Hidden Verona: Jewish presence & Arabic influence - private tour

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(14 reviews)
Verona, Italy

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

We are going to see the highlights of Verona and we'll add one hidden, off-the-beaten-tracks, part of the city: the old Jewish Ghetto. The area was built long time ago, during the XVII cent. We are going to discover the relationship among the city and the Jewsih people. They lived in Verona from centuries, from the medieval times. We are going to explore the new Jewish comunity and see how is the life today. In the meantime, a nice walk through the old city center, surrounded by beautiful buildings. Verona is fascinating, and the Jewish presence adds an extra value to the city and to our tour.

What's Included

Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Under the statue of Vittorio Emanuele II

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Piazza delle Erbe

    Close to piazza Erbe we will discover the old Jewish Ghetto

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Piazza dei Signori

    We are going to find out how the Jewish were accused by the informers

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    In the street there is the mark of the Jewish District

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We are going to see the Synagogue from the outside. If there is the possibility, we are going to enter into it. We are going to understand the presence of the Jewish community and how their history is connected to the history of the town.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The economical issues were at the base of the problems the Jewish Community faced since Middle Ages. Let's discover the economical rivalty with the Monte di Pietà

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We are going to find out where Jewish italian people where sent during World War II. A memorial to all the victims of the Concentration Camps.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Arena di Verona

    Made a little bit before the Colosseum was built, this building is the symbol of Verona. But Colosseum was built after the Temple of Jerusalem was destroyed. Let's discover why these buildings are related to the Jewish history.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Casa di Giulietta (Pass by)

    We are going to see the site of the most famous love tragedy.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We are going to see the first area of the Jewish Community

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Colors of Italy

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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