Rome Jewish Ghetto (Ghetto Ebraico di Roma) Tours
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Though Rome’s Jewish Ghetto no longer officially exists (it was abolished in 1882), the neighborhood is still the center of Rome’s Jewish community, the oldest in Italy. The city’s 19th-century synagogue— home to the Jewish Museum of Rome— is here, as are winding lanes lined with kosher restaurants, markets, and butchers.
Like many cities in Europe, Rome required its Jewish residents to live in a separate, walled-off neighborhood during the Middle Ages. The Roman Jewish Ghetto (Ghetto Ebraico di Roma) was established in 1555, when the city erected walls around this area in the historic center; these barriers were torn down only after the ghetto was abolished in 1882. Today, despite its unhappy history, the Jewish Ghetto is now one of Rome’s most beautiful neighborhoods.
The Basics
Walking tours focused on the city’s Jewish life and food tours highlighting the neighborhood’s cuisine are excellent ways to discover the history and culture of this unique corner of Rome. You can also book a private tour of the area, allowing for customized experiences for those with limited mobility, food allergies, or other requirements or preferences. For even more insight into Jewish Rome, the synagogue’s museum has a curated collection of documents and artifacts related to local Jewish history.
In addition to its Jewish cultural sights, the Ghetto is home to a number of ancient ruins—the Portico of Octavia (Portico d’Ottavia or Porticus Octaviae) and the Theatre of Marcellus (Teatro di Marcello) are the most significant— and the iconic Bocca della Verità (Mouth of Truth) marble mask at the Basilica of St. Mary in Cosmedin (Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin), made famous in the Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck film Roman Holiday.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Most small-group Jewish Ghetto tours are on foot or by bike, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
- The Jewish Ghetto is located near Rome’s bustling Campo de’ Fiori outdoor market, and many group tours include visits to both.
How to Get There
The Jewish Ghetto is in Rione Sant’Angelo, directly across the Tiber River from the Trastevere neighborhood and not far from the Roman Forum. There are no metro stops near the Ghetto, but a number of city bus lines connect it with the train station and other parts of the city.
When to Get There
A Rome tour focused on the Jewish Ghetto is best scheduled when the neighborhood businesses are open; many close for the Sabbath from Friday at sunset to Saturday at sunset.
The Turtle Fountain
The Eternal City is known for its dozens of beautiful fountains, and one of the prettiest is the Turtle Fountain (Fontana delle Tartarughe) in the ghetto’s Piazza Mattei. Dating from the late Renaissance, this small fountain’s original dolphin decorations were replaced by turtles due to low water pressure, resulting in the endearing version we see today.
Address: Rome, Lazio, Italy
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Small-Group Rome Food Walking Tour: Trastevere, Campo de' Fiori, Jewish Ghetto
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.
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Jewish Ghetto and Navona Food Wine and Sightseeing Tour of Rome
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.
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3-Hour Bike Tour in Rome
With so much to see in Rome, a bike tour is an ideal way to cover lots of ground while saving your feet from fatigue. On this 2-wheeled tour, hop onto a quality bike and follow your local guide through the city’s most charming piazzas and interesting neighborhoods. Starting near the Colosseum, follow a route that takes you past ancient monuments like the Imperial Forum and along the Tiber River while your guide shares legends from the city’s rich history.
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Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Tour Rome
Your wallet thanks you for booking a free walking tour of three historic neighborhoods in the heart of Rome, Italy. As you stroll through the Jewish Ghetto, Tiber Island, and Trastevere, your guide points out landmarks that visitors often miss if exploring on their own. A short duration and scenic stops along the way make this free tour a popular choice for families.
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Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour
Learn about one of the world’s longest standing Jewish communities in this in-depth walking tour of Rome’s Jewish Ghetto. Visit the Museo Ebraico, which tells the story of the city’s Jews, who have lived in Rome for 22 generations. Then, visit the neighborhood’s stunning synagogue, which commemorated the abolition of the ghetto.
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Rome Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Tour
Avoid huge crowds and discover less-touristy but just as incredible areas of central Rome. Join this tour and hear some of the most romantic and tragic tales that the city has to offer.
With your expert guide, you will explore the historical Jewish Ghetto, home to the oldest Jewish community in Europe. Expect winding streets and a keen sense of tradition.
Then you will cross the oldest bridge in Rome and stop for a gelato in the picturesque area of Trastevere. Explore this beautiful neighbourhood famous for its artisanal shops, great restaurants, bars and scenery. You will also see one of the oldest churches in the city, before ending up at one of Rome's best evening-time piazzas
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Rome Jewish District Walking Tour
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.
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Jewish Ghetto and Campo Dè Fiori By Night Food, Wine and Sightseeing Tour
Stroll through the spiritual and cultural home of Jews in Rome, dating back to the 2nd century BC. Admire the architecture, and taste your way through the neighborhood. As with other neighborhoods in Rome, it’s smart to be savvy about what to eat. Allow your guide to direct you to the best family-run eateries in the city, and enjoy tasting fine wines with like-minded people on this small group tour.
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Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Experience
The Jewish faith is deeply ingrained into Rome’s sprawling history, meaning this Jewish Ghetto tour is essential if you want to fully understand Rome. The tour will begin in Piazza Venezia, where your guide will delve into the history of one of Rome’s most famous Piazzas. We then will head to Piazza del Campidoglio, the Theatre of Marcello and the Jewish Ghetto, home of the renowned Jewish Synagogue. From Ancient Rome, through the medieval age, up to the 20th century the Jewish Ghetto has an incredible amount of history. Allow your guide to delve into the mysteries and tragic tales that are engrained into this beautiful part of Rome. We will then cross the oldest bridge in Rome, incredibly still standing since 62 BC, into Trastevere. Here we will walk the small streets of Trastevere, a picturesque and lively neighbourhood with the look and feel of a traditional small Italian town. Not only will we walk the small streets of Rome, we will also visit one of the oldest churches in Rome.
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Private Food Tour of Rome: Campo de Fiori Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere
Explore some of Rome's most food-centric neighborhoods on this private food tour of the Trastevere, Campo de' Fiori, and the Jewish Ghetto. Learn about traditional dishes and specialties, such as fried artichokes, from your knowledgeable local guide. Visit an outdoor food market and find out all you need to know to eat your way through Rome.
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Roman Evening Food & Wine Tour in the Jewish Ghetto and Campo Marzio
Combine delicious local cuisine and sightseeing in Rome during this fun evening out. Starting in central Rome, your guide will lead you on a walking tour through the Campo Marzio and Jewish Ghetto neighborhoods. En route you'll stop to sample food and drink at local restaurants that it would be easy to overlook without the help of a local guide. Foodies won't want to miss this tour.
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Best of Rome full day sightseeing tour by golf-cart with a delicious lunch break
Discover the top sights and hidden gems of the Italian capital on a private 7-hour tour. Travel by golf cart and get the best of both worlds: Discover the city’s charming streets too narrow for normal cars and cover a huge area of the city too far for feet. Pause for photos at the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and more. Your Roman experience also includes lunch a traditional Italian restaurant.
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Rome Campo de Fiori, Ghetto and Pantheon Street Food Tour
Taste your way around Rome's historic center during this half-day, small-group street food tour through the Campo de' Fiori and the Jewish Ghetto. Sample cured meats, local wines, the city's famous deep-fried artichoke, and Rome's tastiest pizza and gelato. You'll discover top attractions along the way, from the Pantheon to ancient Roman ruins.
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Highlights of Rome Bike Tour
Pedal a bicycle through Rome's historic streets on this 4-hour tour. Following your local cycling guide, stop at all the most important landmarks like the Trevi Fountain, the Vatican and the Colosseum. Discover hidden pieces of Rome's history that lie off the beaten path, inaccessible to large tour buses. Pedal at a relaxed pace and listen to your guide's engaging commentary about the city's culture, traditions and history. Use of all cycling equipment is included.
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The Heart of Ancient Rome and Ghetto Walking Tour
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.
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Rome by Night Segway Tour
See Rome’s most iconic sights illuminated on a 3.5-hour small-group Segway tour through the heart of the city. Learn to steer your self-balancing, low-impact ride, then immerse yourself in Roman history and culture. Glide through the streets of the Jewish Ghetto, visit Piazza Navona and throw coins into Trevi Fountain. See the Colosseum’s arched exterior at its most dramatic, as golden light throws the pale stone into sharp relief, pass the towering pillars of the Roman Forum and slip into the Pantheon to pay your respects to Rome’s ancient gods.
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Rome Street Food Tour from Campo dei Fiori Farmers Market to the Jewish Ghetto
Perfect for first-time visitors or those who want a quick overview of Rome, this combination history and food tour fits the bill. With a local guide, set off on a sightseeing tour of the city, beginning at Campo de' Fiori market. Visit a Jewish section of the city, explore the Pantheon area, and taste Italian snacks along the way.
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Rome in a Day Segway Tour
Make the most of your time in Rome with a full-day Segway tour that allows you to experience more of the Eternal City. After a lesson on riding the Segway, set out to see monuments of ancient Rome including the Pantheon, the Colosseum, Capitoline Hill (Campidoglio) and Circus Maximus. Admire the Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and much more, traveling in a small group with a maximum of six participants for a more personalized tour. Your guide shares the history and culture of Rome, providing a comprehensive overview of the city.
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Jewish ghetto, Jewish museum and synagogues with Jewish Roman guide
Rome is home to Europe’s oldest Jewish community, and the city’s Jewish ghetto is still the center of its cultural life and cuisine. Discover this characteristic corner of the Eternal City with a Roman Jewish guide, who will share insights into the city’s Jewish past and present. Enjoy exclusive access to the historic Ghetto’s synagogues and museum, and sample traditional treats from a neighborhood Kosher bakery.
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Jewish Rome Tour
Beyond the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, discover another piece of Rome’s history on this private tour. Follow your guide to the city’s former Jewish ghetto, see two traditional synagogues, and visit the Jewish Museum of Rome. Following the history tour, break for refreshments in a popular Jewish bakery. An air-conditioned vehicle will transport you directly to and from you local accommodation, and the itinerary can be tailored to your interests.
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Rome Trastevere Tour by Segway
Roll through a charming labyrinth of narrow streets and antique piazzas on a 3-hour Segway tour of Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood. Discover the layers of history that have shaped this well-preserved pocket and see its most captivating monuments such as Palazzo Corsini, Teatro Marcello, the l'Acqua Paola fountain and the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of Rome’s oldest churches. Travel much longer distances than you would on a walking tour, and easily scale a hill leading up to the Gianicolo lookout for panoramic Vatican views.
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Rome 3-Hour Sightseeing Bike Tour
Combine cycling and sightseeing on this action-packed 3-hour of Rome! Pedal around Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona and the old Jewish Ghetto; marvel over Ancient Roman monuments like the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum; and check off iconic landmarks like Campo dei Fiori and the Pantheon. Hop off along the way to take photos or throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain.
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Walking tour of Trastevere and Rome's Jewish Ghetto
Get an insider's introduction to two of Rome's most picturesque neighborhoods during this small-group walking tour of Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto, plus a stroll through Isola Tiberina. Cover thousands of years of history in an intimate group capped at only eight participants, meaning you'll have plenty of time to ask questions.
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Rome Small Group Food Experience | with Private Option
Savor the flavors of Rome on an evening food tour. With a sommelier-guide, learn about Roman cuisine and visit multiple food stops, including upscale eateries, 'trattorias' (informal restaurants), and food stalls to taste local treats and delicacies. Sample prosecco and Rome-Jewish staples like deep-fried artichokes, savor pizza and 'gelato' (ice cream), and enjoy Roman pasta and wine at a restaurant overlooking the Pantheon. Tastings, equivalent to a 4-course dinner, included.
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