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Rome: Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour

1. Rome: Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour

Discover the beauty of one of Rome’s most well-kept secrets, the neighborhood of the Jewish Ghetto. Meet your friendly and professional tour guide at Trajan's Column in the center of Rome and begin your journey into the history of one of Rome’s oldest neighborhoods. Explore architecture and neighborhoods from 2000 years ago. Pass by the Theater of Marcellus, and the Portico d’Ottavia to see some of the ancient structures still being used today. Your guide will take you to a Gelateria where you will be treated to homemade Kosher gelato. From here you will go to Piazza Mattei and see the famous Turtle Fountain. Then pass by the last remaining piece of the wall that kept the Jewish community in this area for centuries. You will learn about the tumultuous past and resilience of Rome’s Jews as you pass the Great Synagogue. Next, cross the oldest functioning bridge in Rome as you go onto Tiber Island. Listen to the stories about the hospital saving people during WWII as well as the story of Asclepius at the temple, now a church. Your guide will bring history to life for you as you conclude your tour here on the island.

Rome: Private Golf Cart Tour with Local Guide and Gelato

2. Rome: Private Golf Cart Tour with Local Guide and Gelato

Visit Rome by golf cart with your local guide. Let yourself be transported through the Eternal City as you admire many of Rome's most famous landmarks. Enjoy the flexibility of a customizable tour that's suited for adults and children alike. Hop aboard your golf cart and set out to cruise by 15 of Rome's most notable monuments. See highlights, including the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, and more. Learn about the history, culture, and architecture of this ancient city from your guide and hear stories of epic battles, writers, and poets from the comfort of your cart. Top off your tour with a stop a world championship gelateria.

Rome: Trastevere & Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour

3. Rome: Trastevere & Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour

Explore the Trastevere neighborhood and Rome's Jewish ghetto on a walking tour. Experience the medieval Trastevere neighborhood and learn about the history of Rome's Jews. Start your tour in Trastevere, once home to wealthy Etruscans. Visit some of Rome’s most important churches, including Santa Cecilia, the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, and San Francesco a Ripa. Continue to the Jewish ghetto to learn about the Jewish history of Rome. See the former walled quarter, walk past Jewish-owned businesses, visit kosher restaurants, and listen to stories about the Synagogue of Rome.  See the Porticus Octavia, one of the most recognized landmarks in the ghetto, which stands right in the middle of Piazza Mattei, and also visit the Ponte Rotto, the oldest stone bridge in all of Rome.

Rome: Pantheon, Trevi Fountain & Roman Squares Guided Tour

4. Rome: Pantheon, Trevi Fountain & Roman Squares Guided Tour

Stroll through the heart of Rome on a guided walking tour and discover some of the most iconic sights of Rome. Visit Navona Square, the most elegant of all Roman squares, a cosmopolitan meeting place with many outdoor cafes and seasonal fairs, where the famous Bernini’s Four Rivers Fountain stands. Discover the church of San Luigi dei Francesi that houses the world-renowned cycle of paintings by Caravaggio. See the Pantheon, the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome and one of the best-preserved of all Ancient Roman buildings. Throw your coin into the Trevi Fountain, the largest baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world, surely one of the icons of Rome. See the Spanish Square with the Bernini’s fountain La Barcaccia and the magnificent and celebrated Spanish Steps that lead up to the Church of Trinità dei Monti. Off the Piazza, there are boutiques of the most famous high fashion brands.   

Rome: Trastevere Jewish Quarter Private Walking Tour

5. Rome: Trastevere Jewish Quarter Private Walking Tour

Learn about Jewish life in Rome on a private walking tour that uncovers a more hidden side to the “Eternal City,” and explore the area the Romans referred to as the Jewish Ghetto. Focused on the picturesque Trastevere and Isola Tiberina, you'll be sure to enjoy this vibrant neighborhood so rich in culture. Located next to the River Tiber, Rome’s Jewish neighborhood is the oldest in the western world. Rich in architecture and history, your walk follows in the footsteps of Roman citizens, beginning in a Piazza where you can find many young local Romans today gathering - Piazza Trilussa. Continue through Trastevere and get lost in a maze of narrow, cobblestone streets. From the Roman Republic to the end of the Middle Ages, Trastevere was the center of the Jewish community in Rome. Your guide will tell fascinating stories about a peaceful neighborhood that becomes the center of Roman nightlife in the evening. See some of Rome’s oldest churches, including the Basilica di Santa Maria with its golden mosaics. Cross the Tiber to Isola Tiberina, and learn some of the secrets of Rome's origins. Take a short detour to the open-air theater of the Teatro Marcello, and see what remains of the walls of the ancient temples of the Portico d'Ottavia. Once in the Jewish Ghetto, your guide will show you the modest squares and small alleyways that define the area. A hidden treasure today, it was once home to a walled community that lived under unjust conditions in tremendous poverty. See the Great Synagogue of Rome at the heart of the Ghetto. Although the tour only visits the Synagogue from the outside, it’s easily accessible if you wish to go inside after your tour. Before you finish your tour, savor your experience with a delicious coffee or gelato on us!

Rome: Relive the Last Days of Julius Caesar Guided Tour

6. Rome: Relive the Last Days of Julius Caesar Guided Tour

Explore the life and death of Julius Caesar on a 3-hour guided walking tour of Rome that relives the most important day in the city’s history; the day Caesar died! A private guide will recreate the final days of Rome's most controversial hero, leading you to the places where the story occured. Explore the complex history to understand how such a beloved leader could be so brutally betrayed and murdered by his friends and colleagues. Walk through the ancient ruins of the imperial city, from Largo Argentina to the Portico of Octavia. Then, it’s onward to the Theater of Marcellus, ending at the Roman Forum, where you will have free entrance to explore the temple ruins of Ancient Rome and bring history to life.

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What people are saying about Portico d'Ottavia

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4.8 / 5

based on 4 reviews

It was really cool ! A fantastic tour and relaxing way to see many of the sights around Rome we wouldn’t have made it to on foot! Our guide Marco was genuinely nice, pleasant and funny! Without him, the trip would not have been the same! This tour was our favorite by far and would highly recommend. We had younger kids and teenagers and it was a hit with all of them! Thx for this experience of Rome from another perspective.

This is the best tour we have done in Rome! We have the whole experience that you will see the beautifully hidden gems of Rome that you don't see as tourist options on most online websites! The golf cart is a fantastic way to see the city in comfort! Our guide kept us very well entertained throughout!Highly recommended!

Crazy! Saw so much in 3 hours! My family and I booked a 3 hour tour of Rome and we couldn't be happier! Our tour guide was amazing and you can tell how proud he was to share his Rome with us! I have been to Rome many times and still saw new sites and learned new things. Worth every penny!

What an amazing experience!!! Our guide was wonderful and took the time to figure out the best itinerary for our tour! This is an excellent way to get your bearings strait especially if it’s the beginning of your trip!We loved every minute

Our guide was amazing! He was so knowledgeable, explaining events and influences over the years. He really made history unfold! Thank you so much