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# 10 laid-back things to do in Vilnius

> Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital, rewards unhurried exploration with a picturesque Old Town, quirky local rituals, and easy-going urban pleasures that range from Soviet-era bus rides to hot-air balloon flights over the city.

## What to do
- **Ride the cable car up Gediminas Hill** — Reach the old fortress tower for a panoramic view of the entire city; entry €2.
- **Rent a bike** — Cycle the city independently via the Cyclocity bike-rental scheme (cyclocity.lt).
- **Get a guided tour of Old Town** — Options include a free English-language walking tour from city hall at noon, a Running Tour, hop-on-hop-off buses, and Segways through the Tourism Information Center.
- **Ride a Soviet-era city bus** — Buy a one-way ticket for €1 directly from the driver on these nostalgia-inducing people movers.
- **Browse the iki supermarket** — A quirky local experience featuring unreadable packaging and live sturgeon in the fish section; the COOP chain owns 20% of iki.
- **Take a taxi ride** — Fares are generally cheap, though they can vary considerably between drivers.
- **Make a wish on the Stebuklas tile** — On Cathedral Square beside the bell tower, spin three times on the tile with eyes closed while concentrating on a wish.
- **Try a shot of Trejos Devynerios (999)** — A herbal liqueur made from 27 herbs, locally regarded as a cure-all and said to have miraculous powers.
- **Rest in Bernardinų sodas park** — A riverside park behind the cathedral with benches, a small café, and a botanic garden — good for people-watching.
- **Lift off in a hot-air balloon** — Several operators offer flights over Vilnius; listings available through Vilnius Tourism (vilnius-tourism.lt).

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