Tours and excursions
Participants are invited to engage in a range of tours and excursions designed to complement the academic program. These include visits to Vilnius’ UNESCO-listed Old Town and a half-day tour to Trakai Castle and Lake Galvė, as well as guided tours of Vilnius University and the city’s Jewish heritage sites, providing an opportunity to experience the historical, cultural, and academic context of the region.
Tours will take place on selected days and at times that do not interfere with the conference program. Advance registration and payment is required, as places are limited.
List of tours
Vilnius City Tour:
Tour 1: August 26, 2025 from 18:00 till 20:30
Tour 2: August 28, 2025 from 18:00 till 20:30
Jewish Vilnius Tour:
August 28, 2025 from 18:00 till 20:00
Vilnius University Tour:
August 29, 2025 from 15:00 till 17:30
Trakai Castle Tour:
August 29, 2025 from 14:00 till 18:00
Bookings
The tours are organized by the travel agency “Feel Z City”. Please book your tour via link here: BOOKING FORM
If you have any question, please contact the agency directly: by email info@feelzcity.com or by phone at +370 618 27926.
Vilnius talking statues
Step into the stories of Vilnius—literally. As you explore the city, take a moment to meet its “talking statues.” Simply scan a QR code with your phone, and hear the city’s most iconic figures speak to you in their own words. It’s a unique and playful way to experience Vilnius’ history, art, and personality while walking between conference sessions or during your free time. Let the city tell you its story! More details: https://mo.lt/en/vilnius-talking-statues/
Museums & galleries
Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania:
Impressive reconstruction built atop medieval foundations. Exhibitions trace Lithuanian statehood, royal life, and archaeological remains.
More details: https://www.valdovurumai.lt/en/
Gediminas’ Castle Tower (National Museum)
The sole surviving tower of the Upper Castle, offering panoramic views and exhibitions on Vilnius’s early history Tripomatic. More details: https://lnm.lt/en/museums/gediminas-castle-tower/
Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights (KGB Museum)
Located in the former KGB headquarters; contains archives, prison cells, and exhibitions on Soviet and Nazi-era occupations and resistance. More details: https://olkm.lt/en/
MO Museum (Museum of Modern Art)
Housed in a striking Daniel Libeskind–designed building, featuring over 6,000 works of Lithuanian modern and contemporary art. More details: https://mo.lt/en/
Contemporary Art Centre (ŠMC / CAC)
One of the largest contemporary art spaces in the Baltics, hosting exhibitions, FLUXUS installations, and a cinema hall. More details: https://cac.lt/en/