Jewish Ghetto Tour

Visit one of Rome's most fascinating neighborhoods, steeped in Jewish culture and history.

Enjoy a Jewish Ghetto Tour with Go City®

• Discover the enchanting ghetto, with its cobblestone streets, small fountains and hidden squares.
• Led by a professional guide.
• Small group of 15 people or fewer.

Walk through the alleys of the historical Jewish ghetto and explore the monuments, buildings and streets that reflect the stories of one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world. 

On this 1.5-hour tour, you'll retrace the history of the Jewish people in the city of Rome, from ancient to modern times. Led by an expert guide, you'll discover fascinating stories and stunning monuments of Imperial Rome, such as the Theater of Marcellus or Portico of Octavia. 

Along the way, you can learn all about the typical recipes of traditional Jewish-Roman cuisine, such as the delicious artichokes "alla giudia" or ricotta and sour cherry tart.

After admiring the 19th-century synagogue, you will end your visit with the sounds of the water of the renaissance turtle fountain in Piazza Mattei. 

Jewish Ghetto Tour Highlights 

Teatro Marcello - an ancient open-air theater commissioned by Emperor Augustus.

Portico d'Ottavia - the center of the Roman Ghetto, this ancient structure has enclosed multiple buildings such as temples, libraries and even fish markets. 

Synagogue - the religious heart of Rome's Jewish community. Also home to the Museum of the Jewish Culture if you fancy a visit after the tour. 

Turtle fountain - located in Piazza Mattei, the final stop of this tour. Did you know, that the bronze turtles around the upper basin were added almost 100 years after the original fountain was built?

Getting in: show your pass at the meeting point. 

Please note: all tours are in English.

For more information, visit the Gray Line Rome website. 

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