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Historical Venice Jewish Ghetto Tour & Vibrant Cannaregio and additional synagogues with Lucia

Lucia - The Passionate Art Historian

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Lucia - The Passionate Art Historian

Venice Jewish Ghetto private tour. Let's go off the beaten track and explore a secret corner of Venice! Long before the Second World War, Venice established the first Jewish ghetto.Roam these historic streets with me and discover another side of Venetian history.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Venice

  • Category

    Art & culture tours

  • Duration

    2 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    Italiano • English

  • What's included

    Private guide

Here’s an overview of your tour

Avoid the tourist trail and explore a lesser known and magnificent secret corner of the floating city, Cannaregio. Discover why and where the Serenissima forced the Jewish people of Venice to live under strict rule and how they lived for centuries.

As we explore the beautiful streets, we can see where are located the Synagogues,l (for adding them for an inside visit please contact me ) and I can tell you the stories behind these houses of worship and why they are not to be missed. As we continue on our stroll, we can check out the Ghetto Vechio, and I can give you insights into how the Holocaust left a deep mark on this beloved city.

Cross a beautiful bridge draped in the local's laundry, Italian style, as we make our way to the Holocaust Memorial. Here we can take a moment and discuss the history of the memorial, and it's significance here in Venice.

As we make our way through the historic ghettos, we can visit the fascinating, unique wells and discover they're symbols. Let's check out the oldest pawn shop in Venice and find out how it came to fame. I'll be sure to show you all of the highlights and hidden gems along the way!

We can finish off this unique experience with many tips like where enjoying a glass of wine or where to find the best gelato. If you have any special requests, please let me know because this tour can be 100% customized to your wishes.

*Visit inside the Jewish Museum (closed at the moment) and Synagogues is not included. But it is possible to add them at the end of the tour adding 12€ per person or with me as your guide with a longer tour in this case ask for a personalized offer. Contact me for the right time

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Campo San Geremia

  • Welcome! Venice Jewish ghetto tour

    We will discover a green area of Venice to get the real taste of Cannaregio and travel back in time during the time of the Republic. It is possible to add the pick up option and add a watertaxi ride to reach the area

  • Ghetto Origins

    Let's wander to Ghetto Vecchio and discover the Venetian origins of the word "ghetto"

  • Venice Jewish Community

    We will discover the history of the Jewish Community of Venice before the creation of the first ghetto of the world, the Venetian one. We will investigate the reason why Venice created the Ghetto, the strict rules, the life at that time and when the ghetto was open to everyone becoming a fascinating and historical area of the city and not anymore a segregation place

  • Synagogues

    See the location of the historic Sephardic Synagogues and later the Ashkenazi and Italian sinagogues (from outside, to visit them Inside pleas contact me) hear the stories behind these must-see buildings

  • Sweet Views

    Take a breather and admire the "skyscrapers" of Venice

  • Oldest Ghetto

    Wander through the oldest Jewish Ghetto in the world. Hear local stories and find out how these Venetians lived under oppression

  • Cross Historical Bridge

    Enjoy a special view and see our tried and true laundry drying methods

  • Second World War Ghetto

    Find out about and view Stolpersteine (stumbling blocks) of the area, as I explain how the Holocaust has left a deep mark on Venice

  • Pawn Shop and Shakespeare

    Admire the oldest pawn shop in Venice and listen to famous local stories

  • Holocaust Memorial

    Let's discover the history behind the Holocaust Memorial

  • Ghetto Novissimo

    Let's reach the third and last Ghetto of Venice and discover how and when this area started to be an open and free place for everyone

  • Goodbye

    We say goodbye and end our tour in a beloved part of Venice. Now we can unwind and I can help you to enjoy a glass of the best Venetian wine or to taste the best gelato !

  • *Additional synagogues tour

    I have the licence to run the tour of the synagogues as well. In this case I must create a special offer for a longer tour
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

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