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Small-Group Walking Tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Venice
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Small-Group Walking Tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Venice

By Lucia Venice Walks and Tours
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Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • A guide great lover of the area and local expert
What's not included
  • This is a walking tour, we won't visit sites inside (no synagogues but I can give you all info)


Start:
  • Campo San Geremia, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
    In front of the San Geremia and Santa Lucia church
End:
  • Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
    We will end at the beautiful Fondamenta degli Ormesini

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 119707P6

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 119707P6

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  • Campo San Geremia, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
    In front of the San Geremia and Santa Lucia church
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  • Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
    We will end at the beautiful Fondamenta degli Ormesini
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  • Lucia Venice Walks and Tours
    276
    Venice, Veneto, Italy
    Joined in March 2018
  • stevemG4725BV
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous walking tour
    Lucia was a fantastic guide to her beloved city. Our first visit and the walking tour could not have been a better introduction. Fantastego!
    Written October 15, 2024
  • Cocoallard
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun and informative tour by fantastic guide!
    Fun and very informative tour by a fantastic tour guide. She had GREAT suggestions for where to have authentic local food and drinks at decent prices, and even booked times for us to get a view of the city from the top of one of the tall buildings. So thoughtful!
    Written October 14, 2024
  • cindyt4kid
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace.
    We did a skip the line tour of St. Marks Basilica, Doge's Palance and Bridge of Sighs with Lucia and had the best time ever. I can't say enough about helpful she was from the moment we booked the tour. She gave me many recommendations for restaurants and areas in Venice to visit and set up a private tour of a glass factory in Murano with private water taxi; the factory even gave us a private water taxi to Burano and then back to the City Centre when we were done wandering. She made sure to buy our skip the line tickets well in advance as they can sell out very quickly. Lucia is passionate and knowledgeable about Venice and shared many interesting historical facts and stories during the tour. She was able to navigate the crowds, lead us to the best places for taking photos, and made the entire tour a fun, learning experience. I can't say enough wonderful things about Lucia - book her as soon as you can because you won't find a better guide in Venice!!
    Written October 10, 2024
  • SBJEinToronto
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful Tour of Less Touristy Areas
    This was a fabulous tour. The weather was terrible and we debated whether we wanted to actually go, but I'm so glad we did! Lucia is an excellent guide. She took us to areas that we wouldn't have seen otherwise, and pointed out sights that we wouldn't have noticed. It was so informative and it was also fun. It was great to see areas that weren't overrun with other tourists (and I say that knowing that I'm a tourist). I highly recommend Lucia and hopefully if (when) I go back to Venice again, I'll do another tour with her.
    Written October 6, 2024
  • M4070MUjulies
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Discover the real Venice you will fall in love with!!
    Lucia was an absolute delight! We learned so much about Venice - the REAL Venice! She shared so much about the history and the behind the scenes views of how Venetians live and enjoy this beautiful place. We had so much fun and made the best of a rainy morning with her - and took her advice and visited some hidden gems afterwards. We would highly recommend Lucia for introducing you to Venice and all of his magic and beauty!
    Written October 4, 2024
  • L4dy-J
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour, excellent guide
    Lucia was an excellent guide, making what could have been a complete washout, u fun, informative experience. It was great to have earphones so everyone could hear and she also pre empted our need for recommendations work a printed sheet of favourites of hers. We saw Venice from a Venetians view Thank you for a great tour
    Written October 3, 2024
  • 418charlesi
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hidden Garden Expert!
    Lucia is a delight to spend time with and her deep knowledge of her city and off-track churches, art and green spaces is worth every minute and every cent . . . Charles Adelaide, Australia
    Written September 20, 2024
  • jfA4137TJ
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    First time in Venice
    First visit to Venice for me and my husband. The tour was booked for us with Lucia and what a great tour we had! She walked with us pointing out buildings and providing history along with it. She obviously loves what she does. We learned about Venice history and culture. She pointed out history on sculptures, old cafes that I’m sure are missed by other tours. Would highly recommend for small groups!
    Written September 20, 2024
  • bradbR3783GN
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulously Inviting Venezia Walking Tour
    The entire afternoon was delightful. Lucia was wonderfully patient with us and made us feel like we were the most important customers she'd ever had. She is a lifelong Venetian and knew many of the locals, which made it more inviting for us. She likes to highlight local small business that she frequents off the tourist path, yet we visited the tourists sites as well for comparison. It was our first time in Venezia, and would not have been so interesting for us if not for Lucia. If you are staying multiple days, as we were, take her tour early in your stay, you will enjoy your time much more if you do. She is a Bella donna inside and that shows on the outside.
    Written September 20, 2024
  • Simon C
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A truly special activity with a lovely guide.
    Lucia is an outstanding guide. Very good English and really accommodating and entertaining. We were led through parts of Venice that tourists rarely go and were shown and told interesting past and present facts about the city. She is clearly passionate about her city and there’s good reason why. It’s absolutely beautiful!
    Written September 12, 2024
  • scdean
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An amazing kid friendly guide
    We spent the last ten days on a cruise from Rome to Venice taking guided tours with kid friendly guides at each stop (our kids are aged 7 and 5). Lucia was by far the best guide we had in that time, she kept the kids thoroughly entertained while imparting a lot of knowledge. She is extremely knowledgeable and had answers to all of our questions, also taking some great pictures for us. At the end of the tour she provided list of restaurants and recommendations in the area, the one we tried was our best meal in Venice (and one of the best pizzas I’ve had in years!). We highly recommend Lucia if you’re looking for a knowledgeable and engaging guide, especially so if you have kids, as she excels in bringing the city alive for them.
    Written August 22, 2024
  • Barbara D
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic
    Lucia was the perfect guide for my 3 teenage grand daughters and myself. Her warm and friendly personality, enthusiasm and sense of humour were an instant hit. We learnt so much about the hidden side of Venice while walking around her special areas … looking for clues, spotting features & collecting information. She brought the history alive by mixing her knowledge with her sense of fun, unusual facts and a treasure hunt. Visiting a Venetian Atelier at the end of the walk and painting our own masks was magical and gave us the best souvenir to take home from Venice. Lucia was very generous with her time, enthusiastic and gave us good suggestions for the rest of our time in Venice.
    Written August 10, 2024
  • Dvd14
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Truly Enjoyable Experience!
    An amazing tour! Lucia was very friendly, fun and personable. Her passion and knowledge of Venetian History and the Jewish Ghettos were outstanding. We highly recommend Lucia as your guide!
    Written July 26, 2024
  • peterwB1912IK
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing
    Lucia was super nice and a wonderful tour guide. She showed us lots of tid bits of information you can’t find in guide books and made it so interesting!!
    Written July 23, 2024
  • 833fidelmam
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Book it!
    Lucia was brilliant, so informative, bubbly and fun! We left the tour knowing lots more about Venice and with a new love for the city, which is exactly what you want after a tour like this. Would definitely recommend!
    Written July 23, 2024
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STEAMSHIP48
London, UK123 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I was attracted to this tour by the fact that it was a small personal tour and Lucia’s reviews were glowing .
I was so lucky to be part of this small friendly group and to learn about how the Italian word “getto” means “foundry” ….the Venetian Ghetto was established on the site of a old foundry .
Lucia sat us down in a nearby park where she explained many things ( and showed us maps and photographs ) of how the Venetian Ghetto began, in fact there are three Ghetto areas. We then walked to the Ghetto areas and were treated to a delicious kosher cake , and learnt more about the life in the Ghettos.
Lucia is a passionate and articulate speaker and we learnt of her own interests in Judaism and opinions were shared within the group.
The tour is really interesting and very moving , walking through comparatively quiet , genuine and non touristy areas was especially lovely . In perhaps , the slightly unreal aspects to much of Venice , this is a really worthwhile and real area to visit - and Lucia was the best person to be with !
Written October 20, 2022
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Donella M
London, UK62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written June 24, 2023
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Kennedy Field
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is coming to Venice. Lucia is teaching a very important history that everyone should have something to learn from this tour. It is a great way to see a part of the city that you may not have explored and a great way to get recommendations from a local and see the city from a local person's perspective. Lucia had so much information and was clearly a part of the community. It was a great experience to be on this tour with her. I highly recommend you to do it.
Written September 1, 2022
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Tom R
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
This tour was great and Lucia is fantastic! We did this with our teenage son and it was great. Lucia knows the area so well, knows its history, explains it all in ways we can understand, took us to all the spots to see, kept it moving, she knows all the people in the area, answered all our questions, and made it fun and interesting! I can't recommend her enough - she is fantastic and if you are at all interested in the history of Jewish Venice, she is the one and this tour is the one for you. You won't be sorry!
Written April 14, 2022
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nyc212
New York City, NY62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lucia is a fantastic guide and wonderful person! Of every tour and experience we had in Venice, it was Lucia’s tour of the Jewish ghetto that made the greatest impression on us. Lucia is extremely knowledgeable and so passionate about this tour, and it showed from the moment we met up with her. Not only did we learn so much about this unique area of Venice (which I had never seen, even though I have visited three times previously), but Lucia also took us for a wonderful break time at a cozy, off the beaten track, cafe/bar where we got to sample different spritzes unique to Venice. We met some other great people on the tour as well. Our only disappointment was that the tour had to end. If you do anything in Venice, we strongly recommend you do THIS tour with LUCIA!
Written July 29, 2021
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Charlie G
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Solo
Not my first time to Venezia but my first time being introduced to the Jewish Ghetto area. The guide was very knowledgeable, encouraged our group to ask questions and was very engaging. A great way to spend a few hours in this iconic city
Written October 20, 2021
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Kopal S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
We did the Jewish Gheto tour with Lucia and it was absolutely incredible. She is full of great knowledge about the city and the neighborhood and the culture. Lucia also gives a lot of history about Venice before the ghetto was formed and the reasons behind it and the changes since. It’s a great look into a lesser known hidden part of town away from the crowds and I would absolutely reccomend her tour!
Written May 23, 2024
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GlobeTrotting781656
21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
Lucia was a FABULOUS tour guide. She showed us really interesting off the beaten track places. She offered history, facts and perspective to this fascinating area of Venice — all in her excellent English and charming manner. I highly recommend Lucia over any of the other tour guides we encountered along the way. A very special day.
Written October 8, 2023
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Tasia s
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
This was one of our best experiences in Venice. Lucia was a thoughtful, charming, insightful tour guide who made this experience one that we will always remember. I had read great reviews on her and she surpassed them. If you want to take a tour of the Jewish ghetto or any other other guides that she offers don’t hesitate as she books up fast!
Written May 24, 2024
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Hugo Pinto
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
Absolutely amazing!

We stayed in Cannaregio for 4 nights before this tour and did not discover any of the fantastic things Lucia showed us during this tour alone!

We loved getting to know this quiet side of Venice off the main streets, away from the tourists and close to the locals who created all the history of this beautiful place.

We learned about the Jewish community that played such an important role in Venice. We visited local stores and discovered fantastic food.

One of the most beautiful walks we took in Venice!

We are very grateful to Lucia for her availability and willingness to teach and help!

If you go to Venice, please take this tour!
Written March 20, 2022
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