Private Tour of Jewish Ghetto in Venice
Description
Private experience to fall in love with a charming and historical area of Venice. The Jewish Ghetto tour in Venice is my favorite tour, the right mix between the history that everyone should remember, hidden symbols, charming areas off the beaten paths! Explore Cannaregio, a lesser-known but magnificent corner with a private walking tour of the historical Jewish Ghetto of Venice, the first one of the world. I will show you the symbols of the ghettos explaining you the secrets of this area! Learn why and where the Serenissima forced to live Jewish residents under strict rules for centuries then how they faced the horrible period of the Holocaust. Furthermore I'll show you extra hidden gems and why not. Let's taste together a local traditional Jewish cake or a glass of the best wine (wine tasting is for 18 years old and above only)!
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Venice, what else?! Welcome to the secrets of the Venice Jewish tour, the Merchant of Venice side and discover with me the rich history of the first Jewish Ghetto of the world. So, you've seen Rialto, San Marco square, the Grand Canal and visited the Doge's Palace? And now? Is that all that Venice has to offer and show you? Of course not! Now it's time get away from the crowd and actually discover: the history of the first Jewish Ghetto of the world. Panoramic views, best bacari for eating and drinking, secrets and anecdotes, hidden places where very famous people once lived and where authentic venetians are still living... You will need a guide to take you to these secret corners of the city and I can't wait to tell you everything about this area that I love! Be ready to fall in love with Venice once again! A walk to discover this very old area of the city, the origin of the world "ghetto", when and why the Republic forced Jews to live here and how was life at that time.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(4)
Very interesting and informative tour of the Jewish ghetto in Venezia. Many things seen and experienced. Highly recommended!
Thank you Lucia for such a great morning exploring the three Jewish Quarters of Venice, the Ghetto Vecchio, the Ghetto Nuovo and the Ghetto Nuovissimo. I did not know what to expect but Lucia did a great job. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable as an art historian, but her knowledge of Judaism and the Jewish history of Venice is deeply rooted in her own personal heritage, which she shared with us and was, certainly, very touching. Also, it is a great reward to share some time with someone that loves the places where she lives. I can understand the pride of Venetians now! Finally, I appreciate Lucia sharing details such as “this is the place where I eat my favorite cicchetti”, or “I love to come here to have a drink and unwind”, because it gives you an insight to how Venetians live. For all of these reasons, I do recommend to do tours with her. Grazie, Lucia!
It was wonderful, I can highly recommend the private tour. Lucia is a fantastic guide. We had a very special and personal view of the Jewish Ghetto of Venice. She knows everything about history and culture. All was perfect !
Our guide provided a wonderful insider tour! She was very informative, giving lots of information on the places we passed and answering all the questions. She is very kind and funny. Lucia has a great knowledge of the history of the Jewish Ghetto of Venice, we learned a lot and we enjoyed her passion, energy and smile! Highly recommended !
