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Vilnius: 2.5-Hour Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

By Vilnius with Locals Tours
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,547 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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 (if opened)
  • 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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Standard Option

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
P 1,547.03 x 1 AdultP 1,547.03
Total
Price is P 1,547.03

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to Vilnius Choral Synagogue (Please note that the synagogue may occasionally be closed to visitors during religious festivals/public holidays)
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • NB: The tour is conducted in English language.

    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 (Please note that the synagogue may occasionally be closed to visitors during religious festivals/public holidays). It is about a 10-minute walk from the starting location. Afterwards, you have a few options: you can stay in the market area for lunch, visit the Jewish Museum, or return to the Big Ghetto area to explore the Jewish Cultural and Information Centre.

Location

Activity location

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    • Vilnius
    • Vilnius, Vilniaus apskritis, Lithuania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 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