Ghetto and Trastevere: Private Walking Tour

The jewish community in Rome is the oldest in the western world: it dates back to the 2nd century B. C. Between 1555 and 1870 jewish people were forced to live in quarter known as the Ghetto, as it happen in many other europen cities. Shortly after the walls that surrounded the old ghetto was dismantled and the jewish people were granted citizenship. The district, including the Great Synagogue, still has many memories of the past ages and today is a landmark for the Jewish people, with its typical shops and kosher restaurants. Later we will cross the Fabricius Bridg, the oldest bridge in Rome, and we will reach the Tiber island and Trastevere, a medieval district developed on the right bank of the river as area for merchants, sailors and foreigners. Its narrow nice streets maintain their old character and let you breath the real local atmosphere. As a true Roman I recommend this tour to discover my city in its beating heart! I will tell you its secrets and stories and you will fall in love with it!

Highlights: Piazza Mattei Via della Reginella Octavia's Portico Synagogue (outside) Ponte Rotto ("Broken Bridge") Fabricius Bridge Tiber Island Cestius bridge Piazza in Piscinula St. Mary in Trastevere The itinerary can be customized according to your needs and requests. If you want to visit the Synagogue from the inside I can add 1 hour to the tour. Generally in all the Roman historical monuments and churches dress code for both men and women requires shoulders and knees to be covered. Shorts and skirts are fine, but below knees. Do not bring large items(e. g. large bags, backpacks, long umbrellas). -Please write me if there are people with mobility problems and if you use or need a wheelchair, the itinerary will be different.