Tours of Venice, outside Venice, Italy tours

JEWISH GHETTO TOUR

Set in a quiet corner of Venice, the Jewish Ghetto offers an opportunity to understand the Venetian Republic's tolerance and exploitation of foreign people. En route, you will see one of the most tranquil areas of the city, known for its long, wide canals, which are draped with the linens of the day's wash. Proceeding through Campo Dei Mori, your guide will share with you some of the sculptural and architectural treasures of the city. You will also encounter the painter Tintoretto's house and visit the church where he was baptized and buried after he adorned its walls with some of his most magnificent works of art. Then passing by Sant'Alvise, you will be able to see the masterpieces of Tiepolo. The tour concludes at the Ghetto with a historical explanation of the Jewish Community in Venice and a visit to some of the 5 synagogues located on the islet.

Meeting point: San Marcuola (vaporetto stop), by the well in the middle of the square.

Language(s): English language tour available on Thursdays only.

Departures: 10.00hrs - To reach S. Marcuola: ACTV (public boat): lines 1 or 82 (S. Marcuola stop).

Official rates: Up to 31st December 2004: 24.00 Euros per person.

Duration: Circa 2.5 hours.

Cancellation policy: No penalty charge.

Payment for the excursion should be made at the agency's office, please remembers to take your booking confirmation with you. If the tour has been cancelled due to any unforeseen reasons, then refunds can be claimed directly from the agency at their offices.

Venices Canals