Portico of Octavia (Portico di Ottavia) Tours and Activities

Glide along historic streets and picture-perfect piazzas on a Segway tour of Rome. Enjoy the personal experience of a small-group tour, and see some of the city’s most iconic sites. Circle Piazza Navona and pay your respects to ancient gods at the Pantheon, then visit the ultra-romantic Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Get a great overview of Rome’s history and culture as your guide narrates each stop, and take in the best of the city with a high-tech, low-impact means of transport.

Go on the hunt for some of the best food in Rome on this culinary walking tour through the areas of Campo de’ Fiori, Trastevere, and the Jewish Quarter. With a guide, learn the local secrets of the Eternal City and sample traditional Italian favorites like gelato and pasta, as well as local specialties like fried artichokes. Limited to 12 people, this tour offers a more personal sightseeing experience.

Taste your way through Rome's street food scene on this gourmet walking tour. Sample a variety of street foods, such as zucchini flowers, suppli, pastries, and pizza, while taking in the impressive scenery of historic Rome all around you. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Rome and for foodies who want to learn more about Roman cuisine.

Sample the unique flavors of the Eternal City during this private food tour of Rome. Traverse the Campo de' Fiori area and old Jewish Quarter with a local guide in search of local treats like pizza, coffee, a ricotta pie, and gelato. Learn about the history behind each dish as you make your way between a plethora of locales.

Immerse yourself in the flavors of the ‘Eternal City’ on a half-day tour through Rome’s iconic foods and wine. Visit a series of local restaurants in Campo Marzio and the Jewish Ghetto for tastings that range from fish and meat to pizza, pasta, and desserts served alongside Italian wines. Take in the city’s historic sites as you go, with time to explore classic piazzas, ancient Roman sites, temples, and a synagogue. Finish your tour with inside tips on the best places to eat, drink and explore in Rome.

Taste your way around the Eternal City during this half-day, foodie-lovers Rome cycling tour. Hop a trendy, retro bike as you ride your way through the attraction-packed historic center, stopping to enjoy fresh bites of pizza and pastries, plus a full pasta lunch with wine. Highlights include Aventino Hill, Testaccio, Trastevere, the Colosseum, and the Jewish Ghetto.

Perhaps the best loved Italian dish around the world is pasta, but to really uncover the joys of this simple dish, no foodie should miss the fresh pasta in Rome. With this culinary walking tour and cooking class, follow along with a professional chef, and learn how to prepare handmade pasta yourself. Highlights include working with seasonal ingredients, learning about the history of the Jewish Ghetto, and feasting on your homemade creations with a glass of wine.

Rome might be most famous for its ancient ruins, but the Italian capital also has a rich Jewish heritage. On this 2-hour walking tour, see the remains of the former Jewish ‘ghetto’ and learn about its transformation into one of the city’s liveliest neighborhoods; visit the Porch of Octavia, and Tiberina Island; and sample traditional Jewish pastries.

Experience Rome like a Roman with a traditional Italian dinner at a local restaurant in the Jewish Quarter. Join your hosts for a delicious 3-course dinner, sample a selection of typical Italian dishes, and learn about the family recipes from the chef. Each course is paired with regional wines and a maximum of 10 people ensures an intimate dining experience.

Treat your family to the flavors of Italy on a private 3-hour food tour in Rome. Taste a total of 10 dishes, including pizza bianca, cannoli, fresh fruit, and a Sicilian cookie. The kid-friendly culinary adventure through the Eternal City includes educational games and activities to keep even the fussiest of children entertained. Without the stress of a large group tour, you're able to share a bonding experience with your kids.

*** START TIME IS US EST *** Join our Roman guide Caterina to discover the fascinating story of Rome’s Jewish community on our virtual tour of the city’s atmospheric Jewish Ghetto. The story of Judaism in Rome stretches all the way back to the days of the Roman Empire, a story of persecution but also triumph over adversity. We’ll be taking a virtual stroll along the lively main street Via Portico d’Ottavia, lined with characteristic Kosher shops, bakeries and restaurants, as we learn the dark tale of the Community's segregation in the 16th century. Along the way we’ll visit picturesque Piazza Mattei with its famous turtle fountain, the imposing Portico d’Ottavia with the remains of the city’s medieval fish market, and even the grand ruins of an ancient Roman theatre – the spectacular Teatro Marcello. Both for its atmospheric beauty and frequently tragic history, the Jewish Ghetto is one of Rome’s most enduringly fascinating areas - get a virtual taster with our immersive live webinar!

UNESCO–listed Rome is perhaps most famous for the Colosseum, but away from this ancient attraction there’s a rich Jewish history waiting to be discovered. On this tour, follow your guide through the 16th-century Trastevere neighborhood to sites of interest including the Great Synagogue of Rome. Learn of the trials and tribulations faced by Roman Jews down the centuries, and hear the hidden secrets of the world's oldest Jewish ghetto.

Discover the secrets of Rome’s ancient treasures on this insightful full-day tour. Stroll through the city’s old Jewish ghetto and the Trastevere neighborhood while your guide illuminates the history of landmarks like the Portico d’Ottavia and Piazza Trilussa. Enjoy a traditional lunch and spend the afternoon exploring Rome’s most iconic monuments including the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Tour size is limited for a more personalized small-group experience.

Discover two of Rome’s oldest and best-preserved historic neighborhoods on a 3-hour morning walking tour of the Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto districts. Hear tales of local history from a guide as you pass by highlights like the Byzantine Church of Santa Maria in Trastevere, Tiber Island, Portico d'Ottavia temple and Bernini’s Turtle Fountain. Finish at a traditional open-air market, where you’ll enjoy a slice of true Roman life with take-away pizza.

Taste your way around the Eternal City during this guided, food-lovers' tour through three of Rome's most picturesque neighborhoods. Sample Roman pizza, local wines, pasta, baked sweets, and the famous "carciofi alla giudia," or Jewish artichoke. The route covers the bustling marketplace of Campo de' Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and postcard-perfect Trastevere.

Think you already know heavenly Roman food? Try again and get your kids ready for the tastiest Roman travel experience ever! Plus, there’s plenty of cool stuff for your kids to enjoy. It all adds up to 10 tastings, 1 awesome local host, and infinite moments of delight for your family!

If you are a real foodie, you simply can't leave Rome without getting a taste of its rich culinary tradition. That's why we designed the Rome Food Tour! ​In this fun and exploratory journey, in the company of a local expert, you'll savour Rome's Culinary Specialties. ​To start you off, you'll visit the old Campo de' Fiori Market, where you'll learn everything there is to know about Italian Food Excellences! ​Then you'll get to discover special delicacies at historic bakeries and shops across the Pantheon area and the Jewish district. Not just the authentic gelato and the best coffee in town but also plenty of street food tidbits only locals know about. Mouth-watering supplì, focacce, cannoli and much more, while wandering through Rome's landmarks and secret alleys. We have selected 8 different delicious food tastings, which are of course included in the price. ​The route can be 100% personalized according to your preferences, diets or food restrictions. Just let your guide know!

Tour Rome's dark history in the company of a guide, learning stories that you wouldn't otherwise hear on a typical tour. With a group of fellow crime buffs, walk through the city, stopping at locations where some grisly crimes took place. To conclude your tour, take a break with a coffee and discuss what you've learned or ask questions.

Explore Rome by night is really magic, doing on real hand made italian bikes is a must do! This is an unique occasion to see Rome starting from a local area to have the opportunity to see much more than just the touristic spots. this ride is a real ride into Rome, with locals who love their city and their bikes. Ask me for any curiosity or suggestion.

Learn about one of the world's oldest Jewish communities during this private guided tour of Rome's Jewish Ghetto. Listen to an in-depth history of the Eternal City's Jewish community, from antiquity until today. Private tours can be selected at any time of day and include complimentary audio headsets for groups of six or more, plus a stroll through neighboring Trastevere.

Our guide is a true marathon runner passionate about running and history. With this tour you will have a quick overview of the essentials of the city and the highlights of its history. By leaving early in the morning you can avoid the crowds and fully appreciate monuments such as the Trevi Fountain, which is usually crowded with tourists.

Let me know if you have some special request , i'll try to make you happy. As a Roman guide with international experience, i'll take you where the Roman go and introduce you the best place in town.

See a side to Rome that most visitors miss on this small-group tour. Go off-the-beaten track and underground through ruins and columns. Visit a 2,000-year-old market and cross an island by Rome's oldest bridge. Finish at the little-known church of San Crisogono, over a huge underground house, where archaeologists found a large frescoed wall.

Those with dietary restrictions can enjoy a food tour in Rome by booking this gluten-free food tour with a guide. Visit several local family-run businesses, some of which have been around for centuries, to taste the wares and sip wines. You'll have plenty of time to ask questions and snap photos in the historic neighborhoods of Rome as you explore.