Rome: Jewish Ghetto and the Great Synagogue Private Walking Tour
Description
Join this tour of the historic Trastevere area to explore the world’s oldest Jewish Ghetto with the exclusive guidance of an expert archaeologist. Discover this small neighborhood, bordered by the Tiber River on one side and Piazza Venezia on the other. The quarter was established in 1555 under Pope Paul IV, who revoked all rights previously granted to the Roman Jewish community. A visit to this area offers a profound cultural and religious experience, further enriched by the remarkable Great Synagogue and the Jewish Museum.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Walk through Via del Portico of Ottavia and Piazza delle Cinque Scole, where there were all the liturgical Jewish schools.
Visit the Great Synagogue and the Jewish Museum on your own with the provided tickets.
Visit the ruins of the Theater of Marcello and Portico of Ottavia.
Visit the Great Synagogue with an internal guide
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Activity Level: Minimal
- Child friendly with parental supervision
Reviews(14)
Small neighborhood called Jewish ghetto, very characteristic. We also visited the synagogue and the guide was very knowledgeable and provided us with a lot of information that we did not know.
Informative, interesting, s lot of walking but worth it. Claudia was knowledgeable and made sure we were clear and understood what she was saying. Very interactive.
A nice tour with a knowledgable tour guide. Our family of four enjoyed our day. Make sure to leave time for a meal in the kosher strip.
Manuela was so thoughtful and had great knowledge of the area and its history. We were astounded mixing the contrast of eras against a 2000 year old back drop. A sad but educational experience.
Paolo, our tour guide, was exceptional, providing a deeply engaging and informative experience. His extensive knowledge of history and attention to detail brought each site to life, making the tour both educational and unforgettable. I highly recommend Paolo to anyone seeking a rich cultural journey! Thank you Viator for assigning him to our private tour! JZ
stunning synagogue with a rich and incredibly interesting history !! absolutely go visit this beautiful shul for an exploration into jewish history
We're happy that you enjoyed the experience. Thank you for recommending the synagogue and the Jewish Ghetto and for the positive review!
Worths a visit as you can access both a small museum and a guided tour to the synagogue. There are guided tours in English and Italian every one hour per language, included in the price of the ticket. I think 11 euros for a ticket is too much but the personnel is very polite so ok 🤷🏼♀️
Loved seeing the Jewish museum and touring the synagogue. It was beautiful and the guide gave us great information about the Jewish experience during WWII. The items in the museum were very interesting. Also Toured the Jewish quarter - very busy on a Sunday..
A visit not to be missed, also because the synagogue is not always open, today we took advantage of it, the visit to the synagogue should be carried out with a guide, available at fixed times, free with the museum ticket. I discovered curiosities unknown to me, such as that in synagogues do not carry out funerals is forbidden by the Jewish religion, funeral services are done directly in the cemetery.
We first visited the Jewish Museum that is within the same structure of the synagogue. A Rome Pass card gave us a discount of 3 euros on the entrance to the museum (the free entry we took advantage of in another museum). There were a few people besides us in the museum, but it was still pleasant and not crowded. Then we took part in a short tour of the synagogue, we received a 10-minute explanation of the synagogue and the community, in English.