Rome Jewish Ghetto & Tiberine Island Art & Food Tour with local guide

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Rome Jewish Ghetto & Tiberine Island Art & Food Tour with local guide

Price from
€265
Duration
3 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English

Overview

On our special 3-hour private tour, you will visit the old Jewish district of Rome called "Ghetto Ebraico" (the Jewish Ghetto, one among the oldest in Italy) and the charming Tiberine Island on the river flanking it. You will see all the major monuments and archeological sites of the Ghetto including the Porticus of Octavia, the Marcellus Theatre and the Turtles Fountain.

Meanwhile, the guide will stop at famous traditional eateries where you will have the opportunity to buy and taste the local delis. Listen to intriguing legends and fascinating anecdotes that will unveil the secrets of the authentic Roman cuisine.

Do not miss this tour, a great combination of art history and food!

What's included

Food Tastings
Professional art historian guide
Local taxes

Not included

Gratuities

What you will do

Fontana Delle Tartarughe
You will visit Piazza Mattei, one of the most beautiful small squares of Rome and learn about the Turtles Fountain in the center, a masterpiece of Renaissance art.
15 min
Fontana di Piazza delle Cinque Scole
You will see the old center of the Jewish Ghetto of Rome and learn about the Cinque Scole, the five Schools of Jewish Tradition that were located here
15 min
The Portico of Octavia
You will see the ruins fo Octavia's Portico, the grand square built by Emperor Octavian and dedicated to his sister.
10 min
Tempio Maggiore di Roma
See and learn about the main Sinagogue of Rome, the Major Jewish Temple, masterpiece of XIX century architecture. You will not get it, but you will walk around it.
15 min
Teatro di Marcello
You will walk by Rome's iconic ancient theatre built by Octavian and dedicated to his nephew Marcellus.
10 min
Tempio di Apollo Sosiano
You will stand in front of the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, god of arts and beauty. The guide will tell you history and curiosities
10 min
Pont Fabricius
You will walk on the oldest surviving bridge of Rome leading to the Tiberine Island
5 min
Basilica Di San Bartolomeo all'Isola
You will see the location of the Ancient temple of Esculapius, god of medicine, and the Christian church built above it dedicated to Saint Bartholomew.
15 min
Isola Tiberina
You will be able to stroll after the tour around the island by the river banks to enjoy the pleasant flow of the Tiber and take great panoramic pictures.
15 min

Meeting point

At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument). Your guide will have a sign with your name.