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.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Entrance to Vilnius Choral Synagogue (please note that the synagogue may occasionally be closed to visitors during religious festivals/public holidays)
Gratuites
Meeting Points
Departure
Vilnius Town Hall
Look for the guides with yellow signs/bags on the stairs of Vilnius town hall.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Entrance to Vilnius Choral Synagogue (please note that the synagogue may occasionally be closed to visitors during religious festivals/public holidays)
Gratuites
Meeting Points
Departure
Vilnius Town Hall
Look for the guides with yellow signs/bags on the stairs of Vilnius town hall.
Return
Itinerary
1
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
2
M. Antokolskio gatvė
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
3
Stiklių gatvė
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
4
Žydų gatvė
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
5
Vilna Gaon Monument
The guide will tell you the life story of famous Jewish Scholar who lived in Vilnius in 18th century.
15 minutes
6
Vokiečių gatvė
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
7
Vilnius Choral Synagogue
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
8
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
9
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 will find a building which served as library during Ghetto years.
15 minutes
10
Monument to Zemach Shabad
One of the most lovable statues in the city. Learn about famous Jewish doctor who lived in Vilnius.
10 minutes
11
Žydų Kultūros Ir Informacijos Centras
Use the opportunity to get some extra information at the Jewish information office if needed, the guide will point you out the place.
