Venice Shakespeare Walking Tour - From Ghetto Nuovo

Start in the Jewish Ghetto
and walk through Shakespeare's Venice

Walk with an English-speaking guide for about 1 hour 30 minutes through places that inspired "The Merchant of Venice" and "Othello". This walking tour blends history, literature and the atmosphere of the city, starting at Campo di Ghetto Nuovo and ending near St. Mark's Square.

Meet Shylock's world in Ghetto Nuovo

The tour begins at Campo di Ghetto Nuovo in the Jewish Ghetto. Against a backdrop of narrow lanes and centuries-old synagogues, you picture Shylock's world and hear from the guide about the cultural traditions, struggles and resilience of Venice's Jewish community.

Pass Campo dei Mori and Palazzo Mastelli

At Campo dei Mori, you see statues of turbaned figures and hear legends of merchant families and foreign traders. Nearby, Palazzo Mastelli is also called the House of the Camel for the camel relief on its facade, and the story of the wealthy Mastelli merchant family connects to the themes of power, greed and rivalry in Shakespeare's works.

Recall Othello's passion at Ponte delle Tette

You cross Ponte delle Tette, a small bridge in what was once a red-light district regulated by the Venetian government. Shakespeare did not mention it himself, but it evokes the passion, jealousy and secret affairs that drive Othello. The tour ends in the heart of Venice, near St. Mark's Square.

※ The tour is conducted in English.
※ The order of stops and the route may change depending on local conditions.