Venice Cannaregio Walking Tour - Artisan Workshops, Tall Buildings & the 1516 Ghetto Story

Leave the crowds behind
and walk through Cannaregio and the Ghetto

This guided walking tour leaves the famous canals behind to explore the Cannaregio district and the historic Jewish Ghetto. Away from the busiest streets, you walk with an expert local guide through an area where centuries of history, local traditions and hidden stories come together. The tour lasts about 2 hours and is guided in English.

Walk the alleys and canals of artisan Cannaregio

Walk the streets of Cannaregio, known for artisan workshops, traditional wine bars and picturesque canals. Hear how this lively district has preserved its local character, along with stories many visitors never hear.

Meet the world's first Jewish quarter, the Ghetto

Continue to the world's first Jewish quarter, founded in 1516. Learn about the origin of the word "ghetto" and the history of Venice's Jewish community.

Also see the area's unique architecture, including surprisingly tall buildings often called the skyscrapers of old Venice. Your guide brings the city to life with stories, local legends and historical knowledge that go beyond Venice's best-known landmarks.

※ You walk along narrow streets and uneven ground during the tour. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.