Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto Private Walking Tour
Description
Rome has many neighborhoods that are centrally located in the city, yet remain unexplored except by those in the know. Our Trastevere and Jewish Rome Tours is fascinating exploration through two of Rome’s most historically rich neighborhoods. Learn another layer of Rome’s phenomenal history! The Jewish area is known in Rome as the Ghetto. Both the Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere have histories that tell another side of life in Rome over the past 2,000 years. In this small group tour, you will be able to learn about the gripping history of the Jewish population in Rome, and their impact in the city’s ancient and contemporary life. At the end of the tour, savor your experience with a coffee or gelato on us!
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A popular place where locals meet, this famous Piazza is home to the 17th century fountain of Ponte Sisto - also known as the Fountain of the Hundred Priests - is where you will embark on your journey.
Our Lady in Trastevere is a titular minor basilica in the Trastevere district of Rome, and one of the oldest churches of Rome. Explore the 13th century bronze mosaics & frescoes that decorate Santa Maria Basilica with your expert guide.
Once used as a fish market, this structure's story dates back to 146 B.C. Stand in front of this open archeological site and hear stories of the past with your expert guide.
Have the chance to view the largest synagogue in Rome, and listen to stories about it's very ancient past, and how it is still a beloved place of worship for the Jewish Romans today.
As you stand in front of the ancient open-air theatre built in the 1st century, you can marvel at the architecture and grandeur as your expert guide brings you back in time with stories and anecdotes.
One of Rome's oldest neighborhoods, Trastevere used to be the center of river trade. Your expert guide will share stories and anecdotes as you wander these ancient streets.
Designed in 1508 as part of an urban development ordered by Pope Julius II. Your guide will share stories and anecdotes as you make your way through this ancient street.
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Important Information
- 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
- Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
- Please note that our tour guide for the Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto tour may not be of Jewish heritage, but will provide you with insightful perspective on the rich history and culture of these neighborhoods.
Reviews(83)
Chris was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide! He not only recounted the history of Rome but was able to give us great recommendations for places to eat/see. Would recommend!
Rish was awesome and gave us so much history behind the Jewish ghetto. He was very nice and friendly
Phenomenal tour! Very informative and he was very kind and funny! Felt like a local showing us his home.
Tiffany was great! She was super knowledgeable and moved the tour at the perfect pace so it felt like we got to see everything. She is professional and passionate - the perfect guide!!
Tiffany was very kind lovely and knowledgeable! 10/10 tour and history lesson!!
Tiffany was so kind and knowledgeable as she showed us around, tailoring her tour to our family beautifully! We so enjoyed her and our first taste of Rome. Thanks Tiffany!!!
Wonderful food tour through the Jewish Ghetto area with Andy. Great information on the history or Roman food.
Our tour guide Emannuel was fantastic! So informative with great energy. The tour was great!
This Review actually is for a private Appian way bike tour. The listed activity is something we would like to do, and we highly recommend Andy who was our guide for the Appian way. Note to Tripadvisor, the drop-down menu on my phone and iPad would not allow me to choose the correct activity! We spent about three hours on E bikes along the Appian way. It is off the beaten track but with many worthwhile and significant sites. Andy is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. The E bikes are fun and make the writing fairly effortless. Highly recommend this activity!
Rish was amazing and taught us so much. He so thoughtfully taught us about such heavy material, while also making sure we didn’t feel depressed walking away. He has vast knowledge about both neighborhoods and the people whom have lived there for centuries. We are so grateful to have met him!
We had a great tour with Francesca. She was personable, kind, engaging and smart. She handled heavy subject matter with great care. Highly recommend doing a tour with her!
We had a wonderful few hours with Richie, learning about his hometown!! Richie did a fabulous job sharing the 2000+ year history of his neighborhood. It was a joy to spend the morning with him.
Andy did a great job… very informative and friendly.
This tour was fabulous! It was a perfect length tour to see everything we wanted to see. Ricky had a lot of knowledge about the area and made it super exciting! He even took us to a delicious refreshing slushie spot! I recommend to request Ricky!!!!
We spent a lovely afternoon with Alexandra. She was charming and knowledgeable and provided so much insight we would never have known about.
We just had a wonderful tour to Tastwvere Jewish ghetto in Roma with Alwxandra. It was such a delight to learn the history with her. I’m Jewish from Turkey and learning different cultures was great Thank you
Andy was great; funny and kept us interested and engaged. Stopped for the best cappucino along the way. Highly recommend Andy.
Phenomenal tour by Rish who infused our experience with deep knowledge, excellent storytelling, and personal interest. Rish’s familiarity with the neighborhood made for an informative two hours, complete with a stop at a local bakery for true Italian biscotti! Can’t recommend highly enough. We will be back for sure!
Our groups was seeking a tour beyond the standard Rome excursions. We’ve all visited Rome previously and wanted to expand our knowledge and the city sights. This tour of Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto with Marco exceeded our expectations.
Excellent tour. Wonderful guide. Very knowledgable