Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius

About the tour

Included

• Local guide
• Entrance to Vilnius Choral Synagogue (please note that the synagogue may occasionally be closed to visitors during religious festivals/public holidays)

Not included

• Gratuites

Participant age

• Infants 0–4 m.
• Children 5–6 m.
• Youth 7–13 m.
• Adults 14–99 m.

Itinerary

1. 1
   Town Hall (Rotuse)

   Didzhioji g. 31, Vilnius

   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 min
2. 2

   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 min
3. 3

   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 min
4. 4

   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 min
5. 5
   Vilna Gaon Monument

   Zydu g. 5, Vilnius

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

   15 min
6. 6

   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 min
7. 7
   Vilnius Choral Synagogue

   Pylimo g. 39, Vilnius

   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 minBilietas neįskaičiuotas
8. 8
   Map of the Ghetto

   Rudninku g. 18, (on the wall of the AAA Real Estate building), Vilnius

   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 min
9. 9

   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 min
10. 10
    Monument to Zemach Shabad

    MesiniU street, Vilnius

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

    10 min
11. 11

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

    Pass by without stopping

Atšaukimo politika

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

Papildoma informacija

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