RoamRide
HikingCity toursCulture

Small-Group Walking Tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Venice

5(109 reviews)Venice, Italy
2hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This 2-hour walking tour explores the Jewish Ghetto in Venice, guided by an expert trained by the Jewish Ghetto community and Rabbi. Participants will delve into the history of the world's first Jewish Ghetto, navigating lesser-known areas of Venice to discover its hidden charm. The tour focuses on Cannaregio, where guests will learn about the strict rules imposed on the Jewish community and their way of life over the centuries. Tour members will also gain insights into the origins of the term "ghetto" and the significant impact of the Holocaust. The experience includes visits to beautiful streets and bridges adorned with local laundry, revealing the unique architectural style of Venetian "skyscrapers." This tour is suitable for those interested in history and culture but may not be ideal for large groups, as it is designed for a small group setting.

Itinerary

1

Cannaregio

You could spend a lifetime exploring Venice, and you'd never stop being surprised. What you'll going to love most about Cannaregio is that it still has quiet, secluded spots overlooking the lagoon, homes to local people and enchanting refuges for visitors: a less well known Venice, but no less fascinating. We will visit a fascinating green area to discover more about the history of the Venetian Jewish Community and how the district of Cannaregio looked like at the time of the ghetto

2

Venice

We will meet in an authentic Venetian campo. I am a local guide expert of the Jewish Ghetto area. Let's unveil the area to better understand why the Jewish Ghetto is in Cannaregio before entering to it, we will visit a greenish area you can't even imagine. Together we will discover the history of the Jewish Community of Venice, how the Jews lived before creating a ghetto, why and how Venice created the 1st ghetto of the world.

3

Ghetto Ebraico

We will take a relaxing and unique walk through the three Ghettos of Venice (yes, they are three!) at the discovery of the history, curiosities and daily life and of past and the present of this charming area. I'll be sure to show you all of the highlights and hidden gems along the way! Do you know the origin of the word ghetto ? Why Venice created the first one of the history? Who was the Doge at that time? DO you want to recognize symbols of that time that only an expert knows? Do you want to listen curiosities about the great people lived here ? And maybe do you remember Merchant in Venice by Shaskeare? Jump into the past and fall in love with this historical and rich of memories area of the floating city. We won't visit the sinagogues or the museum inside but I will show you anyway great details and I will explain you how to visit them

4

Fondamenta Dei Ormesini

Let' end our tour discovering the area from a different point of view and enjoy the local dailylife of Cannaregio off the beaten track.

5

Ghetto Ebraico

We will discover the Venetian recipes of the Jewish ghetto, the unique biscuits made in the area and an artistic art gallery

What's included / not included

A guide great lover of the area and local expert trained by the Jewish Community and Rabbi
Interior visits to the synagogues are not included, but detailed information will be provided

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

Traveller reviews

5109 reviews

Reviews are hosted by Viator

This rating summarises the reviews collected by Viator, which keeps them on its own listing. We show the average exactly as it reaches us, without the individual comments.

Read the reviews on Viator

More to do in Venice

Everything in Venice