Venice: Guided Tour to the Jewish Ghetto Venice: Guided Tour to the Jewish Ghetto in English
ID: GYG444489-799990
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
45 min.
Description
Visit a fascinating part of Venice that is missed by most visitors on this guided tour of the Jewish Ghetto and its Levantine and Spanish Synagogue.
No traveler or tourist coming to Venice can fail to visit this small but unique universe and trace its fascinating history.
For almost three centuries, Jewish life animated the Ghetto, and Jews interacted with the city contributing with their prolific activities to the life and economy of the Serenissima.
The Ghetto of Venice is one of the most characteristic and interesting historic districts in the lagoon.
It was the first Jewish quarter in Europe and maintains the original urban structure of the Old Ghetto and the New Ghetto including five Synagogues, study rooms- Midrashim, and the ancient oven.
The visit to the site will be for you a unique, cultural experience due to the atmosphere that has not changed over the centuries.
Highlights
- Escape the typical tourist route to one of the most fascinating districts
- Learn about the history of the Ghetto and its role within the Venetian Republic
- Visit the decorated and refined Levantine and Spanish Synagogues
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tours from Sunday to Thursday include the Levantine Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogue.
Tours on Friday morning from 9.00am to 12.00 include the Spanish Synagogue and the Levantine Synagogue, in the afternoon from 12.00 only the Spanish Synagogue and the Cohanim Midrash.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
