Venice Jewish Ghetto Tour

Get to know a fascinating part of Venice's history with this 45-minute tour of the Jewish Quarter of Venice, including entrance to the Synagogue. Explore this fascinating neighbourhood in small groups of about 20 people and together with a local guide discover the history of the ghetto and its most emblematic sites. You will walk through its beautiful streets and squares, visit 2 beautiful synagogues and discover the hardships and difficult experiences of the Jews for almost three centuries.

Join this tour of Jewish Venice and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this unique community while learning about its heritage. Follow your guide through the narrow streets and squares of the Jewish ghetto, the oldest in Europe, and hear the story of Jews who were forced to reside in this district during the Venetian Republic.

Stroll through the ghetto's most emblematic sites such as the Campo del Ghetto Nuovo and the Three Locks Bridge and see the beautiful architecture of its buildings. Meanwhile you will discover how the Jewish community thrived in the midst of adversity and became the millennial community it is today.

You will learn about their influence on Venetian literature, art and music, learn about their difficult experiences during the Republic and the wars, as well as the challenges and triumphs they have faced over the centuries.

Learn all about the Jewish contribution to Venetian culture and as well as seeing their colourful houses and religious institutions, visit the impressive Levantine and Spanish Synagogues, former places of Jewish worship dating back to the 16th century . Set on top of pre-existing buildings and difficult to recognise from the outside, step inside each synagogue and marvel at their small works of art and exquisite decorations, transporting you to a bygone era.