What to expect from Lithuanian Flavors Experience
NB! If you have any allergies or food intolerances, please let us know during registration or email us at hello@vilniuswithlocals.com.
If you wish to book a private Food tasting walking tour within 48 hours, please send us an email to hello@vilniuswithlocals.com first to check if we have any available guides in such a short notice.
Discover Lithuania through its flavors, stories, and culinary traditions. On this guided tasting adventure, we explore how geography, history, and multicultural influences shaped our cuisine — and, of course, taste our way through it every step of the journey!
We begin at the iconic Gate of Dawn, where you’ll meet our guide with a yellow sign and get an introduction to Lithuania’s food heritage: how it formed at the crossroads of Europe and how traditions have been adapted through the centuries. From there, we head to our first tasting stop to enjoy a selection of local cheeses that have delighted generations and continue to inspire modern Lithuanian gastronomy.
As we make our way toward Town Hall, we dive into the rich multicultural character of Vilnius — a city shaped by Lithuanians, Poles, Jews, Germans, and other communities who traded, cooked, and shared recipes, leaving their mark on the city’s palate.
Next, we continue to a cozy local pub for an authentic Lithuanian experience. Here you’ll discover mead — one of Europe’s oldest traditional beverages — and taste two unique varieties paired with hearty snacks like cured meats, dark rye bread, and small fish bites.
We will also learn about one of the oldest surviving Lithuanian confectionery makers. And our experience concludes inside a local food shop filled with Lithuanian specialties. You’ll taste some of our most beloved desserts and find inspiration for edible souvenirs to take home.
Throughout the tour, expect a couple of surprises — but shhh… let’s keep those secret for now :)
Join us as we celebrate the flavors of Lithuania, where every bite tells a story and every flavor reveals a chapter of our culinary heritage transformed into modern tastes.
Before You Book
This tour is built around one-to-two bite tastings — the goal is to introduce you to a wide range of flavors and stories. Think of it as an appetizer to prepare your tummy (and curiosity) for a bigger dinner afterwards.
This experience is designed for small groups (ideally up to 10 people) to ensure a relaxed atmosphere and meaningful interactions.
Please note:
- If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us in advance by email so we can prepare accordingly
- The tour is not suitable for vegans
What’s Included in the price:
✔ Local professional guide for 2.5 hours
✔ Lithuanian cheese tasting
✔ Tasting of two different varieties of local mead
(non-alcoholic option available)
✔ Two bite-size fish sandwich
✔ Dark rye bread
✔ Assortment of local cured meats and snacks
✔ Traditional Lithuanian dessert/pastries
✔ A couple of extra surprises along the way :)
FAQ about Vilnius Food Tour
Pre-bookings a day before are strongly recommended as the group size is limited to 10 people. You can easily book the tour by clicking on the day you are interested in on the calendar. If you cannot choose the date, it means the tour is not available anymore for that day.
NB: If there are spots left on the same day, it is still possible to join, however, e-mail us hello@vilniuswithlocals.com to let us know and keep in mind, that if you choose to join the tour on the spot (without paying in advance) - the price will be 10 EUR higher.
Click on the date you are interested in on the calendar above. If you cannot select the date, it is not available. After you click on the available date, the form will appear to fill your details to book the tour and proceed with the payment. If you want to book a private tour, please select PRIVATE on the top of the calendar.
Since at some of the locations we need to reserve tables in advance, we ask payment to be made a day before the tour by latest.
Lithuanian Food Tasting Tour starts in front of the Gate of Dawn and finishes on Literatu street. Look for our guide outside the Gate, from Dauksos street side!
The majority of our nibbles are vegetarian-friendly and it is possible to book a vegetarian alternative for the non-vegetarian snack. You just need to send us an email after booking with your preferences. We need to know that beforehand, as most of the nibbles are booked in advance!
You may cancel your booking any time before the tour date by writing an email to hello@vilniuswithlocals.com. Cancellations need to be made at least 72 hrs before the start of your private or regular tour to get the full refund. A 50% refund will be given to cancellations received between 48-72 hours before the start of your private tour. Cancellations received within 48 hours and no-shows will not be refunded.
Unfortunately, the tour is for 20+ adults. If you want a private tour - contact us: hello@vilniuswithlocals.com
We are professional licensed guides in Vilnius, so you are in safe hands :) We are all full of enthusiasm, love our job and want you to have a great time with us!
You will find our guide 10 min before the tour, holding a yellow sign.
At the moment we offer the Lithuanian Flavors Experience tour only in English.
Usually we have 4-6 people on the tour. Max group - 10 people.
Please inform us in advance so we could warn the guide beforehand. NB: Most of the nibbles have at least dairy, egg and gluten in the ingredients. There will be drinks with acorn powder in them.
Please do not be late:) In case you are running late, inform us as soon as possible via phone +37069169365. If you manage to do that before the tour starts, we can ask the guide to share his/her location via whatsapp. But we are unable to do that after the tour starts. Usually the group spends at least 10 min in the first location (next to the Gate of Dawn).