Full description
Discover the Cannaregio district, one of Venice’s most charming and authentic areas, during this private walking tour. Our local and qualified guide will lead you through narrow streets, past elegant palace façades, the houses of former Arab merchants, and into Campo dei Mori, where stunning views of the northern lagoon await.
Cannaregio was home to the great Venetian painter Tintoretto. Hear stories about his life and legacy and visit the Madonna dell’Orto Church, his final resting place. Known as Tintoretto’s church, it holds an exceptional collection of his masterpieces, making it a must-see for art lovers.
From there, you’ll walk to the Jewish Ghetto, officially established in 1516. Crossing one of three bridges, you’ll enter this unique “island within an island.” Your expert guide in Jewish history will help you understand how the Jewish community lived across centuries and continues to thrive today.
Enjoy the atmosphere as you pass kosher shops, traditional restaurants, libraries, and active synagogues, which remain central to Jewish and Venetian life.
At the end of your guided walk, you can visit the Jewish Museum and synagogues independently (entrance fees required). You may also choose to extend your journey with a visit to the Old Jewish Cemetery on the Lido, a melancholic and inspiring place that once captivated poets like Goethe, Byron, and Shelley.
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Additional Information
● Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time of the tour
● Please provide your full accommodation details when booking if you require the pickup option. It is very important to note that it is the passenger's sole responsibility to contact the local contact number one day prior to the service to confirm the exact pickup point and time
● This tour is not suitable if you have limited mobility
● This activity is not wheelchair accessible
● This tour operates rain or shine
● The walking tour will not take place on a Saturday, as the synagogue and most shops in the area are closed
● After taking this tour you may also like to consider visiting the old Jewish Cemetry on island of Lido
Inclusions
✔ Private guide
✔ 2-hour walking tour only external
✔ Free Hotel pick up on request, if your hotel is in the Saint Mark’s Square area
✔ Tour available in English, Italian and Spanish
Exclusions
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Hotel drop-off
✖ Other unspecified services
Cancellation policy
For cancellations made with more than 24 hours prior to tour commencement: Full refund.
For cancellations made within 24 hours prior to tour commencement, late arrivals & No Shows: No refund.
Meeting point
Meet us in Campo San Bartolomeo, in front to the statue of Goldoni
Look for your guide with a sign with your name on it!
Meeting point address: Campo San Bartolomeo, Rialto 5282, 30124, Venice, Italy