Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
Driver/guide English speaking
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from centrally located hotels in Vilnius
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Please write the name of the hotel during the booking. We will organize the pick up from centrally located hotels. Please wait in the hotel reception several minutes before the tour and the guide will come to meet you there.
Stikliu Street, 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. 20 minutes
Vilnius Choral Synagogue, Vilnius, 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. 15 minutes
Jewish Cemetery of Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania Visit the grave of Vilna Gaon and other famous Jewish personalities buried there 15 minutes
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 10 minutes
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. 20 minutes
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. 10 minutes
Vilna Gaon Monument, Vilnius, 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. 15 minutes
Old Jewish Cemetery, Vilnius, Lithuania Visit the site of the oldest Jewish cemetery destroyed by Soviet regime. 10 minutes
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.
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.
lynzal
14 Jun 2023
Guide was knowledgeable and helpful in understanding history and place. Travel to visit current Jewish cemeteries included
bylochacon
13 Jun 2023
Agnieszka was great! Her presentation was informative, thoughtful, and empathetic. Visiting the cemeteries and hearing the history was thought provoking.
Shari_S
16 Oct 2022
Very moving and informative tour of a dark time in Jewish and Lithuanian history. Agnes was a fount of knowledge and made it come alive. It was the highlight of our trip.
This tour in
Lithuania
is organized by
Senamiescio Gidas
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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