Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius

Name: Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius
Brand: Viator
Price: 25.84 USD
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4.9(201)2 hr 30 minEnglishBook 1 hour aheadVilnius, Lithuania

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NB: The tour is conducted in English language.

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 famous Jewish scholar Vilna Gaon lived and much more from the Jewish history of Vilnius.

Included

Local guide
Entrance to Vilnius Choral Synagogue (please note that the synagogue may occasionally be closed to visitors during religious festivals/public holidays)

Not included

Gratuites

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What you'll do

Town Hall (Rotuse)
Didzhioji g. 31, Vilnius, Lithuania
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.
10 min
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.
10 min
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.
10 min
You will continue the tour through the Jewish street to see the damages done to
Great Synagogue of Vilna during WWII and Soviet period.
15 min
Vilna Gaon Monument
Zydu g. 5, Vilnius, Lithuania
The guide will tell you the life story of famous Jewish Scholar who lived in Vilnius in 18th century.
15 min
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.
10 min
Vilnius Choral Synagogue
Pylimo g. 39, Vilnius, Lithuania
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
20 minAdmission not included
Map of the Ghetto
Rudninku g. 18, (on the wall of the AAA Real Estate building), Vilnius, Lithuania
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.
15 min
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.
15 min
Monument to Zemach Shabad
MesiniU street, Vilnius, Lithuania
One of the most lovable statues in the city. Learn about famous Jewish doctor who lived in Vilnius.
10 min
Use the opportunity to get some extra information at the Jewish information offi
ce if needed, the guide will point you out the place.

Meeting and pickup

5 locations

Pickup details

Look for the guides with yellow signs/bags on the stairs of Vilnius town hall.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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