Immerse yourself in the heart of the Jewish Ghetto in Venice on a historical walk through the lesser-known Cannaregio district. Discover the secrets of the world’s first ghetto, explore hidden synagogues, and learn about the impact of the Holocaust on this charming and well-preserved area.
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Jewish Ghetto in Venice on a historical walk through the lesser-known Cannaregio district. Discover the secrets of the world’s first ghetto, explore hidden synagogues, and learn about the impact of the Holocaust on this charming and well-preserved area.
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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…
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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 -
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. -
Ghetto Venezia - 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 - 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.
- Ghetto Venezia - We will discover the Venetian recipes of the Jewish ghetto, the unique biscuits made in the area and an artistic art gallery

- Guidance by a local expert passionate about the area.
- Guidance by a local expert passionate about the area.
- This is a walking tour, we won’t visit sites inside (no synagogues but I can give you all info)
- This is a walking tour, we won’t visit sites inside (no synagogues but I can give you all info)
Embark on a historical journey through the heart of the Jewish ghetto and Cannaregio to uncover the secrets of the world’s first Jewish Ghetto. This tour will steer clear of the usual tourist paths, delving into an authentic, lesser-known, yet incredibly well-preserved area of Venice, brimming with charm. Discover the hidden corners of Venice’s three…
Embark on a historical journey through the heart of the Jewish ghetto and Cannaregio to uncover the secrets of the world’s first Jewish Ghetto. This tour will steer clear of the usual tourist paths, delving into an authentic, lesser-known, yet incredibly well-preserved area of Venice, brimming with charm. Discover the hidden corners of Venice’s three ghettos.
Gain insight into why the Serenissima Republic imposed strict living conditions on the Jewish community and how they thrived for centuries in Cannaregio. Did you know the term “ghetto” originates from a local Venetian word?
The guide will assist in identifying the hidden synagogues from the outside and provide insights into the tragic deportations and the profound impact of the Holocaust on Venice. Together, explore the sestiere of Cannaregio, with its picturesque streets and Venetian “skyscrapers,” and cross stunning bridges adorned with locals’ laundry, Italian style.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.