Step back in time and explore the rich Jewish history of Vilnius on a 2-hour walking tour. Discover the former Jewish quarter, the Small & Big Ghettos, and learn about the famous Jewish scholar Vilna Gaon.
Step back in time and explore the rich Jewish history of Vilnius on a 2-hour walking tour. Discover the former Jewish quarter, the Small & Big Ghettos, and learn about the famous Jewish scholar Vilna Gaon.
- Town Hall (Rotuse) - The guide will meet participants on the steps of Vilnius Town Hall to provide an introduction to Jewish history in Vilnius before exploring the streets of the former Jewish quarter.
- M. Antokolskio gatvė - After gaining insights into Jewish history in the city, the guide will lead participants through the narrow, winding…
- Town Hall (Rotuse) - The guide will meet participants on the steps of Vilnius Town Hall to provide an introduction to Jewish history in Vilnius before exploring the streets of the former Jewish quarter.
- M. Antokolskio gatvė - After gaining insights into Jewish history in the city, the guide will lead participants through the narrow, winding streets where Jews began settling in the 16th century.
- Stiklių gatvė - The guide will showcase one of the latest art projects commemorating the Jewish past, “Walls that Remember.” Participants will also pass by the renowned Glassblowers’ Street.
- Žydų gatvė - The tour will continue along the Jewish Street to observe the damage inflicted on the Great Synagogue of Vilna during WWII and the Soviet era.
- Vilna Gaon Monument - The guide will share the life story of the famous Jewish scholar who resided in Vilnius in the 18th century.
- Vokiečių gatvė - Participants will leave the Small Ghetto behind and enter the former territory of the Big Jewish Ghetto, with an option for a short break on German Street if desired.
- Vilnius Choral Synagogue - Visit the only remaining synagogue in the city for an additional fee of 2 EUR (cash only). Visits are possible if the synagogue is open, but it may be closed during Jewish holidays or for other reasons.
- Map of the Ghetto - The guide will explain the creation of two Ghettos during WWII in the former Jewish quarter, as well as life in the ghettos and their eventual liquidation.
- Žemaitijos gatvė - Visit the street where the names of Jewish shops in Yiddish and Polish from the interwar period are preserved. Towards the end of the street, there is a building that served as a library during the Ghetto years.
- Monument to Zemach Shabad - One of the city’s most beloved statues. Learn about the famous Jewish doctor who lived in Vilnius.
- Žydų Kultūros Ir Informacijos Centras - Take the opportunity to gather additional information at the Jewish Information Office if needed; the guide will point out the location.

- Local guide
- Local guide
- Gratuites
- Entrance fees
- Gratuites
- Entrance fees
Transport yourself back in time to familiarise yourself with the society that led Vilnius to be labelled as the ‘Jerusalem of Lithuania’, and the era that permanently modified Vilnius’s appearance. Explore the previous Jewish district, the Small & Big Ghettos during WWII, tracing remnants of history. Discover the home of the renowned Jewish scholar Vilna Gaon and learn more about the Jewish chronicles of Vilnius.
Transport yourself back in time to familiarise yourself with the society that led Vilnius to be labelled as the ‘Jerusalem of Lithuania’, and the era that permanently modified Vilnius’s appearance. Explore the previous Jewish district, the Small & Big Ghettos during WWII, tracing remnants of history. Discover the home of the renowned Jewish scholar Vilna Gaon and learn more about the Jewish chronicles of Vilnius.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.