Itinerary

Town Hall (Rotuse)
(Pass By)
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
(Pass By)
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
(Pass By)
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 minutes
Map of the Ghetto
(Pass By)
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
(Pass By)
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.