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Vilnius: Discover Jewish History Private Tour
Learn about the lives of the Jews in the community of Vilnius in history and modern days. Enjoy a rich introduction to the Jewish Past in Vilnius city on a private tour.
Meet your expert local guide to set out towards the heart of Vilnius and walk through the old town for an introduction to the Jewish history in the city.
Visit Vilnius Synagogue and start learning about Jewish history in Lithuania before and after WWII. Travel in time to Soviet times to discuss with your guide the unspoken prohibition of Jewish religious life and constant supervision by the Soviet state security authority and how the synagogue remained the heart of the city’s Jewish life.
Continue with your guide through the Jewish Information center: a very impressive collection of Jewish history in Vilnius.
Head to the memorials of Vilna Gaon and Jacob Gens to learn about these very respected personalities of Jewish Vilnius.
Stroll the streets of Old Town Vilnius along the ghetto to see Yiddish inscriptions, authentic statues, and plaques dedicated to local Jews.
Talk about the Holocaust in Lithuania and find out about its locations as you head to Zemach Shabad memorial.
End your tour with enough knowledge to be independent afterward.
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- See more of Vilnius with its Jewish Heritage on a private tour
- Learn about the history of Jews in Lithuania and see where the Jewish community lived within the city walls
- Visit the most predominant synagogues in the area and the cemetery led by an expert local guide
- Stroll the streets for authentic Yiddish inscriptions, statues, and plaques of famous local Jews
- Explore the stunning architecture of the old town and see the lesser-known monuments dedicated to memorable Jewish personalities
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- Private tour for a more personalized experience
- Expert local guide for insider knowledge
- 3 hours of walking tour at a relaxed pace
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- Transport to the meeting spot
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We meet at Konstantinas Sirvydas Square, by the fountain. Your guide will have a signboard that says ” Walks In Europe”