Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
NB: The tour is conducted in English language.
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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Town Hall (Rotuse)
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.
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.
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Winter 2025 - 2026
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What‘s Included
Local guide
Entrance to Vilnius Choral Synagogue (please note that the synagogue may occasionally be closed to visitors during religious festivals/public holidays)
Gratuites
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
191 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An excellent tour by Milda - telling a terrible story.
David L,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private group took a tour of Jewish Vilnius with Milda. She was extremely well informed and told us the sad and complex story of the Jews in Vilnius and the efforts that have been made to keep alive the city's memory of the two ghettos that were created to contain the Jewish people during World War 2. We also visited the impressive synagogue. Thoroughly recommended.
Excellent tour
Steven K,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kristina was knowledgeable and thoughtful. Jewish or not this tour is essential to know Latvia’s history.
Highly recommend this tour
Ruth S,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour with Milda. She was very knowledgeable and took time to talk to everyone about their connections to the area and Judaism in general. She really made this tour enjoyable and informative. Very uplifting and honest tales she told. They even split the group of 20 into two smaller tours so it would be easier to hear and more personal. I will definitely recommend to friends.
Vilnius Jewish tour
Harvey L,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was very knowledgeable and very encouraging of questions. Well done.
Vilnius from a different perspective.
Reb T,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exciting tour of Vilnius' past.
Excellent informative tour.
Henry J,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent thorough informative tour of Jewish history and experience in Lithuania. Very insightful and engaging. Very knowledgeable guide.
Excellent well worth it , engaging and informative
Sharon W,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kristina was absolutely amazing , vast knowledge of Jewish history of the city and Lithuania as a whole , very engaging , we learnt a lot about little gems that we would have not discovered otherwise
Comprehensive tour of Jewish history
BENJAMIN L,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A detailed and poignant tour of the remnants of Jewish culture in Vilnius. Very thorough in its coverage of different figures from history and locations. Kristina was knowledgeable and helpful. We saw the last standing parts of the Jewish quarters and ghetto, visited the information centre and the Choral synagogue.
Highly recommended Jewish Vilnius tour with Sarunas
Global400195,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend the Jewish Vilnius tour. Sarunas was our guide and he was thoughtful, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. He pointed out sites that I never would have found on my own, and was able to answer all questions thoughtfully. If you're interested in the (almost) lost history of Jewish Vilnius, I definitely recommend this tour.
michael and tour excellent
patty h,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00michael is an excellent teacher and guide.he is knowledgeable and enthusistic wish we could have gone to.jewish museum
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