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 5 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.”
Pick a monument, a boat or a counter bar.
