Departure by reserved motor-launch from St.Mark’s waterfront or from your hotel, travelling a short stretch

of the Grand Canal, to your drop-off point near Santa Lucia Railway Station, where your walking tour begins.

Santa Maria degli Scalzi

On your way to the Ghetto, you pass the Baroque Church of Santa Maria degli Scalzi, built 1660-1680, and the Church of San Geremia, built by Carlo Corbellini in the mid 18th century.

Next to the church is one of Venice’s most imposing palaces, the Palazzo Labia.

The Jewish Ghetto – Venice was home to a sizeable community of Jewish merchants by the 12th century.

In 1516, the Great Council ordered all Jews confined to a small island.

Jews were not allowed out of the ghetto after sunset; they were forced to wear distinctive clothing, and were barred from most professions save medicine.

Learn about the district’s past as you tour the narrow streets.

Jewish Museum

Jewish Museum: enjoy free time for a nonguided visit to this small museum displaying a collection of religious artefacts from the 17th to 19th centuries, including lamps, silver vessels and textiles.

The museum is located in a small, shaded square with a central fountain.

Synagogues: your guided walk visits 3 of the district’s synagogues, decorated with richly carved woodwork.

At that time in Venice, it was considered prestigious to occupy a building’s upper stories; most of the synagogues are only accessible by steep flights of stairs.

After your visit to the Ghetto, join your tour escort for a stroll through the Cannaregio market district before finishing the tour at the Bridge of Guglie.

This tour lasts 3 hours.

It is recommended not to take the tour on Saturdays as the synagogues and most shops are closed.

This tour can be arranged in English or in other languages.