Activities ,Walking tours ,Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history

Venice: Jewish Ghetto walking tour with time for Synagogues Tour

Venice, Italy

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Venice: Jewish Ghetto walking tour with time for Synagogues Tour

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Overview

Duration

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

*Discover a lesser-known side of Venice: Explore the Cannaregio district and the Jewish Ghetto, areas that most visitors to Venice overlook.
*Learn about Venice’s Jewish history: The tour offers a deep understanding of the historic Jewish influence in the city, including stories of past residents, significant landmarks, and cultural traditions.
*Choose to include the Synagogues tour for an extra hour and complete your experience.
*Experience local culture: Walk through charming residential areas, artisan workshops, galleries, shops, and delis, providing a glimpse into local life in Venice.
*Explore a hidden niche of cultural life: The tour showcases the Campo del Ghetto Nuovo, a square that was founded as a fortified island in 1516 to confine Venetian Jews. Visitors get to see bas-reliefs, a sight that most visitors to Venice miss, and experience a unique cultural niche of the city.

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Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. Near public transportation. Most travelers can participate. If you choose the Synagogue option: Both men and women must wear clothing that covers the belly, shoulders and knee.. Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour.. If you choose the option with the synagogue tour, your guide will provide the synagogue tickets.. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

What's included

Professional local guide. 2-hour walking tour of the Ghetto. Small group tour for a more intimate experience. 1 additional hour for the Synagogue tour (depending on option selected). Entry/Admission - The Spanish Synagogue