On this Jewish heritage tour, learn about the lives and history of the Jews in Vilnius. Enjoy a rich introduction to Vilnius' Jewish past with a local guide in either a small group or a private tour. Meet your local guide to set out towards the heart of Vilnius. Walkthrough the old town for an introduction to the city's Jewish history. At Vilnius Synagogue learn about the history of the Jews in Lithuania before and after WWII. Discuss with your guide the unspoken prohibition of Jewish religious life and constant supervision by the Soviet state security authority. See how the synagogue remained the heart of the city’s Jewish life. From the synagogue, continue with your guide to the Jewish Information Center and see an impressive collection of Jewish history in Vilnius. Afterward, head to the memorials of Vilna Gaon and Jacob Gens. Hear about their very memorable personalities. Stroll the streets of Vilnius' old town to see Yiddish inscriptions, authentic statues, and plaques dedicated to local Jews. During your tour, talk about the Holocaust in Lithuania as you head to Zemach Shabad memorial.

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)