Jewish Ghetto & Tiber Island Walking Tour

Discover one of Rome’s most fascinating and moving neighborhoods with this private walking tour of the Jewish Ghetto and Tiber Island. With Serena, your licensed guide, explore an area where ancient ruins, faith, and local life intertwine.

Stroll through the Theatre of Marcellus, an elegant structure built by Emperor Augustus, and admire the Portico d’Ottavia, where the layers of ancient Rome are still visible in the heart of the Ghetto. See the exterior of the Great Synagogue of Rome, a symbol of resilience and cultural identity for the Jewish community, which has been part of the city’s life for over 2,000 years — the oldest continuous Jewish community in Europe.

Learn about the community’s history — from ancient times through the tragic years of the Ghetto’s creation under papal rule, to its rebirth as one of the most vibrant areas of Rome today.

Then cross to the Tiber Island, a place of legends and healing, home to the ancient Temple of Aesculapius and the historic hospital that has served Romans for centuries.

For food lovers, you can add an optional food tour to taste the unique flavors of Giudaico-Roman cuisine — from carciofi alla giudia (fried artichokes) to filetti di baccalà and traditional pastries — in the Ghetto’s most authentic family-run restaurants.