Regular 2 hr walking tour of Jewish Vilnius
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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.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Vilnius with Locals tours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By:
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"
Stop At:
You will continue the tour to see the damages done to Great Synagogue of Vilna during WWII and Soviet period.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vilna Gaon Monument
The guide will tell you the life story of famous Jewish Scholar who lived in Vilnius in 18th century.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By:
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.
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Monument to Zemach Shabad
One of the most lovable statues in the city. Learn about famous doctor who lived in Vilnius
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By:
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"
Stop At:
You will continue the tour to see the damages done to Great Synagogue of Vilna during WWII and Soviet period.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vilna Gaon Monument
The guide will tell you the life story of famous Jewish Scholar who lived in Vilnius in 18th century.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By:
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.
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Monument to Zemach Shabad
One of the most lovable statues in the city. Learn about famous doctor who lived in Vilnius
Duration: 10 minutes
