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You may have heard of Venice’s historic Jewish Ghetto — but do you know the stories behind it? On this private cultural tour, you’ll explore the area where Jewish life has thrived for centuries, admire the exteriors of all five synagogues, and listen to the stories that bring this rich heritage to life. A meaningful journey through one of Venice’s most fascinating and influential neighborhoods.

Destination

Venice, Italy

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

1.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Italiano, English, Deutsch, 日本語, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• Local Snack
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 9 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In the middle of the square, in front of the Church main entrance - Venice to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Culture of the City

   On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover Venice through its culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!

4. in Venice

   Your tour will focus on the Jewish Heritage, a very important cultural subject in Venice. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how made an impact in Venice, making you experience the city from a different perspective.

5. Cultural Highlights

   As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to visit unique spots that will give you a full picture of the city. Visit Pawn Shops, Ghetto Novissimo, and admire the 5 Synagogues from the outside, and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!

6. Storytelling Journey

   As you discover the cultural side of Venice, you’ll be able to embrace it thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time.

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Susanne

(About local Adair)

5 June 2025

Adair was a wonderful guide who tailored the tour to our group. She is very insightful and we really liked to get her view on living in Venice. Her unique perspective on Venice greatly contributed to our enjoyment of our stay. Great tips and she hooked us on cicchetti!Great and very personal tour!

joel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elena )

2 June 2025

Elena was amazing! Her knowledge of the history of the Jewish people in Venice was superb and she brought the past and present to light with her stories and her personal touch. We were all riveted the entire time. The best guide we could have hoped for (and we are discriminating)!!Even better than we could have hoped for!

Jeremy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Genny)

28 April 2024

We felt very fortunate to tour with Genny. Her knowledge of the Venetian Jewish community is unsurpassed, and she engaged our teenagers and made the Jewish ghetto come alive. Thank you Genny!Genny is amazing!!!

steven🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Genny)

26 April 2024

Genny was very knowledgeable and informative about the original ghetto. An interesting few hours learning about the history of the ghetto. Jewish Ghetto Tour

Katharina

(About local Genny)

26 January 2024

We had an outstanding tour with Genny and learned so much about the Jewish history and culture in Venice. She was so incredibly well informed and was able to answer all our questions in great detail! We couldn’t recommend her more! Jewish Ghetto with outstanding Genny

Beth

(About local Genny)

30 December 2023

We enjoyed every minute of our tour of the Venice Jewish ghetto with Genny. She communicated the history in a lively, well-informed and warm manner. It was the third tour we had taken in Italy and certainly the best. Thank you!Eloquent and energetic!

Philipp🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Roberto)

8 June 2025

Wir hatten eine großartige Tour mit Roberto durch das authentische Venedig abseits der Touristenmassen. Besonders gefallen hat uns der Einblick in das ruhigere Viertel Dorsoduro mit seinen charmanten Gassen und versteckten Ecken. Roberto hat uns mit spannenden Fakten, interessanten Geschichten und einem echten lokalen Blick auf die Stadt begeistert. Er ist sehr gut auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen und hat die Tour ganz auf uns abgestimmt. Eine tolle Möglichkeit, Venedig einmal von einer anderen Seite kennenzulernen - absolut empfehlenswert!Tolle Tour - abseits des Bekannten

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lucia Bondetti )

6 June 2025

Lucia is a warm, knowledgeable and organized guide who tailored our tour to our requests. Her energy and enthusiasm made for a wonderful way to see major sites in beautiful Venezia.A beautiful experience

Ann

(About local Valerio)

5 June 2025

Our day with Valerio was amazing! After meeting at the local fish market, we went to his home on murano to prepare a meal. It was delicious and so fun to feel like a local. Our tour of murano included stops to learn about glass blowing. Our daughter got to make her own glass bead and then we toured a glass showroom which was beautiful. Don’t hesitate to book this memorable tour- Valerio is outstanding!Amazing Day

Randy

(About local Valentina)

1 June 2025

Valentina created an amazing tour that were to spots we hadn't seen before. She was able to show us the quiet and charming spots of Venice. The information she shared was interesting and we had a delightful 3 hours with her. We would recommend her customized tours of Venice.Something new

Tyler

(About local Roberto)

26 May 2025

We had a great tour with Roberto. As a local he was able to give great insights and avoid the main tourist areas. Great way to explore Venice

Cornelia

(About local Valerio)

26 May 2025

Valerio macht den Spaziergang durch Canareggio und San Polo weit über die Brunetti-Informationen hinaus interessant. Wer weiß schon, wie die Hausnummern zustande kommen oder wo die Bestattungskirche aus dem Film "Wenn die Gondeln Trauer tragen" liegt? Die Restaurant Empfehlungen, die man noch zusätzlich bekommt, sind eine echte Empfehlung. Vielen Dank, Valerio!mehr als Brunetti ...

Heidi

(About local Roberto)

23 May 2025

Roberto accommodated us 2 days after our originally scheduled tour, as we arrived a day later than expected. The tour he provided was interesting, but could probably be completed in 2 hours. Roberto is an intelligent person who does have a working knowledge of several languages, but I would not say that most English speakers would be able to absorb all of what he says during a tour. We certainly liked learning about his native city and enjoyed his sense of humor too. The only reason we are providing this level of detail is because the cost of the tour was considerable and we would have appreciated knowing exactly what the pluses and minuses might have e been. We truly appreciated Robeto’s flexibilty.

Sudharsan🇮🇳 India

(About local Adair)

18 May 2025

We were lucky to get an overview of Venice with Adair right on the first day. This helped is connect the dots when we did the indepth types of near by islands, St. marks/Doges palace and the various nooks and crannies. Recommend!History + Architecture + Personal stories

Mara

(About local Adair)

17 May 2025

Adair was absolutely wonderful and perfect for our stay in Venice. She led us through the city and we saw some much more than we could have imagined. She planned the best day and best fit for our family. She was so warm and friendly ... my family of 4 just adored her. Plus, she knows so many people - we were given extra special treatment on the tour. Book with Adair and it will be one of your favorite memories of your time in Venice. It was one of our most memorable in our 10 day tour of Italy!!!PERFECT DAY IN VENICE!!!

Edgaras🇱🇹 Lithuania

(About local Elena )

13 May 2025

We had an amazing time with Elena, escaped from all the touristic streets, and explore different part of Venice.Different experience

Angela🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

13 May 2025

Adair was just a wonderful guide for us. Attentive, personable and full of information. It was so helpful to understand the formation of Venice and how each area has evolved. We stopped for chichetti and now our favorite spritz 'Select'. We all shared little bits of info and she shared many stories of her own and of well known Venetians. It was a fabulous afternoon and we are so glad to have had her show us Venice!Fabulous tour! A

Kevin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Genny)

13 May 2025

We had the best time with Genny. We went to spots that we would’ve never dared to enter. She navigated the hustle and bustle with ease and showed us so many different aspects of Venetian eats. We had an amazing time. Every shop we entered, everyone seemed to know her. 10/10 would recommend booking this tour with Genny. Do not book with anyone else

gabriel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

9 May 2025

Went to Murano and Burano. Adair gave insights into the glass blowing industry as well as the lace. Saw many examples of the two and was amazed. This was our second day with Adair ( done on purpose) and she delivered. Would highly recommend and would definitely use again.Island hoppers

gabriel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

9 May 2025

Adair was very knowledgeable and kept the conversation interesting. Buildings are just that without some history (fish market). She adjusted to the members of our group (78 to 15 months of age) very nicely. Would use her again without a second thought.Not disappointed

Cristina

(About local Lucia Bondetti )

4 May 2025

Il tour privato con Lucia è stato meraviglioso, siamo andati con un figlio din7 anni che si era svegliato alle 4 del mattina per prendere l’aereo a venezia, e durante tutta la sperienza con lucia è stato attivo senza dire sono stanco e super involve con tutto ciò che diceva lucia e la caccia del tesoro! Abbiamo imparato tanto, conosciuto grazie a lei la zona più bella di venezia e tutti i segreti! Lucia è una donna molto speciale che sa interagire tanto con adulti e bambini! se venite a visitare la città dovete fare per forza el tour con lei! sarà una esperienza bellissima per tutta la famiglia! non perdetevela! Lucia grazie mille, durante tutto il resto delle visita abbiamo trovato pisciabrague, altane…. e pensavamo a te! un forte abbraccio della familia spagnola molto alta! 😊Lucia e meravigliosa esperienza altretanto

Sylvia

(About local Federica)

4 May 2025

Frederica was amazing and patient with our 3 boys. The kids and also we adults had a fantastic time and enjoyed the tour in Venice. Amazing tourist guide

Kerry

(About local Giacomo)

3 May 2025

We recently had the pleasure of joining a food tour with a local in Venice, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Giacomo was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and culture but also passionate about its culinary traditions. We visited several hidden gems and every stop featured something delicious. We especially loved learning the stories behind each dish and how they connect to Venetian life. Giacomo made us feel like locals, introducing us to places we never would’ve found on our own. It felt more like exploring with a friend than being on a tour. If you're looking to experience Venice through its food and meet a truly passionate local, I highly recommend this tour!Amazing Food Tour Experience in Venice!

Travis

(About local Adair)

1 May 2025

Our tour with Adair was absolutely fantastic! She covered all the major highlights and shared some of Venice's hidden secrets. We highly recommend her!Perfect!

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(About local Valerio)

30 April 2025

Jeder der überlegt, ob sich ein Private Guide lohnt, möchte ich sagen: Auf jeden Fall!! Man darf Venedig von einer ganz anderen Seite erleben. Wenn man möchte, ganz entspannt fernab der Touristenmassen. Venedig ist eben nicht nur Dogenpalast und Markusplatz! Wunderbare Zeit in Venedig, danke Valerio!

Tanya🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Adair)

29 April 2025

A huge shout out to Adair for taking us on a 2hour magical Venetian walking tour. We had a blast! A great afternoon adventure!

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

29 April 2025

I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed the food and the experience with Adair. As an American living in Venice, we related so much to her. She loves it there and was able to give us such an interesting perspective on life in Italy, especially in Venice. This tour was so worth it.Best Way To Experience Venice

HENRYK🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Valerio)

27 April 2025

I am a big fan of Inspector Brunetti, the Venetian policeman created by Dona Leon. A friend enthused about the "Brunetti" tour presented by Valerio in Venice. We hired Valerio and embarked on the expensive two hour tour (over two days unfortunately). We walked by five relevant sites and enjoyed espresso at Brunetti's local coffee bar. From my friend's enthusiasm, I had expected more from the tour. Perhaps, we didn't get the full tour?Inspector Brunetti tour

Evelyn🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Valerio)

27 April 2025

Valerio hat mich unterhaltsam und charmant durch diesen mir nicht bekannten Teil Venedigs geführt . Er hat mir alle Facetten , Kultur, Geschichte, Religion und Kulinarik näher gebracht, sowie alte Filme, die da gedreht wurden wieder aus meinem Gedächtnis geholt. DORSODURO ENTDECKEN

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

26 April 2025

We spent a couple days with Adair and couldn’t have had a better time! One day was a walking tour of Venice, the other was an island hopping tour. Both were a lot of fun, very informative and got to experience things that I don’t think we could have, had we been on our own. In Venice we took in all the historical attractions as well as experience the local food, the gondole (not gondola!) a spritz! The second day island hopping to Murano, Burano and Mazzorbo. So much fun and each island so different than the other. The behind the scenes at the glass factory, inside look at lace being hand stitched, both were incredible. Adair also helped us by booking transportation, reservations, and gave recommendations, very helpful. Adair was a lot of fun and was really very easy and comfortable to spend that much time with!Great time with Adair!

Andre🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Elena )

22 April 2025

We had a marvellous afternoon with Elena. She is friendly, enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable about both history and general life in Venice. I have been to Venice at least twenty times before, but I learned so much new about Venice from Elena. I will definitely book another tour with her when I come back to Venice (which I certainly will). An enthusiastic storyteller

Jacqui🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Adair)

18 April 2025

Adair was friendly and helpful sharing loads of tips on places to visit and eat for the rest of our trip. We had a great couple of hours with her and enjoyed the food and drink on offer. She also showed us a great wee place to see the Rialto Bridge away from all the crowds. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her as your guide. Enjoyable afternoon with a great guide

Alma🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Valentina)

18 April 2025

Valentina’s tour, specially for our grandchildren (10 & 7), made us see Venice in a whole new way. Two wonderful hours searching for clues, visiting the market, learning about the history of Venice and ending with lollipops in San Marco. Couldn’t have been more perfect irrespective of the rain! A must for families.

DOMINIQUE🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Adair)

15 April 2025

Here's a suggestion for an enthusiastic and positive review for Adair in English: --- Review for Adair - Our Guide in Venice ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We recently had a fantastic culinary tour of Venice with Adair as our personal guide, and it was an unforgettable experience! Adair introduced us to the hidden gems of this beautiful city, complete with the tastiest snacks and delicious drinks. From the very beginning, she perfectly understood what we were looking for and ensured that we got to know the real Venice. Her rich knowledge of the city's history added an extra layer to our tour. Thanks to her handy tips, we made the most of our visit! What made this experience even better was Adair's wonderful sense of humor. She made us feel completely at ease, which made the tour even more enjoyable. We wholeheartedly recommend Adair to anyone looking to explore Venice. Don't hesitate to book her – you won't regret it! Dominique & Sven So much more than we expected.

Nicola🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Roberto)

14 April 2025

Die Führung mit Roberto war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Er zeigte uns die Schönheit von Venedig und gestaltete die Führung spannend und amüsant. Wir würden immer wieder eine Führung bei ihm buchen und können es nur weiterempfehlen. Vielen Dank, Roberto!Fantastische Führung mit Roberto

Tonya

(About local Adair)

14 April 2025

Adair was a wonderful guide. She tailor made a tour for our family in Venice. Adair was patient with our group of very mixed ages and interests and made sure that we got to do all the things we had wanted to do in Venice and more. Adair was helpful and caring and knew a lot about Venice. I would definitely recommend her as a guide for your tours in Venice.

Markus🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Roberto)

11 April 2025

Durch die Augen eines echten Venizianers. Roberto hat uns so viele Geschichten erzählt. So viele schöne Dinge gezeigt. Es war ein echtes Erlebnis. Wir würden jederzeit wieder auf die grosse Erfahrung von Roberto zurückgreifen. Nochmals viele herzlichen DankTolle Erfahrung. Besten Dank Roberti

Susanne

(About local Roberto)

8 April 2025

Bereits im Vorfeld unserer Reise stellte sich Roberto als hilfsbereiter, unterstützender Guide heraus, der uns die Organisation unserer Venedig Reise mit super Tipps bezüglich Restaurants und "places to go" erleichterte. Die Tour war eine Bereicherung und veränderte unsere Sichtweise auf die Stadt! Roberto ist ein wandelndes Geschichtsbuch, kennt seine Stadt wie seine Hosentasche und die Zeit verging wie im Fluge. Immer wieder unterbrochen durch Stopps mit kulinarischen Highlights! Das Deutsch von Roberto ist excellent! Wir können die Tour wärmstens empfehlen!!!! Vielen herzlichen Dank Roberto!Excellente Tour auf Deutsch mit Roberto!

Ti

(About local Roberto)

3 April 2025

My friends and I had the most incredible experience exploring Venice with Roberto. From the moment we met, it was clear that he was not only knowledgeable but also passionate about the city’s rich history, culture, and hidden gems. Roberto took us beyond the usual tourist spots, leading us through charming backstreets, picturesque canals, and lesser-known historical sites that we would have never found on our own. His storytelling brought the city to life, making every church, bridge, and piazza even more fascinating. One of the highlights was his recommendation for a small, family-run trattoria where we enjoyed authentic Venetian cuisine away from the crowds. He also shared great tips on navigating the city and avoiding tourist traps. If you’re looking for a tour guide who is engaging, professional, and truly passionate about Venice, look no further. This tour was the highlight of our trip, and we highly recommend Roberto to anyone visiting this magical city!Exceptional Experience in Venice

Clare

(About local Giacomo)

31 March 2025

Very good food tour even in extenuating circumstances where there was a football match on the same afternoon, as well as a tall ship in near St Marks Square, so a couple of the usual places he might have taken us were completely full. His knowledge of Venice and places to go were really good and helpful. Thank you for a good tour. Excellent food tour

Gregory🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

30 March 2025

Adair went above and beyond for us! Adair was so helpful before and throughout our trip. The tours were fantastic, don’t book anyone else! Super flexible and worked perfect with my kids. Grqzie Adair!Adair is the best!

Nick🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Valentina)

29 March 2025

Valentina was a wonderful host. We wanted an introduction not including the main tourist spots but to get a feel for Venice. The two and half hours did just this and Valentina was great at ensuring the conversation was always a two way process in sharing and expanding It felt we had a long conversation over a cup of coffee rather than a waking tour. Relaxed and enjoyable Wonderful introduction

Unknown

(About local Valentina)

25 March 2025

Valentina was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide. She kept my 12-year-old grandson interested with her stories and charming personality. I highly recommend her. Informative and Fun Tour

Lana

(About local Adair)

15 March 2025

Adair was highly knowledgeable about the culture and food in Venice. We had a Beautiful day touring with her. It was like we had been friends forever. Thank you for making his birthday extra special. I would recommend Adair for any tour! Grazie!!!Amazing Day in Venice with Adair!!

Jonathan

(About local Adair)

14 March 2025

Adiar was an absolutely fantastic tour guide! Our family's recent trip to Venice was made truly memorable thanks to her expertise and enthusiasm. She possessed a remarkable depth of knowledge about the city's history, particularly regarding the intricate architecture that makes Venice so unique. Adiar's explanations were engaging and easy to understand, even for our younger family members. Beyond the historical insights, Adiar also took the time to point out some delightful local spots to grab a quick snack, which was a welcome treat. Her recommendations were spot-on, and we felt like we were experiencing the authentic flavors of Venice. Adiar's warm and friendly demeanor made the tour a truly enjoyable experience for everyone in our family. She was patient, attentive, and clearly passionate about sharing her love for Venice. We couldn't have asked for a better guide, and we highly recommend Adiar to anyone looking for a comprehensive and delightful tour of Venice. She truly made our experience perfect!Amazing time in Venezia

Anna

(About local Roberto)

8 March 2025

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Roberto weiß einfach alles über die Stadt und hat die Tour unsere Bedürfnissen angepasst. Wirklich tolle Erfahrung! Sehr sympatischer und erfahrener Guide

Dominic🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Valerio)

3 March 2025

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Mason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lucia Bondetti )

26 February 2025

Lucia was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable as well as fun, enthusiastic and professional. We had fun exploring and learning about these important Venetian landmarks. Thanks Lucia!Palazzo Ducale and St. Marks Basilica

Margaret

(About local Valentina)

25 February 2025

my husband and our two teenagers were only in Venice for less than 24 hours, so we're looking for a walking tour that would give us a nice overview of the city. Valentina worked with us to devise an itinerary that fit in the things we most wanted to see. she was super knowledgeable and very kind and engaging--helping us with dinner reservations and making many other recommendations for what to do with our limited time on our own. Highly recommend her!Great overview of Venice with Valentina!

Mason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olimpia)

24 February 2025

We had a great evening with Olimpia on our Drinks and Bites in Cannaregio tour. Olimpia is plugged into the local scene and knows the best intimate places to take you to get a taste of authentic local flavors and vibes. She is fun to talk to and speaks excellent English. Highly recommended.Cannaregio cicchetti, drinks and gelato