Venice · VENICE JEWISH GHETTO TOURS
The Cannaregio ghetto was the first in Europe and its synagogues sit above the shopfronts, unmarked from the street. These 15 tours cover the square, the museum and the synagogue visits, with prices and which ones can actually get you inside.
Walk through Venice’s Old and New Ghettos with a local English or Italian guide. See five synagogues, enter the Levantine and Spanish Synagogues, and view study rooms, Midrashim, and an ancient oven. The 45-minute tour is compact, thoughtful, and wheelchair accessible.
“Roberta was the best! Highly recommend. Super knowledgeable and sweet”
Walk through Cannaregio, the Ghetto Nuovo, and Ghetto Vecchio with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll visit the Spanish and Levantine Synagogues through access arranged by the Jewish Museum, while learning how Jewish communities shaped Venice. The Jewish Museum itself is currently closed for restoration.
“Ilaria was extremely knowledgeable and explained everything so well. We came away with a solid knowledge of the history of the area. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Walk through Venice’s Jewish Ghetto with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at neighborhood bars for cicchetti, spritz, wine, and dessert. Guides such as Marina, Alice, Olimpia, Silvia, Anita, and Elena share food traditions, local life, and the area’s past during this relaxed two-hour tour.
“Elena was a very friendly, considerate and professional guide whom explain to us the different artifacts and history, culture, local people etc. highly recommendable!”
Spend four hours walking through Venice’s Jewish Ghetto and Cannaregio, stopping at bakeries, restaurants, and cafés for pasta, wine, spritz, gelato, and more. Guides such as Vanessa and Denys add local stories, while the small group keeps the pace friendly and personal.
“Vanessa was fantastic we were late coming in she was more than accommodating I can not tell you how much we all enjoyed the backstory and the food was amazing. I would recommend this tour and if you get Vanessa as a guide its an added bonus.”
Walk through Venice’s Ghetto Vecchio and Ghetto Nuovo with a local guide, then visit the Levantine and Spanish Synagogues with a Jewish Museum guide. Expect a compact route, moving history, some standing, and a maximum of 10 people.
“We have traveled and visited many "ghetto's" and this was definitely a learning experience. Our tour guide was fabulous. I would definitely recommend this tour. Just when you think you know all there is too know up and comes a surprise like the Venetian Jewish Ghetto.”
Join local guide Lucia Bondetti for a two-hour walk through Venice’s three historic Jewish ghettos. Expect thoughtful history, quiet Cannaregio streets, Jewish food traditions, artists’ workshops, and practical advice for visiting the synagogues and museum independently.
“The tour guide was one of the best we’ve had. She had such compassion and interest in the area was very knowledgeable, sweet and kind.”
Spend four hours walking Cannaregio and Venice’s historic Jewish Ghetto with an English-speaking guide such as Vanessa, Alessandra, or Veronica. Visit six food and wine stops for cicchetti, Venetian specialties, coffee, biscuits, pasta, gelato, and local wines while learning about the district’s synagogues, canals, and landmarks.
“We had an absolutely fantastic time with Vanessa! If you’re eager to dive deeper into the rich history of Venice and its people, while uncovering the intricate interplay of business, power, and diverse faiths that shaped the city, then this tour is an absolute must. Vanessa guided us through hidden corners of Venice that we would have likely overlooked on our own, revealing details and stories that brought the city’s past to life. Her knowledge extended far beyond modern day Venice, she painted a vivid picture of its historical significance within Europe, making every stop along the way interesting. And let’s not forget the food! We indulged in some delicious…”
Walk Venice’s Jewish Ghetto with an English-speaking guide authorized by the Jewish community of Venice. You’ll visit two synagogues, hear the area’s history and present-day story, and finish back at Campo di Ghetto Nuovo. Synagogue tickets cost extra, and shoulders and knees must be covered.
“Our tour was wonderful. Elena is an incredibly knowledgeable guide. She spoke clearly and was able to talk about the history of the area as well as the current situation. Her use of maps and charts was really helpful in putting things in perspective. I would highly recommend this tour and Elena.”
Use a digital audio guide to walk Venice’s Old and New Ghettos, pass five historic synagogues, and enter the Levantine and Spanish Synagogues. See Campo di Ghetto Nuovo, study rooms, Midrashim collections, and an ancient synagogue oven. This is a self-guided visit, not a live guided tour.
Walk Cannaregio with Lucia or Valentina on a private two-hour tour of Venice’s Jewish Ghetto. Learn where the word ghetto began, see synagogues and Holocaust memorials from outside, and finish with Jewish cake, wine, coffee, or gelato. Synagogue entry is optional and costs extra.
“This was a great tour of the Jewish ghetto area.Lucia, the guide, was very knowledgable and pointed out things we would not have noticed had we just wondered around on our own. She spoke English well and was able to make the tour interesting. Afterwards she took us to a local place which had really good coffee. She also took us to a couple of shops we wanted to visit. Good communication after booking about where to meet and Lucia also suggested changing the time slightly to avoid the carnival crowds, which was helpful. I would highly recommend this tour with Lucia as the guide.”
Start at Gam Gam Goodies at 4 pm for a four-hour food and walking tour through the Jewish Ghetto and Cannaregio. Your English-speaking guide may be Vanessa, Denis, Dennis, or Silvia. Expect wine, cicchetti, pasta, sweets, gelato, and thoughtful stories about Venetian Jewish life.
“There is a good bit of walking involved and there is the opportunity to try foods you may never have eaten before. You may not like everything, but it’s an experience. You need to pace yourself because there is a lot of food. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun.”
Walk from Rialto into Cannaregio with a local guide such as Clementia or Sergio, visiting Tintoretto’s former neighborhood, Madonna dell’Orto, Sant’Alvise, and the Jewish Ghetto. This two-hour tour limits numbers to six and explains Venice’s Jewish past and present.
“We had a wonderful time. We saw Venice including the Jewish quarter through the eyes of a passionate Venetian, Clementia. She took us off the beaten path that tourists often miss. We would highly recommend this tour”
Join Beatrice Baumgartner for a small-group walk through Venice’s former Jewish Ghetto and Cannaregio. You’ll learn its past and present, taste a kosher sweet, see Tintoretto’s home and tomb from outside, and cross Ponte Chiodo before ending near Rialto.
“Beatrice gave us a very informative and eye opening tour around the Jewish Ghetto & Cannaregio - filling us in with the history and personal experiences, of a Holocaust survivor and the artist Tintoretto along the way. I highly recommend this tour.”
Join Vanessa or another local guide at 4 p.m. for a four-hour walk through Cannaregio and Venice’s Jewish Ghetto. Visit historic synagogues and a rabbi’s house, then enjoy Venetian Jewish dishes, dinner, Kosher wine, gelato, and bakery treats at small local stops.
“Vanessa was wonderful. She was a lot of fun, very knowledgeable and shared lots of history and food tidbits.”
Join Venetian guide and art historian Lucia for a two-hour walk through Cannaregio and Venice’s historic Jewish Ghetto. With no museum or synagogue interiors, the tour focuses on canals, gardens, symbols, legends, Nazi deportation, and everyday life. Groups are limited to 10, and the walk ends with a local drink, coffee, or gelato.
“It was great! Lucia is great. We had a good time with her! Totally recommend this tour. It was interesting and fun, she made some games for us and a great surprise in the end”
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