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Jewish Heritage in Vilnius - Private Walking Tour

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Welcome to complete and personal introduction to Jerusalem of the North Did you know: • That Vilnius is also known as a hometown of the Gaon of Vilna - the foremost leader of Jewry of the past few centuries? • That in Vilnius bears used to eat chocolate? • That Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, and Marc Chagall were honorary members of the board in YIVO - Institute for Jewish Research established in Vilnius in 1925? • That well-traveled Litvaks from all over the world praising local bagels as one of the best in the world? • That many world-famous artists and writers were born/resided in Vilnius – from Samuel Bak, Jacques Lipchitz, Chaim Soutine, Marc Chagall, Chaim Grade to name a few? Welcome to relive their and our life stories! As it is a private tour you will get personal attention from a local expert guide. Expect to get much more than from a regular join-in tour, get unbiased advice, and make a new friend.
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Departure Point

Katedros varpinė, 01143 Vilnius, Litouwen

  • Vilnius Cathedral, Vilnius, Lithuania
    Meet your local guide=new friend by Vilnius Cathedral and get introduced to the Abraham and discover intriguing story of his sword and hear first bright secrets of Judaism. Greet horned Moses and other Jews, Litvaks and other citizens of Vilnius.
    10 minutes
  • Gedimino pr., Vilnius, Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania
    Walk on Vilnius main avenue to see bears eating chocolate, to find out why they are doing so and keep searching more Jewish signs and imprints which will be echoing in every step of the tour.
    15 minutes
  • Presidential Palace, Vilnius, Lithuania
    Stop by the Presidential Palace to hear an incredible story of Sir Moses Haim Montefiore, the Sheriff of London and his adventures in Vilnius.
    15 minutes
  • Žydų g., Vilnius, Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania
    We will advance to the Jewish Quarter in Vilnius Old Town, to listen to the walls that remember and talk about Jewish traditions and daily life in the past.
    15 minutes
  • Jewish Cultural and Information Centre, Vilnius, Lithuania
    Strolling along beautiful streets of Vilnius Old Town, with each building holding and telling its own story through your local guide's lips, we will stop at the place where Great Synagogue of Vilna used to stand, listen about its extraordinary history. Further we will advance towards Jewish Cultural and Information Center to discover more artifacts of daily life and unveil terrifying secret.
    30 minutes
  • Monument to Zemach Shabad, Vilnius, Lithuania
    Slightly shaken we’ll step out to get fresh air and meet Zemach Shabad – city’s beloved legendary doctor, reminiscence of famous doctor Doolittle, who worked in various medical fields, charity, social activities and journalism and become a hero of Vilnius town dwellers.
    15 minutes
  • Vilnius Choral Synagogue, Vilnius, Lithuania
    If we will get lucky (there will be no religious celebrations or closed events on the day of our tour) we will enter Vilnius Choral Synagogue. See the old machinery for making Matzo - special unleavened bread which is part of Jewish cuisine and hear the stories and superstitions, and why it was not destroyed during WWII.
    25 minutes
  • Pylimo g., Vilnius, Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania
    Walking on the border of Old and New Towns and listening of today’s life of Jewish and other communities in Lithuania, you will get all advises of other important Jewish sites to visit around Vilnius. We will finish our tour for the light lunch at one of the most beloved bagel shops in Vilna to celebrate LIFE - L’Chaim!
    30 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
lironp878
21 Sep 2023
Svetlana was FANTASTIC. So knowledgeable and she brought Jewish Vilnius to life for us. We highly recommend this walking Jewish tour of Vilnius. Fabulous.
This tour in Lithuania is organized by Private Baltics

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