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Tour of Cannareggio and the Jewish Ghetto

Falling in love in Venice rocked by a romantic gondola ride...ending your evening in a typical local restaurant.


Duration of tour: 2 hours

Booking: IV Travel

Discover the lively and vibrant atmosphere of the most residential part of the city, where the few Venetians left in town still live! In this tour you'll quickly realise that Venice is an open-air museum . As you walk through a labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways to reach the Jewish ghetto, you'll see Imposing Palaces, Majestic churches, enchanting canals and bridges. Pass by Tintoretto home and listen to the delightful anecdotes and stories of past residents of this picturesque area of Venice, along with sweeping views of the northern lagoon where you'll learn about the vital role that the Lagoon played in the history of a city built from fear. After a fascinating walking tour through the Cannareggio district, we'll spend the second part of the tour exploring the famous "Jewish Ghetto". A city within a city, you'll learn how the Jewish community lived here over the centuries and what role they played in the history of Venice.

Guide service, visit of Cannareggio district, visit of Venice Ghetto.

NB: Entrances to the Jewish Museum and Synagogue are not included as they are strictly controlled by the Jewish community. Exact meeting point is Top Centre of Rialto Bridge.

Language Commentary From Date To Date Days of week Start Time Departure Point
English Guided 15 Apr 2009 15 Jul 2009 Wed 11.30 Rialto Bridge