3 h

Private

Instant confirmation

About this activity

The classic Lithuanian Jew (Litvak) is known in folklore for a love of education, no-nonsense straight-talk and certain sardonic wit. Jews were settled in Vilna, as the capital was and still is known in Jewish culture from around the time of its founding in 1323.

By the 18th century Vilna had become the world capital of traditional religious (Talmudic) learning, often referred to as the Jerusalem of Lithuania, or Jerusalem of the North. Towering over the many great Jewish figures the city has produced, is Gaon of Vilna.

Today a small community of 5,000 or so Litvaks makes bold efforts to maintain its heritage.

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Included

Driver/guide English speaking
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from centrally located hotels in Vilnius

Not included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Features

Tourism

90%

Cultural

85%

Reviews

4.7

9

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Katherine A

5 | 2016-06-14

My guide, Tomas, was very knowledgeable, and showed me so many Jewish sites in Vilnius. Many would have been difficult to get to by public transportation. I feel that I was able to make the most of my short stay in Vilnius during this tour.

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Valery G

5 | 2015-10-17

We had this tour in Octouber 2015. Our guide Marcin was great, kind and extremely knowledgeable. We had a great time learned many new interesting things.

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Carol P

5 | 2015-06-29

Excellent guide and driver Very pleased

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STEVEN N

5 | 2014-08-11

Excellent. We had a great guide. She took us to the places I requested.

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DAVID S

5 | 2012-06-10

the giude REGINA KOPILEVICH WAS INCREDIBLY KNOWLEDGABLE AND DELIGHFUL COMPANION.IT COULD NOT BE BETTERED-100 OUT OF 100