Jewish Ghetto Tour in Venice: Private Exploration of History and Culture

Discover the captivating history and culture of the Jewish Ghetto in Venice on a private tour. Uncover hidden symbols, explore charming areas, and learn about the struggles and resilience of the Jewish community. Indulge in local delicacies and wine tasting for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ghetto Ebraico - Comunità Ebraica di Venezia - Venice, what else?! Welcome to the secrets of the Venice Jewish tour, the Merchant of Venice side and discover with me the rich history of the first Jewish Ghetto of the world.
    So, you’ve seen Rialto, San Marco square, the Grand Canal and visited the Doge’s Palace? And now? Is that all that Venice has to offer and show you? Of course not!

Now it’s time get away from the crowd and actually discover: the history of the first Jewish Ghetto of the world. Panoramic views, best bacari for eating and drinking, secrets and anecdotes, hidden places where very famous people once lived and where authentic venetians are still living…

You will need a guide to take you to these secret corners of the city and I can’t wait to tell you everything about this area that I love! Be ready to fall in love with Venice once again!

A walk to discover this very old area of the city, the origin of the world “ghetto”, when and why the Republic forced Jews to live here and how was life at that time.

What's Included
  • Private tour with a dedicated official guide
  • Passionate tour guide with extensive knowledge of the area’s history
  • 2-hour exclusive private tour
What's Not Included
  • Visit to the synagogues is not included, I can give you all details to add this part to the tour
Additional Information

Embark on a personal journey of discovery in an enchanting and historic part of Venice. I regard the Jewish Ghetto tour in Venice as my preferred tour, blending perfectly the important history we all need to remember, concealed symbolism, and beautiful areas away from the tourist crowds! Discover Cannaregio, a relatively unknown yet splendid quarter, with a private guided tour of Venice’s historic Jewish Ghetto - the world’s first. I’ll introduce you to the Ghetto’s iconic symbols while divulging the neighborhood’s hidden stories! Understand why and where the Serenissima forced Jewish residents to live under stringent regulations for centuries, and how they confronted the harrowing era of the Holocaust. In addition, I’ll guide you to extra hidden jewels. And, why not enjoy a sampling of a traditional local Jewish pastry or a glass of the finest wine together (please note, wine tasting is only available to individuals aged 18 and above)!

  • 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
Location
Campo San Geremia
In front of the Santa Lucia and San Geremia church
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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R2908rfmp
Jul 26, 2022
a great experience! - Thank you Lucia for such a great morning exploring the three Jewish Quarters of Venice, the Ghetto Vecchio, the Ghetto Nuovo and the Ghetto Nuovissimo. I did not know what to expect but Lucia did a great job. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable as an art historian, but her knowledge of Judaism and the Jewish history of Venice is deeply rooted in her own personal heritage, which she shared with us and was, certainly, very touching. Also, it is a great reward to share some time with someone that loves the places where she lives. I can understand the pride of Venetians now! Finally, I appreciate Lucia sharing details such as “this is the place where I eat my favorite cicchetti”, or “I love to come here to have a drink and unwind”, because it gives you an insight to how Venetians live. For all of these reasons, I do recommend to do tours with her. Grazie, Lucia!
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Savvtraveller78
Dec 2, 2020
Perfect tour of the Jewish Ghetto of Venice! - It was wonderful, I can highly recommend the private tour. Lucia is a fantastic guide. We had a very special and personal view of the Jewish Ghetto of Venice. She knows everything about history and culture. All was perfect !
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Sophiegreattravel
Aug 22, 2020
Great tour of Venice! - Our guide provided a wonderful insider tour! She was very informative, giving lots of information on the places we passed and answering all the questions. She is very kind and funny. Lucia has a great knowledge of the history of the Jewish Ghetto of Venice, we learned a lot and we enjoyed her passion, energy and smile! Highly recommended !
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