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A Self-Guided History Tour of Rome's Jewish Ghetto

Rome, Italy

A Self-Guided History Tour of Rome's Jewish Ghetto

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Overview

Duration

1h 15min

Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Embark on a self-guided journey through Rome's intricate Jewish history with professor and Context Travel expert, Andrew Kranis.

Trace the steps of Jews from Ostia's first synagogue to the designated area in 1555. Explore the Jewish Ghetto, Isola Tiberina, and Trastevere, unraveling tales of oppression, forced conversions, and memorials to Holocaust victims. Learn about Stolpersteine, witness ancient structures like the Portico of Octavia, and delve into the ghetto's construction.
Savor Jewish-Italian delights at Pasticceria Boccione and Biscottificio Artigiano Innocenti. Visit la Vecchia Sinagoga, cross historic bridges, and conclude at Piazza Sidney Sonnino. Discover the Shoah Museum and the Jewish Museum of Rome, or indulge in kosher cuisine at Da Gigetto. This tour illuminates Rome's Jewish heritage and architectural nuances and invites you to relish in kosher delicacies.

The ideal time of day for the tour is from 10 AM to 7 PM.

What to remember

Important info

Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English. VoiceMap app for Android and iOS. Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

What's not included

Smartphone and headphones. Transportation. Food and drink

Cancellation Policy

Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.

Provider

VoiceMap Audio Tours

Meeting Point

The tour begins at the Turtle Fountain, or Fontana delle Tartarughe in Piazza Mattei. You can take the line A metro to Crico Massimo Station, then continue on tram 8 till the Trastevere stop. If you're travelling by bus, you can take the 40, 64, 70, 170, 492, 781 and 766 buses.