Historical Jewish Ghetto & Magnificent Cannaregio Private Tour

Campo San Geremia

10 min

Let's start with an incredible view and the intro of our tour. The history of the Jewish Ghetto of Venice is quite complex, I will help you to have a better understanding of this place starting from the past to the daily life of nowadaysThe Jewish Ghetto tour of Venice is the right mix between the history that everyone should remember, hidden symbols, curiosities, details in a charming area of the Venice off the beaten paths!
Explore Cannaregio, a lesser-known but magnificent corner of Venice with a private walking tour of the historical Jewish Ghetto of Venice, the first one of the world. Learn why and where the Serenissima forced to live Jewish residents under strict rules for centuries. I will show you the symbols of the ghettos and I’ll explain you the secrets of this area!
Furthermore I’ll show you highlights and hidden gems of the northern part of Venice and why not… let’s taste together a local traditional Jewish cake.
Highlights:
– discover the origin of the word “ghetto”
– How looked like this area during the Republic ?
– Why Venice created the 1st Jewish Ghetto of the world?
– Let’s discuss about the WW2 in Venice
We can end this unique tour by enjoying a glass of wine from my favorite "bacaro" in Venice or tasting the best gelato in Venice. If you have any special requests, please let me know because this tour can be 100% tailored to your wishes.

Fondamenta Cannaregio

20 min

Let's reach one of the three gates for entering to the ancient ghetto of Venice.

Calle Ghetto Vecchio

15 min

Let's wander to Ghetto Vecchio (The so called old but... new Jewish Ghetto of Venice) and discover the Venetian origins of the word "ghetto". It is so surprising, trust me ! We can try to speak a little bit of Venetian together discovering the highlights of this living part of the Ghetto.
See two historic Sephardic Synagogues (from outside) and hear the stories behind these must-see buildings. The other three Synagogues are located on the Ghetto Novo (the oldest area of the ghetto of Venice)
Take a breath and admire the "skyscrapers" of Venice, why they are here? How was possible? We will discover all the secrets of these buildings

Ghetto Ebraico

20 min

We will wander through the oldest Jewish Ghetto in the world. Hear local stories and find out how these Venetians lived under oppression Find out about and view Stolpersteine (stumbling blocks) of the area, as I explain how the Holocaust has left a deep mark on Venice. We will speak about the incredible people used to live here and you will discover the links to the history of nowadays.
We will see (from outside) three ancient sinagogues and the holocaust monuments, special wells and the Chabad of Venice

Ghetto Ebraico

15 min

Let's reach the third and last Ghetto, the newest area and discover how and when this area started to be an open and free place for everyone and how Napoleon was important in 1797 and we will see ancient symbols that are still here

Fondamenta Dei Ormesini

15 min

We say goodbye and end our tour in a beloved part of Venice, the beautiful fondamenta degli Ormesini. Now we can unwind and enjoy a glass of the best Venetian wine as locals do! (it can be the best coffee or 1 gelato scoop according to the age and season)

Campiello L'anconeta

10 min

Final stop, it is time to say goodbye.
I'll give you all info and tips to keep on discovering the incredible Venice even without me but let's keep in touch!