Private Tour
Full-Day The Hill of Crosses Tour from Vilnius
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover The Hill of Crosses, Lithuania's most impressive and inspiring religious sights, on this day tour from Vilnius. This unique historical architectural monument attracts many people due to its peace, spirituality, authenticity and sacred nature. More than 250 thousand crosses every size and design stand on Jurgaiciai mound near Siauliai and became a symbol of Lithuania's Catholic faith and national identity. Another sightseeing point is the park, which was established to remember the resistance war against Soviet regime ad which you will be seeing first.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
On the group tour the minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
The group tour starts and ends at the Cathedral Square
Private tours are available every day
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Centrally located Vilnius Hotel / apartments pickup
Pick up service from the hotel (only private tour option)
Local and knowledgeable guide
Transportation to/from attraction
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Discover Lithuania
Pick up from Vilnius hotels, apartments. Drive to Ukmerge district.
Stopping at the park established to remember those who fought against the Soviet regime. There are seen crosses dedicated to the partisans, to the most important dates of Lithuanian history and to famous individuals, such as Pope John Paul II and US President Ronald Reagan.
Options
Group tour
Small shared group
Starting point:
City Tour Bus-Stop, Šventaragio g. 1, 01103 Vilnius, Lithuania
Private (guaranteed departure)
A guaranteed departure tour: Private tour to the Hill of Crosses
Pickup included
Reviews
110 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazingly spiritual place even for non religious/spiritual people!
aliqueb2023,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this tour. It was my favorite tour when I was in Vilnius. The whole trip took 8 hours because it’s a long drive, so be ready for a lot of downtime in a van. Totally worth the experience though! My driver was very friendly and personable.
This visit will stay in my memory for a long time
lonewolf44,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was picked up from the bus stop opposite the bell tower on Cathedral Square right on schedule. It's a 3-hour drive to the Hill of Crosses from Vilnius, so our driver broke the journey by taking us to the Musios Misko Park en route. His very informative walk around the park explained the long history of Lithuanian resistance against foreign invaders or occupiers and how the tradition of carving and placing ornate wooden crosses developed. This was a good appetiser for the truly extraordinary Hill of Crosses. We were given an hour to explore it and an hour was necessary - there are thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of crosses of all shapes and sizes placed on and around the hill and paths have been placed to weave their way round them. The guide told us the three stories which could explain the origin of the hill, but left it to us to decide which was the most plausible. In late autumn, it was extremely atmospheric and something I would not have missed. The experience will stay with me for a long time. After that we needed lunch and our guide took us to a nearby restaurant and recommended traditional Lithuanian dishes, which were tasty and filling. After that we started the long drive back to Vilnius and were back by 5pm. All in all, fantastic value and a great insight into Lithuanian culture and history.
Our driver was very cool...
Laura E,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver was very cool since he worked in the film industry and I had happened to watch a movie he worked on! It's a long drive, but the countryside is gorgeous and I appreciated seeing what the bulk of Lithuania outside the cities looks like. Saw some wildlife too! The stories of the two locations sites was really moving/inspiring and gave me a deeper appreciation for the Lithuanian weltanschauung.
Fantastic day trip
Deborah H,
Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day with Anders learning about the role of crosses in Lithuanian history. The walk through the Great Partisans Battle Park gave us good background to important moments in history. The Hill of Crosses was very poignant and we were given plenty of time to walk through the area and look around. Delicious lunch stop on the way back rounded off a really good day.
Breathtaking. A must see.
Anna H,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic trip. The guide was very friendly and shared lots of information about Lithuania . Hill of Crosses is a must see. It’s breathtaking and spectacular . Very peaceful and thought provoking .
Highlight of our trip!
Jenny M,
Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I enjoyed this private tour with host Adam! He was extremely knowledgeable and informative across many topics that we discussed such as Lithuanian history/culture, Soviet history, historical life events, religion and geography. We enjoyed our conversations and day with Adam that will continue to be our favorite experience of the trip. The first stop going to the Hill of Crosses was an extra bonus we were lucky to have had! And the Hill itself was powerfully beautiful. We recommend booking this tour with Adam!!
terrible
Frank V,
Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00received confirmation but driver never showed. When called he stated car left without me. He stated that I would have to deal with someone on problem not him.
Hill of Crosses Full-Day Tour – My Honest Take
mariusmA8936HW,
Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So, I went on this tour kinda last minute, didn’t have crazy expectations—just figured, hey, a hill with a bunch of crosses, why not? But man, it turned out to be one of the coolest and most unexpectedly deep places I’ve visited. The ride there was smooth, guide was super easygoing, cracked some jokes, and made the history feel more like a good story than a history lesson. No info overload, just the right amount to make you appreciate the place more.
I enjoyed this tour! The Hill of Crosses is a must visit site
Npk92,
Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Hill of Crosses is a must see site in Lithuania. I had a fantastic experience on this tour. I was the only one who booked so they offered me a private tour with an extra cost of 50 euros or I would’ve had to cancel, I accepted it. Andrius was my driver + tour guide and he did an excellent job. I learned a lot about Lithuania’s history from him since he did a great job explaining everything to me throughout the whole day tour. The first stop we visited was the Great Battle District Partisan’s Park where we walked the forest for about 45 minutes while Andrius told me about Lithuania’s history. After that then he drove me to the Hill of Crosses, where I got to spend an hour exploring the hill at my own pace and wow what a site it was… one of the most interesting sites I’ve visited worldwide. This was definitely the highlight of my short stay in Vilnius. Be aware though the ride from Vilnius to both of these sites will be long - a couple hours to and from the city - so be prepared for that. Don’t miss the Hill of Crosses when you come to visit Lithuania and I highly recommend booking your experience with this tour company. - Nolan
Vilnius is a beautiful city highly recommended for a short break
johanhJ7073VC,
Aug 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very nice and cozy town. Many good and not expensive restaurants. Many cozy terraces. Much of Vilnius is traffic-free and ideal for hiking. It is a highly recommended destination Vilnius for those who want to get away for a few days and do not want to pay the usury prices as in many more famous European capitals.
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