its 700th anniversary!
But here in the capital of Lithuania we celebrate everyday :)
Visit https://www.700vilnius.lt/en/discover/ to get the basics about our capital's history, ask us for more info and book your private tour with us at www.privatebaltics.com to experience much more!
02/04/2021
On April 1st, 2021, Republic of Užupis, worldwide known district of Vilnius Old Town celebrated its 23rd birthday and Independence Day!
Every year we create celebration's polysemantic slogan, this year it is FOR HOME - HERE & ON THE OTHER SIDE!
Get to know us better by visiting www.uzupiorespublika.com and booking our private tour - The Story of Užupis Republic, which is waiting for you in our Facebook Shop or www.privatebaltics.com
Happy & Homey Easter to all travelers!
04/03/2021
When pandemic will be over, come to Lithuanian movie set for the travel picture of your lifetime!
Get acquainted with the list of supernatural sets, ask for friendly advice and book your private adventure on our website www.privatebaltics.com
P.S. Oh, yes - we gave a tour to Stranger Things crew 😉
When “Stranger Things” recently returned to Lithuania, where parts of season four of the Netflix supernatural drama were filmed in early 2020, the Baltic winter delivered on its usual promises of f…
23/02/2021
Even during pandemic Lithuania is winning awards - like 2nd place in country promotion category @ European Travel Commission (ETC) video competition.
When you will get your vaccine, come to visit Lithuania. Real is beautiful to find new colors and experience gorgeous reality on our private tours. With vaccinated guides! 🤗
And for now - please stay healthy, check out tour boutique shop in our FB profile and get in touch if you have questions or need an unbiased advice.
Private virtual tours available too!
❤ from Vilnius
The European Travel Commission is pleased to announce the winners of the ETC-CIFFT Video Competition, awarding best promotional tourism videos from ETC members – National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) of Europe.The competition included tourism videos in two categories: Social responsibilit
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Festive Caleidoscope in Vilnius Town Hall Square
Merry Christmas and Healthy+Successful=Happy New Year our dear past and future guests!
There's a light at the end of the tunnel, not seen yet but the whole tunnel is well illuminated - enjoy the slow walk, talk with us about your plans travelling to Vilnius 🤗
Quarantine in the #užupiorespublika
Vilnius International Airport, November 2017...
#localsknow that with its only 3 small arrival halls it is cosiest and quietest airport in the world.
Best enjoyed off tourism season - Oct-Apr.
Welcome 😀
Of course today we have celebrated International Yoga Day - did our asanas, sang Om and then got close and personal with one of most engaging Lithuanian artists - #jurgisdidziulis
#localsknow the venues for cozy encounters...
Welcome ;-)
If you haven't had a chance to discover Republic of Užupis in Vilnius Old Town - today is one of best days to start - The White Tablecloth Day.
Although all days in Užupis are the Best. Days. Ever.
#localsknow that
Welcome!
That the geographical center of Europe is 26 km away from Vilnius?
That Vilnius University was the 1st University established in the Eastern Europe?
That there are 2 (out of 3) former capitals of Lithuania nearby Vilnius – Kernavė and Trakai?
That Vilnius is also known as Northern Jerusalem and Athens?
That Hannibal Lecter (The Silence of the Lambs) was born in Vilnius?
That we have an Independent Republic named Užupis Republic established and prospering within Vilnius Old Town?
That Lithuania was the biggest country in Europe in 14th century: it included present territories of Belarus and Ukraine, part of Poland and part of Russia?
That Lithuania was the last pagan country in Europe to become Christian in 1387?
That the mother of Pope John Paul II was of Lithuanian descent?
That Dalai Lama XIV visited Lithuania 5 times?
That Lithuania organized a unique protest against Soviet occupation in 23 August 1989. Citizens of 3 Baltic States - Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia formed 600 km long row of people holding hands? This record setting event showed the world that Baltic States wanted to be independent.
That Lithuania was the first Soviet state to declare its independence in March 11, 1990?
That Lithuanians are passionate setters of various records - from local to the Guinness World Records?
That Lithuania is 1st in the world by the number of hot air balloons per resident and Vilnius is one of a few European capitals where you can fly with hot air balloons?
That Lithuania owns the world record of blondes? 1016 blond girls participated in the opening of night club in Vilnius.
That Lithuania is the only country in the world having its own national perfume? “The Scent of Lithuania” is perfume for home. It is said to contain the entire history of the Lithuanian nation!!!
That Lithuanian language is the oldest living language of the Indo-European family and closest to Sanskrit?
That Lithuania is the largest and oldest Baltic country?
That Lithuanians were the first in the world to invent a way to make vodka from corn?
That basketball is a "second religion" in Lithuania?
That if you see shopping center named MAXIMA ###, don’t think that it is Adults Only shop.
That the famous western actor Charles Bronson was Lithuanian?
That Hollywood director Robert Zemeckis and actor Sean Penn also are of Lithuanian descent?
That economist Robert Shiller, Noble prize (2013) laureate, co-author of Phishing for Phools: The Economics of Manipulation and Deception is also of Lithuanian descent?
Singers Pink and Anthony Kiedis (front man of Red Hot Chili Peppers) also have Lithuanian roots?
Co-star of TV show FRIENDS Jason Sudeikis is also Lithuanian?
Parents of Melvin Calvin, an American biochemist, Nobel prize winner, known for discovering the Calvin cycle came to USA from Lithuania?
