Rome Jewish Ghetto & Piazza Navona walking tour with ice cream

Walk Rome's layers: from the Campidoglio's overlook to the Ghetto's stories to Bernini's fountains

A 3-hour guided walking tour of Rome starting at Piazza Santi Apostoli, moving through the Imperial Forums and Campidoglio, then into the Jewish Ghetto, past Tiber Island, and ending at Piazza Navona. The guide speaks English, Italian, French or German, and ice cream at one of Rome's best shops is included. Climb four flights to the Campidoglio terrace for views of the Roman Forum, see the 2,000-year-old Theater of Marcellus, and walk the Ghetto's traditional streets with their Synagogue and Roman ruins. Headsets are provided for groups above eight people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Piazza Venezia20m
2. Piazza del Campidoglio30m
3. Theater of Marcellus15m
4. Rome Jewish Ghetto30m
5. Piazza Navona15m
6. Tiber Island15m

Explore Rome's historic sites and ghetto

• Start at Piazza Santi Apostoli
• Admire Imperial and Roman Forums from Campidoglio terrace
• Visit Piazza del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo
• Climb Vittoriano for photos
• Walk through Rome Jewish Ghetto and see Synagogue
• Visit Tiber Island
• Explore Campo dei Fiori square
• End at Piazza Navona with Bernini's fountains
• Enjoy ice cream during the tour

The experience

You meet at Piazza Santi Apostoli, a central square ringed by aristocratic palaces and dominated by a basilica with impressive frescoes. From there the route moves toward the archaeological heart of Rome: the Imperial Forums come into view, and then you climb four flights of stairs to the Piazza del Campidoglio, Michelangelo's square perched above the Roman Forum. The Vittoriano (the massive national monument at Piazza Venezia), and the Theater of Marcellus, a 2,000-year-old structure still standing, anchor the first half of the walk.

The second half takes you into the Rome Jewish Ghetto, a traditional district where the guide tells the community's history. You see the Synagogue from outside, then cross to Tiber Island on the Tiber River, a quiet spot in the middle of the city. Campo dei Fiori comes next, the square where the philosopher Giordano Bruno was executed and where public gatherings once took place. The walk ends at Piazza Navona, one of Rome's largest squares, where Bernini's fountains dominate the space.

Ice cream at one of Rome's best gelato shops is built into the tour, so you're not hunting for it or paying extra. If your group is larger than eight, you'll get a headset so you can hear the guide clearly as you move through crowded squares and narrow streets. The whole route is walkable for all fitness levels, and if you're traveling with small children, they can ride in a stroller.

What’s included

• Ice cream at one of Rome's best gelato shops.
• headsets for groups above eight people.
• a guide who speaks English, Italian, French or German.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 14:30 and 18:30

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rome unconventional tours

Is this one for you?Starting from Piazza Santi Apostoli in central Rome, the tour is built for a free afternoon without a car. You arrive on foot or by public transit, and the guide handles the route and the pacing through five major squares and the Ghetto's streets. If you're visiting Rome for the first time, this walk covers the layers most visitors want to see: the ancient forums, Michelangelo's square, the Jewish Ghetto's history, and Bernini's fountains, all in one morning or afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Theater of Marcellus and why is it on this tour?

The Theater of Marcellus is one of the best-preserved Roman monuments still standing, built 2,000 years ago. It's included because it anchors the archaeological section of the walk and shows the scale of Roman building before the Colosseum was built.

Can I bring a stroller or pram on this walking tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the tour. The route is accessible for all fitness levels, though you will climb four flights of stairs to reach the Campidoglio terrace.

What does the guide explain about the Jewish Ghetto?

The guide tells the stories of the Jewish community in Rome as you walk through the Ghetto district. You see the Synagogue from outside and pass through the traditional streets with their Roman ruins still visible in the area.

Is the ice cream included in the price, or do I pay extra?

Ice cream at one of Rome's best gelato shops is included in the tour price. You don't need to arrange it or pay separately.

Will I be able to hear the guide in crowded squares?

For groups larger than eight people, headsets are provided so you can hear the guide clearly even in busy areas like Piazza Navona and the Ghetto streets.