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Cannaregio - You could spend a lifetime exploring Venice, and you’d never stop being surprised. What you’ll going to love most about Cannaregio is that it still has quiet, secluded spots overlooking the lagoon, homes to local people and enchanting refuges for visitors: a less well known Venice, but no less fascinating.
We will visit a fascinating green area to discover more about the history of the Venetian Jewish Community and how the district of Cannaregio looked like at the time of the ghetto -
Venice - We will meet in an authentic Venetian campo. I am a local guide expert of the Jewish Ghetto area. Let’s unveil the area to better understand why the Jewish Ghetto is in Cannaregio before entering to it, we will visit a greenish area you can’t even imagine.
Together we will discover the history of the Jewish Community of Venice, how the Jews lived before creating a ghetto, why and how Venice created the 1st ghetto of the world. -
Ghetto Venezia - We will take a relaxing and unique walk through the three Ghettos of Venice (yes, they are three!) at the discovery of the history, curiosities and daily life and of past and the present of this charming area. I’ll be sure to show you all of the highlights and hidden gems along the way!
Do you know the origin of the word ghetto ? Why Venice created the first one of the history? Who was the Doge at that time? DO you want to recognize symbols of that time that only an expert knows? Do you want to listen curiosities about the great people lived here ? And maybe do you remember Merchant in Venice by Shaskeare? Jump into the past and fall in love with this historical and rich of memories area of the floating city. We won’t visit the sinagogues or the museum inside but I will show you anyway great details and I will explain you how to visit them - Fondamenta Dei Ormesini - Let’ end our tour discovering the area from a different point of view and enjoy the local dailylife of Cannaregio off the beaten track.
- Ghetto Venezia - We will discover the Venetian recipes of the Jewish ghetto, the unique biscuits made in the area and an artistic art gallery
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- Guidance by a local expert passionate about the area.
- This is a walking tour, we won’t visit sites inside (no sinagogues but I can give you all info )
Embark on a historical journey into the very heart of the Jewish ghetto and uncover the mysteries of the world’s first Jewish Ghetto. We will deviate from the typical tourist route and delve into a truly authentic, less frequented, yet fascinating and well-preserved region of Venice, brimming with allure. Experience the secret niches of Venice’s three ghettos.
Find out why the Serenissima Republic compelled the Jewish community to abide by stringent rules and comprehend their centuries-long existence in Cannaregio. Observe how the area evolved over the centuries.
Did you realize the term ‘ghetto’ is a local Venetian phrase?
I will guide you to identify the concealed synagogues from their exteriors, and shed light on the despair of the deportations and how the Holocaust inflicted a profound scar on my cherished Venice. Together, we will traverse the district of Cannaregio, with its gorgeous streets and Venetian ‘high-rises’. We will traverse exquisite bridges adorned with the locals’ laundry, in true Italian fashion.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.