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Exploring the Small Ghetto of Vilnius
A part of the former Small Ghetto of Vilnius
Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius
Jewish Vilnius
Regular 2 hr walking tour of Jewish Vilnius

Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius

By Vilnius with Locals tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is ¥3,328 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Step back in time to get acquainted with a community that earned Vilnius the title “Jerusalem of Lithuania” and the times that changed the face of Vilnius forever. Walk around the former Jewish quarter, Small & Big Ghettos during WWII looking for traces of the past. Find out where the famous Jewish scholar Vilna Gaon lived and much more from the Jewish history of Vilnius.

Activity location

  • Town Hall (Rotuse)
    • Didzhioji g. 31,
    • 01128, Vilnius, Lithuania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Vilnius Town Hall
    • 31 Didžioji gatvė
    • 01128, Vilnius, Vilniaus apskritis, Lithuania

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Summer 2025
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00am
Price details
¥3,328 x 1 Adult¥3,328

Total
Price is ¥3,328
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Town Hall (Rotuse)
  • 10m
Our guide will meet you on the stairs of Vilnius Town Hall to give you an introduction to Jewish history in Vilnius before exploring streets of the former Jewish quarter.
M. Antokolskio gatvė
  • 10m
After learning about Jewish history in the city, the guide will take you to see the narrow winding streets where Jews started moving to in the 16th century. You will continue to explore narrow winding streets where Jews started moving to in the 16th century.
Stiklių gatvė
  • 10m
The guide will show one of the newest art projects to commemorate Jewish past - "Walls that remember". You will also pass the famous Glassblowers' street.
Žydų gatvė
  • 15m
You will continue the tour through the Jewish street to see the damages done to Great Synagogue of Vilna during WWII and Soviet period.
Vilna Gaon Monument
  • 15m
The guide will tell you the life story of famous Jewish Scholar who lived in Vilnius in 18th century.
Vokiečių gatvė
  • 10m
You will leave the Small Ghetto behind and will get to the former territory of Big Jewish Ghetto. A possibility to have a short break on the German street if needed.
Vilnius Choral Synagogue
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the only surviving synagogue in the city for additional 2 EUR fee. Visit possible if opened. Might be closed during Jewish holidays/other reasons
Map of the Ghetto
  • 15m
The guide will explain to you about creations of two Ghettos during WWII in the former Jewish quarter. You will also learn about life in the ghettos and it's liquidation.
Žemaitijos gatvė
  • 15m
Visit the street where you can find preserved names of Jewish shops in Yiddish and Polish from interwar period. Towards the end of the street you will find a building which served as library during Ghetto years.
Monument to Zemach Shabad
  • 10m
One of the most lovable statues in the city. Learn about famous Jewish doctor who lived in Vilnius.
Žydų Kultūros Ir Informacijos Centras (Pass by)
Use the opportunity to get some extra information at the Jewish information office if needed, the guide will point you out the place.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTown Hall (Rotuse)
    • Didzhioji g. 31,
    • 01128, Vilnius, Lithuania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVilnius Town Hall
    • 31 Didžioji gatvė
    • 01128, Vilnius, Vilniaus apskritis, Lithuania

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