Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius including Vilna Gaon and Vilnius Synagogue
by Vilnius With Locals Tours
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This regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius lasts two and a half hours and covers key sites related to the city’s Jewish history. The tour begins at Vilnius Town Hall, where the guide provides an introduction to the Jewish community in Vilnius. The group then walks through narrow streets where Jewish residents settled starting in the 16th century. Along the way, participants see the "Walls that remember" art project and pass Glassblowers' Street. The tour continues along Jewish Street, highlighting the damage sustained by the Great Synagogue of Vilna during World War II and the Soviet period. At the Vilna Gaon Monument, the guide shares information about the 18th-century Jewish scholar. The route then moves into the area of the former Big Ghetto, with an optional short break on German Street. The Vilnius Choral Synagogue, the only surviving synagogue in the city, can be visited for an additional fee paid in cash, subject to opening times and holidays. Further stops include a map display explaining the creation and liquidation of the Small and Big Ghettos, a street preserving Jewish shop names in Yiddish and Polish from the interwar period, and a building that served as a library during the ghetto years. The tour ends at the Monument to Zemach Shabad, dedicated to a notable Jewish doctor from Vilnius. After the official route, the guide can direct participants to the Jewish information office for further questions. The tour includes a local guide and entrance fees.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Town Hall (Rotuse)
The guide meets participants on the stairs of Vilnius Town Hall to provide an introduction to the Jewish history of Vilnius before starting the walking tour through the former Jewish quarter.
10 min
Narrow Winding Streets of Jewish Quarter
After the introduction, the tour moves into the narrow streets where Jewish residents began settling in the 16th century, continuing to explore this historic neighborhood.
10 min
Walls That Remember and Glassblowers' Street
The guide shows one of the newest art projects commemorating the Jewish past called "Walls that remember" and passes by the well-known Glassblowers' street.
10 min
Jewish Street and Great Synagogue Ruins
The tour continues along Jewish Street where the guide points out the wartime and Soviet-era damages to the Great Synagogue of Vilna.
15 min
Vilna Gaon Monument
At this monument, the guide relates the life story of Vilna Gaon, a prominent Jewish scholar who lived in Vilnius during the 18th century.
15 min
Former Big Jewish Ghetto
Leaving the Small Ghetto area, the tour moves into the former territory of the Big Jewish Ghetto, with an option for a short break on German Street if needed.
10 min
Vilnius Choral Synagogue
This stop offers a visit to the only surviving synagogue in Vilnius for an additional 2 EUR fee paid in cash; visits depend on the synagogue's opening hours and possible closures during Jewish holidays.
20 min
Map of the Ghetto
The guide explains the creation of the Small and Big Ghettos during World War II and discusses daily life there as well as their eventual liquidation.
15 min
Street with Preserved Jewish Shop Names
Walking down a street that still shows Jewish shop names in Yiddish and Polish from the interwar period, the tour ends at a building that served as a library during the Ghetto years.
15 min
Monument to Zemach Shabad
At this monument, the guide shares information about Zemach Shabad, a well-known Jewish doctor who lived in Vilnius.
10 min
Jewish Information Office
At the end of the tour, the guide points out the Jewish information office where participants can obtain further details if desired.
Meeting point
Look for the guides with yellow signs/bags on the stairs of Vilnius town hall.
End point
Look for the guides with yellow signs/bags on the stairs of Vilnius town hall.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius including Vilna Gaon and Vilnius Synagogue
by Vilnius With Locals Tours
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€44Overview
This regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius lasts two and a half hours and covers key sites related to the city’s Jewish history. The tour begins at Vilnius Town Hall, where the guide provides an introduction to the Jewish community in Vilnius. The group then walks through narrow streets where Jewish residents settled starting in the 16th century. Along the way, participants see the "Walls that remember" art project and pass Glassblowers' Street. The tour continues along Jewish Street, highlighting the damage sustained by the Great Synagogue of Vilna during World War II and the Soviet period. At the Vilna Gaon Monument, the guide shares information about the 18th-century Jewish scholar. The route then moves into the area of the former Big Ghetto, with an optional short break on German Street. The Vilnius Choral Synagogue, the only surviving synagogue in the city, can be visited for an additional fee paid in cash, subject to opening times and holidays. Further stops include a map display explaining the creation and liquidation of the Small and Big Ghettos, a street preserving Jewish shop names in Yiddish and Polish from the interwar period, and a building that served as a library during the ghetto years. The tour ends at the Monument to Zemach Shabad, dedicated to a notable Jewish doctor from Vilnius. After the official route, the guide can direct participants to the Jewish information office for further questions. The tour includes a local guide and entrance fees.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Town Hall (Rotuse)
The guide meets participants on the stairs of Vilnius Town Hall to provide an introduction to the Jewish history of Vilnius before starting the walking tour through the former Jewish quarter.
10 min
Narrow Winding Streets of Jewish Quarter
After the introduction, the tour moves into the narrow streets where Jewish residents began settling in the 16th century, continuing to explore this historic neighborhood.
10 min
Walls That Remember and Glassblowers' Street
The guide shows one of the newest art projects commemorating the Jewish past called "Walls that remember" and passes by the well-known Glassblowers' street.
10 min
Jewish Street and Great Synagogue Ruins
The tour continues along Jewish Street where the guide points out the wartime and Soviet-era damages to the Great Synagogue of Vilna.
15 min
Vilna Gaon Monument
At this monument, the guide relates the life story of Vilna Gaon, a prominent Jewish scholar who lived in Vilnius during the 18th century.
15 min
Former Big Jewish Ghetto
Leaving the Small Ghetto area, the tour moves into the former territory of the Big Jewish Ghetto, with an option for a short break on German Street if needed.
10 min
Vilnius Choral Synagogue
This stop offers a visit to the only surviving synagogue in Vilnius for an additional 2 EUR fee paid in cash; visits depend on the synagogue's opening hours and possible closures during Jewish holidays.
20 min
Map of the Ghetto
The guide explains the creation of the Small and Big Ghettos during World War II and discusses daily life there as well as their eventual liquidation.
15 min
Street with Preserved Jewish Shop Names
Walking down a street that still shows Jewish shop names in Yiddish and Polish from the interwar period, the tour ends at a building that served as a library during the Ghetto years.
15 min
Monument to Zemach Shabad
At this monument, the guide shares information about Zemach Shabad, a well-known Jewish doctor who lived in Vilnius.
10 min
Jewish Information Office
At the end of the tour, the guide points out the Jewish information office where participants can obtain further details if desired.
Meeting point
Look for the guides with yellow signs/bags on the stairs of Vilnius town hall.
End point
Look for the guides with yellow signs/bags on the stairs of Vilnius town hall.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.