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Where to Take a Swim in Vilnius?
Where to Take a Swim in Vilnius?
Blog created at May 6, 2026
Blog created by VilniusFreeTour

Proper summer weather has finally started! It’s not a heat wave yet, but if you are in Vilnius Old Town on a hot day and want to cool off or sunbathe, check out one of these public beaches.  Read more ...

The Mysteries of the Lithuanian Language: Origins, Fun Facts, and Learning Tips
The Mysteries of the Lithuanian Language: Origins, Fun Facts, and Learning Tips
Blog created at October 23, 2025
Blog created by VilniusFreeTour

When visitors arrive in Lithuania, one of the first things they notice is the sound of the Lithuanian language. Melodic yet complex, ancient yet alive, Lithuanian carries echoes of millennia past. It& Read more ...

5 steps to become more sustainable traveler in Vilnius
5 steps to become more sustainable traveler in Vilnius
Blog created at April 17, 2025
Blog created by VilniusFreeTour

Have you heard? Vilnius has earned the title of European Green Capital for 2025! This prestigious title is awarded by the European Commission every year since 2008 to different European cities aiming Read more ...

How to visit Vilnius from your sofa
How to visit Vilnius from your sofa
Blog created at October 31, 2020
Blog created by VilniusFreeTour

The days are getting shorter and colder, local quarantines are being introduced all over Europe, events are being cancelled... Does not sound like a lot of fun. However, we recommend you to discover V Read more ...

HOW TO BECOME THE AMBASSADOR OF UŽUPIS?
HOW TO BECOME THE AMBASSADOR OF UŽUPIS?
Blog created at June 29, 2020
Blog created by VilniusFreeTour

We've received so many questions from you of "how" "where" and "when" you can become the Ambassador of Užupis, that we decided we need to tell you all the truth about Read more ...

Vilnius + Dogs: yes or no? - Dog Friendly Vilnius
Vilnius + Dogs: yes or no? - Dog Friendly Vilnius
Blog created at June 29, 2020
Blog created by VilniusFreeTour

Yes! Definitely yes!  Do you know the feeling when traveling become less plesurable because you have to leave your beloved doggo at home? If you are planning to visit Lithuania (or Riga and Read more ...

Discover Lithuania from your kitchen!
Discover Lithuania from your kitchen!
Blog created at June 29, 2020
Blog created by VilniusFreeTour

If you are reading this blog post most likely quarantine messed up with your travelling plans. But it doesn’t have to stop you from exploring Lithuania! You might say, that your brains and eyes Read more ...

Tipping in Lithuania? What you should know before opening the wallet
Tipping in Lithuania? What you should know before opening the wallet
Blog created at April 16, 2019
Blog created by VilniusFreeTour

So you just reached your destination with a taxi, or want to pay the bill at the restaurant. Price is clear, but what to do with a tip? Do locals expect it from you? Will they treat you differentl Read more ...

Cats of Vilnius
Cats of Vilnius
Blog created at October 16, 2018
Blog created by VilniusFreeTour

Are you (crazy) cat person? Do you keep looking for them anywhere you go? Then this post is for you! Maybe Vilnius is not the most famous cat city in the world, but it has its’ share of fluffy c Read more ...