Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour and Synagogue Visit

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WHEN Monday 1 September to Fri Jan 10th 2025

ADDRESS , Venice

Highlights

Explore Venice's Cannaregio district and Jewish Ghetto on a 2-hour walking tour.
Get a deep understanding of the historic Jewish influence in the city.
Walk the Old Ghetto and experience the local culture at a leisurely pace.
Discover a hidden niche of cultural life showcasing the Campo del Ghetto.
Experience an expert-led Synagogue visit, organized by the Jewish Museum.

Description

Take a leisurely stroll in a small group to see landmarks and deepen your understanding of Venice's Jewish history. Enhance your experience by joining the Synagogues tour organized by the Jewish Museum. Begin your Jewish Ghetto tour in the Cannaregio district, a fascinating residential area in the city's northern part. Explore the charming Ghetto Vecchio (Old Ghetto district), filled with artisan workshops, galleries, shops, and delis at a relaxed pace. Cross the bridge into Campo del Ghetto Nuovo (New Ghetto Square), which was founded as a fortified island in 1516. Learn about the confinement of Venetian Jews to the island and how it became densely populated. Next, learn from your guide as they point out one of the most significant highlights of the tour: a series of bas-reliefs in the Campo del Ghetto Nuovo – a sight that most visitors to Venice never see. Walk past the Deportation Memorial, the Levantine Synagogue, and the Jewish Museum of Venice on this small-group Jewish Ghetto tour. Peek inside the famous Antichità al Ghetto antique store. Step inside the Levantine Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogue, accompanied by expert guides from the Jewish Museum. Although the Museum itself is under restoration and closed for visits, you can still visit the Levantine Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogues with their dedicated guides. Then, discover how Napoleon's decision to tear down the gates of the Jewish Ghetto gave Jews the right to live anywhere in Venice. Visit a hub of Jewish culture with bakeries, restaurants, and handicraft stores. Conclude your journey by exploring the Jewish Ghetto’s historic buildings, centuries-old landmarks, and the unique architecture that tells the story of resilience, tradition, and cultural identity in Venice.

Includes

2-hour walking tour of the Ghetto Professional local guide Entry to synagogues

Important Information

The Jewish Museum is under restoration and is closed for visits
The Synagogue tour is delivered by the Jewish Museum. Your guide will provide the synagogue tickets.
Both men and women must wear clothing that covers the belly, shoulders, and knees in Synagogues.
Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour.
We kindly request that you arrive at the designated meeting point 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has started.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

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