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Small Group Tour Historical and Charming Venice Jewish Ghetto
(10) Reviews
Venezia
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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An unusual stroll to discover the secrets of the Venice Jewish Ghetto the 1st of the world. Avoid the tourist trail and explore an authentic, lesser known but incredible well preserved area of Venice enjoying the secret corners. Discover with me this very old section of Venice and learn why the Serenissima Republic forced the Jewish community to live under strict rules and how they lived for centuries. Did you know that the word "ghetto" comes from a local venetian word ? I will help you to recognize the hidden synagogues and I will give you insights into the tragedy of the Nazi deportation and how the Holocaust left a deep mark on my beloved city. And then ? We will explore together the ses...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A local tour guide service with a great venetian lover and art historian
We won't visit the museum or the sinagogues during this tour but contact me for further info
Meeting Points
Departure
Campo San Geremia
In front of the San Geremia and Santa Lucia church
Return
Fondamenta dei Ormesini
Small Group Tour Historical and Charming Venice Jewish Ghetto
(10) Reviews
Venezia
About
An unusual stroll to discover the secrets of the Venice Jewish Ghetto the 1st of the world. Avoid the tourist trail and explore an authentic, lesser known but incredible well preserved area of Venice enjoying the secret corners. Discover with me this very old section of Venice and learn why the Serenissima Republic forced the Jewish community to live under strict rules and how they lived for centuries. Did you know that the word "ghetto" comes from a local venetian word ? I will help you to recognize the hidden synagogues and I will give you insights into the tragedy of the Nazi deportation and how the Holocaust left a deep mark on my beloved city. And then ? We will explore together the ses...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A local tour guide service with a great venetian lover and art historian
We won't visit the museum or the sinagogues during this tour but contact me for further info
Meeting Points
Departure
Campo San Geremia
In front of the San Geremia and Santa Lucia church
Return
Fondamenta dei Ormesini
Itinerary
1
Campo San Geremia
Let's discover a hidden garden and the unexpected story of a venetian family
Please let me know of kids will join the tour I have special material for them!
15 minutes
2
Fondamenta Cannaregio
Let's stop in front of one of the few real Venetian canals and let's start to immerse yourself in the life of the 16 century passing through one of the entrances / exits of the Gheto Vechio
15 minutes
3
Calle Ghetto Vecchio
Let' learn the history behind the word "ghetto" did you know it is Venetian (not Italian) :) ? Let' speak Venetian with me!
10 minutes
4
Ghetto Ebraico - Comunità Ebraica di Venezia
An unusual stroll to discover all the secrets of the first Jewish Ghetto of the world. Avoid the tourist trail and explore an authentic, lesser known but incredible well preserved area of Venice enjoying the secret corners of the city on the water.
Discover with me this very old section of Venice and learn why the Serenissima Republic forced the Jewish community to live under strict rules and how they lived for centuries.
Did you know that the word "ghetto" is coming from a local venetian word ?
I will help you to recognize the hidden synagogues and I will give you insights into the tragedy of the Nazi deportation and how the Holocaust left a deep mark on my beloved city.
Let's stop in front of the oldest pawn shop in Venice, I will explain you why it is not to be missed.
And then ? We will explore together the sestier of Cannaregio, with its beautiful streets and the venetian "skyscrapers", we will cross beautiful bridges draped in the local's laundry, Italian style.
20 minutes
5
Campo di Ghetto Nuovo
I will show you incredible details of the history of the pastthat pew people recognize. I will help you to discover the sinagogues (from outside) and their unique and different stories and legends.
Do you know the name of the most famous Venetian man? Let's immerse yourself in the Merchant of Venice athmosphere!
30 minutes
6
Fondamenta Dei Ormesini
We will end this unique experience by enjoying a glass of wine from my favorite bacaro in Venice or the best gelato in town or the unmissible Cannaregio coffee according to the time and season (and age!)
This fondamenta in front of the water is the most famous place for meeting locals and relaxing, eating and drinking together! Beautiful and still authentic !
I'll be sure to show you all of the highlights, symbols and secrets along the way! So let's get to know Cannaregio a neighborhood not only rich in history and religious heritage but beautiful and relaxing
