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

Highlights

• 15 tastings
• Regional wines
• Local gondola

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto

   5min

   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.

2. 2

   Mercati di Rialto

   5min

   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.

3. 3

   Campo Di Ghetto Nuovo

   5min

   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.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   5min

   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. 5

   Calle Varisco

   5min

   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.

Before you go

Location