Private Guided Tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Venice
Description
The word ghetto was born in Venice. Walk the streets of the Old and New Jewish Ghetto with a Private Licensed Guide and trace 500 years of Jewish history, resilience, and tragedy. HIGHLIGHTS: - Explore Venice's historic Jewish Ghetto with a 5-Star Private Licensed Guide - See Scuola Levantina, the Italian Synagogue, and the Great German Scola from outside -Learn where the word "ghetto" was born and why it changed the world forever - See the Stolpersteine and Deportation Monument honouring victims of the Holocaust - Stop at a kosher bakery for a local snack at your own expense The word "ghetto" was born right here in Venice. This Private Tour with Rosotravel takes you through the streets of the Old and New Ghetto with a Private Licensed Guide, tracing the history of Jewish life in Venice from the Middle Ages to World War II. Book your spot today. Book your spot today and walk the streets where one of history's most important words was born.
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Meet your guide in front of the Carnival Palace Hotel - Venice Collection, Fondamenta Cannaregio, 929, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Explore the Jewish Ghetto in the Cannaregio sestiere. Your walking tour will begin near the Ponte dei Tre Archi and pass by one of the three gates to the medieval ghetto of Venice. As you explore the narrow streets of Calle Ghetto Vecchio, you will discover the hidden symbols of the ghetto and learn how the local Jewish community managed to grow and thrive here despite adversities.
Highlights include Scuola Levantina and several other old synagogues, and crossing the Ponte de Ghetto vecchio, one of the bridges that was closed every night to cut off the Old Ghetto. In Campo del Ghetto you can admire the Italian Synagogue, the Great German Scola, Banco Rosso, and the Venetian "skyscrapers" that were created as a result of the overcrowding of the ghetto. You will also the only remaining of the first three banks in the world, find out where the phrase ‘to be in the red’ comes from and why pawn shops were so important to Jews.
Of course, you will also hear tragic stories of the Jewish residents who were persecuted and murdered during World War II. Learn about the Holocaust in Italy and see the Stolpersteine (stumbling blocks) and the Deportation Monument. Other points of interest include the special wells and the Chabad of Venice. You will also have a chance to stop at a kosher bakery to try a local snack (at your own expense) and get tips on the best things to see and do in Venice.
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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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- This is a moderate walking tour, including some uneven surfaces or steps. The guide will adapt the pace to your group. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – the tour runs rain or shine!
- Due to local regulations, the group size is limited to a maximum of 25 guests per guide and headsets will be provided for groups larger than 10 people.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!
Reviews(2)
Giorda was a fantastic tour guide! She is knowledgeable and passionate and makes you feel like you want to protect the uniqueness and sustainability of of Venice. Not only did she give us history of the Jewish quarter, but she told us all about how Venice was built and how the Jewish quarter became so vibrant!
Kiki was extraordinary guide was super nice and knew a lot of history was very worth it and made the visit unforgettable
Estimados clientes, Gracias por sus comentarios positivos. Nos complace saber que disfrutaron de nuestro recorrido y tuvieron una excelente experiencia con nosotros. Esperamos que vuelvan a utilizar nuestros servicios en el futuro. ¡Esperamos darles la bienvenida nuevamente en otro recorrido! Atentamente. Equipo de Rosotravel
