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Explore the history of the first ghetto in the world and stroll through buzzing streets to discover the Madonna dell'Orto Church, tomb of the Renaissance painter Tintoretto on this walking tour.

Highlights

• Discover Tintoretto's home, workshop and last resting-place
• Marvel at the Gothic Madonna dell'Orto Church
• Be transported back in time while strolling through the streets of the Ghetto
• Marvel at a long ago boat workshop
• Taste a kosher sweet in a family run bakery

Description

Explore one of the most important landmarks of Venice, the streets and the history of the first Ghetto in history, hearing about its past and present. You will also stop in a local kosher family run bakery to taste the culinary Jewish culture. In the 2 hour option of this tour, after having discovered the former Jewish Ghetto area, you will also stroll through the quiet streets leading to the Gothic Madonna dell'Orto Church, treasuring Tintoretto's tomb and a choice of his most significant artworks (visited only from outside). Listen to a Venetian legend about Tintoretto while marveling at his former home and workshop. Enjoy the picturesque view of a former boat workshop and the surprising sight of the only bridge without balustrade. The tour will end at Campo Santa Sofia from where you can continue on your own by foot to the Rialto Bridge and Rialto fish market or by taking a traditional gondola ferry. ATTENTION: In the ONE HOUR option you will ONLY discover the GHETTO area and NOT: the Cannaregio district with the Madonna dell'Orto church, Tintoretto's home, former boatworkshop, the only bridge without balustrade.

Includes

Licensed tour guide 1 sweet/person in a kosher bakery (in the 1 hour and 2 hour options)

Important Information

• This tour will take place rain or shine. Private group 2 hour-option: In case of a private tour, the entrance to the Madonna Church is possible (not mandatory), but not included in the tour price: Please bring €3/person in cash to pay the admission fee to Madonna dell'Orto Church. Appropriate clothing is necessary for visit of the church. Shared group tour of 1 hour: The Madonna dell'Orto Church is not visited during the 1 hour shared tour option. Shared group tour of 2 hours: The Madonna dell'Orto Church is only visited from outside, without entering the church.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund