Rome: History and Flavors of the Jewish Ghetto, Semi-Private Tour
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Rome: History and Flavors of the Jewish Ghetto, Semi-Private Tour is a 3-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $108 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (5)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $108 per person
Enjoy a walking tour among two of the most iconic districts of Rome: Trastevere, whose name means on the other side of the river “Tevere”, and the old Jewish ghetto. The tour starts from “Piazza Trilussa” and continues w
What you get
- Entrance to the Synagogue
- 3 Hours with a Professional Guide
About this experience
Enjoy a walking tour among two of the most iconic districts of Rome: Trastevere, whose name means on the other side of the river “Tevere”, and the old Jewish ghetto. The tour starts from “Piazza Trilussa” and continues with the visit of St. Mary Basilica, one of the few remaining Byzantine churches in the city. Passing through the alleys of the area, you will arrive to the Tiberine island, “Isola Tiberina”, with its two important and well known hospitals and basilicas. Crossing the river you will see the “Portico d’Ottavia”, located in the old Jewish ghetto. During the Imperial age, the old market was housed in the Jewish district. Walking through the streets of the ghetto, you will discover the beauty of the Turtle Fountain, built by Gianlorenzo Bernini, the church of “S. Carlo ai Catinari” located in the heart of the district. The tour ends at Giordano Bruno’s square, the renown “Campo dei Fiori”, where today one of the most important and crowded modern open-air market is located.
What's included
Included
- Entrance to the Synagogue
- 3 Hours with a Professional Guide
Not included
- Pickup and Drop-off
- Tips
What you'll see and do
Piazza Trilussa
The tour starts from “Piazza Trilussa”, one of the most loved meeting places for young Romans and tourists, thanks to the locals and the welcoming atmosphere that characterize it: located in the heart of Trastevere, in front of Ponte Sisto, between the Farnesina Lungotevere and Lungotevere Raffaello Sanzio, this enchanting little square is dedicated to the great Roman satirical poet Carlo Alberto Salustri, better known as Trilussa. Here is located the beautiful Acqua Paola fountain, designed by the architects Van Santen, known as Vasanzio, and Giovanni Fontana, commissioned by Pope Paul V Borghese (1605-1620) in 1613, to supply the districts of Trastevere, Borgo, Regola and Ponte . Conceived as a monumental arch with a central niche flanked by two Ionic columns, the fountain has a high attic on which the Borghese family coat of arms towers, with eagle and dragon, and a celebratory inscription dedicated to the pontiff, for having conducted the water also on the left bank of the Tiber.
30 minutes here
Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere
The Basilica is probably the first official place of Christian worship in Rome. According to legend, it was built by Pope Callistus I in the 3rd century and was finished by San Julius I in 340. Rebuilt during the pontificate of Pope Innocent II, it subsequently underwent decorations and restorations, including notable ones promoted by Pope Clement XI (1702) and Pope Pius IX (1870), without however the church undergoing substantial alterations. Many parts of the church date back to the 12th century; the mosaics are important, especially those on the facade and those in the apse, created by Pietro Cavallini and depicting the "Life of the Virgin". Outside stands the bell tower, with a square base, built in the 12th century. The portico was remodeled in 1702 by Carlo Fontana and today houses fragments of friezes and ornaments from the ancient basilica, as well as Christian epigraphs, and is surmounted by a balustrade decorated with statues of four popes.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Isola Tiberina
The Tiber Island, the only urban island on the Tiber, approximately 300 meters long and approximately 90 meters wide, is connected to the banks of the Tiber by two bridges: towards Trastevere by the Cestio bridge, dating back to 46 BC. C. and in the direction of the Ghetto with the Fabricio bridge, built in 62 BC. C., also called Quattro Capi bridge, for the Roman herms that decorate its parapets. According to legend, the island was born in 509 BC. when, having ousted Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, the last king of Rome, the people, as a sign of hatred towards the tyrant, threw the king's enormous grain deposit into the Tiber, which turned out to be so abundant that it formed a small island. In reality, a compact bank of tuff, similar to that of the nearby Capitoline Hill, constitutes the basic geological element, on which the sands carried by the current have naturally settled.
15 minutes here
Fontana Delle Tartarughe
The Turtle Fountain was built between 1581 and 1588 based on a design by Giacomo della Porta. The history of the fountain is linked to a romantic legend. It is said that Duke Mattei, a lover of gambling, one day lost the entire family fortune in one fell swoop. The future father-in-law therefore refused to give him his daughter in marriage. In response, the duke had this magnificent fountain built in a single night. The following day he invited his betrothed and her father to the palace to show them the work, and exclaimed: "Here's what a penniless Mattei is capable of creating in a few hours!". In memory of the episode, he had the window from which they looked out to admire the fountain walled up.
15 minutes here
Basilica di Sant'Andrea della Valle
The church of Sant'Andrea della Valle is one of the minor basilicas of Rome. It was built at the end of the 16th century, on the site of the small San Sebastiano church and the Palazzo Piccolomini. It is the mother house of the order of Theatine regular clerics. Among the architects who participated in its construction, we mention Giacomo della Porta, Pier Paolo Olivieri and Carlo Maderno. Maderno widened the transept and designed the dome, which is the second highest in Rome, after that of St. Peter's Basilica.
30 minutes here
The Portico of Octavia
The Portico d'Ottavia complex is the only one preserved of the large porticoes that limited, on the northern side, the square of the Circo Flaminio, an area that corresponds to the ancient Ghetto. It was rebuilt by Augustus, in place of the older Portico of Metello, between 27 and 23 BC. and dedicated to her sister Ottavia. It was subsequently restored and partially rebuilt in 203 by Septimius Severus, after a fire in 191, a period to which the majority of the currently visible remains belong. The complex, a quadriportico of 119 x 132 metres, included the most ancient Temple of Juno Regina, which was then joined by the Temple of Jupiter Stator, the first in Rome entirely made of marble, two libraries, Greek and Latin, and the Curia Octaviae , a large environment for public meetings.
15 minutes here
Antico Quartiere Ebraico
Located within the Rione they have significantly inspired traditional Roman cuisine. Considered among the oldest in the world, it is second only to that of Venice (1516). the Rome Ghetto was founded in 1555 on the orders of Pope Paul IV, the people within it had the obligation to reside there and to always carry with them a distinctive sign of belonging to the Jewish community. Furthermore, they were prohibited from trading and owning real estate. In 1904, the Tempio Maggiore, the large Synagogue, was inaugurated, a cultural reference point for the entire Jewish community and, still today, together with the Jewish Museum housed inside, one of the main attractions of the area.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rome
Meeting point with your guide
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Welcome Italy
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums.
- Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
- Provide the correct phone number with international country code
- check that you provide all the details to the agency
- Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
- Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
- One day before please call to confirm the pick up
- Time for pick up at the hotel must be confirmed the day before between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm on the emergency phone or whatsapp
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Rome: History and Flavors of the Jewish Ghetto, Semi-Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Jewish Ghetto & Ancient Rome
This was not one of my favorites. Our tour was scheduled to start at 9, Maria arrived at 9:30. The tour of the Jewish area of Rome was great, but she had very little to say about the Trastevere district.
Response from the operator: Dear customer, thank you for your review, your opinion is important to us. However, we would like to clarify some aspects of your consideration: - Rome is a chaotic city full of traffic, it may happen that the guide arrives late. we are sorry but we can't fight with the city traffic. - Honestly we don't understand what you wrote, the ghetto was fantastic, Trastevere has little to say. We inform you that the Ghetto is located inside Trastevere. This tour is mainly focused on the Jewish area. However, we thank you for choosing our services and we hope to have you again as a guest on our tours to better understand the areas you wish to visit.
via Viator
Great find
Very knowledgeable and pleasant guide We have been to Piazza Navona dozens of times and never knew the underground existed
via Tripadvisor
the heart of ancient rome and ghetto walking tour
Mohammed was our delightful tour operator. It rained the entire tour and he did wonders making us forget the weather! His knowledge and passion are obvious. I will recommend him and the tour to anyone! The tour was fascinating and I have the photos to prove it!
Response from the operator: Dear customer , many thanks for share with us your experience . we are really happy that you appreciate . regards Patricia
via Viator
walking tour of ancient Rome, Trastevere, Jewish Ghetto and the Catacombs
Francesca, our guide was knowledgeable and shared fantastic details of each place we explored for our four hour tour. We learned a lot and can't wait to return to Rome again.
Response from the operator: Dear customer , thank you so much for this beautiful feedback. is very important for us. our best regards. Renato
via Tripadvisor
Hello fellow travelers, My mom and I...
<p>Hello fellow travelers, My mom and I took this tour, our guides name was Lucilla known as Lucy.</p> <p>It is a very interesting tour, Lucy is a perfect guide, she told us stories i have never heard before, took us to the hidden gems of Rome. We also visited the Ghetto, it has a sad history and a very rich culture.</p> <p>Our tour all in all was excellent, I recommend all of you to take this tour.</p> <p>Thank you Lucy for everything.<br/> Regards,<br/> Lucy and her mom</p>
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu
- Price range
- $108 to $296
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
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Rome: History and Flavors of the Jewish Ghetto, Semi-Private Tour: questions travelers ask
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How much does Rome: History and Flavors of the Jewish Ghetto, Semi-Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $108 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Rome: History and Flavors of the Jewish Ghetto, Semi-Private Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.
Is Rome: History and Flavors of the Jewish Ghetto, Semi-Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Rome: History and Flavors of the Jewish Ghetto, Semi-Private Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Rome: History and Flavors of the Jewish Ghetto, Semi-Private Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Rome: History and Flavors of the Jewish Ghetto, Semi-Private Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Rome: History and Flavors of the Jewish Ghetto, Semi-Private Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
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Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*, Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome, Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
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April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rome?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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