Group Tour - Jewish Ghetto, Synagogue & Trastevere


Availibility: Monday and Wednesday*

Duration: 3 hours, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

*This tour operates from April through October
 


While Italy is often associated with Catholicism, Rome is also home to one of the world’s oldest and most significant Jewish communities. Begin your tour at Ponte Sisto and continue through the charming Trastevere district, renowned for its lively atmosphere and narrow cobbled streets. Crossing the Tiber River via Tiber Island, you’ll arrive in the historic Jewish Ghetto. As you stroll through its picturesque lanes, experience the enduring traditions and vibrant life of this ancient community. Conclude your tour at the Jewish Museum of Rome, housed within the majestic Great Synagogue, where precious artifacts and documents bear witness to over 2,000 years of Jewish history in the Eternal City.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Included
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees to the Jewish Museum of Rome
Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transportation to and from the tour meeting and ending points
Important Notes
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • Some sites visited lack shade and can be hot under direct sunlight. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in warm weather.
  • Some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, the guide will offer an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
  • It is not permitted to enter the synagogue in shorts, uncovered shoulders or miniskirts.
  • Please note that It is forbidden to bring metal objects, backpacks, umbrellas into the museum.
  • Group of 10 people or less.
     
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