Discover the world's oldest Jewish Ghetto with a local Expert tour Guide. You will visit this small neighborhood delimited by the Tiber river on one side and Venice Square on the other side. Visiting this area is a really strong cultural and religious experience, due also to the Synagogue and the Jewish Museum:
• Visit the ruins of the Theater of Marcello and Portico of Ottavia, where in ancient times was set a large fish market.
• Walk through Via del Portico of Ottavia and Piazza delle Cinque Scole, where there were all the liturgical Jewish schools.
• Walk through Piazza Giudea, Vicolo della Reginella, Piazza Mattei (with its beautiful fountain of the turtles) , Via dei Falegnami, Piazza Margana and Piazza in Campitelli.
• Visit of the Great Synagogue and the Jewish museum, with an internal Jewish Guide in a small group.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Ticket entrance at Jewis Museum and Great Synagogue with Jewish internal guide in a small group
✔ Dedicated Professional Licensed Expert Tour Guide in Jewish Ghetto
✖ Hotel pickup and dropoff, Food and drinks
✖ Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
Departure & Return
Departure:
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You will meet your Local Tour Guide, with a sign with our company's name "ItalyBestExcursions" in front of "Teatro Marcello" corner with coffee bar "Antico Caffè del Teatro Marcello (Googlemap:VFVJ+34 Roma, RM).
• Please meet the guide approx. 15 minutes in advance.
Itinerary
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Roman Ghetto
We will take you to discover the world's oldest Jewish ghetto with an Expert local tour Guide. Visit this small neighborhood delimited by the Tiber river on one side and Venice Square on the other side. The quarter was enclosed within the walls in 1555 under Pope Paul IV who revoked all rights granted to the Roman Jews. Visiting this area is a really strong cultural and religious experience, due also to the Synagogue and the Jewish museum.
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Roman Ghetto
Meeting point in front of "Teatro Marcello" corner with coffee bar "Antico Caffè del Treatro Marcello.
• Visit the ruins of the Theater of Marcello and Portico of Ottavia, where in ancient times was set a large fish market. • Walk through Via del Portico of Ottavia and Piazza delle Cinque Scole, where there were all the liturgical Jewish schools.
• Walk through Piazza Giudea, Vicolo della Reginella, Piazza Mattei (with its beautiful fountain of the turtles) , Via dei Falegnami, Piazza Margana and Piazza in Campitelli.
• Visit of the Great Synagogue and the Jewish museum, with an internal Jewish Guide in a small group.
Tour ends at Via del Portico d'Ottavia (inside the Jewish Ghetto).
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Meet Tour Guide at least 15 minutes in advance
• This is a private walking Tour. Only your group will participate. Private Tour can be modified and/or customized (if requested at booking time) to meet your complete satisfaction
• The Jewish Museum of Rome (with Great Synagogue access) is closed on Saturdays and during Jewish holidays. Jewish holidays and closing days in 2024: • March 24 (Purim) • April 22 – 23 – 24 and 29 – 30 (Pesah) • April 28 close at 2 p.m. • May 14 (Yom Ha’azmaut) • June 11 – 12 – 13 (Shavuot) • August 12 close at 2:00 pm • August 13 (Tishà Be Av) • October 2 – 3 – 4 (Rosh Ha Shanà) • October 11 (Yom Kippur) • October 16 – 17 – 18 (Sukkot) • October 23 (O’Shannà Rabbà) • October 24 (Sheminì ‘Atzeret) • October 25 (Simhat Torà). When closed, Instead Jewish Museum and Great Synagogue, you will spend all 3 hours in the Jewish Ghetto. No refund is due
• Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
