What dishes come from Vilnius? What was the difference between the table of townspeople and kings? Where was the best beer in the city? What dishes make the Vilnius city famous abroad? The communities, ethnic, religious and social groups living in Vilnius formed a melting pot of cultures, each adding its own spices and accents. Today, many of the dishes in this melting pot have become national – some more well-known, while others still bring the joy of discovery.
The route of this culinary tour winds along the main axis of the The Gate of Dawn – Didžioji – Pilies streets, as if Vilnelė (the river) was turning it to one or the other side. During the tour we will taste various snacks, dishes and drinks related to ethnic and social groups of townspeople, talk about their origin, visit one of the most beautiful places in the city and listen to stories of contemporary city culinary culture. A local food-loving guide will help you to compose the taste code of Vilnius by telling about the origin of various dishes, the secrets of cooking and the peculiarities of eating.
LET’S WALK, TALK, TASTE!
Language: Lithuanian, English.
Duration: about 3 hours.
Meeting Place: The Gate of Dawn, 1 Daukšos st., Vilnius.
Number of participats: from 2 to 20 persons.
For guests over 16 years old.
Price: 20 euro for an adult, 18 euro for a pensioner or children.
Prices for groups from 10 people.
The tour includes:
- Tasting 6 types of snacks, drinks and sweets.
- Historical stories about the emergence of food and drink in the city and peculiarities of eating..
- Walk across Vilnius Old Town visiting interesting places, shops and cafes.
- Local guide stories.
The program includes products with meat, gluten, lactose and alcohol. Some meat products and alcoholic beverages can be changed to vegetarian and non-alcoholic – intolerances and allergies should be reported in advance. The number of toilets on the route is limited. Some places on the route may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility. Some locations may be closed on certain days or hours.
