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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Amzgs
Nov 5, 2025
Makes learning super fun - Great guy, lots of fun to listen to, and goes above and beyond in every way! He did everything he can to make it fun for all of us, gave us postcards, airdropped us recommendations, etc. He taught things in a way it didn’t even feel like I was learning.
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Shmayap
Nov 5, 2025
Funny, informative and engaging - The tour guide was charismatic, informative and funny. Best tour guide I have ever had. He did a great tour. I reccomened fully.
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_l6570ma
Nov 4, 2025
Great experience don't miss out! I hope you had fun with us :) - Max the tour was excellent! Very informative and funny very patient and we are so happy that we took this tour. Thank you for your answers 🙏
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Jan
Nov 1, 2025
So interesting and informational! - Ivan was a very professional and knowledgeable guide! We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and learned so much about the neighborhood.
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K3942dmmariaa
Oct 27, 2025
Great tour - Great guided tour by Ivan who with a lot of humor and knowledge told about these two exciting neighborhoods in Rome. Can only recommend Ivan.
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Jantomare
Oct 27, 2025
Highly recommended for history lovers! - Super much learned, very interesting! We have Rome Get to know it again from a different angle. Super tourguide Ivan!
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Leilary6737tc
Oct 26, 2025
Memorable experience - Max was an amazing guide — so dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate about what he does. The whole tour was magical from start to finish. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a memorable experience!
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Seano1035
Oct 25, 2025
Outstanding Jewish Ghetto Tour with Ivan - We joined the Jewish Ghetto tour in Rome with Ivan from What About Tours, and it was one of the best walking tours we’ve done. Ivan is a fantastic storyteller with a calm, engaging voice that carried perfectly over the city noise. He shared the history and culture of the area with real passion and empathy, making the experience both informative and moving. It’s a free walking tour where you tip at the end, and it’s absolutely worth it. Highly recommended!
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Eb_the_fatman
Oct 24, 2025
Excellent guide - Ivan was a fantastic guide. He brought history laced with a bit of humor which resulted in a fantastic experience. Highly recommended.
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Irenakr6516el
Oct 23, 2025
Amazing Experience - It was an amazing, informative tour. Ivan guided us through the ancient streets presenting historical facts with passion and humour. We learned quite a few interesting points and really enjoyed Ivan's presentation. Highly recommend this tour.
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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).