Crypts of Vilnius Cathedral guided tour

Step under one of Lithuania's most important landmarks with a guided visit to the crypts of Vilnius Cathedral. Located beneath the renowned cathedral in the heart of Vilnius, the crypts offer a fascinating insight into centuries of Lithuanian religious and royal history. During your guided tour, you'll delve into burial chambers from the 15th and 16th centuries and uncover the final resting places of bishops, aristocratic families, and rulers of the former Grand Duchy of Lithuania.Explore intriguing archaeological discoveries, historical artefacts, and multimedia projections that depict the cathedral's numerous restorations across Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical eras. Learn how the cathedral survived fires, destruction, and repeated rebuilding efforts over the ages. Led by an English-speaking guide, the tour offers insight into burial customs, Lithuania's Christian heritage, and the importance of Vilnius Cathedral as a national symbol.