Jewish Ghetto in Venice: Historical Walk Through the Heart of Cannaregio District

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.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Guidance by a local expert passionate about the area.
What's Not Included
  • This is a walking tour, we won’t visit sites inside (no synagogues but I can give you all info)
Additional Information

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…

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

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

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Roland_r
May 23, 2025
Great Tour of the Jewish Ghetto - We really enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was able to tell us a lot about the Jewish Ghetto and the life of the Jews in Venice.
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Freedom61661366035
May 20, 2025
Great Tour of the Jewish Ghetto - We absolutely loved this tour with Lucia. She was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. We saw all the important sights in the Jewish Ghetto, and Lucia did a wonderful job of informing us of the history of the Getto.
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Ofir_c
May 18, 2025
Super interesting - Interesting and full of information tour Lucia was knowledgeable and with great passion. We highly recommend to combine in a visit to Venezia
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Oneomaniac
May 17, 2025
So worth it!! - We found Lucia to be extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and a good communicator. Her tour was informative, interactive, and she kept us engaged with her easy banter and style . I highly recommend taking this tour not just for those that are interested in Jewish history because of their own background, but this is a wonderful opportunity to learn about other traditions and culture. Definitely a must do!
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148ofirc
May 17, 2025
Interesting and full of information tour - A super interesting and full of information tour with Lucia who has real passion for what she’s doing. Highly recommended
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Familygal42
May 7, 2025
An amazing experience with Lucia's walking tour - Lucia's tour was simply wonderful - informative, illuminating, and just plain fun! She's exceptionally knowledgeable and yet presented information not simply as a list of dates and facts but instead walked us through the thinking, rationale, and stories behind the events of history. Her obvious keen interest in Venice's history shows and translates to a great experience.
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Mark
Apr 17, 2025
Mesmerizing and meaningful - Lucia met us (dad, mom, adult son) at the gate on a wet rainy afternoon and was delightful and informative. She walked us through the gheto, stopping frequently to engage in describing the meaning and history of various landmarks. We did not mind the weather, as Lucia was warm and engaging throughout. She introduced us to a lovely local artist with a deep sense of history. It felt like a living link to past generations. I encourage everyone to go!
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Therolandfamily
Apr 16, 2025
Fascinating tour and another similar story of the treatment of Jews - Lucia was our guide on this fascinating walk around the Jewish ghetto. She is friendly, and highly knowledgeable on the long history of Jews in Venice. It was not unexpected to hear that the Jews in Venice were treated similarly as everywhere else, and there were plenty of parallels with similar stories we've heard on trips to Oxford and Miami (amongst others). It's nice to see the ghettos preserved and being looked after but, unfortunate, that they need a permanent guard station in the area. I highly recommend Lucia and this tour.
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Journey47150755870
Mar 7, 2025
Wonderful experience. - Our tour of the Jewish ghetto with Lucia was one of the highlights of our holiday. From the very beginning of the tour till the last minute, she brought us along with her through the history of the area and the people who lived there. She seemed to have an encyclopedic knowledge, no question unanswered, but also delivered with a really balanced overview and sense of the atmosphere throughout the 500 years, the facts neatly woven into the fabric of her narrative...a very impressive guide! We would have booked another tour with her if we had had more time. Thank you Lucia ❤️
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Ria
Feb 23, 2025
Fantastic tour with a fantastic guide - Lucia is a fantastic tour guide. This was the best tour of a Jewish area of a European city I have ever had. She was knowledgeable, informative, fun, and engaging. I learned so much. I highly recommend taking a tour with Lucia.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).