Ukuqasha kokuvakasha e-Vilnius County

Hello, fellow photography lovers. We will meet at the Old Arsenal in the center of the city and I will prepare some fun photo challenges which will let you to find exciting compositions and improve your skills. We will start by climbing The Hill of Three Crosses where you can take postcard type pictures of Vilnius. From the highest point of our journey we will then go down to explore Užupis Republic via side streets and paths. On the way we will be looking for street art and make some colorful, abstract type of pictures. I will give you some useful tips how to improve your compositions. During the midpoint of our walk we will sit down for a coffee or tea and I will give you some more advice and pointers about the art of photography which I learned through the years of practice. Refreshed we will continue to the beautiful Old Town of Vilnius, discovering best spots to take panoramas of the city, looking for more colorful street art and actually making our own art. I will be your personal photo guide and at the end our our walk, if you follow my little photo challenge, you will walk away with your own unique album of Vilnius. Before we part, I will take a professional portrait of you and send you a fully retouched photograph for you to remember our trip. Other things to note Please bring comfortable clothes and walking shoes as we will climb to the Hill of Three Crosses. And don't forget the camera :) It doesn't have to be professional, you can also use your phone. Regardless of equipment I will give you tips how to improve your photos, either with camera or the phone.

Есть возможность погулять по старому городу, начиная от кафедральной площади, познакомиться с вильнюсским Мормантром.. Увидеть горящую готику и барокко. Побывать в местах, где были и происходят чудеса. Поход продолжительностью в 3-3 ,5 часа, который закончим возле Святых Ворот. Это будет время не только узнать город, но попробовать влиться в его волшебную атмосферу. Экскурсия никогда не получаеться такая же, посколько город вносит свои коррекции.

Meet your new local friend at Belfry of Vilnius Cathedral and wander the cobblestone streets, imagining what life was like centuries ago when this was a thriving medieval town, cultural metropolis in 19th century, or one of most advanced cities in USSR. We'll continue to tour Vilnius Old Town discovering and experiencing the hip, bohemian atmosphere of an independent district favored by artists, musicians and free-spirited travelers. This neighborhood calls itself an Independent Republic, and even has a President, Premier, Constitution and Independence Day - celebrated on April Fools’ Day. Gritty street art, colorful cafes, vibrant murals, interesting locals, and galleries brimming with paintings make this place a popular spot for photographers, so don't forget your camera! Here you’ll be able to snap the bizarre sights and unique wonders that make this neighborhood so extraordinary. Once you've had your quirky fix for the day, we’ll finish this Vilnius tour in the best way possible - by savoring some traditional Lithuanian delicacies and a local beer. Other things to note Please feel free to ask any questions before tour.

• We will visit smallest territory-wise but known worldwide district of Vilnius – Užupis and its • Independent Republic - discover artisan side of the city and yourself. Listen to the true story of Republic of Užupis with Republic’s officially accredited guide • Exchange your money into Užupis own currency an find out why it is most stable currency in the world • Find the tap where beer runs for free • You will experience deeper collective creation of community – always developing, being perfected and constantly getting famous in the world and beyond • Will get introduced to Constitution of the Republic, find out what this neighborhood and Republic is all about – its history, meaning, who is who, why and what we celebrate • Pop into boutique shops with strangest selection of the goods, listen to the stories from the owners and taste specialty of Užupis. • Walk lively Street of Death, find buried robot and swing the Swing of Destiny • Become a proud citizen of Užupis Republic and fall in love with this neighborhood forever Other things to note Feel free to ask questions before the tour.

Our daily free walking tour is a very good start of your visit in Vilnius as it gives an overview of the city and it's culture. The aim of the tour is not only to to show for the city guests the highlights of Vilnius but also walk the group through the secret courtyards and passages that would be hard for the travelers to discover on their own. The tour starts at the Cathedral Square and we present you the brief history of Vilnius. You will find out how our Grand Dukes ruled the city and what enemies the Grand Duchy of Lithuania had in the Middle Ages. You will probably be surprised to learn how powerful, big and threatening the country was in the past. After some time, we take take you through the narrow, medieval streets of the old town towards an area where mostly Jews and Germans lived in the past. You will get to know about different nationalities that lived in the city, how they all cohabit together and what happened to them, as Vilnius today is not so multi-ethnic anymore. For the dessert, we will show you the Republic of Uzupis – the magical part of Vilnius that has its own crazy story. Keep your camera on, pay attention to the small artistic details in this area, and relax. Don’t take seriously, everything the guide says here, humor is the most important here. Other things to note This is a Free Tour so tips are kindly accepted in the end. The 1€ price on AirBnB is a booking fee so we could host ourselves on this platform. The group sizes vary from 3 to 20 people. If you wish to have a private tour with us,please contact us at info@vilniusfreetour.lt or +370 69 227491.