Venice Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour - From Piazzale Roma to St. Mark's Square

Start at Piazzale Roma and walk
from the Jewish Ghetto to St. Mark's Square

This is a roughly 3-hour walking tour with an English-speaking live guide. It begins in the heart of the Venetian Jewish quarter, passes through the Cannaregio and San Polo districts and the Rialto Bridge, and ends at St. Mark's Square.

Stroll through Ghetto Nuovo and Ghetto Vecchio

The tour starts in the Venetian Jewish quarter, established in 1516. It was the first area in history officially designated for Jewish residents, and the word "ghetto" comes from here. Jewish communities with Ashkenazi, Sephardic and Levantine traditions lived here.

You hear about the tall, narrow buildings shaped by limited space and the Spanish, Levantine and German synagogues placed on upper floors to stay discreet. In the main square, you also see a memorial to the Venetian Jews deported during World War II.

Pass through Cannaregio and San Polo to the Rialto Bridge

After leaving the Ghetto, you walk through the Cannaregio and San Polo districts. Depending on the route, you may take lesser-known alleys or follow Strada Nuova.

At the Rialto Bridge, the oldest and most iconic bridge over the Grand Canal, you learn about the area that was once Venice's financial centre and the Rialto Market, where spices, silk and goods were traded.

End the tour at St. Mark's Square

You continue through the winding streets of San Marco and arrive at St. Mark's Square. From outside, you see St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Campanile and the Clock Tower, and hear about the religious and political centre of the Venetian Republic.

The tour ends with a view of the square.

※ Synagogue entrance fees are not included.
※ The route may change depending on conditions.