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2-Hour Private Lviv Jewish History and Heritage Walking Tour
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L'viv
Explore Lviv's Jewish heritage on a 2-hour private walking tour. Discover medieval legends, cultural symbols, and historical facts from the 14th century to today.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Lviv National Opera - Meet your guide in front of the Opera and Ballet Theater and start exploring Jewish heritage of the city.
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Old Town - During the tour, an expert guide will introduce you to the rich history of the Jewish community in Lviv. You will find out, when Jews first appeared in this region and how Lviv became the new hospitable house for the European Jews of the 14th century. You will discover that since the end of the 18th century and until 1939 the Jews were the third part of Lviv population.
Then, you will stroll through atmospheric streets and yards of old Jewish Quarter, will learn its order, customs, misfortunes and achievements. Moreover, you will learn about its famous inhabitants of different times, including Sholem Aleichem, who have made great contribution to the cultural development of Lviv. -
Staroyevryeiska Street - Walk through one of the longest cobblestone streets of Lviv and discover its history. It used to be a part of Jewish quarter and you will see the ruins of “the Golden Rose” synagogue there.
One of the most beautiful and dramatic city legends is related to this place. Your guide will explain you why there were two different Jewish communities in Lviv and how they were officially united in the 18th century.
Learn how many synagogues were built in Lviv and how many of the have survived until our times. Discover compactly located significant buildings, places, monuments, modern objects connected to the Lviv Jewish heritage.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Private walking tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
If you’re eager to journey back in time and immerse yourself in a medieval Jewish town filled with legends, humor, clever tricks, and dramatic tales, then the 2-hour private walking tour of Jewish heritage is perfect for you. This tour will reveal the profound impact of Jewish culture, its symbols, and signs on the architecture and culture of Lviv. You’ll uncover significant aspects of the Jewish community from the 14th century to the present day.
Location
Svobody Ave, 28
Svobody Avenue
Your guide will meet you in front of the main entrance of Lviv Opera and Ballet Theater
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Viola_h
Jun 18, 2016
This tour was excellent and we were... - <p>This tour was excellent and we were educated by our German speaking guide about very different nations and histories which effected live in this city. The guide was very friendly and we got much more from this tour than we expected. Thank you for this beautiful time.</p>
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