Great Synagogue of Rome (Tempio Maggiore di Roma) Tours and Tickets

Traveler's choice 2023 winner, this Food walking tour of Rome is perfect for anyone looking for a greater understanding of Roman culture and how food plays a part. Don't eat before you come: the food is delicious and abundant like the wine. Meeting the locals in their daily routine, visiting historical venues with priority access in Campo de Fiori, Jewish Ghetto & Trastevere. Real foodies and passionate guides will make you feel like a local, learning all the do's and don'ts!

Get to know one of Rome’s less touristic sites on a small-group walking tour around the historic Jewish quarter. Still at the center of Rome’s Jewish community today, the neighborhood is rich in history and culture—and you’ll cover its many highlights as you explore. Nice touch: The tour is limited to just 15 people.

Rome is home to Europe’s oldest Jewish community, and the city’s Jewish ghetto is still the center of its cultural life and cuisine. Discover this characteristic corner of the Eternal City with a Roman Jewish guide, who will share insights into the city’s Jewish past and present. Enjoy exclusive access to the historic Ghetto’s synagogues and museum, and sample traditional treats from a neighborhood Kosher bakery.

On this tour, visit famed landmarks, local eateries, and off-the-beaten path locations led by a local guide. A great tour for families, your guide keeps things entertaining for the little ones with fun games and activities. Grab a slice at a local bakery, sip espresso while enjoying a view of the Pantheon, and taste fresh Italian gelato. When it’s time for a break, hit a local playground where your kids can play and mingle with local Italian children.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Rome, this hop-on, hop-off bus covers the highlights of the Eternal City in one easy loop. Choose between one-day, two-day, or three-day options. Disembark at any of the stops—including the Colosseum, Vatican, Piazza Venezia, and the Spanish Steps—to continue your visit on foot, then re-board whenever you wish. WIFI and audio commentary are included.

Take a private walking tour in central Rome that reveals the best of Italy's capital. See highlights including the Campo de'Fiori market, the Trastevere neighborhood, and the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. Along the way, your guide shares the history of the magnificent city, along with customized suggestions of great places to visit on your own.

Guided tours are relatively expensive and can follow rigid itineraries with tight schedules. This self-guided audio tour intimately traces the history of the traditional home of Rome’s Jewish community, the Ghetto. Highlights include walking the area’s winding streets, seeing historically sensitive landmarks, and visiting a synagogue and a kosher, family-run bakery.

Discover the best of cuicina romana (Roman cuisine) on a 3-hour culinary tour. Set in the food-loving Testaccio neighborhood, your evening experience presents a holistic platter of the region’s most famous dishes. Sip Italian craft beer, try rare cheeses and cured meats, learn the secret to stuffed pizza dough, and more. The tasty tour also includes a sunset over the city with an authentic gelato (Italian ice cream)

Rome is home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, rich in history and culture. Take a deep dive into the city’s Jewish heritage with this in-depth walking tour of the former Jewish Ghetto, led by a Roman Jewish guide. Visit the historic neighborhood, Synagogue, and Jewish Museum while learning about the history, traditions, and cuisine of this fascinating district and its people.

UNESCO–listed Rome is perhaps most famous for the Colosseum, but away from this ancient attraction there’s a rich Jewish history waiting to be discovered. On this tour, follow your guide through the 16th-century Trastevere neighborhood to sites of interest including the Great Synagogue of Rome. Learn of the trials and tribulations faced by Roman Jews down the centuries, and hear the hidden secrets of the world's oldest Jewish ghetto.

Perhaps the best loved Italian dish around the world is pasta, but to really uncover the joys of this simple dish, no foodie should miss the fresh pasta in Rome. With this culinary walking tour and cooking class, follow along with a professional chef, and learn how to prepare handmade pasta yourself. Highlights include working with seasonal ingredients, learning about the history of the Jewish Ghetto, and feasting on your homemade creations with a glass of wine.

Experience Rome like a Roman with a traditional Italian dinner at a local restaurant in the Jewish Quarter. Join your hosts for a delicious 3-course dinner, sample a selection of typical Italian dishes, and learn about the family recipes from the chef. Each course is paired with regional wines and a maximum of 10 people ensures an intimate dining experience.

Explore Rome and unlock the secrets of its history on a 2-hour private walking tour of the Jewish Ghetto. A friendly expert guide leads you to the hidden gems few tourists get to discover, uncovering a world of mystery and intrigue along the way. Meet at Piazza Venezia by Trajan’s Column for a fascinating adventure into one of Europe's oldest areas: the enchanting Roman Jewish Quarter awaits.

Discover two of Rome’s most distinctive neighborhoods in just a few hours with this walking tour through Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto. Join your guide and a group of just six for a stroll in Trastevere, known for its atmospheric lanes and main square. Take in Palazzo Farnese and the Church of Santa Maria in Trastevere before continuing on to the Jewish Ghetto, with its ancient ruins and landmark synagogue.

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.

Step into the heart of history with our captivating tour of Rome's Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere, a journey that offers a rich tapestry of culture and heritage. We'll begin in the Jewish Ghetto, a neighbourhood steeped in centuries of stories. Here, you'll wander down winding, cobblestone streets, gaining insight into the remarkable resilience of Rome's Jewish community. The layers of history in the Ghetto are palpable, and our expert guides will bring its past to life. From there, we'll venture onto the Tiber Island. Though small, this island is significant to Roman history and society, and we'll show you why. Your guide will then take you to the enchanting Trastevere district, a place where time seems to have been suspended. As you stroll through its charming, narrow alleys, you'll be surrounded by quaint, ivy-clad houses and centuries-old churches. Trastevere's character is alive and vibrant, offering a glimpse into the more rustic and traditional side of Rome.

This tour is suitable for families, couples, groups of friends, and solo travelers, who are interested in the Jewish history of Rome and who would like to experience the Jewish culture with a local Jew tour guide. This tour is suitable for people who keep Shabbat.

A walk full of history, culture and curiosity: our guide will take you through the streets of one of Rome's most beautiful and interesting neighbourhoods! Let's immerse ourselves together in the Jewish Ghetto, discover its monuments and beauties and retrace the stages of a period that marked the history of humanity.

Discover Trastevere and the Rome Jewish Ghetto with a private guide, and hear the history of the two neighborhoods that sometimes fly under the tourists’ radars. You’ll hear the history of Rome’s Jewish population, and see the landmarks and architecture linked to the community over millennia. Even better: the commentary can be tailored to your interests, and you get the attention of the guide all to yourself.

Join for a captivating 1.5-hour tour of the Jewish Ghetto. Let the legacy of a proud and ancient community transport you back in time as you explore the winding alleyways and hear the stories of those who once called them home. From ancient Rome to the Holocaust, trace the fascinating history of one of the world's oldest Jewish communities. As you hop on and off the panoramic buses, you'll also get unbeatable views of Rome's landmarks.

I have been doing this tour for a very long time; I have a big interest in Jewish culture and I did many study trips to know Jewish roots in different Italian regions.

Put some space between you and the crowds at Rome’s famous sights and discover two of the city’s authentic historic neighborhoods without getting footsore with this golf cart tour. Zip through the cobblestone streets of Trastevere, known for its pretty lanes, mosaic-covered church, and traditional artisan shops. Then explore the storied Jewish Ghetto, one of the oldest in Europe and home to one of Rome’s top dining scenes.

Our Golf cart Combo tour has been meticulously crafted for you with passion and commitment. You can choose to join a small group tour, (7 individuals per cart), or you may select a private tour and coordinate a meeting with our knowledgeable local chauffeur-guides directly at your hotel. Once walked upon by the caligae, the sandals of the legionaries, these streets bear witness to the transition from ancient to modern Rome. Embark on a journey through history from the comfort of our modern vehicles. As you navigate the city streets, you will encounter the authentic essence of Rome, from the iconic water fountains to the grand churches and squares. Every corner of Rome has a unique story to share! Our itinerary strikes a perfect balance between the city's main attractions and its hidden gems off the beaten path.