- Vilnius Cathedral - Meet your local guide, who will become your new friend, by Vilnius Cathedral. Get introduced to Abraham, discover the intriguing story of his sword, and hear the first bright secrets of Judaism. Greet the horned Moses and other Jews, Litvaks, and citizens of Vilnius.
- Gediminas Avenue - Walk along Vilnius’ main avenue to see bears eating chocolate, find out why they are doing so, and keep searching for more Jewish signs and imprints that will echo in every step of the tour.
- Presidential Palace - Stop by the Presidential Palace to hear the incredible story of Sir Moses Haim Montefiore, the Sheriff of London, and his adventures in Vilnius.
- Žydų gatvė - Advance to the Jewish Quarter in Vilnius Old Town to listen to the walls that remember and talk about Jewish traditions and daily life in the past.
- Jewish Cultural and Information Centre - Stroll along the beautiful streets of Vilnius Old Town, with each building holding and telling its own story through your local guide’s words. Stop at the place where the Great Synagogue of Vilna used to stand and listen to its extraordinary history. Then, advance towards the Jewish Cultural and Information Center to discover more artifacts of daily life and unveil a terrifying secret.
- Monument to Zemach Shabad - Slightly shaken, step out to get fresh air and meet Zemach Shabad, the city’s beloved legendary doctor. Reminiscent of the famous Doctor Doolittle, he worked in various medical fields, charity, social activities, and journalism, becoming a hero to Vilnius town dwellers.
- Vilnius Choral Synagogue - If we are lucky (with no religious celebrations or closed events on the day of our tour), we will enter Vilnius Choral Synagogue. See the old machinery for making Matzo, the special unleavened bread that is part of Jewish cuisine, and hear the stories and superstitions about why it was not destroyed during WWII.
- Pylimo gatvė - Walk on the border of Old and New Towns and listen to today’s life of Jewish and other communities in Lithuania. Receive advice on other important Jewish sites to visit around Vilnius. We will finish our tour with a light lunch at one of the most beloved bagel shops in Vilna to celebrate LIFE - L’Chaim!
- Complimentary tea and coffee
Introducing the ‘Jerusalem of the North’, a comprehensive and unique tour just for you
Fascinating facts:
• Vilnius, historically known as the residence of the Gaon of Vilna, the preeminent Jewish leader of recent centuries?
• Did you know that in Vilnius, chocolate was part of a bear’s diet?
• Prestigious individuals, such as Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, and Marc Chagall, were esteemed board members of YIVO - an institute dedicated to Jewish Research, initiated in Vilnius in 1925?
• Worldly Lithuanians commend the local bagels in Vilnius as some of the world’s finest?
• Several globally recognized artists and authors, including Samuel Bak, Jacques Lipchitz, Chaim Soutine, Marc Chagall, Chaim Grade, and others were born or lived in Vilnius?
We invite you to delve into their stories and our shared histories! Enjoy the personal attention of an experienced local guide on this private tour.
This unique tour goes above and beyond a standard group tour, providing unbiased insights, and potentially leading to a new friendship.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
