Tour Details
Duration
2 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
- Venice Jewish Synagogue
- Cannaregio Neighborhood
Photos & Highlights
- Get an inside look at the Jewish community of Venice, both past and present
- Led by a scholar of history
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Tour Description
On this two-hour tour of the Jewish ghetto in Venice, you'll look at one of the oldest, most enduring Jewish cultures in Europe, examining its amazing history with a local scholar of Jewish history. Along with your expert guide, you'll visit sites of historical importance throughout Venice's deeply important Jewish ghetto, including two synagogues, developing an appreciation for both the plight and contributions Italian Jews have made throughout the centuries.
A Thriving Community
The Jewish community in Venice is still alive and flourishing. Thus, our Venice Jewish ghetto tour offers the opportunity to interact with the new generation of scholars and devotees while exploring the history and customs of a little-known aspect of Venetian culture.
Jewish History Throughout Venice
You will begin your tour with an introduction to the ghetto, the home of the Jewish Venetian community so vividly depicted in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice. We will then spend time visiting the synagogue, which brings special insight to the ghetto and its religious traditions, as well as view two moving memorials to Italian Jews lost in World Wars I and II. Your tour will conclude by spending additional time exploring the ghetto. Founded in 1516, its serene nature has entranced visitors and locals alike for centuries, providing a respite from the city's many bustling streets.
FAQ
Will you pre-purchase tickets? Due to venue restrictions, we currently have to pre-purchase tickets for the Jewish Synagogue to ensure you're able to take part in the guided visit. Please note that there are currently limited tickets available.
Will we visit the Museum on this tour?
Unfortunately, the museum has been closed for restoration since 2021. We hope it reopens soon but can assure you that your experience will not be impacted by this as you'll still be able to explore the Synagogue and Jewish Ghetto neighborhoods.
Do you reserve headsets for this tour?
Will we visit the Museum on this tour?
Unfortunately, the museum has been closed for restoration since 2021. We hope it reopens soon but can assure you that your experience will not be impacted by this as you'll still be able to explore the Synagogue and Jewish Ghetto neighborhoods.
Do you reserve headsets for this tour?
Depending on your group size, we may be required by the venue to order headsets in which case you’ll see a “Headset Fee” added to your order.
Is this tour suitable for clients with mobility issues?
This tour doesn’t cover extensive territory, however, it does involve some stairs, therefore, it isn’t suitable for clients in wheelchairs.
Is this tour suitable for clients with mobility issues?
This tour doesn’t cover extensive territory, however, it does involve some stairs, therefore, it isn’t suitable for clients in wheelchairs.
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138 Reviews
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Monica is an exceptionally-good guide. As a trained historian, she has a wide and deep perspective on both the topic at hand and many related topics as well. In addition to her solid academic foundation, she is very personable and is an effective communicator. Among the many very good guides I have had on a large number of Context tours, Monica is the very best. Thank you and her for this very very good tour.
Janet
Reviewed on:
Oct 18, 2019
Context Travel made the whole process of finding, booking, and preparing for a tour as easy as possible. Reminders were much appreciated. And Chiara was a wonderful guide, personable, knowledgeable, and engaging. She seemed to know everyone in the Jewish Ghetto area and they all seemed to know her.
Maurice
Reviewed on:
Jul 27, 2019
Cynthia is a fabulous guide! She is very personable and engaging, possesses an extensive fund of knowledge, and was able to provide us with lots of information and answer all of our questions. It was a comprehensive tour and we could not have asked for anything more. Thank you, Cynthia!
Ronnie
Reviewed on:
Jul 9, 2019
