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Choral Synagogue, Vilnius

Choral Synagogue, Vilnius

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Vilnius: 2.5-Hour Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Vilnius: 2.5-Hour Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Meet your guide on the stairs of Vilnius town hall and be introduced to the Jewish history of Vilnius. After getting to know your walking tour group and having a short overview of Jewish history in the city, the guide will take you through the narrow winding streets of the former Jewish Quarter to talk about Lithuanian Jews ('Litvaks') before World War II. Gaze at photos of the past, depicting what was once a vibrant Jewish community in Vilnius. After this, you will go to see the site of the Great Synagogue of Vilna and the area where Vilna Gaon used to live. Learn how during World War II the Jewish quarter was divided into two ghettos. Visit both ghettos and learn about Nazi rule in Vilnius. Moreover, learn about the development of modern Jewish community as well as how Lithuanians are dealing with the history today. If it's open, have the chance to visit the Vilnius Choral Synagogue (+2 EUR CASH ONLY synagogue ticket). It is about a 10-minute walk from the starting location. Afterwards, you have a few options: you can stay in the market area for lunch, visit the Jewish Museum, or return to the Big Ghetto area to explore the Jewish Cultural and Information Centre.

Vilnius: Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer

Vilnius: Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer

Explore Vilnius Jewish heritage history by car, with an English-speaking guide. Discover the history of the Jewish life from the times it was Jewish spiritual center in Eastern Europe in the 18th century, till todays reality, with proud and sad story's and destiny's. Your rich of experience tour will go trough the Old town of Vilnius, all 3 former and existing Jewish cemetery's (grave of Gaon de Vilna), Jewish labor camp, Jewish Cultural Centre, The Paneriai memorial park. Full list of visited sites: Small ghetto Great ghetto Vilnius Choral Synagogue Jewish labour camp Monument to Zemach Shabad Jewish Culture center Secret hiding place in the old basement Place of the Great Synagogue Monument to Vilna Gaon Courtyard of the Judenrat Plate on Jewish street Monument of the former Jewish cemetery Uzupis Jewish cemetery Existing Jewish cemetery and Gaon de Vilna grave C. Sugihara Sherry garden Memorial museum of Paneriai (Ponar massacre)

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Choral Synagogue, Vilnius: Our most recommended tours and activities

Vilnius: 2.5-Hour Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Vilnius: 2.5-Hour Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Meet your guide on the stairs of Vilnius town hall and be introduced to the Jewish history of Vilnius. After getting to know your walking tour group and having a short overview of Jewish history in the city, the guide will take you through the narrow winding streets of the former Jewish Quarter to talk about Lithuanian Jews ('Litvaks') before World War II. Gaze at photos of the past, depicting what was once a vibrant Jewish community in Vilnius. After this, you will go to see the site of the Great Synagogue of Vilna and the area where Vilna Gaon used to live. Learn how during World War II the Jewish quarter was divided into two ghettos. Visit both ghettos and learn about Nazi rule in Vilnius. Moreover, learn about the development of modern Jewish community as well as how Lithuanians are dealing with the history today. If it's open, have the chance to visit the Vilnius Choral Synagogue (+2 EUR CASH ONLY synagogue ticket). It is about a 10-minute walk from the starting location. Afterwards, you have a few options: you can stay in the market area for lunch, visit the Jewish Museum, or return to the Big Ghetto area to explore the Jewish Cultural and Information Centre.

Vilnius: Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer

Vilnius: Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer

Explore Vilnius Jewish heritage history by car, with an English-speaking guide. Discover the history of the Jewish life from the times it was Jewish spiritual center in Eastern Europe in the 18th century, till todays reality, with proud and sad story's and destiny's. Your rich of experience tour will go trough the Old town of Vilnius, all 3 former and existing Jewish cemetery's (grave of Gaon de Vilna), Jewish labor camp, Jewish Cultural Centre, The Paneriai memorial park. Full list of visited sites: Small ghetto Great ghetto Vilnius Choral Synagogue Jewish labour camp Monument to Zemach Shabad Jewish Culture center Secret hiding place in the old basement Place of the Great Synagogue Monument to Vilna Gaon Courtyard of the Judenrat Plate on Jewish street Monument of the former Jewish cemetery Uzupis Jewish cemetery Existing Jewish cemetery and Gaon de Vilna grave C. Sugihara Sherry garden Memorial museum of Paneriai (Ponar massacre)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Our guide was well informed, enthusiastic to share information, and sincere in dealing with a difficult subject for Jews and Gentiles alike, but for different reasons. I highly recommend this tour if Jewish history interests you. Our guide was Minda, a wonderful lady.

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Milda was excellent. We'll structured documented explaining even difficult or sensitive topics. Clearly one of the best guides I have done a tour with

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The tour was very informative and well planned. The tour guide was well versed on the subjects at hand, interesting and helpful.

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Really interesting tour! Ten points to our guide Milda!

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Our guide was great and gave us informed information.