2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Vilnius's Jewish Heritage
Highlights
Vilnius
religious, cultural, historical
Private Tour
2 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Trace Vilnius's Jewish history, starting at Vilnius Town Hall to the former Jewish Quarter. Pass by Glassblowers' Street and encounter the poignant "Walls that Remember," preserving the memory of a resilient community lost in WWII. Explore the Jewish landmarks of the Great Synagogue and the Choral Synagogue, and see the Monument to Zemach Shabad, honouring a remarkable doctor's legacy of social justice and healthcare reform.
Itinerary
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Vilnius's Jewish Quarter Tour
- Meet your guide on the stairs of Vilnius Town Hall for a brief introduction to the Jewish history in Vilnius; post that, begin your tour to explore the streets of the former Jewish Quarter.
- On your way to the birthplace of a famous Russian Jewish sculptor, pass by Glassblowers' Street. There, you will see the "Walls that Remember", a poignant tribute to preserve the memory of the city's Jewish past and bearing witness to the resilience and tragedy of a vibrant community extinguished during WWII.
- See Mark Antokolski's (a famous Russian Jewish sculptor) house while learning about his story and life during the Russian Empire.
- Head to witness the Great Synagogue of Vilna during WWII, once a magnificent center of Jewish worship, standing today as a haunting testament to the devastating impact of WWII and the Soviet era,
- Learn about the famous Jewish scholar who lived in Vilnius in the 18th century while capturing the Vilna Gaon Monument.
- Continue to the former territory of the Big Jewish Ghetto from the Small Ghetto and check out the Choral Synagogue, the only surviving synagogue in the city.
- Get a glimpse of the Map of the Ghetto at the ruins of the Vilnius Ghetto Memorial.
- Find preserved names of Jewish shops in Yiddish and Polish from the interwar period on Žemaitijos Street, where you will also see a building that served as a library during the Ghetto years.
- End the tour at the Monument to Zemach Shabad, which stands as a tribute to the renowned doctor who dedicated his life to improving healthcare and advocating for social justice, leaving a lasting impact on the city's Jewish community.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 4 | /group |
| 5 to 10 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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