Private Guided Tour of the Jewish Quarter in Rome
Discover the hidden secrets of Rome’s Jewish Quarter, one of the oldest Jewish ghettos of all times. See historic synagogues and Jewish heritage sites such as the Great Synagogue. Learn about Jewish history and culture in the era of early Christianity.
- Visit the Old Jewish Quarter in Rome with a 5-Star History Expert-Guide
- See the Great Synagogue and other Jewish heritage sites
- Immerse yourself in the history of one of the oldest ghettos in the world
- Learn about WWII and the Holocaust in Italy
- Enjoy an exclusive Jewish tour tailored to your needs and interests
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Choose the 2-hour option to see the highlights of Rome’s former Jewish Ghetto. On this walking tour you will follow the path of Jewish people who migrated to Rome during the period of the Roman Empire. You will learn about the Jewish-Roman wars, the dispersal from Judea, and the persecutions and expulsions during the rise of Christianity. The guide will also tell you about the Holocaust and how it affected the local Jewish community in modern times.
The Jewish Quarter is hidden between Tiber river and Venezia square, in the heart of ancient Rome. You will pass the monumental Altar of the Fatherland and Teatro Marcello to find the small Church of San Gregorio della Divina Pietà where Jews had to take part in “forced sermons” in an attempt to convert them to Christianity. Nearby is the imposing Tempio Maggiore (Great Synagogue), which was built after the ghetto was liquidated, and the Portico of Octavia, an ancient walkway originally built in the 2nd century B.C. Walk past Tempietto del Carmelo to the Mattei Square to learn about the family who owned the keys to the ghetto and see the famous Turtle Fountain. The tour will end in the lively medieval market square Campo di Fiori.
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What you should know
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
Private Guided Tour of the Jewish Quarter in Rome
