Highlights | Learn about where the term "ghetto" originates from Discover the area of Cannaregio Visit where the Jewish population was forced to live Learn about the links Venice has to Shakespeare Listen to interesting anecdotes from you own privat guide |
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Summary | Experience history in Venice’s old Jewish district |
Description | Interestingly, the term "ghetto" originated from Venice, where it was first used to describe the Jewish district - the place in which the Venetian-Jewish population were restricted and segregated following 1516\. As such, this area of Venice is full of cultural and historical significance. * First, discover **Cannaregio**, where over half of the Venetian local population lives today
**The Ghetto** In 1516, the City Council ruled that Jews had to be kept within a small area in the north of the city. A concession to Jews, who were able to live in a secure space, it became a cultural center for their religious brethren across the Mediterranean. The fact that space was at a premium in the ghetto had a direct impact on people’s lives, with buildings rising ever higher to accommodate all its inhabitants. Additionally, Jewish law forbids anything between a synagogue and the sky, therefore many attics became places of worship. With anecdotes including Napoleon Bonaparte burning the gates in 1797 and the deportation of 1944 during the Holocaust, your guide will help you imagine what it must have been like throughout the centuries to live in the Ghetto. |
Included | A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places |
Excluded | Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend snacks along the way Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point |
Know before you book | Please bring comfortable walking shoes Kids under 4 are free |
Know before you go | Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time Please bring waterproof clothing in case it rains In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water |
Additional Information | Not wheelchair accessible |
Health Items | Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff, Social distancing enforced throughout experience, Gear/equipment sanitized between use, Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized, Guides required to regularly wash hands |
Booking Cut-off | 48 hours |
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Minimum | 1 guests per booking |
Maximum | 15 guests per booking |
Valid | Only on date on reservation |
Sunday | 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 |
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Monday | 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 |
Tuesday | 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 |
Thursday | 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 |
Friday | 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 |
Saturday | 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 |
Type: | Starts location |
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Lat & Long: | 45.44522, 12.32626 |
Address: | ThaumArt Gallery, Venice, Veneto, IT |
Notes: | Outside the ThaumArt Gallery, on the Calle Ghetto Vecchio |
Start Location Notes | ThaumArt Gallery, Venice, Veneto, IT |
Start Location Notes | 123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States |
Type: | Starts location |
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Lat & Long: | 40.7025714, -73.99056 |
Address: | 123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States |
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Start Location Notes | ThaumArt Gallery, Venice, Veneto, IT |
Start Location Notes | 123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States |
Cancellation Policy: | standard |
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Cancellation Cut-off: | 24 hours |
Cancellation Notes: | Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund |
Confirmation necessary? | No |
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