Private Jewish Vilnius Tour
Overview
Inclusions
- Driver/guide English speaking
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from centrally located hotels in Vilnius
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Stikliu Street, Stikliu gatve, Vilnius Lithuania
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Vilnius Choral Synagogue, Pylimo g. 39, Vilnius 01308 Lithuania
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jewish Cemetery of Vilnius, Suderve Street Linkittää kartallakin väärälle hautausmaalle, joka on Uzupisin hävitetty juutalainen, Vilnius 07191 Lithuania
Visit the grave of Vilna Gaon and other famous Jewish personalities buried there
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Olandų gatvė, Olandų g., Vilnius, Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Žemaitijos gatvė, Žemaitijos g., Vilnius, Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Vokiečių gatvė, Vokiečių g., Vilnius, Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vilna Gaon Monument, Zydu g. 5, Vilnius 01131 Lithuania
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old Jewish Cemetery, Kriviu g. 123, Vilnius 01210 Lithuania
Visit the site of the oldest Jewish cemetery destroyed by Soviet regime.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Please inform in advance if infant seats are needed.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Our tour guide was Agnes and she was absolutely fabulous! We learned an incredible amount regarding the complicated history of the Jews in the Vilna District, including through WW2. My sister and I had an interest in Vilna in the 19th century, because our great grandparents left in the 1880s, a...
Our tour guide was Agnes and she was absolutely fabulous! We learned an incredible amount regarding the complicated history of the Jews in the Vilna District, including through WW2. My sister and I had an interest in Vilna in the 19th century, because our great grandparents left in the 1880s, and Agnes was able to provide much perspective on what had happened before and after our ancestors lived there. She was able to answer our questions and we learned a lot. Agnes covered the period basically from the 1400s to today!An excellent overview, in part in a minibus (just for 2 of us!) to some outlying sites and then a comprehensive walking tour of the former Jewish area and the ghettos in the old town. Anna the guide was first class - engaging and informed with very good English. Recommended.
An excellent overview, in part in a minibus (just for 2 of us!) to some outlying sites and then a comprehensive walking tour of the former Jewish area and the ghettos in the old town. Anna the guide was first class - engaging and informed with very good English. Recommended.We really enjoyed this tour although it probably primarily has appeal to those who already have an interest in Jewish history or have family ties to Vilnius. What we most appreciated is that the guide pointed out spots, landmarks and memorials that we certainly would have either missed or not kno...
We really enjoyed this tour although it probably primarily has appeal to those who already have an interest in Jewish history or have family ties to Vilnius. What we most appreciated is that the guide pointed out spots, landmarks and memorials that we certainly would have either missed or not known what to make of had we not had a guide.
My guide, Tomas, was very knowledgeable, and showed me so many Jewish sites in Vilnius. Many would have been difficult to get to by public transportation. I feel that I was able to make the most of my short stay in Vilnius during this tour.
My guide, Tomas, was very knowledgeable, and showed me so many Jewish sites in Vilnius. Many would have been difficult to get to by public transportation. I feel that I was able to make the most of my short stay in Vilnius during this tour.
Guide was knowledgeable and helpful in understanding history and place. Travel to visit current Jewish cemeteries included
Guide was knowledgeable and helpful in understanding history and place. Travel to visit current Jewish cemeteries includedAgnieszka was great! Her presentation was informative, thoughtful, and empathetic. Visiting the cemeteries and hearing the history was thought provoking.
Agnieszka was great! Her presentation was informative, thoughtful, and empathetic. Visiting the cemeteries and hearing the history was thought provoking.