2-Hour Private Lviv Jewish History and Heritage Walking Tour

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Learn about Jewish heritage of Lviv — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Ruins of the Golden Rose Synagogue — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

If you want to travel back in time and dive into a medieval Jewish town with its legends and jokes, tricks and dramatic stories, then the 2-hour private walking tour of the Jewish heritage is a right choice for you. This tour will show you how strongly Jewish culture, its signs and symbols have influenced the architecture and culture of Lviv. You will trace the important facts of the Jewish community from the 14th century until our days.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, Ukrainian, English, Polish
Operated by: Green Tour Ukraine

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Private walking tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Lviv National Opera

5 min

Meet your guide in front of the Opera and Ballet Theater and start exploring Jewish heritage of the city.
Old Town

1 h 30 min

During the tour, an expert guide will introduce you to the rich history of the Jewish community in Lviv. You will find out, when Jews first appeared in this region and how Lviv became the new hospitable house for the European Jews of the 14th century. You will discover that since the end of the 18th century and until 1939 the Jews were the third part of Lviv population.

Then, you will stroll through atmospheric streets and yards of old Jewish Quarter, will learn its order, customs, misfortunes and achievements. Moreover, you will learn about its famous inhabitants of different times, including Sholem Aleichem, who have made great contribution to the cultural development of Lviv.
Staroyevryeiska Street

30 min

Walk through one of the longest cobblestone streets of Lviv and discover its history. It used to be a part of Jewish quarter and you will see the ruins of “the Golden Rose” synagogue there.

One of the most beautiful and dramatic city legends is related to this place. Your guide will explain you why there were two different Jewish communities in Lviv and how they were officially united in the 18th century.

Learn how many synagogues were built in Lviv and how many of the have survived until our times. Discover compactly located significant buildings, places, monuments, modern objects connected to the Lviv Jewish heritage.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in front of the main entrance of Lviv Opera and Ballet Theater

End point

Tour ends in the city center

Using your ticket

Please, contact the local service provider before travel to verify pickup time by email [email protected] or by calling +38-068-143-18-40
Additional local contact number +38-093-587-29-15