Jewish Roma

Walking tours of the Synagogue and Ghetto, Vatican, Catacombs, Ancient Ostia and artistic Rome

Responsible:
Micaela Pavoncello

Micaela, Yael, Mindy, Sarah or Viviana — expert guides in art, Jewish history and traditions — will take you on one of the following tours.
Tours are group tours and available in English, Spanish, Hebrew and Italian.

• The Ghetto of Rome
Roman Jews have lived here for over 22 centuries.
Visit the Jewish Museum, the magnificent Synagogue, and the Ghetto.
Stop at a kosher bakery to taste Pizza Giudia and meet the local Jewish community.
Learn Judaico-Romanesco expressions and Jewish surnames.
Start: Main Synagogue | Duration: 3 hours

• The Jewish Catacombs
Exclusive access to Jewish catacombs.
Explore early Jewish history in Rome and underground burial sites of Jews and pagans.

• Jewish Vatican Tour
A rich and engaging tour including the Vatican galleries, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Includes access to the Lapidario Ebraico with ancient Jewish inscriptions and sarcophagi.
Special focus on Jewish aspects. Duration: 3 hours

• Ostia Antica Synagogue
Discovered in 1961 near the ancient coastline.
Identified as a synagogue by Jewish symbols like the menorah.
Guided by Peter, an expert archaeologist. Duration: 3 hours

• Roman Forum and Arch of Titus
The Arch commemorates Rome’s victory over Judea in 70 CE.
For centuries, Jews avoided passing under it.
After the founding of Israel, the community symbolically passed through it.
Duration: 3 hours