Free tour

Highlights of Jewish Ghetto & Trastevere Free Walking Tour

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Rome

Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Languages: English

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Registered on 16 February 2021

The Most Original Free Walking Tours in Rome. We provide an alternative take on history, infotainment, and politically incorrect jokes. Our tours range from arts and architecture to urban legends and ghost stories. Join us... Hidden gemms and famous sites will never appear the same again.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

We begin in Rome’s Jewish Ghetto, a neighborhood shaped by centuries of persecution, resilience, and defiance. Once confined by papal decree, today it thrives as one of the city’s most vibrant districts.

Here, you’ll learn about Rome’s oldest community, their survival against the odds, and uncover the stories of forgotten heroes, cursed statues, and hidden symbols.

In Trastevere, where ivy-clad alleys hide medieval wonders, we’ll unravel the stories of runaway popes, rebel poets, and duels fought for love and honor. We’ll sip from fountains older than most countries and discover why this quarter has always been Rome’s wild heart.

This tour isn’t just about seeing Rome—it’s about feeling its pulse, uncovering its hidden layers, and experiencing the stories that shaped it.

Expect tales of persecution and perseverance, miracles and mysteries, gangsters and saints. No dry facts, no dull history—just Rome at its rawest, its richest, its most unforgettable.

Come hungry for stories, for history—and maybe even for a taste of the best damn street food in town.

Itinerary:

Jewish Ghetto
Fontana Delle Tartarughe
Portico D'Ottavia
Teatro Marcello
Synagogue
Tiber Island
Trastevere
Santa Maria in Trastevere
Piazza Trilussa
Ponte Sisto

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Fontana delle Tartarughe, Piazza Mattei, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

The meeting point is by the fountain. The guide will hold a sign with the name of the tour.

Outside visit

Ebraico Ghetto of Rome

Rome’s Jewish Ghetto, one of the oldest in the world, blends rich history with vibrant culture, featuring ancient synagogues, Kosher eateries, and religious symbols.

Outside visit

Fontana delle Tartarughe

The Fontana delle Tartarughe (Turtle Fountain) is a stunning late Renaissance fountain in Rome’s Jewish Ghetto, featuring elegant bronze turtles added by Bernini and playful marble youths designed by Giacomo della Porta.

Outside visit

Portico d'Ottavia

The Portico d'Ottavia is an ancient Roman structure in the Jewish Ghetto, originally built by Augustus and later transformed into a medieval fish market. Its ruins stand as a testament to Rome’s layered history.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).