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Venice with a guide: 21 Private Guided Tours to discover Venice

TOUR n. 9

“FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD”: CANNAREGIO AND THE CHURCHES OF SANT’ALVISE AND THE MADONNA DELL’ORTO AND THE JEWISH GHETTO (OPTIONAL)

 

 

Among the bridges, canals and fondamenta: a walk through the quiet neighbourhood of Cannaregio, where you can still experience the genuine Venetian atmosphere. Here, in the northernmost part of the city, is the Madonna dell’Orto Church, one of the most important Venetian Gothic buildings. It was for this church, just a short walk away from his home, that Jacopo Tintoretto painted some of his most important works and it is here that the artist is buried, in accordance with his wish.

Nearby is the Church of Sant’Alvise, which houses one of the first examples of a choir gallery, as well as three wonderful paintings by Giambattista Tiepolo dedicated to the Passion of Christ, sacred works full of great emotional intensity. The tour finishes at the old Ghetto where it is possible to visit the Jewish Museum and the ancient Synagogues.

 

Duration: 2 hours

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Tour infomation

The Sestiere di San Marco

 

Tour price:


For a private party of
1 to 8 people: 130,00 € (flat rate) + entrance fees

Larger groups: quote on request

 

Entrance fees:

Church Madonna
dell'orto:
2,50 € (no reduction)

 Church Sant'Alvise:
2,50 € (no reduction)