Since the foundation of Vilnius, people here have spoken different languages, gone to different houses of worship, and followed different customs, but they usually (or eventually) found a common language. The city also had separate neighbourhoods of Jews, Lutherans and Orthodox Christians called Ruthenians. "Civitas Ruthenica, or Ruthenian City, occupied a large part of the Old Town, building one church after another, four of which still remain in the Old Town today. On this excursion, we will learn how to read the icons, where and for what the candles are lit in the churches, smell the enchanting scent of incense in the churches, and discover how many Lithuanians are Orthodox saints. Together, we will search for the obvious but often overlooked curiosities of Vilnius related to the Orthodox people who lived in the city, and we will visit the unique Orthodox sites that have only just opened up to us.

❣️ Start of the tour: at Užupis Bridge; 
🕜 Duration ~ 3 hours;
⭕ End of the tour: at the Gate of Dawn.

Please do not be late and bring a printed copy of your ticket or a copy saved on your phone. The guides do not answer their phones during the tour, so there are limited possibilities to log in.

Children up to 10 years old (travelling with an adult on the tour) are free. Please make sure that your children are able to stay on the tour. 

☔ What if there is bad weather? The tour will take place, but please remember to wear appropriate clothing. 😊

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Please note that in case of a change of plans, tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable. However, there is always the possibility of gifting or transferring your ticket to others. 

📸 Please be advised that photography/filming may take place during the tour. If you do not wish to be seen, please inform us in advance at [email protected]. If you do not do so, we will assume that you do not object.

📷 📹 All tour participants are also entitled to film and take photographs for their own personal use, but this material may not be used or distributed for commercial purposes without the written consent of the tour organisers.