Venice Like a Local: Jewish Ghetto Food, Wine and Cicchetti

Venice, Italy
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Duration2h 30m - 3h
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

This isn’t just another Cannaregio and Jewish Ghetto food tour. Journey from the historic Rialto district to Venice’s Jewish Ghetto, combining two fascinating sides of Venice with an exceptional 15 food and drink tastings along the way.

Come hungry: with 15 tastings including lunch or dinner plus Rialto, hidden Venice and the Jewish Ghetto in one experience, this tour offers an unusually generous combination of food, wine, history and sightseeing. Taste authentic cicchetti, local specialties, Jewish-Venetian flavors, regional wine and sweet treats, carefully selected to tell the story of Venice through its food.
There’s much more than food. Explore Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, the historic Rialto Market district, hidden canals and calli, squeeze through Calle Varisco — Venice’s narrowest street at just 53 cm (21 inches),a Campo del Ghetto Nuovo and Banco Rosso in the historic Jewish Ghetto.

What's included

  • 15 tasting with dinner or lunch included
  • 3 to 4 types of wine
  • Use of local Gondola to cross the canal Fee (if weather permits)

What to expect

  1. Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto
    5m
    Venice’s oldest and most atmospheric squares, tucked beside the famous Rialto Market. Surrounded by centuries of trading history, Campo San Giacomo di Rialto offers a glimpse into the Venice locals have known for generations. It’s the perfect starting point to explore the authentic food, stories and traditions of the Rialto district.
  2. Mercati di Rialto
    5m
    the centuries-old heart of Venice’s food and trading culture. Discover how this legendary marketplace shaped Venetian cuisine and the city’s love of fresh seafood, seasonal ingredients and local flavors. Surrounded by the Grand Canal and historic Rialto, it’s the perfect setting to uncover the food traditions of Venice beyond the tourist trail.
  3. Campo Di Ghetto Nuovo
    5m
    one of the city’s most fascinating hidden squares. Discover centuries of Jewish history, distinctive architecture and stories of a community that profoundly shaped this corner of Venice. Along the way, uncover the Jewish-Venetian food traditions that make the Ghetto a unique part of the city’s culinary story.
  4. 5m
    a remarkable reminder of daily life in Venice’s historic Jewish Ghetto and one of the city’s oldest surviving pawnshops. Hear the stories behind this small but significant site and learn about the rules, trades and traditions that shaped the Jewish community for centuries. It’s a fascinating window into a lesser-known chapter of Venetian history
  5. Calle Varisco
    5m
    Squeeze through Calle Varisco, Venice’s narrowest street—just 53 cm (21 inches) wide. This quirky hidden passage is one of the city’s most fun photo stops and a side of Venice many visitors never discover.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

in front of the fountain

End point

in front of the fountain

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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