Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius Discount Tickets

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Overview

NB: The tour is conducted in English language. 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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Look for the guides with yellow signs/bags on the stairs of Vilnius town hall.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

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.
Duration: 10 mins
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.
Duration: 10 mins
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.
Duration: 10 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Vilna Gaon Monument
The guide will tell you the life story of famous Jewish Scholar who lived in Vilnius in 18th century.
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 10 mins
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
Duration: 20 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
10. Monument to Zemach Shabad
One of the most lovable statues in the city. Learn about famous Jewish doctor who lived in Vilnius.
Duration: 10 mins
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.

Inclusion

Local guide

Entrance fees

Exclusion

Gratuites

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Vilnius with Locals tours

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