Jewish Ghetto Heritage and Rituals in Venice

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About this activity

This place is considered the first Ghetto in the entire word, created in the '500, has been the house of the Jewish community for centuries, and it's sill the center of the Jewish culture in Venice.

Together we are going to explore the beautiful Campo de Gheto, I will explain to you everything about how this Ghetto was created and why. We are going to see five Synagogues from outside and two of them from the inside.

I will talk to you about the suffering of the Jewish people during WWII and we will discover the amazing story of Doctor Giuseppe Jona.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: VenetiaTours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–5 years) · Youth (6–16 years) · Adults (17–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: exclusive tour of the ghetto

Not included

Not included: Ticket (price is 15€ per person, 13€ the reduced price) to enter the two Synagogues

Itinerary

Ghetto Ebraico

one hour Admission not included

Discover with me the amazing history of the first Ghetto in the world.

I will guide you around the Campo del Ghetto and inside two of the five Venetian Synagogues, a renascence treasure that survives the Shoah.

I will be delighted to tell you everything about the Jewish Community of Venice nowadays, my traditions, Judaica arts and the incredible Ashkenazy and Sephardic culinary legacy that has been left in the Venetian cuisines.
The Spanish Synagogue

25 min Admission not included

The Spanish Synagogue is the biggest off the five "scola" situated in the Ghetto.

Discover with me the beautiful details of the Aron ha Qodesh sculpted in marble, the mystery of the "error" in the floor and how the Spanish ad Portuguese Jews arrived here after the expulsions of 1492 and 1496.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point for the tour is in the "Campo de Ghetto Novo", in front of the big monument of the Shoah, next to the entrance of the restaurant "Ba Ghetto".

In case you are lost or you can't see me, call me and I will help you find the way.

End point

The meeting point for the tour is in the "Campo de Ghetto Novo", in front of the big monument of the Shoah, next to the entrance of the restaurant "Ba Ghetto".

In case you are lost or you can't see me, call me and I will help you find the way.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will need to cover your shoulders and knees.
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