Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius
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4.9 (152)
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EUR 20.00

3 hours

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Overview

If you don’t know the history behind the Jewish quarter of Lithuania’s capital city, you could miss out on a lot while exploring on your own. Opt instead to travel with a guide during this Vilnius Jewish cultural tour, and listen to stories from WWII. Walk on foot through the former Jewish quarter, and gain a better understanding for the significance of this area.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Vilnius Jewish Tour

BeABunny, Feb 2025

This is a tour of the Jewish community in Vilnius. Our guide, Cristina is very knowledgeable and very informative. She is very thorough and very accommodating. At the end of this tour, we learnt so much from Cristina about the Jewish community in Vilnius. We truly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend Cristina as our guide.

Superbly informative touring walk

LondonSamuel, Feb 2025

Superbly informatively most excellent Had a most enjoyable time on the jewish history walking tour of the Vilnius. Our host, Natasha, was delightful, using her arms and legs to point out all the relevant places. My group consisted of 1 or two demanding individuals who insisted on stopping for coffee and buns overly frequently but she dealt with it most amazingly. She is full of history knowledge and is full of intellect to share her knowledge.

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Wandeltocht Joods Vinius

Happiness49960528272, Jan 2025

A special and enriching experience. It was satisfying to visit these places, but at the same time a sad feeling to be in a place where 85 years ago 200,000 Jews lived, with hundreds of synagogues, and where there is almost nothing left today. The guide has done it bravely! Wolf

Super informativ

marcs_rens2024, Nov 2024

This tour made the trip to Vilnius alone worthwhile. Learned a lot about the Jewish history of Lithuania and Vilnius itself. Had a great time and can’t recommend this one enough.

Itinerary

  • 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.

    10 minutes

  • 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 minutes

  • 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 minutes

  • 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 minutes

  • Vilna Gaon Monument

    The guide will tell you the life story of famous Jewish Scholar who lived in Vilnius in 18th century.

    15 minutes

  • 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 minutes

  • Vilnius Choral Synagogue

    Visit the only surviving synagogue in the city for additional 2 EUR fee. Visit possible if opened. Might be closed during Jewish holidays/other reasons

    20 minutes

  • 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.

    15 minutes

  • 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 minutes

  • Monument to Zemach Shabad

    One of the most lovable statues in the city. Learn about famous Jewish doctor who lived in Vilnius.

    10 minutes

  • Use the opportunity to get some extra information at the Jewish information office if needed, the guide will point you out the place.

Meeting Point Map

Location

Address

Didžioji g. 31, 01128 Vilnius, Lithuania

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Experience

Highlights

  • Walk Vilnius’ former Jewish quarter, and gain a better understanding for the area
  • A guide tells you about the history of the city, especially during WWII
  • See Choral Synagogue of Vilnius, the only active synagogue in Lithuania’s capital
  • Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience

    • Inclusions

    • Local guide

    Exclusions

    • Entrance to the synagogue (2eur/person - cash only)
    • Gratuites

    Additional Information

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

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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