Jewish Ghetto and Cannareggio Private Tour in Venice
Description
Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Venice: A Journey Through Cannaregio & the Jewish Ghetto. Venice is a city of endless wonders, but beyond the bustling crowds of San Marco and the Rialto Bridge lies a quieter, more authentic side—where history whispers through narrow alleyways and centuries-old traditions come alive. Why Choose this tour: ✅ The Jewish Ghetto Like Never Before – Walk through the world’s first ghetto founded in the 1516 and see where Shakespeare’s Shylock once walked. Hear how Venetian Jews transformed oppression into innovation. ✅Stroll through the charming Cannareggio district & uncover its fascinating stories of life, culture & community. Your guide will lead you through hidden streets, bridges, churches & palaces, all while sharing the secrets of Venice's past. Stroll the Fondamenta della Misericordia & discover Tintoretto’s hidden masterpieces in Madonna dell’Orto, a Gothic gem few tourists see. This private tour sells fast. Book your experience in hidden Venice!
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Itinerary
Your tour starts directly in Cannaregio where you will meet your guide for your 2 hours walking private tour. Your guide is an expert and knows Venice in all its alleys. Walking through Cannaregio and the little alleys of the Jewish Ghetto, you will discover a different Venice, a Venice that is not recounted in the classical tour. Cannaregio is one of the most populated sestrieri of Venice. Its name maybe comes from the name of a Canal that cross the borough. The name of the Canal is Regio and from here the name of the sestriere. During your walk you will be able to admire palaces, bridges, churches.
In this sestriere, there is the Jewish Ghetto. Here we can still admire synagogues and you can also decide to visit the Great Synagogue after the tour. You can also decide to visit the Museum on your own. Your guide will give you an overview of the Jewish culture and traditions. She will explain the architecture and history of the sestriere of Cannareggio.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note: the tour doesn't include the visit of Synagogue. It is an outdoor tour.
- Please note: if you need the wheelchair, you may not be able to access all the areas of the attractions, due to architectural restrictions
- Please note: in some areas of the attractions the stroller may be carried by yourself in your arms, due to architectural restrictions
Reviews(6)
Cannaregio is nice quiet area away from the crowds but rich with culture and history. Our guide lived in the neighborhood and was incredible.
Great guided tour - all questions about Venice, especially about the Jewish quarter perfectly and professionally answered / Bravo!
My husband and I went to see the Jewish Ghetto in Venice and it was a marvellous experience. The synagogues there are amazing and the experience there was incredible.
We were able to go inside the synagogue, which was a nice treat and our guide. Barbara explained everything very thoroughly and was wonderful!
An interesting and moving lesson of the history of the section of Rome which formed the first Jewish Ghetto in the world followed by a revealing glimpse of what day to day life is like today for typical Venetians living in today’s Cannareggio neighborhood. Our guide was a native Venetian who was able to gently balance the serious and difficult truths of the Jewish Ghetto’s past and dwindling present day profile with the seemingly perplexing pivot into the perspective of modern day life in a completely different and thriving local community.
Our guide Alessandra was fabulous - so knowledgeable and patient and great with kiddos too! She brought to life the origins of the Ghetto, the city life and the origins of banking in Europe.
