Small Group Rome's Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Tour
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Rome, Italy
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Skip Rome's tourist traps and discover authentic neighborhoods locals love. This small-group walking tour—with a maximum of 15 people—explores the historic Jewish Ghetto and the charming Trastevere district, both chock-full of history, culture, and art. Learn centuries of untold stories while strolling cobblestone streets, visit the historic Tiber Island, and experience Rome's traditional side, all with an expert guide illuminating this truly Eternal City.
- See Teatro di Marcello, the Roman Ghetto, and so much more
- Explore the funky, Bohemian-rich area of Trastevere
- Witness thousands of years of history in the Jewish Ghetto, hearing real-life stories
- Limited to 15 travelers, you'll get a fun, small-group experience
What's Included
- Expert Guide
- SnacksWe will stop for a break if anybody wants to get some water or drinks or snacks
- Private transportation
- Synagogue Entrance - we will see it from the outside
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Saint Rita of Cascia in CampitelliVia Montanara, 8, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Meet your guide outside the Church of Santa Rita da Cascia in Campitelli, by the Theatre of Marcellus. Your guide will be holding a sign saying "Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Stroll"
End point
- Piazza Trilussa, Roma RM, Italy
The tour will end at Piazza Trilussa in Trastevere. Information to get to anywhere will be given by the guide at the end of the tour.
Itinerary
1
Teatro di Marcello
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The Portico of Octavia
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Roman Ghetto
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Fontana Delle Tartarughe
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Tempio Maggiore di Roma
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Trastevere
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
7
Isola Tiberina
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Pont Fabricius
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
based on 17 reviews
Ann_C, Mar 2026
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!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you Ann! We're glad you all enjoyed the tour with Alethea, and discovered the fascinating history of the Jewish community of Rome
Karen_F, Mar 2026
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.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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.
Emma_W, Jan 2026
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.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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
JULIE_M, Dec 2025
Very interesting tour with an exciting guide. We learnt many historical details about the Ghetto. Thank you, Ben.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you Julie! Glad you enjoyed the tour with Ben, and found it interesting and enjoyable
Kim_C, Oct 2025
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.
Jeanne_C, Jul 2025
Fantastic tour! Our guide Alethia was so knowledgeable and informative and made this tour extremely interesting. I would highly recommend!
Galit_Y, Jun 2025
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.
Amanda_H, Jun 2025
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!
Victoria_B, Jun 2025
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!
Aine_W, Jan 2025
Ben is a friendly, respectful guide with a great sense of humour and a clear love of Roman history and culture.
It was such a joy learning so much about the city's intimate and complicated relationship with its Jewish community as well as some eye-opening insights about a few key historical figures who have played a role in its story - popes, emperors, and dictators, etc.
A memorable introduction to a rare jewel of the eternal city.
Thank you again!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear traveller,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ben and that his passion for Roman history and culture made the experience memorable for you.
The Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere are indeed fascinating areas with a rich and complex history, and it’s wonderful to know that you found the insights into the city's past both engaging and eye-opening.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
Best regards,
The City Stories Team
Rebecca_G, Jan 2025
We had such a great time on this tour with Ben. His knowledge was comprehensive and the tour was very enjoyable. I highly recommend.
Susan_W, Nov 2024
Alicia was charming, informative and friendly. The tour was interesting and sensitive to the Jewish people. Travestere was also fun - enjoyed exploring the alleyways. Good advice on where to eat and buy gelato!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you Susan for joining our tour, and we're very happy you enjoyed the experience with Alethea!
Mariah_H, Nov 2024
This was a really engaging and informative tour. Ben was highly knowledgeable and personable. I really enjoyed touring both neighbourhoods. It’s very well worthwhile.
Mark_L, Nov 2024
This was a terrific tour. We were lucky to have alethea to ourselves and she gave us a informative and fascinating historical tour of the Jewish ghetto both on both sides of the river. She told fascinating stories about the history of the Jewish people in Rome from Roman times all the way up to almost present day. We visited historical sites including the Magnificent Temple located just outside the Jewish quarter. I would absolutely recommend this tour and our guide.
Barbara_C, Oct 2024
Ben, our guide, knew all the ins and outs of the ghetto and Trastevere. He was amazingly knowledgeable, told us really interesting facts, stopped to show us little nooks and crannies, and was all around terrific. It was an A+ tour.
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