Visit of the Jewish Ghetto of Venice

Our walk focuses on the history of the Jews in Venice, on how, when and why the Jewish Ghetto was created, on the attitude of the Venetian Government at the time, on a more recent and sad chapter of our history, the holocaust. Officially created in 1516 the Jewish neighbourhood marked an important chapter in the history of Venice and of the Venetians up to World War I and II and to our days. Five synagogues, several shops, a kosher bakery, restaurants and much more witness and tell us how lively the area and the Jewish community still are. The tour starts in Campo San Bartolomeo, near the bridge of Rialto, and hits all the main sites once connected to the life and the history of the Jews in Venice. It develops through the neighbourhood of Cannaregio and focuses on the three Jewish Ghettos. As I am licensed for touring inside the Synagogues we can include a visit of the one (or two) which are open on that day (optional, tickets to be purchased separately, on site). The tour ends nearby the Train Station.

Walk from the Rialto market area to the Jewish Ghetto. The visit includes: - the open market of Rialto - cross the Grand Canal on a Gondola-ferry - walk through the neighbourhood of Cannaregio - Ghetto Nuovo - Ghetto Nuovissimo - Ghetto Vecchio - a visit of the Synagogues (optional and upon availability) At the end of the tour the client can visit the Synagogues. The guide will provide the necessary information. NOTICE From late Friday to Saturday evening as well as on Jewish Festivities the Synagogues are closed. Please contact me for customization.