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The Venetian Jewish ghetto private tour
Joined 2020
This is my favorite tour in Venice, the right mix between the history that everyone should remember, hidden symbols that you can't find on guide books, passion and charming areas off the beaten paths!
An unusual stroll to discover all the secrets of the first Jewish Ghetto of the world. Did you know that the word "ghetto" is coming from a local venetian word?
I'll be sure to show you all of the highlights, symbols and secrets along the way!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Campo San Geremia
campo san Geremia
Let's start with an incredible view and the intro of our tour
Fondamenta Cannaregio
Let's reach one of the three gates for entering to the ancient ghetto of Venice.
Calle Ghetto Vecchio
Let's wander to Ghetto Vecchio and discover the Venetian origins of the word "ghetto"
See two historic Sephardic Synagogues and hear the stories behind these must-see buildings
Take a breath and admire the "skyscrapers" of Venice
Campo del Ghetto
Find out about and view Stolpersteine (stumbling blocks) of the area, as I explain how the Holocaust has left a deep mark on Venice
Wander through the oldest Jewish Ghetto in the world. Hear local stories and find out how these Venetians lived under oppression
Ghetto Nuovissimo
Let's reach the third and last Ghetto of Venice and discover how and when this area started to be an open and free place for everyone
Fondamenta Ormesini
We say goodbye and end our tour in a beloved part of Venice discussing about the "Merchants of Venice"
Ending Point
Fondamenta Ormesini
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Private tour guide, art historian and great lover of Venice
A special personalized map including tips for you
meal & drinks
Tour Important Information
This is a walking tour and it doesn't include entrances. *We won’t visit to the museum and sinagogues during the tour but I can add extra info about them and their access
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2020
About Tour Guide Lucia B.
Hello! I'm Lucia, a curious traveler, an art historian, a licensed tourist guide but above all a passionate lover of Venice! Everyday I fell so lucky to do the best job it could exist! I love help travellers to discover my Venice sharing its secrets through my passion and knowledge, obviously with a unique point of view that only a local can give you! I think the best way to discover a city is to rely on those who know it thoroughly, following their advice, suggestions and listening to the stories of everyday life,traditions and legends. So, I'll wait for you! Welcome to my Venice!
Reviews
“Excelent guide, knows her history”
Lucia is an excellent guide She is a very nice person and very knowledgeable. We did a two hour walking tour of the Jewish ghetto and she was very thorough. I recommend her highly.
Lucia B.
Thank you Vivian! I loved to be your guide
$300/ per group
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