Rome's Jewish Ghetto: History and Hidden Stories

Explore Rome’s Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere, uncovering hidden stories, vibrant history, and unforgettable tales of resilience and mystery. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fontana delle Tartarughe - Located in Rome’s Piazza Mattei, the Fontana delle Tartarughe is a late Renaissance fountain adorned with graceful bronze turtles by Bernini, complementing its exquisite marble sculptures.
  • Via Portico d’Ottavia - Constructed in the 2nd century BCE and later restored by Augustus, the Portico d’Ottavia serves as a…
What's Included
  • Highlights of Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto
  • Licensed guide
  • Dark humor and politically incorrect jokes
  • Food recommendations
  • History with no filters
What's Not Included
  • It’s a tip-based tour. The guides work for your tips alone.
Additional Information

The journey begins in Rome’s Jewish Ghetto, a neighborhood defined by a history of persecution, resilience, and defiance. Once restricted by papal decree, it now flourishes as one of the city’s most lively areas.
Visitors will discover the story of Rome’s oldest community, their remarkable survival, and the tales of unsung heroes, cursed statues, and…

Location
Turtle Fountain
Piazza Mattei
The meeting point is by the fountain. The guide will hold a sign with the name of the tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

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_annremmers
May 16, 2025
Excellent tour, very informative. - Excellent tour, very informative I learnt so much about the history of this part of Rome. Even though I have visited a few times before Great for everyone. Our guide Fabio was very knowledgeable and even recommended places to eat afterwards. He brought the history to life with real stories. I highly recommend!
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Barbara_m
May 13, 2025
An important part of Jewish history - A very educational tour of part of the history of the Jewish people in Italy. I think many people forget that Jews didn't only live in Germany and Poland.
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M1k3yc
May 12, 2025
A Great Tour With An Entertaining Guide - Max what a fantastic guide. He talked about the history and points of significance in an entertaining way that even the kids found interesting. Would recommend!
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Mike_m
Apr 9, 2025
Wonderful tour of Jewish Grotto - Max was an excellent tour guide! He gave us great insights, history, and restaurant suggestions for the Grotto and Trastavere area.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).