Private Tour of Trastevere & Jewish Ghetto with Roman-Jewish Fried Artichoke Tasting

Highlights

• Explore Trastevere
• Visit the Jewish Ghetto
• Taste Carciofi alla Giudia

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza Trilussa

   Pass by

   You will meet your guide in piazza Trilussa and your tour will start! The Trastevere district in Rome is often referred to as the city's equivalent of Greenwich village, while the Jewish ghetto was the first such district to be established in Europe. Here you will can truly absorb the feeling and cultures of centuries past. You will be taken through the maze of narrow alleyways which give Trastevere much of its charm, and which may well be the only part of the city which has escaped Baroque renovations or Fascist demolitions.

2. 2

   Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere

   20min

   he district is packed with quaint little shops, fantastic restaurants and churches dating back to the middle ages. This is the place to go if you would like to try authentic local cuisine, it's where the Romans go too! Your highly qualified top rated guide will show you the medieval Church of Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of the oldest and prettiest churches in the city. After that, you will cross the Sistine Bridge to Tiber Island and take a stroll among its beautiful old squares.

3. 3

   Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

   20min

   This walking tour will take you past some breathtaking old buildings and narrow alleyways in the Trastevere district, as well as the city's ancient walls and its third-century gateway. Vicolo del Cinque, San Callisto Palace, Piazza Sant’Egidio and the Basilica of Santa Cecilia are among the other fascinating places you will see on your tour.

4. 4

   Isola Tiberina

   Pass by

   You will cross the River to get to the other site of the city and end your tour in the Jewish Quarter.

5. 5

   The Portico of Octavia

   20min

   You will also have the opportunity to sample the famous and delicious Roman-Jewish artichokes (included in the price). This amazing tour will be led by Marco an expert, highly qualified and passionate guide.

Before you go

Location