Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Discover the remarkable history of Padua’s Jewish community on a fully private walking tour through the former Jewish ghetto and its hidden heritage.
From the medieval university and rabbinical academies to synagogues concealed behind ordinary façades, this immersive experience reveals how Jewish life became deeply intertwined with Padua’s intellectual, commercial, and cultural development across the centuries.
Walk through narrow streets once enclosed by the ghetto gates and uncover the stories of scholars, physicians, merchants, and families who shaped one of Italy’s most important Jewish communities. Through architecture, daily life, and personal stories, your guide brings to life both the richness of Jewish Padua and the restrictions imposed upon it under the Republic of Venice.
The tour also explores the darker chapters of the twentieth century, including fascist persecution and the Shoah, while highlighting the resilience and continuity of Jewish life in Padua today.
What's included
Entrances to the synagogue
Private guide
Tips
What to expect
Italian Synagogue
Pass by
You will go in front of the building/monument
Piazza delle Erbe
Pass by
You will go in front of the building/monument
Pass by
You will go in front of the building/monument
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
You will be able to recognize the guide thanks to his badge/ID
End point
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
