Rome Jewish Ghetto and Great Synagogue Small Group Walking Tour
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Rome, Italy
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Dive into the rich Roman and Jewish history layers on this leisurely walking tour through the Eternal City. Begin at the Jewish Museum and the Rome Synagogue, where the heart of Jewish heritage unfolds through fascinating exhibits and stories. From there, explore the magnificent Great Synagogue with its iconic square dome, before wandering the charming narrow streets and historic squares of the Jewish Quarter, brimming with traditional restaurants and bakeries.
- Multilingual guide, no language barrier
- Enjoy your visit to the Great Synagogue & the Jewish Museum
- Learn about the Jewish heritage of Rome
- Convenient central meeting point, easy to find
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Get deeper, more authentic insights into Jewish Rome on this small-group tour with a guide from the community.
What's Included
- Guided tours in English (Spanish and Italian on request)
- The same tour guide will explain you the inside of the Great Synagogue & the Jewish Museum.
- Entrance ticket for the Jewish Museum and Great Synagogue.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Largo 16 ottobre 1943 Deportazione degli Ebrei Di Roma, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Meet us in front of the ancient Roman building Portico d'Ottavia. Do Not take the ramp to go down at the base of the ancient Roman ruin and Do Not go to the Holocaust Museum. If you arrive by taxi remember to walk to the meeting point, since no car are allowed in the Jewish area.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Jewish Museum of Rome
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Tempio Maggiore di Roma
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Antico Quartiere Ebraico
1 hour • 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
- In case the Great Synagogue would be closed, the guide will give you the tour from outside.
- The tour will be confirmed with a minimum of 4 people in the group.
- This tour is available on request also in Spanish and Italian.
- We reserve the right to replace tour guides without prior notice, even at the last minute, in order to avoid cancelling the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 161 reviews
Andrew_F, Jun 2026
very interesting and fact filled - important part of roman history and jewish history - incredible museum filled with artifacts and the synagogue was a masterpiece of art architecture and religion
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for sharing your impressions on the tour, we’re thrilled you enjoyed the museum and the Synagogue and can’t wait to welcome you back next time you are in Italy
David_G, Jun 2026
Sara was a gem. She really bought the whole Jewish quarter alive. Her knowledge is truly insightful. She really explained how passed and present the Jewish community of Rome works. I would tell anyone if they want a real in depth tour of the Jewish Quarter. Sarah is the best guide to have.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello David, I really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. It means a lot to me that you had a great experience visiting the Former Jewish Ghetto, Great Synagogue and Jewish museum with me! Hope to see you next time with your entire family. Shavua tov.
Suzanne_F, Jun 2026
This was a wonderful tour with an extremely knowledgeable guide, Sara Terracina. The details Sara was able to give was so interesting and captivating.
Sara was only too happy to answer any questions we had. Sara also does tours to other parts of Italy and if we had of known this, we would have engaged her to do other tours, but this was our last tour in Rome. I would definitely engage Sara next time we are in Rome.
DORIS_G, Jun 2026
Sarah was great and knowledgeable. Very good tour and the best tour guide friendly and very patient.
Randa_M, Jun 2026
Horrible tour operator.. did not show up at designated spot and then lied she was there. Refused to refund my husband and I $329 we paid for a no-show tour. Additionally, she did not answer any of my messages through Viator app claiming she was not using Viator app for communication. We showed up at meeting spot designated on Viator ticket 10 minutes before the tour time. Asked everyone who walked by if they were the tour leader. People thought we were nuts. There is absolutely no way she was ever there but she keeps lying she was. And Viator refuses to refund if the operator will not. So beware!!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Madame, you gave a different phone number when you booked the tour, and you didn't show up at the meeting point, but I was there sharp on time and other clients were there too and the tour did operate. Once I got in contact with you and I told you about the wrong contact information/mobile phone number you told me that it was not my problem because you booked through Viator, then I asked where you were, you told me you went around the buildings and that you asked information to the Holocaust Museum, which was not even included as attraction to visit in the tour you booked. Then you said you went to the Jewish Museum, and also there nobody saw me while I was there giving the tour? I have witness and the video cameras were on. Clients who booked your same tour, on the same day and starting time, who had me as tour guide, attended the tour, loved it, made pictures and made the review. To Viator I gave also the option, after the tour you booked small group tour finished, to take you on the same tour as private, giving you my extra time and free of charge. Well, you are attempting a damage to my professional reputation, while you proved to be who you are by yelling at me in the middle of finding a solution, threatening me on the phone and hang up on me. Frankly, the only person to be aware of is you, you paid for a semi private, small group tour, which requested you to be on time at a meeting point. After the starting time written on the ticket the tour will start and the guide will take care of the clients who arrived on time.
Debbie_K, Jun 2026
Sarah made a one day stay in Rome invaluable. Her history and knowledge of the Jewish ghetto and Roman history was endless. We truly spending time with her and learning about Jewish Rome!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you Debbie, I really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback for the Rome Jewish Ghetto and Great Synagogue Small Group Walking Tour. It means a lot to me that you had a great experience with me on June 9 at 2:30pm, since it was very hot that day! Please feel free to share the photo we took together. Thank you again.
Robert_S, Jun 2026
The tour Sarah gave us of the Jewish ghetto was the highlight of our entire trip. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and took the time to answer all of our questions. The tour took on a personal perspective, Sarah knew how to educate us, while giving us the feeling of love for her community. This tour is something I will always treasury and highly recommend to anyone who is planning a trip to Rome.
Mel_W, Jun 2026
To see Rome, also through a Jewish historical lens, is important. The experience in the Great Synagogue was both eye opening and breathtaking.
Lawrence_F, May 2026
Sarah is very knowledgeable and well informed. This is the tour you want to take if you want to visit the Jewish ghetto. It was mostly indoors so a hot afternoon wasn't uncomfortable.
Helen_T, May 2026
This was an excellent tour and Sarah was knowledgeable and entertaining. She was happy to share so much with us and show us around the area and performance of the long history
Jerry_S, May 2026
Sara was an excellent guide who explained the history of the Jews of Italy and how they came to be there. She was very knowledgeable about the persecution they lived under for many centuries to the current state of the Jewish Community. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to truly understand the Jewish history of the area.
SherilandRob_D, May 2026
Sarah was fantastic. She was engaging and approachable. She has so much energy. Her tour was very interesting and comprehensive.
So glad we did this. I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Hy_V, May 2026
Excellent tour and highly unexpected favorable experience and history learned from the visit, would highly recommend it for anyone with an interest in this subject and this region
Frederick_B, May 2026
Very informative. From the community. Third attempt to visit synagogue and well worth it. Sara mad our tour very nice
Rena_C, May 2026
We had an amazing time with Sara. She is incredibly knowledgeable and kind, and provided history of the Jews in Rome and shared personal stories about her family’s experiences. The vibrant Jewish culture in Rome is beautiful to see. It was a true highlight of our trip.
Michelle_P, May 2026
This was the best tour we did in Rome and would highly recommend it. Sara was fantastic, knowledgeable and engaging.We learned so much from her.Thank you so much Sara!!
Bonnie_S, May 2026
Outstanding guide. Sara was knowledgeable versatile and personal. She gave us a genuine perspective of not only life in Rome over the years, her own family's experience too. She gave us much history and perspective. It was one of the best tours i've ever had.
Sarah_S, May 2026
I strongly recommend this informative and interesting tour of the Jewish Ghetto, Museum and Synagogue. Our tour guide, Sara, was terrific.
Martha_W, May 2026
Sara Terracina is an outstanding tour guide. She is extremely knowledgeable and a riveting story teller. She wove personal family anecdote into the history she was explaining, to give us a feel of what it means today .... and what it meant in the past...to be a Jew in Rome. We learned a tremendous amount about the Jews of Rome through the ages, going back to the Roman empire. As an observant Jew, Sara was able to share an insider's perspective on the Jewish community's religious, as well as communal, life. It was worth coming to Rome for this tour alone. I feel enriched for having met Sara.
Lori_S, May 2026
Sara Terracina was our tour guide for Rome’s Jewish Ghetto and The Great Synagogue. She was outstanding! We learned a great deal about the history of the Jews in Rome, and especially their life in the ghetto. Sara was extremely knowledgeable, professional, enthusiastic and interesting. We have taken many many chores over the years and I would say that Sara was the best tour guide we’ve ever had..
Amy_M, Apr 2026
A fabulous walking tour filled with intimate knowledge encompassing history, traditions, and culture. Sara is lovely and engaging - we enjoyed her tour tremendously!
leemorkatz, Apr 2026
Sara was truly an amazing tour guide! She shared a lot of history as well as her own personal stories as it related to the tour. Would definitely recommend this tour especially if it’s with Sara!
Paul_B, Apr 2026
Excellent, well focused tour of the Jewish area taking us through the millenniums to the current times. Our tour guide Sarah, was outstanding, personable and a pleasant to listen to.
Franca_C, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful tour with Sara, whose knowledge and genuine passion made the experience unforgettable. She brought history to life in such an engaging way, and it was a real pleasure discovering the rich Jewish heritage of Rome through her eyes. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a meaningful and insightful experience!
jvicario, Mar 2026
This was an exceptional tour of Jewish Rome.
The Grand Synagogue was magnificent. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting.
Jennifer_S, Mar 2026
Sara is a great tour guide. She is extremely knowledgeable and gave us a comprehensive tour of the Jewish ghetto, Great Synagogue, and the museum. She gave us the history of Jewish people in Rome from ancient times through present day. I highly recommend taking this tour with Sara!
CherylLackman_F, Mar 2026
Our tour guide, Sara, was INCREDIBLE! Her family has lived in Rome for over 500 years, so her personal knowledge truly enhanced her institutional knowledge about the Great Synagogue, the Museum, and the Rome Jewish Ghetto. The time flew by and our only regret was that we didn't have more time with her. We took other tours in Rome and the tour guides were very good, but none compared to Sara! This was truly the highlight of our trip, and I highly recommend this tour to everyone!
Amy_Y, Mar 2026
We met our guide Sara at the specified outdoor location. It was torrential rain, so we were all running behind that morning (including Sara) but we communicated well via WhatsApp. We walked around the Jewish Ghetto area and she was giving descriptions of buildings and areas but it was a little hard to hear because of the rain. It was also cold and uncomfortable we were soaking wet - it may have been better if we went straight to the indoor portions first, then did the outdoor portions later when the rain let up a bit. We walked around the Jewish museum and heard a lot of interesting info about Judaism in Rome, including that Roman Jews are their own "thing" separate from Ashkenazi and Sephardic, that they all consider themselves Orthodox, and that Libyan Jews are prevalent in Rome. Also that the chapel in the museum is an active synagogue and they use ritual objects from the museum cases themselves for their services! We also got to see the Great Synagogue which was spectacular. Sara was easy to understand and animated and passionate about her subject matter.
Michael_L, Mar 2026
Great tour to learn about Jewish Rome, history, traditions etc. Our guide, Sara, did a great job! We’ve learned so much and would strongly recommend her and this tour
CAROL_S, Mar 2026
We enjoyed a wonderful tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Rome with our guide Sarah.she was extremely knowledgeable and professional! We highly recommend her tour !
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much Carol! I was very glad to be your guide, and to show you my community history and traditions, and I hope you tried the Jewish artichokes. Wish you all the best.
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