Discover the Jewish Ghetto of Rome on a Small Group Walking Tour | 2 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Authentic Kosher Gelato or Coffee
  • Expert Local Guide
  • Transportation to or from the meeting point
  • Additional food or drink
  • Gratuities

Overview

Discover the beauty, mystery and history of the world’s oldest Jewish Ghetto and find the hidden treasures of Rome that most tourists never see. This tour of the more local side of Rome has you meet your friendly, expert guide in Piazza Venezia at Trajan's Column. You will get to walk through the majestic Piazza Venezia before you head into the famous Jewish Ghetto or Jewish Quarter. You will pass through ancient ruins and discover how the Jewish commuinity was a part of Ancient Rome. Discover one of the oldest and still functioning parts of Rome as your guide brings this area to life.

Meeting points

Your tour guide will greet you along the fence on the NW side of the column.

End point

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The tour finishes on the Tiber Island. This location between the ghetto and Trastevere is a perfect location to find a meal in either neighborhood and also accessible to the busses that run along the river Lungotevere.

Itinerary

  • Foro di Traiano

    We will begin at Trajan's columb and make our way through Piazza Venezia before walking up the gently sloping steps to Piazza del Campidoglio to see the marvelous design of the square that was all imagined by the great Michelangelo, and now home to the famous Capitoline Museums.

    15 minutes

  • Teatro di Marcello

    From here we walk to the Theater of Marcellus, often jokingly referred to as the little Colosseum. Though architecturally similar to the Colosseum, the Theatre of Marcellus is slightly older, dating all the way back to 12BC and it did not house any of the blood sports, and now is home to a few lucky residents who live in the apartments above the theater.

    10 minutes

  • Fontana Delle Tartarughe

    On our walk we will see the many restaurants in the neighborhood and stop for a taste of traditional Kosher gelato. Then we will have a short walk to the magnificent Fontana delle Tartarughe (The Turtle Fountain), a true masterpiece of the late Italian Renaissance, where you will discover how it was famously constructed in just one day.

    20 minutes

  • Tempio Maggiore di Roma

    Constructed in 1555, this is the oldest Jewish Ghetto. The pope revoked all rights granted to the Roman Jews, and barred them from all types of trade and the ability to own real estate. In spite of this, the Jewish community thrived inside developing business trade, a unique and wonderful cuisine inside their walls and even their own dialect of Italian. The Great Synagogue, still the third largest in Europe, functions today as a place of prayer and a vital cultural reference point for the entire Jewish community of Rome.

    15 minutes

  • The Portico Of Octavia

    From here it is a very short walk to the Porticus Octaviae, an enormous structure built by the emperor Augustus in honor of his sister Octavia. From the 15th to early 20th century it was the home to Rome’s fish market. It is from here that we enter the Ghetto itself.

    10 minutes

  • Isola Tiberina

    Concluding at Tiber Island where past and present slip seamlessly into one, the island was used by the ancient Romans as a hospital with the river helping them as a natural barrier aiding to stop the spread of disease, and one of Rome’s best hospitals can still be found on that site today. Giving a beautiful view of the river, the island is conveniently placed between the Ghetto and the local neighborhood of Trastevere and is well connected to get back to any part of the city.

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Engaging, informative and respectful

Published on Oct, 2024

So glad we opted to do the Walkig tour in the Jewish Getto, guide was well versed, engaging us with every turn. Respectful and passionate in her craft.. highly recommend Roman Vacations to everyone..

Little known historical gem in a city of historic wonders

Published on Oct, 2024

This was a bittersweet but wonderful experience. Our guide was one of the best we ever had. He was a product of our modern world, half English, half Welsh, Italian born. He was knowledgeable, passionate, and clearly in love with Italy, Rome, and the community in the Ghetto. A high point for us was when he showed us the hospital on the Tiber Island, gave us its history, including its role in saving many lives from the Nazis, capping it off by telling us that he was born there. After the tour we were free to pursue our own activities. We stopped for a meal in the Ghetto for a wonderful meal. This is a must tour for anyone visiting Rome. It’s not on the usual hit list but the experience is well worth it.

A must in Rome

Published on Oct, 2024

Paul did a thorough, entertaining and insightful tour of the Ghetto, awesome experience highly recommended!!!!!

Jewish ghetto exploration

Published on Sep, 2024

Angela was so knowledgeable about Rome and world history. She started with a background history of the Jewish people in Rome. It was so touching to hear the stories of persecution and those of compassion by the people of Rome. We highly recommend it.

Excellent tour, fantastic tour guide

Published on Sep, 2024

Angela was an excellent tour guide. She was very thoughtful and knowledgeable. She geared the information to our understanding and answered all of our questions (which were many). We loved her passion for the topic and her empathy towards the victims of the holocaust and victims from throughout other horrific events throughout history. She was personable and enthusiastic. Angela was well prepared and had a great knowledge base. We highly recommend this tour whether you are Jew or Gentile and we highly recommend this tour guide.

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