Jewish Ghetto, Cannaregio Route

Venice Jewish Ghetto and Cannaregio Food Tour with Wine

★ 4.6 286 reviews

4 hours, free cancellation.

from $135.71 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Calle del Ghetto Vecchio
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Raphael Tours & Events

Overview

This four-hour walk starts at 16:00 outside the Gam Gam restaurant on Calle del Ghetto Vecchio, near the Guglie bridge, and spends its first quarter of an hour in the Ghetto Ebraico before settling into roughly three hours of eating and drinking through Cannaregio. Many described the food and drinks as generously served, tasty and of high quality.

The tour is not a kosher food tour, despite the setting, and it does not enter the Synagogue, so anyone booking for a deep dive inside the ghetto's buildings should know the walk covers part of the ghetto area and the wider district. What it does well, according to repeated feedback, is mix that history with a generous amount of food and drink. Reviewers again and again praised their guides for knowledge, pacing and willingness to answer questions.

It suits travellers with moderate fitness who want an afternoon-to-evening introduction to a side of Venice away from the San Marco crowds. Groups run to a maximum of 14, and the tour goes ahead rain or shine.

An evening Venice canal with bacaro lights reflected on the water

What's Included

Included

Food tastings
Local guide

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off

Itinerary

Meet near Guglie bridgeMeet the guide outside the Gam Gam restaurant on Calle del Ghetto Vecchio, near the Guglie bridge. The tour starts at 16:00.
Ghetto EbraicoA 15-minute stop in the Jewish Ghetto with the guide.
CannaregioAround 3 hours walking and eating through Cannaregio, with food tastings at local stops along the way. Admission fees do not apply to the district itself.
Tour ends in VeniceThe walk finishes in Venice, within the Metropolitan City of Venice. No hotel drop-off is provided.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this walk.

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Jewish Ghetto, Cannaregio Route (this tour)$135.71

Meeting point. Arrive for the 16:00 start. One reviewer mentioned being late and the guide being accommodating, but that cannot be counted on.
Pace and fitness. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness and notes the route is not wheelchair accessible. Reviewers described the guide moving the group along at a great pace, so expect steady walking across the four hours.
Food and drink. Expect generous amounts. Multiple reviewers described the food and drinks as generously served and of high quality. One reviewer noted a non-drinking companion was offered an alternative at every stop.
Dietary limits. The tour cannot accommodate vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free diets. Vegetarian options are possible only if advised in advance, and nut allergies carry a risk of cross contamination.
Weather and timing. The tour runs rain or shine, so bring whatever the forecast demands. Starting at 16:00, much of the walk falls in the evening, which one reviewer described as a lovely afternoon and evening stroll.
Group feel. The maximum group size is 14. Reviewers mentioned meeting nice people on the tour, and guides being open to conversations and questions.

$135.71from, per person

4 hoursduration

4.6across 286 guest reviews

14guests at most

Common issues. The tour does not enter the Synagogue and covers only part of the ghetto area, and it is not a kosher food tour, so expectations should be set accordingly. A minimum number of travellers is required, and if it is not met the operator offers a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. The route is not wheelchair accessible, and vegans and gluten-free or dairy-free travellers cannot be catered for. Gratuities and hotel transfers are not included.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Food tastings and a local guide are included. Gratuities and hotel pick-up and drop-off are not.

Where Does The Tour Meet And Does It Include Hotel Pickup?

There is no hotel pickup. You meet the guide outside the Gam Gam restaurant on Calle del Ghetto Vecchio, near the Guglie bridge, for a 16:00 start, and the tour ends in Venice, within the Metropolitan City of Venice.

Is This A Kosher Food Tour?

No. The listing states clearly that it is not a kosher food tour, even though it starts in the Jewish Ghetto. Travellers wanting strictly kosher catering throughout should look elsewhere.

Can The Tour Cater To Dietary Restrictions?

Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets cannot be accommodated. Vegetarian options are possible only if advised in advance, and anyone with a nut allergy should be aware of possible cross contamination.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children And People With Limited Mobility?

Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infant seats are available. The route is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 16:00 start for a full refund. Cancellations inside that window are not refunded, and changes within it are not accepted. If the operator cancels for weather or low numbers, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.