Jewish Ghetto and Cannareggio: Discover the Hidden Gems of Venice
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Uncover the hidden treasures of Venice's Cannareggio and Jewish Ghetto on a guided tour. Explore the rich history, architecture, and traditions of these off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 3 days learn more
Highlights
  • Cannaregio - Your tour starts directly in Cannaregio where you will meet your guide for your 2 hours walking private tour.\n\nYour guide is an expert and knows Venice in all its alleys. Walking through Cannaregio and the little alleys of the Jewish Ghetto, you will discover a different Venice, a Venice that is not recounted in the classical tour. \n\nCannaregio is one of the most populated sestrieri of Venice. Its name maybe comes from the name of a Canal that cross the borough. The name of the Canal is Regio and from here the name of the sestriere. During your walk you will be able to admire palaces, bridges, churches.\n- Ghetto Venezia - In this sestriere, there is the Jewish Ghetto. Here we can still admire synagogues and you can also decide to visit the Great Synagogue after the tour. You can also decide to visit the Museum on your own. Your guide will give you an overview of the Jewish culture and traditions. She will explain the architecture and history of the sestriere of Cannareggio. \n\nYour tour includes a Murano Blowing glass demo held true venetian master in a Blowing Glass Factory.
What's Included
  • Professional and local guide
  • 2 hours private guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Uncover Venice’s hidden treasures: the Cannareggio district and Jewish Ghetto!

Join a knowledgeable guide in an exploration of the less-trodden paths and uncover the secret history of the Cannareggio region and the Jewish Ghetto. Get insights from your guide about the local way of life, architectural marvels, rich customs, churches, synagogues, bridges, and palaces as you stroll through Cannareggio, named after the Regio canal traipsing through the area, and into the Jewish Ghetto.

The Schola Grande Tedesca Great Synagogue also houses a museum, which can be visited post-tour. An intriguing bit of trivia, the Jewish Ghetto in Venice’s Cannareggio district was the world’s first, established on the 29th of March, 1516 on a small islet.

Experience a lesser-known yet captivating aspect of Venice by taking a tour through Cannareggio and Jewish Ghetto!

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please note: the tour doesn’t include the visit of Synagogue. It is an outdoor tour.
  • Please note: if you need the wheelchair, you may not be able to access all the areas of the attractions, due to architectural restrictions
  • Please note: in some areas of the attractions the stroller may be carried by yourself in your arms, due to architectural restrictions
  • 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
Ponte delle Guglie
Cannaregio
At Ponte delle Guglie - Canale di Cannareggio 30121 - on the side of the Jewish Ghetto
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Tamar_k
Jul 23, 2023
A Gentle Reflection of Past and Present Days - An interesting and moving lesson of the history of the section of Rome which formed the first Jewish Ghetto in the world followed by a revealing glimpse of what day to day life is like today for typical Venetians living in today’s Cannareggio neighborhood. Our guide was a native Venetian who was able to gently balance the serious and difficult truths of the Jewish Ghetto’s past and dwindling present day profile with the seemingly perplexing pivot into the perspective of modern day life in a completely different and thriving local community.
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Marianne_b
Jul 5, 2022
Fascinating history of Jewish Ghetto and Cannareggio - Our guide Alessandra was fabulous - so knowledgeable and patient and great with kiddos too! She brought to life the origins of the Ghetto, the city life and the origins of banking in Europe.
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