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Overview
- Explore the narrow winding streets of the former Jewish Quarter
- Learn why Vilnius became known as "Jerusalem of Lithuania"
- Hear the fascinating life-story of the famous Jewish scholar Vilna Gaon
- Visit the only surviving synagogue in Vilnius
- Find out what is left of the Great Synagogue of Vilna
Activity location
- Vilnius
- Vilnius, Vilniaus apskritis, Lithuania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Town hall of Vilnius, Rotušės a., Vilnius 01128, Lithuania | Look for the guide with a yellow bag and a yellow "Vilnius with Locals tours" sign in front Vilnius town hall (Didzioji g. 31). Guides usually wait on the left side on the stairs of the Town Hall.
- Vilnius, Vilniaus apskritis, Lithuania
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What's included, what's not
- Guided walking tour
- Entrance to Vilnius Choral Synagogue (2€ fee - cash only)
- Gratuities
What you can expect
Meet your guide on the stairs of Vilnius town hall and be introduced to the Jewish history of Vilnius. After getting to know your walking tour group and having a short overview of Jewish history in the city, the guide will take you through the narrow winding streets of the former Jewish Quarter to talk about Lithuanian Jews ('Litvaks') before World War II.
Gaze at photos of the past, depicting what was once a vibrant Jewish community in Vilnius. After this, you will go to see the site of the Great Synagogue of Vilna and the area where Vilna Gaon used to live. Learn how during World War II the Jewish quarter was divided into two ghettos. Visit both ghettos and learn about Nazi rule in Vilnius. Moreover, learn about the development of modern Jewish community as well as how Lithuanians are dealing with the history today.
If it's open, have the chance to visit the Vilnius Choral Synagogue. Afterwards, your guide will take you back to the area of the Big Ghetto to finish your tour near the Jewish Cultural and Information Centre for further exploration or bring you back to the starting point of the tour.
Location
Activity location
- Vilnius
- Vilnius, Vilniaus apskritis, Lithuania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Town hall of Vilnius, Rotušės a., Vilnius 01128, Lithuania | Look for the guide with a yellow bag and a yellow "Vilnius with Locals tours" sign in front Vilnius town hall (Didzioji g. 31). Guides usually wait on the left side on the stairs of the Town Hall.
- Vilnius, Vilniaus apskritis, Lithuania