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3-Hours Jewish History Walk In Vilnius
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, History, Story Telling

  • Duration

    3 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    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.

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 
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    • 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. 

What's Included
  • Entrance tickets to the Synagogue

  • Certified Vilnius tour guide

What's Excluded
  • Any personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities 
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 4EUR 120 Per Group

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 133 / group