Jewish Rome

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Discover over two millennia of heritage and resilience on a private guided tour exploring the history of Rome’s Jewish community, one of the oldest continuous Jewish communities in the world. Your private licensed guide greets you at the Basilica of St. Peter in Chains to admire Michelangelo’s extraordinary marble sculpture of Moses, before leading you toward the historic Jewish Ghetto. As you stroll through the atmospheric streets where the community has lived for more than five centuries, your guide traces the rich story of Roman Jews from the days of the Roman Empire to the present.
Continue your cultural immersion inside the monumental Great Synagogue of Rome and the Jewish Museum, gaining deep insight into the traditions, sacred artifacts, and historical and contemporary practices of Roman Jewry. Afterward, walk through the areas of the Old City where the earliest Jewish settlers first took up residence, taking in the neighborhood’s distinctive character and renowned Roman-Jewish culinary heritage along the way. Your tour concludes with a scenic view overlooking the Tiber River and Tiber Island resting gracefully in its center.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for navigating historic cobblestone streets, and modest attire covering shoulders and knees is required for entry into both St. Peter in Chains and the Great Synagogue. Please note that the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum are closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays, and advance tickets along with valid photo identification are required for security screening. At the conclusion of your walk, your guide will gladly recommend an authentic local Roman-Jewish or kosher restaurant in the neighborhood should you wish to stay for a meal.

Duration: 3 hours
Availability: Everyday except Saturday when the sites remain closed