Jewish Rome , Museum and Synagogue, private walking tour
Rome, Italy
3 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 4 more
Overview
your expert guide and art historian will take to discover the jewish comunity of Rome, the oldest in the world, that moved to Europe in the ancient days. The jewish area is rich in history and anecdotes. Imposing Roman ruins will welcome us , alternated with medieval houses and the huge Synagogue that we will visit with the museum . Five different rites were celebrated in the past .Using recostructions , pictures and our imagination we can figure out how the place was until the 19th century, how and when was enclosed in a Ghetto. cross river tiber passing by tiberina island and we finish at Tastevere neighborhood , where once , before Christ, all foreigners of the city lived . We see the place of the oldest Synagogue of roman times .
What's Included
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Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
we start our tour from venice square to go down to the archeaologiacal area of marcellus theatre and ancient roman temples . there the monumental gate of Ottavia, will introduce us to the jewish area of the city. Using 3-d recostructions you can figure out how extend it was in the past . the neirbohood is nowadays the modern look of an historical place.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
We visit the museum and the Synagogue , the museum is one the most significant in the world. The collection of ancient marble insciptions, objects, edicts issued by the popes, a full ricostruction of the history of the oldest comunity in Europe until our present day . We get to the Major Temple , the Great Synagogue, the tallest in the world, with it's square dome fully colored like a rainbow, 42 mt / 137 feet high , almost like the Colosseum.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
We cross the river tiber, passing through a roman bridge 2000 years old. This lovely small island was a place of worship of medicne greek good Esculapius, still an historic hospital is there to remind this tradition.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The tour will end in a fascinating tiny lane , where the oldest Synagogue of Rome was once , the neighborhood is nice to have dinner in local pizzeria or seafood restaurants , typical in this area .
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.Learn more about cancellations.
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