Venice Tour: Cannaregio & Jewish Ghetto

Discover the hidden Venice Jewish Ghetto on a walking tour. Learn about the city’s Jewish history, explore local culture, and visit the Synagogues for a complete experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ghetto Ebraico - Comunità Ebraica di Venezia - Meet an expert local guide and embark on a small-group walking tour to delve into the rich history of Venice’s Jewish Ghetto and the Cannaregio district. Uncover intriguing stories, delightful cuisine, and hidden landmarks that many visitors to Venice often overlook.
  • Cannaregio - Proceed to the…
What's Included
  • Synagogues Tour led by the Jewish Museum
  • Small group tour for intimate experience
  • Professional local guide
  • 2-hour walking tour of the Ghetto
What's Not Included
  • Transport to/from the meeting point
  • Interior visit to the Jewish Museum
  • Levantine Synagogue on Fridays
Additional Information

Uncover the hidden side of Venice: Navigate around the Cannaregio district and Jewish Ghetto - regions often ignored by tourists visiting Venice. Delve into Venice’s Jewish heritage: Get a comprehensive understanding of the influence of Jewish history in the city, unfolding tales of its former dwellers, notable landmarks, and cultural customs.
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Location
Campo di Ghetto Nuovo
We meet at Campo di Ghetto Nuovo. You will see a big square, and right in the center of it there is a black drinking fountain. Your guide will be waiting for you there with a sign that says, "Walks in Europe."
Cancellation Policy

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

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Michael_e
Apr 22, 2025
Just the thing - short and sweet ghetto tour. - Our guide Claire was enthusiastic and informative. She handed us over to the interesting and thorough Synagogue guide. The tour fulfilled our expectations.
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Peterharris32
Mar 12, 2025
Venetian Jewish Ghetto - The Venetian Jewish Ghetto From the internet, many Jewish merchants and moneylenders visited and worked in the city beginning with the 10th century. Jews were mentioned in documents in 945 and 992 forbidding Venetian captains from accepting Jews onboard their ships. In 1252, Jews were not allowed to settle in the main part of the city, so they settled on the island of Spinaulunga (also spelled Spinalonga) which later became Giudecca. In 1516, the doges, Venice’s ruling council, debated whether Jews should be allowed to remain in the city. They decided to let the Jews remain, but their residence would be confined to Ghetto Nuova. Jews from the Levant, who practiced Sephardic traditions, moved into Ghetto Vecchio in 1541. The Spanish and Portuguese Jews also came to Venice in the late 16th century and were the strongest and wealthiest community in the ghetto.
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Sergiosw8129cj
Jan 8, 2025
A French tradition - The magic of Epiphany is repeated, every year - as per French tradition - the Gallette des Rois is proposed, an exceptional dessert prepared only for this occasion. On the web you can find recipes. The dessert comes with a ceramic character and the crown for the king and queen that should be worn by those who find the character hidden in the gallette. The dessert is great. Also tried other pastries of the house and coffee with very good results. Note that the dessert is also ordered by Venetians and not only by French guests in Venice.
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Reamle
Jan 7, 2025
In the Ghetto - Clare was fabulous and waited for us despite our being late (miscalculated timing of boat to get there). She is enthusiastic and speaks so well. Quite knowledgeable!
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Rebecca_r
Dec 17, 2024
Wonderful Tour - Christina was very knowledgeable and provided a wealth of information about the Jewish Ghetto. It was a very interesting tour and we really enjoyed our time spent with her. We highly recommend this tour. I
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Ijm-cm
Nov 30, 2024
Meaningful learning experience - Inside historical and contemporary look into how Jews were treated in this important part of Europe in the Middle Ages--as well as how the current community lives today. Wonderfully informed guides, expert explanations and visits to historical synagogues still in use today. Not to miss!
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Vadim_m
Nov 2, 2024
Informative and fun - Clara was an excellent guide. She informed, entertained and kept our attention for the entire two hours - no easy task.
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Martin_p
Dec 31, 2024
Was interesting but since... - Was interesting but since we are seeing essentially a one block area there is a lot of standing around. The most interesting part was seeing the inside of the two synagogues that are still actively used. I did enjoy seeing the Jewish shops that made the neighborhood feel alive.
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Diane_h
Nov 2, 2024
Jewish tour - We Found it very hard to meet at her “meeting place”. There should have been something closer to the canal. Or better directions to get to the center Square. We probably stopped three or four times.
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Lorraine_n
Dec 7, 2024
Too long in one place - Appreciate weather was very cold. But standing around didn't help, could move around the area a bit more. Very informative tour though and the guide was very good.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).