What You Will Do
Our private Jewish Vilnius tours invite you to experience what was once the "Jerusalem of Lithuania”! Walk the old streets of Vilnius, where Lithuanian Jewish history can be traced back to the 14th century.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Stikliu Street
20 minutes
Our accredited guide will present you the area of the Old Jewish quarter with unique inner courtyards and stories of the former inhabitants. Now this area a cozy place for time spending decorated by special murals showing former Jewish citizens of this area.
2
Vilnius Choral Synagogue
15 minutes
Guide will explain story of the only functioning Choral Synagogue in Vilnius. Please note that the synagogue inside is not available for tourist visiting on Saturday, other famous religious feasts and sometimes can be closed for visiting without any previous notice.
3
Jewish Cemetery of Vilnius
15 minutes
Visit the grave of Vilna Gaon and other famous Jewish personalities buried there
4
Olandų gatvė
10 minutes
Our guide will present the site of the biggest Uzupis (Zarech) graveyard in Vilnius that is now commemorated by a unique monument constructed from former tombstones
5
Žemaitijos gatvė
20 minutes
Hear the stories about Great Ghetto and atrocities of the past that had tragic consequences for Jewish community and discover unique buildings of former Strashun Steet that now bear visible sign of the Jewish shops.
6
Vokiečių gatvė
10 minutes
Walk along this unique street bearing traces of the Jewish community that earned Vilnius the name “Jerusalem of Lithuania”. With the help of local guide discover the places of the most famous shops and restaurants, hear about first vegetarian restaurant beloved of connoisseurs of Faina Lewando family.
7
Vilna Gaon Monument
15 minutes
Walking through the former old Jewish Quarter streets and discover the places connected with Elijah ben Solomon Zalman , better known as Vilna Gaon, a famous Talmudist, halakhist, kabbalist, who put Vilnius and Lithuania’s name on the map of Jewish culture.
8
Old Jewish Cemetery
10 minutes
Visit the site of the oldest Jewish cemetery destroyed by Soviet regime.
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