Old Kaunas is unimaginable without its Jewish inhabitants. And although attempts have been made to expel the Jewish community from the city, from the 18th century onwards, the Yiddish language began to sound louder and louder in the streets of Kaunas, synagogues, Jewish schools, hospitals and shelters were built, Jewish-owned Jewish-owned shops were opened, and businesses grew - beauty products, confectionery, tailoring, scones, beverages and construction industries, even banks! Jewish orchestras played in Kaunas restaurants where the small stage and bandstand thrived between the wars, actors performed, writers wrote poems and the still-loved songs of Daniel Dolsky thrilled the heart. Unfortunately, when the war broke out, people's dreams and lives were shattered to pieces, and the colours and sounds of Jewish Kaunas quickly faded into the past. I invite you to take a zigzag journey through the streets of the old city, remembering the Jewish inhabitants who worked, fought, waited, dreamed, rejoiced and grieved in the city.

I recommend that those who come on this excursion should also visit the Vilnius excursion, "In Search of Northern Jerusalem".

 

Start: 20 A. Mapu St. (courtyard of the gallery "Ars et mundus")

End: Kęstučio St.

Duration: 2.5 hours.

The event will take place in any weather, just don't forget to bring suitable clothes and umbrellas. You can buy the beautiful Kaunas umbrella here.

Please have your tour ticket saved on your phone. If you are late, access will be limited as the guides do not speak on the phone during the tours. 

Children up to 10 years old are free of charge, but please assess your child's ability to participate in the tour.

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Please note that in case of a change of plans, your tickets are non-refundable. However, there is always the possibility of gifting or transferring your ticket to others. 

Please be advised that photography/filming may take place during the excursion. If you do not wish to be seen, please inform us in advance at [email protected]. If you do not do so, we will assume that you do not object.

All tour participants are also entitled to film and take photographs for their own personal use, but this material may not be used or distributed for commercial purposes without the written consent of the tour organisers.