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 of Turtles. 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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Journey785275
Aug 22, 2025
Review of Jewish ghetto tour - Ivan He did a tremendous job. I would recommend anybody who's interested in this topic should go. Super enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
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Nomad13662976765
Aug 17, 2025
The hidden gems!! - It was a wonderful experience. Ivan is a very good and very dynamic tour guide!! Not too long the tour and with the fun facts!
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Faraway750457
Aug 16, 2025
Excellent tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Rome - Excellent tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Rome. Tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and fun to listen to. She held everyone’s attention for nearly 2 hours because she was so bubbly and full of energy. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Daydream20991963657
Aug 16, 2025
Great leadership! - Cool tour of the Jewish Quarter and Trastevere! The guide IVAN was super authentic, told exciting stories and you could tell that he knows his stuff. Totally relaxed, but at the same time fully informative – highly recommended! Thank you🙃
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971amib
Aug 15, 2025
Amazing Tour lead by Ivan! - Ivan led an incredible tour of the Jewish ghetto and Trastevere!! He was very well educated and carried amazing energy throughout the tour. The tour was so interesting and easy to follow along. I highly recommend taking a tour with him!
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Marc_k
Aug 7, 2025
Guide was knowledgeable... - Guide was knowledgeable and entertaining - she had a good handle on history and was able to synthesize important stories
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Amaya
Aug 5, 2025
Funny, interesting - Excellent tour, super fun and many good tips. We learned a lot and kept the group interested, caring for our safety and comfort
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Irenegdenver
Aug 5, 2025
Iris is the best! - Iris is the best! Highly recommend! Learned a lot. Best part is all of her recommends. Esp the bakery with no sign. You get a real insider local look into this special city.
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B7689qbpaolaa
Aug 4, 2025
DA do! - Iris is a prepared and engaging guide. The tour was interesting and enjoyable! Absolutely not to be missed DA. Thank you ❤️
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Sierrasweeny
Jul 28, 2025
Engaging and interesting tour - Ivan was an excellent tour guide - he was knowledgeable and intelligent with an entertaining and passionate delivery. Absolutely would recommend, we learnt so much about Roman and Jewish history and got some great tips on where to eat around town. Thank you! 10/10!!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).