Venice Dinner Food Tour: Jewish Ghetto & Cannaregio

Walk the Jewish Ghetto at night and eat where locals do

An evening food tour through Venice's Cannaregio district and Jewish Ghetto, led by a local guide, with tastings at over six eateries including traditional Jewish-Venetian dishes, main courses, Italian gelato and pastries. The guide handles the route and the stops. Vegetarians can be accommodated with advance notice. This tour does not serve gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan meals.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Cannaregio1h
2. Venice Jewish Ghetto1h

Venice food and cultural tour

• Meet guide in Cannaregio district
• Discover Cannaregio neighborhood facts
• Visit authentic restaurants and delis
• Explore Venice Jewish Ghetto
• Taste traditional Jewish-Venetian dishes
• See Rabbi’s house and synagogues
• Savour local main courses
• Taste Italian ice cream and pastries
• Enjoy Venice night views and photo stops

The experience

You start in the Cannaregio district in the evening, where your guide meets you and walks you through one of Venice's oldest neighborhoods: a maze of narrow canals, small bridges and ancient churches that most visitors miss. The Jewish Ghetto sits at the heart of this quarter, and as you move between stops, you'll see the Rabbi's house and the historic synagogues that mark this centuries-old community. The guide fills in the history and the food traditions as you walk, so the neighborhood itself becomes part of what you taste.

Along the way you stop at several authentic restaurants and delis scattered through the area. At each one you sample something different: traditional Jewish-Venetian dishes that connect to the quarter's heritage, then real local main courses at places where Venetians eat their own dinners. The tastings don't stop there. You also get real Italian gelato from a local bakery and typical pastries, so you leave with the full range of what the city eats. Alcoholic beverages are included throughout.

The walk covers the highlights without rushing: the Rialto Bridge, the churches, the canals lit at night. Because you're on foot the whole time and the pace is set by the stops, you see details (the way light hits the water between buildings, the bridges that connect each tiny island), that you'd miss from a vaporetto.

What’s included

• A local and expert guide leading the entire walk.
• tastings at over six eateries including authentic restaurants and delis.
• traditional Jewish-Venetian dishes and local main courses.
• Italian gelato and classic pastries from a local bakery.
• alcoholic beverages throughout the tour.

Information

Lasts 4h, runs every day at 16:00, from € 119 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:00Other times ›

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 153 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.1 with pickup ›

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tasty Tours | Food Tours & Experiences

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying anywhere in or around Venice and want dinner built into your evening while a local guide walks you through Cannaregio.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What exactly is the Jewish Ghetto in Venice?

Venice's Jewish Ghetto is a historic quarter in Cannaregio where the Jewish community was required to live from the 16th century onward. The tour takes you through the narrow streets, shows you the Rabbi's house and the synagogues that still stand there, and explains the traditions that shaped the food you taste.

How many food stops are included in this tour?

You stop at over six different eateries (restaurants, delis and a local bakery) spread across the Cannaregio and Ghetto areas. Each stop features a different tasting, from Jewish-Venetian specialties to main courses to gelato and pastries.

Can the tour accommodate dietary restrictions?

Vegetarians can be accommodated if you note it in the special requirements field when you book. The tour does not serve gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan meals, and it is not a kosher food tour.

What should I wear?

Smart casual dress is the code for this tour. You'll be walking on uneven ground through narrow streets and over small bridges, so comfortable shoes are essential.