Jewish Ghetto and Cannareggio Private Tour in Venice
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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What's included in Jewish Ghetto and Cannareggio Private Tour in Venice
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cannaregio
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.
Ghetto Ebraico
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.
Inclusions
- Professional and local guide
- 2 hours private guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- At Ponte delle Guglie - Canale di Cannareggio 30121 - on the side of the Jewish Ghetto
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not wheelchair accessible • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately • Please note: the tour doesn't include the visit of Synagogue. It is an outdoor tour.
