Jewish Vilnius Walking Tour: Experience 'Jerusalem of Lithuania' in a 2-hour Historical Journey
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Vilnius
Step back in time and explore the rich Jewish history of Vilnius on a 2-hour walking tour. Discover the former Jewish quarter, the Small & Big Ghettos, and learn about the famous Jewish scholar Vilna Gaon.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
  • M. Antokolskio gatvė - After learning about Jewish history in the city, the guide will take you to see the house where famous Russian Jewish sculptor from Vilnius was born. Learn about life during the times of Russian empire.
    You will continue to explore narrow winding streets where Jews started moving to in the 16th century.
  • Stiklių gatvė - You will pass Glassblowers’ street which name says it all.
    The guide will show one of the newest projects to commemorate Jewish past - “Walls that remember”
  • Žýdų gatvė - You will continue the tour to see the damages done to Great Synagogue of Vilna during WWII and Soviet period.
  • Vilna Gaon Monument - The guide will tell you the life story of famous Jewish Scholar who lived in Vilnius in 18th century.
  • Vokiečių gatvė - You will pass the new street of the Old town to get to the former territory of Big Jewish Ghetto from the Small Ghetto.
    A possibility to have a short break if needed.
  • Vilnius Choral Synagogue - Visit the only surviving synagogue in the city for additional 1 EUR fee.

Visit possible if opened. Might be closed during Jewish holidays/other reasons.

  • 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.
  • 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 fill find a building which served as library during Ghetto years.
  • Monument to Zemach Shabad - One of the most lovable statues in the city. Learn about famous doctor who lived in Vilnius
What's Included
  • Local guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance to the synagogue (2eur/person - cash only)
  • Gratuites
Additional Information

Transport yourself back in time to familiarise yourself with the society that led Vilnius to be labelled as the ‘Jerusalem of Lithuania’, and the era that permanently modified Vilnius’s appearance. Explore the previous Jewish district, the Small & Big Ghettos during WWII, tracing remnants of history. Discover the home of the renowned Jewish scholar Vilna Gaon and learn more about the Jewish chronicles of Vilnius.

Location
Vilnius Town Hall
Didžioji gatvė
Look for the guides with yellow signs/bags on the stairs of Vilnius town hall.
Cancellation Policy

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

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World_travelerzwx
May 30, 2024
Vilnius Jewish history tour - Excellent knowledgeable guide who skillfully focused on complicated topics Good knowledge of history. Great communication style
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Annedz7307uv
May 25, 2024
Walking tour of Jewish Vilnius. - This is a very interesting tour and I would highly recommend it. Our tour guide was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. He was an enthusiastic guide, and kept us all engaged for the entire tour.
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Jackzvi1964
May 5, 2024
Very interesting tour of Jewish Vilnius. Highly recommend. - Sarunas was an excellent guide. He had extensive knowledge about the history of Jews in Vilnius and about the Holocaust. The walk through the ghettos and hearing about different sites on the way was very interesting. The synagogue was open so we were happy to be able to go into it.
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Mikizvi
May 5, 2024
Recommended: get the feel of Jewish Vilnius quickly and easily - Saronas gave us a wonderful tour. Thoroughly recommended. He took us to all the import sites, and his candid narrative was an eye opener and much appreciated.
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Barbgonick
Apr 30, 2024
Stroll through Jewish history of Vilnius - Knowledgeable tour guide offered a fascinating overview of the history of Jewish Vilnius. It was extra special to visit the last remaining synagogue in Vilnius
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Melanie_s
Apr 16, 2024
Excellent tour and tour guide. Lots of historical facts well explained. - The guide was full of information and very sincere in her descriptions of the events in Vilnius. She took more time to make sure we saw all the sights.
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Ryankf8959lp
Apr 15, 2024
Amazing! - Kristina was the best tour guide ever! Highly recommend this tour with her. Enjoyable and educational. Got to see a Vilnius in a new light.
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Happiness58596657109
Mar 25, 2024
Outstanding Jewish city tour - What a great tour!! Our guide, Milda, was outstanding, very knowledgeable and made sure the tour flows, easy pace and lots of explanations. Love it and highly recommend it 🙏
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925siobhans
Mar 25, 2024
A great insight into a lost world - A fantastic insight into the almost total eradication of a people. Our guide was superbly knowledge and friendly and answered our many questions. Great to see Lithuania remembering the important contribution made by Jews to the life of Vilnius. Would highly recommend.
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H5331lwdavidt
May 13, 2024
Very disappointing tour - My partner and I took the Jewish walking tour of vilinius on may 13, we left after forty minutes, the tour guide had scant knowledge of the subject, the delivery was all over the place, and very poor, there was no real factual information on this important subject, and what was delivered was done in a very amatuer style, for €36 for two people very disappointing.
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