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Self-Guided Podcast Tour The Secrets of the Venetian Ghetto

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About this activity

Step beyond the grand canals and palazzos into a hidden Venice. This immersive tour takes you through the Venetian Ghetto, the first of its kind in the world. Discover how forced confinement birthed architectural marvels—the original 'skyscrapers'—and a resilient, vibrant culture. Join historian Max and local explorer Julia as they unravel tales of hidden synagogues, complex economies, and a community that turned spatial oppression into an enduring legacy. - A 0.3 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 58 min - Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Identity, Migration & Globalization - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Highlights

    What's included

    • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
    • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
    • Precise navigation between the stops
    • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

    Not included

      Itinerary

      1. Begin in the narrow lane of Calle Ghetto Vecchio, the historic gateway into the Venetian Ghetto and a vivid introduction to its layered urban history.

        10 minutesAdmission free

      2. See the Levantine Synagogue, an important place of worship whose discreet exterior conceals a richly decorated interior and centuries of Jewish life in Venice.

        10 minutesAdmission free

      3. Pause in Campo di Ghetto Nuovo, the historic heart of the ghetto, surrounded by tall tenement buildings and hidden synagogues.

        10 minutesAdmission free

      4. Discover the Locanda del Ghetto on the historic square and hear how everyday hospitality and local life continue within this significant neighborhood.

        10 minutesAdmission free

      5. Visit Banco Rosso, a preserved historic pawn bank that reveals how economic restrictions shaped daily life and resilience in the Venetian Ghetto.

        10 minutesAdmission free

      6. Finish at the Jewish Museum of Venice, where objects, documents, and the surrounding historic synagogues connect the district’s past with Jewish life today.

        10 minutesAdmission free

      Meeting point

      Start your self-guided tour at Calle Ghetto Vecchio. Open the app when you arrive and begin at the marked starting point.

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      Pickup

      • Everyone meets at the start point

      Drop-off

      • The tour ends at the Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Venice in Campo di Ghetto Nuovo. Follow the final instructions in the app to complete the experience.

      Know before you go

      • Service animals allowed
      • Public transportation options are available nearby
      • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
      • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
      • One per traveler
      • Thank you very much for your booking! We are excited to give you a fantastic tour experience with the Red Thread app. Since this is a self-guided tour, you enjoy total freedom: start whenever it suits you — at your own pace, with no fixed timetable or group. Here is how to redeem your voucher: 1. Download the app: Install the free "Red Thread: Discover Home" app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/red-thread-discover-home/id6757938513 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voltaire.redthread 2. Redeem your code: Open the app and scan the QR code on your ticket — or type your voucher code in. 3. For groups: Every participant installs the app on their own smartphone and redeems their own code from the ticket — one code per person. Once redeemed you have 14 days of access — the clock starts at redemption, not at booking. More information on our website: https://redthread.world We hope you enjoy your Red Thread tour!

      Cancellation and refunds

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

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      Product code
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