Venice: Private Cannaregio and Jewish Quarter Tour Private Tour in Italian
ID: GYG299165-O-737440
Category:
Sight Seeing
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Venice has so much more to offer than just Saint Marks Square. Come and discover the amazing architecture and historical delights of Cannaregio and Jewish Quarter.
Your local guide will take you to see beautiful palace facades, houses of past Arab merchants, the Campo dei Mori, and beautiful views of the northern lagoon. Cannaregio was once home to one of Venice’s most famous painters, Tintoretto. Enjoy stories of his life and peers and see the place of his burial, the Madonna Dell’Orto Church. The church, often referred to as Tintoretto’s church, holds a spectacular collection of his masterpieces, and is truly a must for all Tintoretto fans.
Walking from here, your guide will accompany you to the famous Jewish Ghetto. Dating back to the early 14th century, there is much to discover on this island within an island. In 1516, the Senate approved the proposal that all Jews should be moved to a closed area within the city. By crossing over one of the three bridges to enter this area, you can step back in time and learn about this complicated history.
Your guide is an expert on Jewish history and you'll be able to learn how the local community lived throughout the ages and how they live today. Enjoy the kosher shops, restaurants, library and synagogues where services take place today to serve Jewish Venetians.
At the conclusion of this walking tour, it will be possible for you to visit the Jewish Museum and synagogues separately, where individual entrance fees are required. After taking this tour, you may also like to consider visiting the old Jewish Cemetry on the Lido of Venice. Goethe, Byron, and Shelly were all fascinated by the melancholy beauty of this cemetery, abandoned in the 18th century.
Highlights
- See the area where the famous artist Tintoretto once lived
- Admire Tintoretto’s masterpieces
- Stroll around the Jewish Ghetto and discover its fascinating history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to start time.
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
• The walking tour does not take place on Saturdays. The synagogue and most shops in the area are closed.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour,
The meeting point is Campo San Bortolomio, in front of the statue of Goldoni (a 1-minute walk from the Rialto bridge). Look for your guide with a sign with your name on it.
Meeting point address: Campo San Bortolomio, Rialto 5282, 30124, Venice, Italy
For your tablet, smartphone or GPS System:
Latitude: 45.437670 Longitude: 12.336797
Emergency number:
Office: 0039 041 5239979 Mobile: 0039 349 3054767
It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually.
Late arrivals and no shows will not receive a refund.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
