About this experience
Join this Rome private tour to discover the fascinating history of Rome’s most beautiful historic neighborhoods: Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere, and Isola Tiberina – Rome’s only island. Benefit from your private guide’s full attention as you discover historic Rome’s hidden gems.
Your tour begins in the old Jewish Ghetto. See Ancient Roman wonders, including the Theater of Marcellus and the Portico of Octavia. Learn about the terrible days of the forced ghettoization of Rome’s Jewish community.
Cross the ancient Isola Tiberina to Trastevere. Experience the vibrant ambiance of Rome’s ancient rione, home to religious minorities, travelers and migrants since ancient times. Visit the mediaeval Santa Maria, with 11th century mosaics. Allow your guide to provide a personalized restaurant recommendation in this vibrant neighborhood.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- Full tour from an expert guide
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
- Skip-the-line admission
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick-up and return
- Food and drink
Itinerary and highlights
Before the Colosseum, the Theater of Marcellus was Ancient Rome’s amphitheater. Built by Julius Caesar in 13 BC, it only had 60 years in the sun before the Colosseum eclipsed it. See the mediaeval and Renaissance modifications on the top – it was later used as a fortress/palace by Rome’s warring, ruling families.
Once this gate, named after Emperor Augustus’ sister, accommodated two Ancient Roman Temples and a library. After the fall of Rome, it was used as fish market until the 20th century.
The once Jewish Ghetto is now Rome’s vibrant Jewish Quarter. Roman Jews were forcibly ghettoized here for 300 years. Now, this vibrant neighborhood has a unique Roman-Jewish character.
Isola Tiberina is Rome’s only island. A hospital has been on the island since Ancient times; the island was first devoted to Asclepius, the Greek God of healing.
On the West Bank of the Tiber lies Trastevere, an Ancient borough of Rome. Trastevere has always done things differently; its been a home to travelers and outcasts since ancient times. Admire its cobbled streets, orange townhouses and rebellious atmosphere.
Santa Maria was one of Rome’s oldest churches, built shortly after the Empire’s conversion to Christianity in the 340s AD. Step inside and admire the remarkable 11th century gold-leaf mosaics adorning the apse; when the sun catches them, they’re a sight to behold.
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Guide
- German — Guide
- ru — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- Japanese — Guide
- English — Guide
- zh-CN — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- RomaExperience Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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