--- title: Discover the Jewish Ghetto of Rome on a Small Group Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 49 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.65 reviews: 136 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 44 of 45 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/discover-the-jewish-ghetto-of-rome-on-a-small-group-walking-tour/ --- # Discover the Jewish Ghetto of Rome on a Small Group Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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 4.65 across 136 reviews. In our comparison: #44 of 45 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your tour guide will greet you along the… - Starts 10:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Additional food or drink - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €29: ages 3 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €49 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.65/5 from 136 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Roman Vacations - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.65 from 136 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 125 of 136. - 5 stars: 114 (84%) - 4 stars: 11 (8%) - 3 stars: 4 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 7 (5%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' historical knowledge; some want more time in the Ghetto and less general Roman history. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations linking Rome's Jewish history with the city's wider past - Engaging storytelling and sensitive treatment of persecution and survival - Small groups that leave room for questions and personal attention - Kosher gelato stops and useful restaurant recommendations **Complaints:** - Some enjoy the wider Roman history, while others want more focus on the Jewish Ghetto - Unclear meeting instructions and signage can make the guide hard to find - Cancellations, changed start times and guides failing to appear - The amount of walking can be uncomfortable in hot weather Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-12-19 to 2026-09-25); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Authentic Kosher Gelato or Coffee - Expert Local Guide ## Not included - Transportation to or from the meeting point - Additional food or drink - Gratuities - Entrance to the Synagogue ## Itinerary 1. **Trajan's Forum** (15m) - 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. 2. **Teatro di Marcello** (10m) - 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... 3. **Fontana Delle Tartarughe** (20m) - 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... 4. **Tempio Maggiore di Roma** (15m) - 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... 5. **The Portico of Octavia** (10m) - 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. 6. **Isola Tiberina** (15m) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your tour guide will greet you along the fence on the NW side of the column. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJde0K07JhLxMRKWcEaTr4IoM Ends: 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. ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #44 of 45** | €49 | 2h 30m | 4.65 (136) | shared | | [Walk the magic of Rome at night](/italy/rome/tours/walk-the-magic-of-rome-at-night/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (294) | shared | | [Rome by Night Private Walking Tour](/italy/rome/tours/rome-by-night-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | €150 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (203) | private | | [Rome Max 6 People Walking Tour: Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Gelato](/italy/rome/tours/rome-max-6-people-walking-tour-pantheon-trevi-fountain-gelato/?format=md) | €129 | 2h | 4.99 (169) | shared | Ranked #44 of 45 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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