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

4.7 Great 133 reviews
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2h 30m
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English
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Overview

Guidekin summary

The Jewish Ghetto from Piazza Venezia through the ancient ruins into the old quarter, with an expert guide and a kosher gelato or coffee stop built in, for the more local side of the centre. Guide and the gelato or coffee are included at €49 per person, synagogue entry, transport and tips are not. Rated 4.66 across 133 reviews.

From the guide

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.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10:00, 14:00
Scheduled through October 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 14:00. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Authentic Kosher Gelato or Coffee
Expert Local Guide

What's Not Included

Transportation to or from the meeting point
Additional food or drink
Gratuities
Entrance to the Synagogue

Itinerary

Trajan's Forum Stop 1
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 min
Teatro di Marcello Stop 2
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 min
Fontana Delle Tartarughe Stop 3
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 min
Tempio Maggiore di Roma Stop 4
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 min
The Portico of Octavia Stop 5
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 min
Isola Tiberina Stop 6
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 min

Departure & Return

Start point

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

End point

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.

Additional Information

  • 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

Cancellation Policy

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

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