Rome Jewish Ghetto (Ghetto Ebraico di Roma)
Rome Jewish Ghetto (Ghetto Ebraico di Roma)
Rome Jewish Ghetto (Ghetto Ebraico di Roma)

Rome Jewish Ghetto (Ghetto Ebraico di Roma) Tours and Tickets

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Though Rome’s Jewish Ghetto no longer officially exists (it was abolished in 1882), the neighborhood is still the center of Rome’s Jewish community, the oldest in Italy. The city’s 19th-century synagogue— home to the Jewish Museum of Rome— is here, as are winding lanes lined with kosher restaurants, markets, and butchers.

Like many cities in Europe, Rome required its Jewish residents to live in a separate, walled-off neighborhood during the Middle Ages. The Roman Jewish Ghetto (Ghetto Ebraico di Roma) was established in 1555, when the city erected walls around this area in the historic center; these barriers were torn down only after the ghetto was abolished in 1882. Today, despite its unhappy history, the Jewish Ghetto is now one of Rome’s most beautiful neighborhoods.

  • Piazza delle Cinque Scole, Rome, 00186

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Alyssa_D, Nov 2023
Sunday Morning Food Tour
We had the pleasure of being accompanied by Federica on our food tour in Rome. We stopped at five different restaurants and sampled numerous traditional Roman dishes with wine as well! The stop ended with gelato. Federica was absolutely amazing, and shared so much about all the many areas we visited. We really enjoyed getting to know more of the history behind the places and restaurants. I would highly recommend for a low key tour and stroll through the many city streets with a true Roman local!
Lora_L, Nov 2023
Great experience
Sara was incredibly knowledgeable, and very very personable. Her experience as a multi generational, Roman Jew was is invaluable. We left the tour with a lot to think about..
Susan_M, Nov 2023
We really enjoyed the...
We really enjoyed the variety of food and learning about the neighborhood. It was very fun for everyone!
elizabeth_m, Nov 2023
Awesome tour and fabulous guide
The guide was a wealth if knowledge. Tour was so interesting Took awesome pics along the way Highly worth going on this tour
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Q:What is the Rome Jewish Ghetto?
A:The Jewish Ghetto is a neighborhood in Rome along the River Tiber that was established in the 16th century. Walls isolated this quarter, where Jewish people lived, from the rest of Rome. Today, it is home to historic landmarks connected to Jewish heritage in Italy.
Q:Is there still a Jewish Ghetto in Rome?
A:The quarter on the River Tiber, where Jewish people were once walled in, still exists in Rome today. It is home to a major landmark, the Great Synagogue of Rome, including the Jewish Museum of Rome. This is a great place to learn about the neighborhood’s history.
Q:Can you tour the Jewish Ghetto in Rome?
A:Visitors to Rome can either explore the streets of the former Jewish Ghetto independently or join a sightseeing tour focused on the history of this neighborhood. Many people also choose to visit the Great Synagogue of Rome and the Jewish Museum of Rome to learn more.
Q:What is the best time of year to visit the Jewish Ghetto in Rome?
A:The number of visitors to Rome peaks during the summer months of June, July, and August. However, people seeking to skip the crowds and enjoy more pleasant temperatures may choose to plan a trip to Rome during the spring or fall months instead.
Q:How long do you need in the Rome Jewish Ghetto?
A:It is possible to stroll through the neighborhood of the Rome Jewish Ghetto in as little as an hour. Some visitors spend half a day here, joining a sightseeing tour focused on the quarter’s history or going inside the Great Synagogue of Rome and the Jewish Museum of Rome.
Q:Is the Jewish Ghetto in Trastevere?
A:No, the Jewish Ghetto is not in Trastevere. Bridges cross the River Tiber, making it easy to wander between these two neighborhoods in Rome on foot. Historically, however, some of the first Jewish settlements in Rome were located in the Trastevere neighborhood.