Small Group Rome's Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Tour
Description
Step into the heart of history with our captivating tour of Rome's Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere, a journey that offers a rich tapestry of culture and heritage. We'll begin in the Jewish Ghetto, a neighbourhood steeped in centuries of stories. Here, you'll wander down winding, cobblestone streets, gaining insight into the remarkable resilience of Rome's Jewish community. The layers of history in the Ghetto are palpable, and our expert guides will bring its past to life. From there, we'll venture onto the Tiber Island. Though small, this island is significant to Roman history and society, and we'll show you why. Your guide will then take you to the enchanting Trastevere district, a place where time seems to have been suspended. As you stroll through its charming, narrow alleys, you'll be surrounded by quaint, ivy-clad houses and centuries-old churches. Trastevere's character is alive and vibrant, offering a glimpse into the more rustic and traditional side of Rome.
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Itinerary
See one of Rome's great ruins, and learn why it's so special
A building with a changing history over 2000 years, your guide will show you how it's developed from its foundation in the 1st Century BC to today.
In the centre of the Ghetto, discover the fascinating, over 2000 years old, history of the Jewish Ghetto and Rome's Jewish community
At one of Rome's most beautiful small fountains, your guide will explain the fascinating story behind it
From the outside, your guide will show you the Great Synagogue of Rome, and explain the history and subtle meanings behind its decoration and construction.
One of Rome's most amazing neighbourhoods. As you wander through the small alleyways and charming streets, you'll discover the history of the area, and why it is still such a magical part of the city
On Rome's small island in the middle of the river Tiber, we will have an optional break for gelato or coffee/drinks, before your guide lets you into the amazing stories of this tiny part of Rome, spanning over 2500 years
One of Rome's oldest bridges - you will discover why it is so significant to the city
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(17)
Great historical walking tour with Alethea. Everyone in our small group ofc8 gained some tremendous insights regarding the Jewish population in Rome through the ages. The tour through Trastevere was nice too, but the jewishvhistoryvtour could've been a stand alone tour. Thank you for the experiences!
Thank you Ann! We're glad you all enjoyed the tour with Alethea, and discovered the fascinating history of the Jewish community of Rome
Our tour guide was amazing!! Our only issue was that the your left without us. The tour company never added us to our guide’s list. Although we arrived on time the others had arrived early and she didn’t know to wait for us. We caught up to them and figured out where they were.
Thank you Karen! I apologise for the issue with the list - somehow we did not get any email informing us of your booking, though the booking did appear in our system when checking. We're glad you still enjoyed the tour with Arielle though.
Take this tour if you want to learn about the long Jewish history in Rome. An excellent tour that informs and connects you to difficult moments in Jewish-Roman history.
Thank you Emma! Rome's Jewish history is fascinating, often tragic, and fully entwined with the rest of the city's history, so we're glad you were able to discover some of it with us
Very interesting tour with an exciting guide. We learnt many historical details about the Ghetto. Thank you, Ben.
Thank you Julie! Glad you enjoyed the tour with Ben, and found it interesting and enjoyable
Ben, our guide, was a deep well of history and a great story teller. We learned so much on this tour. The Jewish ghetto is rich with history, and on this walking tour, Ben gave us information that honored the history but wasn’t dull and dry. He was witty and handled every question people had with skill.
Fantastic tour! Our guide Alethia was so knowledgeable and informative and made this tour extremely interesting. I would highly recommend!
Alithia was knowledgeable in history and art. She was easy to understand. She was polite and knew wealth of information. She alao gave recommendations when requested.
Covers a lot of ground for a wonderful overview of two areas in Roma -the Jewish Square and Trastevere. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We did this tour and then circled back around to check out the synagogue ourselves since this tour does not go inside. Highly recommend!
We enjoyed this tour! Our guide, Alethea, was extremely knowledgeable about each neighborhood and street we walked through. Without her expertise, we would have missed the significance behind several signs and shops in the Jewish Ghetto. Highly recommend! Go back to “bakery” after the tour for the ricotta and cherry pie!
I don’t do tours. Not my thing. But this tour changed everything. Guido was so affable, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic, I was sad when it was over. Problem is, it raises the bar for any other tour. We’re going to the Coliseum tomorrow with a different outfit, I don’t see how it can compare.
This is wonderful to hear, thank you so much! Guido has a great love for his home city, and knows how to make others love it just as much. I hope you can join us again if you return to Rome in the future!
