9 hours
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English
Overview
Discover the religious, cultural, and political significance of one of Lithuania’s most sacred sites—the Hill of Crosses—on this full-day tour from Vilnius. Admire the hundreds of crosses that cover the hillside, learn about the UNESCO-listed tradition of cross making, and explore the Great Battle District to hear more about Lithuania’s fight for independence.
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Discover Lithuania
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Highlight of our trip!
Jenny_M, Apr 2025
My husband and I enjoyed this private tour with host Adam! He was extremely knowledgeable and informative across many topics that we discussed such as Lithuanian history/culture, Soviet history, historical life events, religion and geography. We enjoyed our conversations and day with Adam that will continue to be our favorite experience of the trip. The first stop going to the Hill of Crosses was an extra bonus we were lucky to have had! And the Hill itself was powerfully beautiful. We recommend booking this tour with Adam!!
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Frank_V, Mar 2025
received confirmation but driver never showed. When called he stated car left without me. He stated that I would have to deal with someone on problem not him.
Hill of Crosses Full-Day Tour – My Honest Take
mariusmA8936HW, Feb 2025
So, I went on this tour kinda last minute, didn’t have crazy expectations—just figured, hey, a hill with a bunch of crosses, why not? But man, it turned out to be one of the coolest and most unexpectedly deep places I’ve visited. The ride there was smooth, guide was super easygoing, cracked some jokes, and made the history feel more like a good story than a history lesson. No info overload, just the right amount to make you appreciate the place more.
I enjoyed this tour! The Hill of Crosses is a must visit site
Npk92, Jan 2025
The Hill of Crosses is a must see site in Lithuania. I had a fantastic experience on this tour. I was the only one who booked so they offered me a private tour with an extra cost of 50 euros or I would’ve had to cancel, I accepted it. Andrius was my driver + tour guide and he did an excellent job. I learned a lot about Lithuania’s history from him since he did a great job explaining everything to me throughout the whole day tour. The first stop we visited was the Great Battle District Partisan’s Park where we walked the forest for about 45 minutes while Andrius told me about Lithuania’s history. After that then he drove me to the Hill of Crosses, where I got to spend an hour exploring the hill at my own pace and wow what a site it was… one of the most interesting sites I’ve visited worldwide. This was definitely the highlight of my short stay in Vilnius. Be aware though the ride from Vilnius to both of these sites will be long - a couple hours to and from the city - so be prepared for that. Don’t miss the Hill of Crosses when you come to visit Lithuania and I highly recommend booking your experience with this tour company. - Nolan
Itinerary
Discover Lithuania
Pick up from Vilnius hotels, apartments. Drive to Ukmerge district.
2 hoursStopping at the park established to remember those who fought against the Soviet regime. There are seen crosses dedicated to the partisans, to the most important dates of Lithuanian history and to famous individuals, such as Pope John Paul II and US President Ronald Reagan.
1 hourKryziu Kalnas
About an hour is reserved to explore The Hill of Crosses. Learning about the cross-making art, the meaning of the crosses to Lithuanians.
3 hoursTown Hall (Rotuse)
Stop at the local restaurant before heading back to Vilnius.
3 hours
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Centrally located Vilnius Hotel / apartments pickup
- Pick up service from the hotel (only private tour option)
- Local and knowledgeable guide
- Transportation to/from attraction
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- On the group tour the minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- The group tour starts and ends at the Cathedral Square
- Private tours are available every day
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.