Self-Guided Podcast Tour The Secrets of the Venetian Ghetto

Venice, Italy
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Duration1h 1m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Step beyond the grand canals and palazzos into a hidden Venice. This immersive tour takes you through the Venetian Ghetto, the first of its kind in the world. Discover how forced confinement birthed architectural marvels—the original 'skyscrapers'—and a resilient, vibrant culture. Join historian Max and local explorer Julia as they unravel tales of hidden synagogues, complex economies, and a community that turned spatial oppression into an enduring legacy.

- A 0.3 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 58 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Identity, Migration & Globalization
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. Venice Ghetto Glass
    10m
    Begin in the narrow lane of Calle Ghetto Vecchio, the historic gateway into the Venetian Ghetto and a vivid introduction to its layered urban history.
  2. The Spanish Synagogue
    10m
    See the Levantine Synagogue, an important place of worship whose discreet exterior conceals a richly decorated interior and centuries of Jewish life in Venice.
  3. Campo Di Ghetto Nuovo
    10m
    Pause in Campo di Ghetto Nuovo, the historic heart of the ghetto, surrounded by tall tenement buildings and hidden synagogues.
  4. 10m
    Discover the Locanda del Ghetto on the historic square and hear how everyday hospitality and local life continue within this significant neighborhood.
  5. 10m
    Visit Banco Rosso, a preserved historic pawn bank that reveals how economic restrictions shaped daily life and resilience in the Venetian Ghetto.
  6. Jewish Museum of Venice
    10m
    Finish at the Jewish Museum of Venice, where objects, documents, and the surrounding historic synagogues connect the district’s past with Jewish life today.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start your self-guided tour at Calle Ghetto Vecchio. Open the app when you arrive and begin at the marked starting point.

End point

The tour ends at the Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Venice in Campo di Ghetto Nuovo. Follow the final instructions in the app to complete the experience.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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.
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