Jewish Ghetto Tour in Venice: Explore Cannaregio, Synagogues and Revel in Local History
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Venezia
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Venice's Jewish Ghetto on a private tour of Cannaregio. Explore the synagogues, canals, and vibrant neighborhoods of this fascinating district.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ghetto Venezia - You will visit the ancient jewish ghetto with its Jewush Museum and you will admire 2 synagogues inside
- Chiesa della Madonna dell’Orto - Famous Venetian Church for its paeticular facade and which contains some important Tintoretto paintings
- Ponte delle guglie - this bridge is one of the two bridges that crosses the Cannaregio district, famous for being adorned with 4 pinnacles at its sides from which it takes its name
- Ponte dei Tre Archi - second bridge that crosses Cannaregio and the only bridge left with the structure with 3 arches
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point
- Private tour
- Professional art historian guide
- Outdoor walking tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Cannaregio, one of the most captivating districts in Venice, is known for its broad and expansive canals. Not only was it formerly the residence of numerous Venetian artists, but it also continues to house vibrant communities to this day.
Identified as the northern sector of the city and the biggest and most populous among the Venetian Sestieri, it’s acclaimed for the artistry of its churches and the oldest Jewish Ghetto in Europe.
One unique feature is the Cannaregio Canal crossing through it, which, alongside the Grand Canal, is operated by Steamboats. This is the only case in the historical center.
You have the opportunity to join a private tour either in the morning or later in the afternoon.
It’s an unforgettable experience! Make sure you don’t miss out on it!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- no wheelchair accessible
- Covid-19 Vaccination Card or Green Pass is mandatory to enter Museums and Churches
- 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Valeriaquattros
Mar 25, 2024
Venice, the ghetto and the Jews - The guided tour made a neighborhood very interesting that would otherwise be difficult to understand independently. The history of the ghetto and the Venetian Jews is truly interesting. We had a very good guide, who as a Jew was able to effectively and completely explain the places we visited, including synagogues. As an added value, great sympathy and self-irony... Highly recommended!
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Helensb5644ni
Apr 28, 2023
One of the most worthwhile things on my trip. I recommend! - This tour was very informative. I learned a lot and Paola the tour guide was great and answered all my questions. I recommend doing this tour.
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Y7935npjasons
Sep 22, 2022
Met all of our expectations - Our guide was prompt and easy to identify. She was able to give us a very thorough tour and explanation of the area and met all of our expectations of our tour.
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Stevecbrooklyn
Jun 23, 2019
Steve - My son and I took the tour with Arianna. Other than being a ringer for Demi Moore (which didn’t hurt) she was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and patient. Great tour of the Ghetto and Canareggio. Highly recommend!
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Harold
Jul 25, 2019
Sometimes you don’t get what you pay for. - We paid over 600 USD for this tour. Had to trek across town to meet our guide. She was very nice. She walked us through the ghetto and the area pointing out some sights. Took us to a garden in the back of a hotel and then back to the ghetto. Dropped us off and paid for our museum tickets and said goodbye. She was with us for 2.5 hours I checked inline afterwards and found that the museum tickets for the 5 of us were less then 100 USD. The museum tour was very informative and lasted 40 minutes and gave more information then our private guide. In summary I paid over 500 USD for a nice lady to walk around with us for 2.5 hours. A total disappointment and rip off. If you go to Venice please don’t make the same mistake. Book directly with the Jewish museum and save your money.
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Gckk2017
Dec 24, 2022
Awful - An absolute waste of time and money only got to enter one synagogue due to it being a Friday- no discount given as not able to enter the others and not advised before hand. The tour was given by a person with wet urine stains down his trousers and not very clear English- who was not Jewish and at €12 euros a person to basically enter one synagogue seemed pretty insignificant when most churches in Venice are free to enter. Not recommended avoid!
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