3-Hours Jewish History Walk in Vilnius

Jewish Vilnius, Lithuania

Highlights

Explore the Jewish side of Vilnius

Visit the areas of Vilna ghettos during World War II

Uncover why Vilnius was called "Jerusalem of Lithuania"

See the Jewish ghettos

Vilnius

architectural, historical, Story Telling

Private Tour

3 Hours

Easy

English, German, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian

Description

Visit Vilnius, one of the most important European cities for Jewish history and culture. See the two ghettos famous for their inhabitants and visitors, ranging from Gaon ben Elijah to Jascha Heifetz. Learn about the difficult but peaceful life of Jews in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Discover the horrors of the Holocaust under the brutal Nazi rule in the city.

Itinerary

Vilnius Walking Tour
- Meet your local tour guide at a preferred point.
- Start with the small Jewish quarter and stroll through its captivating streets.
- Witness some of the fantastic works of Mark Antokolsky.
- Proceed to the extensive Jewish ghetto and arrive at the fascinating Vilna Gaon Museum, where you will learn all about the importance of Jewish culture in Lithuania.
- See the Jewish gallery and learn episodes about the Second World War and its consequences for the Jewish community in Vilnius.
- Conclude your tour with a visit to one of the few synagogues that survived the great conflict of the 20th century.