Get to know the capital of Lithuania in a unique way during this historical walking tour with a local guide. Step back in time and learn about a community that earned Vilnius the title "Jerusalem of Lithuania" and the times that changed the face of Vilnius Old town forever.
Look for traces of the past while you walk around the former Jewish quarter, Small and big Ghettos during WWII. Learn why and when Jews started moving to Vilnius, where they settled in, what they did. Find out more about famous local Jews, especially Jewish scholar Vilna Gaon. Visit the site of the Great Synagogue and learn about Jewish fate and heritage in Lithuania these days.
On this tour you will see:
- Antokolskio
- Stiklių
- Jewish and Gaono streets
- Monument to Vilna Gaon
- Site of the Great Synagogue
- German street
- Former ghettos during WWII
- Monument to Tsemakh Shabad
- Plaque marking the gate to the Big Ghetto
- Vilnius Choral synagogue (1 Euro additional fee) if possible
- Names of shops in Yiddish preserved on Žemaitijos street
2.5-hour walking tour
Food and drinks
