Trastevere and Rome's Jewish Ghetto Half-Day Walking Tour: Explore Rome's Traditional Districts

Venture away from the busy streets of Rome to discover sections of the ancient city often overlooked by tourists. Take a relaxed walk through the intriguing Jewish Ghetto and the traditional Trastevere district, guided by your well-informed escort.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Area Sacra di Largo Argentina - The sightseeing tour of Rome begins in the heart of the historic center at Largo di Torre Argentina - the spot where Julius Caesar was famously assassinated. We enter the ghetto via the picturesque Piazza Mattei, stopping at the beautiful Fontana delle Tartarughe to admire its three different kinds of colored marble and learning of its romantic past. We immerse ourselves in the history of one of the most ancient Jewish quarters in the world, as the tales of its inhabitants, interwoven with those of Roman citizens are still written on the walls of the neighborhood.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Headsets
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Internal visit of the synagogue
  • Palazzo Farnese
Additional Information
  • Luggage storage NOT available
Location
Largo di Torre Argentina
Departure Point: Largo di Torre Argentina, Rome Italy Directions: Please meet your guide 15 minutes before the tour departure time between Largo Argentina and Via dei Cestari, in front of the shop “Sermoneta” Dates: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Return point: Tour concludes at Campo de' Fiori.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Carlos
Sep 23, 2018
Great tour and tour guide - Stephanie our tour guide was wonderful. We enjoyed walking through Rome's old Jewish Ghetto and the Trastevere and taking all the views. Stephanie pointed out to us some many points of interest and were impressed by the little plaques embedded in the pavement that brought back to us those terrible times when roman Jews were arrested and sent to concentration camps, something easily missed if it were not pointed out by the guide. We even learned how to drink water from a roman fountain, roman style. A wonderful tour and a wonderful guide.
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Emilyheub
Aug 1, 2018
Wonderful tour! - Stephanie was the best tour guide we had in Rome! I was amazed at how knowledgeable she was and was so good fielding questions from people on the tour. It was really nice to learn about a different part of Roman history that you would not normally get touring all the other major sites. I would highly recommend this tour, again Stephanie was phenomenal - I wish I could have taken her all around Rome with me!
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Anuradha_s
Jul 14, 2018
Great tour! We enjoyed getting to... - <p>Great tour! We enjoyed getting to see both the quieter and busier parts of Trastevere. We enjoyed learning about the history and how the locals live far from the maddening crowds. Thank you.</p>
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Michelle
May 2, 2018
Excellent and knowledgeable guide... - <p>Excellent and knowledgeable guide. We did this in the late afternoon, so it wasnt anything like a half-day, but it was the right amount of time to see the Jewish Ghetto and to learn about life in Rome for Jewish people.</p>
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Life
Sep 3, 2017
Lots of fun with our guide Irene. A... - <p>Lots of fun with our guide Irene. A wonderful, funny, entertaining and very knowledgeable lady who took us at a leisurely pace without rushing and showed us a side and history of Rome that perhaps not so many people are aware of. Highly recommended.</p>
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Julie
Jul 9, 2017
Irene was a wonderful guide for this... - <p>Irene was a wonderful guide for this tour! She took us off the beaten path and gave us some rich history. We highly recommend this walk. Irene made it very entertaining.</p>
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Lars
Mar 20, 2017
An incredible tour! Our guide was very... - <p>An incredible tour! Our guide was very informative and engaging!</p>
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Rodel
Feb 10, 2017
James is very passionate and... - <p>James is very passionate and knowledgeable. I appreciate his wit and humor as well. I will certainly recommend him to my friends.</p>
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Kristen
May 7, 2017
I had a good time on this tour and... - <p>I had a good time on this tour and was glad to learn the history of the areas. I would have preferred an Italian guide who speaks English vs. an American, which while some would definitely prefer, I feel lessens the Italian experience. I would have also liked a more organized dinner as part of the tour since this was an evening tour. Overall I enjoyed myself and would recommend it.</p>
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Padre
Jun 5, 2017
Guide complained more about not... - <p>Guide complained more about not having the right shoes on to do this tour and we felt that she was trying to rush the group and finish early.</p>
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