Private Jewish Vilnius Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Driver/guide English speaking
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from centrally located hotels in Vilnius
What's not
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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.
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.
Visit the grave of Vilna Gaon and other famous Jewish personalities buried there
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
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.
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.
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.
Visit the site of the oldest Jewish cemetery destroyed by Soviet regime.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Senamiescio Gidas
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please inform in advance if infant seats are needed.
How it compares in Vilnius
- Its from-price is 37% above the median of the 223 experiences we list in Vilnius.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 31 of 223.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Vilnius
Vilnius is Lithuania's capital, a baroque old town of church towers and courtyards, with a hilltop castle tower and a university founded in 1579.
Vilnius has one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in eastern Europe, a World Heritage site of cobbled lanes, courtyards and dozens of churches, most in baroque style. Gediminas Tower, the remnant of the upper castle, looks over the roofs from a hill, and the neoclassical cathedral stands in the square below. Vilnius University, founded in 1579, has a cluster of courtyards, and the Gate of Dawn holds an icon revered by Catholics and Orthodox believers.
Top-ranked sights in Vilnius: Gate of Dawn (Ausros Vartai), Vilnius University (Vilniaus Universitetas), Vilnius Old Town (Vilniaus Senamiestis).
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