Step off the beaten path and into one of Rome’s most historic, soulful neighborhoods with our private walking tour. Explore the rich heritage and quiet beauty of one of the world’s oldest Jewish ghettos. From €125.
Language
English
Booking
Mobile Voucher
Expert Guide
Friendly And Professional
Duration
2.5 Hours
Group Size
Customizable
This private tour begins at Trajan’s Column. From here, your expert, local guide will lead you past Piazza Venezia, past Capitoline Hill, through the Theater of Marcellus and the Portico D’Ottavia, and into the Jewish Ghetto.
Once inside the heart of the ghetto, your guide will usher you past significant landmarks, like the only remaining section of the original ghetto wall, the Great Synagogue—the third largest synagogue in Europe—and the newly restored Fontana delle Tartarughe (Turtle Fountain), a true masterpiece of the late Renaissance. Here, you will have the opportunity to stop for traditional Kosher gelato at Marlene’s Gelateria, the only Kosher gelateria in all of Italy.
Your journey continues beyond the Jewish Ghetto, across Ponte Fabricio, the oldest functioning bridge in Rome, and onto Tiber Island, the last stop of your tour. Here, the ancient Romans built a hospital, and ever since Tiber Island has been used as a medical sanctuary—During WWII, this island played an especially significant role in the salvation of many Jews.
Perfect for couples and close-knit travel groups.
Expert local guide
Headsets for groups when appropriate
Authentic Kosher gelato or coffee
What's Excluded
Entrance to the Great Synagogue
Transport to/from meeting point
Additional food and drink
Gratuities
Translation to other languages (tour is in English)
Know Before You Go
Please check-in at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Tours cannot be delayed for late arrivals, and no refunds will be given for late arrivals or missed tours.
Tours will proceed in all weather conditions. It is highly recommended to bring bottled water, sunscreen, a hat, and an umbrella.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, be sure to dress warmly in colder temperatures, and bring a cover for bare shoulders and knees inside any churches.
