Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto Private Walking Tour Rome
Walk two neighborhoods most Romans keep to themselves, then sit down with a drink included
A private walking tour of Rome's Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto neighborhoods with a local guide who shares the history of both districts over two hours. You'll see the Great Synagogue of Rome, the Theater of Marcellus, the Portico of Octavia, and the 17th-century Fountain of Ponte Sisto at Piazza Trilussa. The tour ends with coffee or gelato included. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto
- Start at Piazza Trilussa
- Visit Santa Maria Basilica
- See Portico of Octavia
- View Great Synagogue of Rome
- Explore Theater of Marcellus
- Wander Trastevere streets
- Walk along Via Giulia
- Enjoy coffee or gelato
- Piazza Trilussa 10m
- Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere Entry included 20m
- Portico of Octavia 10m
- Great Synagogue of Rome 10m
- Theater of Marcellus 10m
- Trastevere passing by
- Via Giulia passing by
What’s included
- Private guide in your choice of language.
- coffee or gelato at the end of the tour.
- access to Piazza Trilussa, the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, the Portico of Octavia, the Great Synagogue of Rome, the Theater of Marcellus, and the streets of Trastevere and Via Giulia.
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Private walking tour through Rome's Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto neighborhoods with a local guide: learn 2,000 years of history at the Great Synagogue.
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The experience
You start at Piazza Trilussa, where locals gather around the 17th-century Fountain of the Hundred Priests, and walk into Trastevere: one of Rome's oldest neighborhoods, once the center of river trade along the Tiber. Your guide shares stories as you move through these ancient streets, stopping at the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere to see the 13th-century bronze mosaics and frescoes that still cover the walls of one of Rome's oldest churches.
From there you cross into the Jewish Ghetto, where the Portico of Octavia (an open archaeological site that dates to 146 B.C. and once served as a fish market) stands as a marker of the neighborhood's layered past. The Great Synagogue of Rome, the largest synagogue in the city, anchors this part of the walk. Your guide explains how the Jewish community has shaped Rome's life over two millennia, and how the synagogue remains a living place of worship today. You'll also pass the Theater of Marcellus, a 1st-century open-air theatre, and walk Via Giulia, the Renaissance street Pope Julius II ordered built in 1508.
The tour wraps with coffee or gelato at a local spot, included in the price. Dress code applies at places of worship: shoulders and knees must be covered. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or French, depending on what you request at booking.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What is the Portico of Octavia and why does the tour stop there?
The Portico of Octavia is an open archaeological site dating back to 146 B.C., originally built as a fish market. It stands in the Jewish Ghetto and your guide uses it to explain the neighborhood's ancient roots and how different communities have lived in this part of Rome across centuries.
Can I wear sleeveless shirts or shorts on this tour?
No. Places of worship on the route have strict dress codes: shoulders and knees must be covered. Tank tops, sleeveless shirts and short dresses are not permitted for entry into the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere and the Great Synagogue of Rome.
Is the Great Synagogue of Rome still used for worship, or is it only a museum?
The Great Synagogue of Rome is still an active place of worship for the Jewish community in Rome today. Your guide will share its history and explain its role in contemporary Roman life as you stand in front of it.
Does this tour include entry tickets to any museums or sites?
This is a walking tour of the exteriors and public spaces of these neighborhoods. You view the sites from outside: no admission tickets are required. The tour includes a coffee or gelato at the end.
How much walking is involved, and are there breaks?
The tour lasts two hours and covers the neighborhoods on foot. It's suitable for all fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and public transportation is available nearby if you need it.
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Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto Private Walking Tour Rome
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