Few itineraries in Florence carry the emotional weight of the Jewish Quarter tour — a walk through a living community whose story is inseparable from the city’s own, from Medici patronage to the sombre stumbling stones now set into its pavements.
Una storia intrecciata con quella dei Medici
Florence’s Jewish community has a documented history stretching back centuries, closely tied to the fortunes of the Medici family. Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo the Magnificent maintained relatively favourable relations with the community, while Cosimo I later established Florence’s ghetto — the third to be created in Italy, as detailed in historical studies of la storia degli ebrei in Italia. Dove oggi si apre Piazza della Repubblica sorgeva il vecchio ghetto.
Among the quarter’s more moving modern additions are its “pietre d’inciampo” — stumbling stones by artist Gunter Demnig, set into the pavement outside the former homes of Holocaust victims, part of a wider European memorial project.
Tre modi per vivere il quartiere ebraico
Passeggiata essenziale (3 ore) — Via dei Ramaglianti (già Via dei Giudei) in Oltrarno, Piazza della Signoria, Orsanmichele, Piazza della Repubblica (l'ex ghetto), Porta del Paradiso al Battistero e Sinagoga di Firenze.
Passeggiata prolungata (4 ore) — All of the above, with a visit to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David.
Esperienza di un'intera giornata (6 ore) — The extended route, with a kosher lunch at Ruth’s or Ba’ Ghetto, two of Florence’s most respected kosher tables.
Il percorso all'aperto è attivo tutti i giorni; la Sinagoga non è aperta alle visite il sabato e nei giorni festivi ebraici, e la Galleria dell'Accademia è chiusa il lunedì.
Frequently asked questions
La sinagoga di Firenze è aperta tutti i giorni?
No, è chiusa ai visitatori il sabato e durante le festività ebraiche, quindi le visite guidate che includono la sinagoga vengono programmate in base a questo calendario.
What are the “pietre d’inciampo” seen on this tour?
Brass “stumbling stones” set into the pavement by artist Gunter Demnig, each marking the former home of a Holocaust victim — a quiet, powerful act of remembrance found throughout the quarter.
Our concierge is glad to arrange any of these three itineraries, including a reserved kosher lunch, tailored to your schedule and the Synagogue’s calendar.
Continue the story in person: this highly-rated small-group Uffizi Gallery tour with Vasari Corridor access is one of the best ways to see the art and history of Florence up close.
Want a guidebook to take with you? This Florence & Tuscany travel guide on Amazon is a handy companion for planning your own route through the city.
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