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.

Customer Ratings
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Mitchel_l
Jan 24, 2026
Nice walking tour of Jewish Ghetto and Travestere - Iri our guide gave many interesting insights and suggestions on restaurants during the tour. She made it very enjoyable.
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P1502ofmonicaf
Jan 9, 2026
Great tour guide - Iris was a great tour guide. The best one we had in Rome so far. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and found it very interesting and fun.
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301nicoletteg
Jan 8, 2026
:) - Super fun way to learn the city!! The Jewish ghetto is a very interesting hidden gem of Rome. Iri was lovely and knowledgeable
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Chicagobrian88
Dec 21, 2025
5 star tour! - Ivan the tour guide was very knowledgeable and humorous. I was delighted by the Jewish history. Exceeded my expectations. Even my 12 year old said it was favorite tour of the trip.
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Adventure380823
Dec 11, 2025
Amazing tour!! - Our guide was Iris was lovely and super enthusiastic which made the tour super interesting and a great time!! Super recomended!!
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Sandra
Dec 10, 2025
Night Walking Tour of Rome - I forgot the guide’s name I’m sorry but I do remember she was originally from Spain. 🙂 She was a great tour guide. We understood her clearly and she was very animated and made it more entertaining & enjoyable.
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362casaa
Nov 28, 2025
Grear tour with a grear guide!! - Ivan has been a great guide! Attentive, fun, knowledgeable. The tour was smooth, interesting, right lenght and just what we wanted.
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Julie
Nov 28, 2025
Informative and interesting - Ivan was both informative and fun. Excellent tour, highly recommended. The pace was steady but easy and fully accommodating.
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Bozenan429
Nov 19, 2025
Fascinating - Absolutely outstanding!!! Max brought history to life with fascinating facts and a truly captivating delivery. The two hours passed in no time. I could have listened for hours…
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Sarahwasher
Nov 15, 2025
Ivan - great tour guide! - Tour guide was funny and had interesting stories! Would 100% recommend. Great work, Ivan. Also had an answer for every question from the group. Very knowledgeable.
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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).