Venice Like a Local: Jewish Ghetto Food, Wine and Cicchetti

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2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

This isn’t just another Cannaregio and Jewish Ghetto food tour. Journey from the historic Rialto district to Venice’s Jewish Ghetto, combining two fascinating sides of Venice with an exceptional 15 food and drink tastings along the way.

Come hungry: with 15 tastings including lunch or dinner plus Rialto, hidden Venice and the Jewish Ghetto in one experience, this tour offers an unusually generous combination of food, wine, history and sightseeing. Taste authentic cicchetti, local specialties, Jewish-Venetian flavors, regional wine and sweet treats, carefully selected to tell the story of Venice through its food.
There’s much more than food. Explore Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, the historic Rialto Market district, hidden canals and calli, squeeze through Calle Varisco — Venice’s narrowest street at just 53 cm (21 inches),a Campo del Ghetto Nuovo and Banco Rosso in the historic Jewish Ghetto.

What's Included

15 tasting with dinner or lunch included
3 to 4 types of wine
Use of local Gondola to cross the canal Fee (if weather permits)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

in front of the fountain

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto

    Venice’s oldest and most atmospheric squares, tucked beside the famous Rialto Market. Surrounded by centuries of trading history, Campo San Giacomo di Rialto offers a glimpse into the Venice locals have known for generations. It’s the perfect starting point to explore the authentic food, stories and traditions of the Rialto district.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mercati di Rialto

    the centuries-old heart of Venice’s food and trading culture. Discover how this legendary marketplace shaped Venetian cuisine and the city’s love of fresh seafood, seasonal ingredients and local flavors. Surrounded by the Grand Canal and historic Rialto, it’s the perfect setting to uncover the food traditions of Venice beyond the tourist trail.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Campo Di Ghetto Nuovo

    one of the city’s most fascinating hidden squares. Discover centuries of Jewish history, distinctive architecture and stories of a community that profoundly shaped this corner of Venice. Along the way, uncover the Jewish-Venetian food traditions that make the Ghetto a unique part of the city’s culinary story.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    a remarkable reminder of daily life in Venice’s historic Jewish Ghetto and one of the city’s oldest surviving pawnshops. Hear the stories behind this small but significant site and learn about the rules, trades and traditions that shaped the Jewish community for centuries. It’s a fascinating window into a lesser-known chapter of Venetian history

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Calle Varisco

    Squeeze through Calle Varisco, Venice’s narrowest street—just 53 cm (21 inches) wide. This quirky hidden passage is one of the city’s most fun photo stops and a side of Venice many visitors never discover.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Savor Italy Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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