Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius
Reviews Summary
Highly positive, insightful, and moving. Many reviewers learned a lot about Vilnius's Jewish history. Some found it made their trip worthwhile. A few reviewers found the tour disappointing due to the guide's knowledge.
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2.5 hours
- Local guide
- Entrance to Vilnius Choral Synagogue (please note that the synagogue may occasionally be closed to visitors during religious festivals/public holidays)
- Gratuites
- Vilnius Choral Synagogue (cash only)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Step back in time to get acquainted with a community that earned Vilnius the title "Jerusalem of Lithuania" and the times that changed the face of Vilnius forever. Walk around the former Jewish quarter, Small & Big Ghettos during WWII looking for traces of the past. Find out where the...
- Duration 2 Hours and 30 Minutes
- Group Tour
- Max 30 people in the group
- 1
Town Hall (Rotuse)
Our guide will meet you on the stairs of Vilnius Town Hall to give you an introduction to Jewish history in Vilnius before exploring streets of the former Jewish quarter.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
M. Antokolskio gatvė
After learning about Jewish history in the city, the guide will take you to see the narrow winding streets where Jews started moving to in the 16th century.
You will continue to explore narrow winding streets where Jews started moving to in the 16th century.- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Stiklių gatvė
The guide will show one of the newest art projects to commemorate Jewish past - "Walls that remember". You will also pass the famous Glassblowers' street.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Žydų gatvė
You will continue the tour through the Jewish street to see the damages done to Great Synagogue of Vilna during WWII and Soviet period.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Vilna Gaon Monument
The guide will tell you the life story of famous Jewish Scholar who lived in Vilnius in 18th century.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
Vokiečių gatvė
You will leave the Small Ghetto behind and will get to the former territory of Big Jewish Ghetto. A possibility to have a short break on the German street if needed.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 7
Vilnius Choral Synagogue
Visit the only surviving synagogue in the city for additional 2 EUR fee (cash only). Visit possible if opened. Might be closed during Jewish holidays/other reasons
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 8
Map of the Ghetto
The guide will explain to you about creations of two Ghettos during WWII in the former Jewish quarter. You will also learn about life in the ghettos and it's liquidation.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 9
Žemaitijos gatvė
Visit the street where you can find preserved names of Jewish shops in Yiddish and Polish from interwar period. Towards the end of the street you will find a building which served as library during Ghetto years.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 10
Monument to Zemach Shabad
One of the most lovable statues in the city. Learn about famous Jewish doctor who lived in Vilnius.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 11
Mėsinių gatvė
Use the opportunity to get some extra information at the Jewish information office if needed, the guide will point you out the place.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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