A Self-Guided History Tour of Rome's Jewish Ghetto
Overview
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's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
Via della Chiesa Nuova
00186 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza Sidney Sonnino
00153 Roma RM, Italy
The tour ends at Piazza Sidney Sonnino.
What To Expect
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Fontana della Terrina (pass by)
Pasticceria Boccione (pass by)
Piazza delle Cinque Scole (pass by)
Il Portico Di Ottavia (pass by)
Tempio Maggiore di Roma (pass by)
San Gregorio al Celio (pass by)
Isola Tiberina (pass by)
Ponte Fabricio (pass by)
Vecchia Sinagoga fondata dal lessicografo Nathan ben Jechiel (1035-1106) (pass by)
Biscottificio Artigiano Innocenti (pass by)
Piazza Sidney Sonnino (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-110804P656
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