Venice Tour from Abano Terme: Rialto Bridge & Jewish Ghetto

Venice Jewish Ghetto walk, cross Rialto Bridge, reach Piazza San Marco in one day

A small group tour departing from Abano Terme that walks through Venice's Cannaregio district, the Venice Jewish Ghetto, and the Rialto Market before reaching Piazza San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs. Includes a local guide in your language, round-trip transfer from your hotel, and a stop at a traditional bacaro for lunch. The tour runs 7.5 hours and covers the narrow streets most day visitors miss, plus the landmarks they come for.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Venice Jewish Ghetto10m
2. St. Mark's Square2h
3. Grand Canal30m
4. Rialto Bridge30m

Explore Venice's historic districts and landmarks

• Walk through the Jewish Ghetto
• Explore Cannaregio district and Strada Nova
• Visit San Polo district and Campo San Polo
• Cross the Rialto Bridge
• Tour the Rialto Market
• Enjoy lunch at a traditional bacaro
• Visit Piazza San Marco and main buildings
• See the Bridge of Sighs
• Take ferry boat to railway station

The experience

The Rialto Bridge, built between 1588 and 1591, anchors the route: you'll cross it and tour the Rialto Market, then find a hidden vantage point on the Grand Canal that most tourists never locate. Before that, the walk moves through Cannaregio's quieter calli (the narrow streets where locals live and work), and into the Venice Jewish Ghetto, an area where the Jewish community was required to settle during the Napoleonic era. A coffee stop at a small shop using the same espresso recipe for nearly a century sits between these two worlds.

Lunch happens at an ancient bacaro tucked into the intricate network of streets, where you'll eat traditional Venetian cicchetti (small plates), or the guide can suggest an alternative if that doesn't suit you. From there the route heads toward Piazza San Marco, passing the Bridge of Sighs before you take the ferry back to the rail station. The whole day stays small (the group size keeps the narrow streets from feeling crowded), and your guide walks with you in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian, explaining what you're seeing as you move through each district.

The 7.5-hour span means you leave Abano Terme in the morning and return the same day. The round-trip transfer is included, so you don't arrange transport separately. Wear clothes that cover your shoulders and legs if you want to enter any churches. On certain dates, Venice charges a €5 access fee for day visitors from outside the city. Check the city's official site to see if your visit falls on one of those days.

What’s included

• Round-trip transfer from your hotel in Abano Terme.
• a local guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian.
• walk through the Cannaregio district, the Venice Jewish Ghetto, the Rialto Market and Piazza San Marco.
• a coffee stop at a century-old espresso shop.
• a bacaro lunch stop where you order and pay separately.
• insurance and technical organization by a certified travel agency.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (7 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 50 pickup points.

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

Paid on site€ 9.50

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Lovivo Tour Experience

Is this one for you?Starting from Abano Terme means you don't need a car or a separate train ticket to reach Venice (the transfer is included), so you can spend the morning and afternoon walking the city without arranging transport yourself. The small group size keeps the narrow streets from feeling crowded, even when you reach the busier landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 17 years); Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Venice Jewish Ghetto and why does the tour include it?

The Venice Jewish Ghetto is the area in Cannaregio where the Jewish community was required to live during the Napoleonic era. The tour walks through its narrow streets and traditional Jewish shops as part of the route through the quieter, less-visited parts of the city before heading to the main landmarks.

Does the tour include lunch, and what will I eat?

Lunch is a stop at a traditional bacaro where you can order Venetian cicchetti, small plates of local food, or the guide will suggest an alternative if you prefer. The meal itself is not included in the tour price. You pay for what you order.

How do I get from Abano Terme to Venice on this tour?

Round-trip transfer from your hotel in Abano Terme is included. You'll travel to Venice in the morning and return the same day after the ferry ride back to the rail station at the end of the tour.

Will I see the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco on this route?

Yes. The Rialto Bridge, built in the 1580s and the oldest of the four bridges on the Grand Canal, is a main stop where you'll also tour the Rialto Market. Later in the day you reach Piazza San Marco, where you'll see the Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs before heading back to the station.

What is the hidden place with a view of the Grand Canal that the tour mentions?

The tour includes a stop at a vantage point on the Grand Canal that most visitors don't find on their own. The exact location is revealed during the walk with your guide.