Nancy Aiello Tours of Italy | Private Italy Vatican City Tours

Explore an unusual Rome on this private guided tour inside the rich Jewish traditions of Rome discovering ancient Rome Jewish rich cultural heritage while learning how the Jewish community lived here over the centuries and what role they played in the history of Rome.
Remains of Pagans Rome, the Jewish Ghetto and the Christian Churches are all intertwined in the usual Roman layers of history. During your insight comprehensive Jewish guided walking tour of Rome fascinating little-known off the beaten track areas you explore some of Rome more enchanting back streets, wending through artisans quarters as your personal licensed professional Rome tour guide leads you on an amazing journey through ancient, medieval and renaissance Rome treasures by visiting the historical Roman Jewish Quarter, the charming Tiber Island before crossing the Tiber River to end in the picturesque Trastevere neighborhood all areas touched by Jewish culture over the centuries.
The longer lasting Jewish community in Europe is in Rome. The term “Ghetto” indicates the quarter laying between Monte dei Cenci and the well-preserved Theatre of Marcellus the largest theater in ancient Rome. A stroll down Piazza Mattei an enchanting square characterized by the Renaissance Turtle Fountain one of the most characteristic fountains of Rome, takes you to the lively area around the outdoor food market in Campo de Fiori one of Rome top squares all intertwined in the usual Roman layers of history before entering the old Rome Jewish Ghetto which became a ghetto for Jews in the 16th and where today the Jewish community is still active.
Home to the magnificent Great Synagogue of Rome, graced by the mighty ancient Roman Portico di Ottavia built by Emperor Augustus for his sister now incorporating the church of Sant'Angelo in Pescheria, medieval and renaissance buildings the Jewish quarter offers a contrasting view of Roman history and architecture with its shady, winding streets lined with trendy shops and kosher Roman restaurants. Rome Jewish Ghetto is also home to the fascinating Roman Jewish cuisine that includes the famous fried artichokes, "Carciofi alla Giudia".
Crossing onto the nearby charming Tiber Island which was of exceptional importance in the history of the city via Ponte Fabricio the oldest bridge in Rome you discover the popular Trastevere neighborhood name translates literally as "across the Tiber", where the Jewish community lived from ancient Roman times until the Renaissance and known today as the lively and colorful Greenwich Village of Rome with a Bohemian flavor, it abounds with pizzerias, gelato shops, cafés and pastry shops where it is a pleasure to take a leisurely stroll through the tiny streets full of charm and character.
With this unusual tour of Rome enchanting back streets you will immerse yourself into the colors, aromas and flavors of the old city. Suitable for children this off-the-beaten-path walk hold lots of great lessons for kids.
Tour ends with recommendations on what to do while in Rome by a real Roman.
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* Private guided walking tour
* Multilingual licensed professional tour guide
* Campo de' Fiori
* Jewish Ghetto
* Great Synagogue
* Tiber Island
* Trastevere
* Suitable for Children & Seniors
* Suitable for Cruise Passengers

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