Regular 2 hr walking tour of Jewish Vilnius
Regular 2 hr walking tour of Jewish Vilnius
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.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Town Hall (Rotuse)
the former Jewish quarter.
10 minutesM. Antokolskio gatvė
You will continue to explore narrow winding streets where Jews started moving to in the 16th century.
20 minutesStiklių gatvė
The guide will show one of the newest projects to commemorate Jewish past - "Walls that remember"
Žydų gatvė
You will continue the tour to see the damages done to Great Synagogue of Vilna during WWII and Soviet period.
10 minutesVilna Gaon Monument
The guide will tell you the life story of famous Jewish Scholar who lived in Vilnius in 18th century.
15 minutesVokiečių gatvė
A possibility to have a short break if needed.
Vilnius Choral Synagogue
Visit possible if opened. Might be closed during Jewish holidays/other reasons.
20 minutesMap 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 minutesŽemaitijos 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 fill find a building which served as library during Ghetto years.
15 minutesMonument to Zemach Shabad
One of the most lovable statues in the city. Learn about famous doctor who lived in Vilnius
10 minutesIncluded
- Local guide
Not Included
- Entrance to the synagogue (1eur)
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.