This is my favorite tour in Venice! See my reviews here
The right mix between the history that everyone should remember, hidden symbols, charming areas off the beaten paths!
I am a licensed tour guide in Venice, specializing in providing in-depth, culturally rich experiences for visitors to this iconic city. With approval from the Venice Jewish Community and the Rabbi, I am certified to lead tours inside Venice’s synagogues, offering unique insights into the city’s Jewish heritage and history. My passion for Venice, combined with my deep respect for its history and culture, allows me to share a truly authentic and educational experience, whether you’re exploring the main sights or the hidden gems that only a local would know.
The Jewish Ghetto tour will show you a maze of streets and canals, you can find gondole and sandoli and very often painters sitting at their easels to capture the typical venetian light. Everyone loves Venice, but once in Cannaregio you’ll fall for its personality, details and history.
Learn why and where the Serenissima forced to live Jewish residents under strict rules for centuries.
During the Jewish Ghetto of Venice tour I will show you the symbols of the three ghettos. I’ll explain you the secrets of this magnificent area!
Furthermore, during this Venice tour of Cannaregio I’ll show you highlights and hidden gems of the northern part of Venice.
And why not… if you want to add something more, let’s taste together a local traditional Jewish cake, a good glass of prosecco wine or the best gelato in Venice!
Visit to the synagogues and the Jewish Museum are not included in the classic tour but they can be added on request (I have the licence to explain them)
Of course I will explain you everything about the opportunity to join the sinagogues tour. The museum run it everyday (not during the Jewish holidays like the Shabbat) I have the license to run tours inside the synagogues and the Jewish Museum. I am a guide trained and accredited by the Jewish Community of Venice and Rabbi. If you want to add the synagogues contact me, the tour must be longer or have a different meeting point to stay in the 2 hours
The tour of Jewish Ghetto in Venice and the magnificent Cannaregio is perfect for you if: you are looking for something more than the classic Venice tour attractions!
Venice Jewish Ghetto tour with Lucia
An unusual stroll to discover all the secrets of the first Jewish Ghetto of the world – Venice Jewish Ghetto tour with LuciaAvoid the tourist trail and explore an authentic, lesser known but incredible well preserved area of Venice enjoying the secret corners of the city on the water. Discover with me this very old section of Venice and learn why the Serenissima Republic forced the Jewish community to live under strict rules and how they lived for centuries.
I will help you to recognize the hidden synagogues. Did you know that we are still having 5 sinagogues in Venice? and I will give you insights into the tragedy of the Nazi deportation and how the Holocaust left a deep mark on my beloved city.
Let’s stop in front of the oldest pawn shop in Venice, I will explain you why it is not to be missed.
Duration: 2 hours (if you want to add the synagogues the tour must be longer and the cost will change according to the time spent together or have a different meeting point to stay in the 2 hours)
Meeting point: Campo San Geremia, at the well in the middle of the campo
I have the license to run tours inside the synagogues and the Jewish Museum. I am a guide trained and accredited by the Jewish Community of Venice and Rabbi. If you want to add the synagogues contact me, the tour must be longer or have a different meeting point to stay in the 2 hours
- Jan, 18, 2025 -
Unique tour in Venice. Lucia has so much knowledge & is able to articulate the many important features of both the brick & mortar as well as the history .
- Aug, 03, 2024 -
We are glad that we joined Lucia’s walking tour. She was very patient and friendly. She made her walking tour interesting. Thank you Lucia
- Aug, 03, 2024 -
An amazing tour and a wonderful guide
- Jul, 15, 2024 -
Informative, entertaining and poignant This was my second tour with Lucia (the first was so good we just had to do another one). In this tour she guided us around the Jewish Ghettos explaining in a both entertaining but poignant way about the history of the place. She pointed out things that we would never have seen otherwise. Her enthusiasm for the place is infectious.
- Oct, 27, 2023 -
If you’re thinking about booking Lucia for a Jewish tour of Venice-don’t hesitate! She is everything previous reviewers have said and more. Lucia is a total delight. She even helped me by advising on my transportation related questions in advance of our travel to Venice. Lucia is super enthusiastic, witty and knowledgeable. She was full of interesting stories and a consummate professional. Her English is easy to understand, and she paces her tour perfectly. I only wished I had pre-booked her for additional Venice tours while we were visiting this special city!
- Oct, 31, 2023 -
Lucia is a pure delight! She is passionate and knowledgeable about her city!!! We were shown many facets of beautiful Venice - not just the traditional touristy things. Lucia goes above and beyond to make sure you leave with a full understanding of all things Venezia. We can’t recommend her enough. She’s a Venetian treasure!
- Oct, 30, 2023 -
Lucia was absolutely amazing! She was so informative and made sure we had a great tour of Venice. She took us to out of the way places, away from the crowds, so we could get a true feel for this beautiful city. She is a native Venetian and her love and passion for the city was so evident! We spent the whole day with her and wish she could have stayed with us for our entire 3 day stay there! Definitely well worth the money for this private tour. Lucia is a true gem!
- Oct, 27, 2023 -
Lucia was absolutely amazing! She was so informative and made sure we had a great tour of Venice. She took us to out of the way places, away from the crowds, so we could get a true feel for this beautiful city. She is a native Venetian and her love and passion for the city was so evident! We spent the whole day with her and wish she could have stayed with us for our entire 3 day stay there! Definitely well worth the money for this private tour. Lucia is a true gem!
- Oct, 29, 2023 -
Totally fabulous experience with Lucia. She is very experienced and knowledgeable. Very personable and handles this difficult subject with grace and empathy. Highly recommend
- Oct, 29, 2023 -
Just a wonderful view into life in the Jewish ghetto as it was and how that area is transformed today Lucia was very knowledgeable and passionate about the Jewish quarter and Venice. I loved this walk through the old Jewish ghetto. We saw the only kosher bakery in Venice and tried some traditional cookies. Lucia took us to see a gallery with art based around this area and we spoke to the artist. We heard about the life the Jewish people lived in the ghetto all those years ago. How there was a strong community despite all the adversity. I came away thinking about those people and what they went through. Lucia also showed us the area as it is today with a real vibe and energy. I would definitely recommend this tour.