Combo: Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour + Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

24-Hour hop-on hop-off pass

Discover the enchanting city of Rome with our authorized hop-on-hop-off route, approved by the Municipality of Rome to ensure the utmost decorum. Experience the convenience of our strategically located bus stops, all within a comfortable walking distance from the captivating monuments and iconic points of interest that make Rome truly unforgettable. Visit stops such as the Vatican City, Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, Castel Sant'Angelo, Termini Station, Trevi Fountain, and more.

You have 24-hours to admire the Eternal City from an open-top panoramic bus. Listen to multilingual audio commentary, and get on and off at any of the 8 stops along the route.

Routes & schedules

November 2023 to 14 March 2024

• The first bus is at 8:30am from Largo Peretti (near Termini).
• The last bus is at 5:45pm from Termini Station.
• Frequency: Approx every 15 to 20 mins.
• Popular stops: Colosseum, Piazza Barberini.

15 March 2024 to 31 October 2024

• First bus: 8:30 am from Viale Enrico de Nicola (opposite Piazza dei Cinquecento).
• The last bus is at 6:45pm from Termini Station.
• Frequency: Approx every 15 to 20 mins.
• Popular stops: Colosseum, Piazza Barberini.

Please click here for the boarding points.

Jewish Ghetto walking tour

One of the best and least-known attractions of Rome is the Jewish Ghetto area of the city. Established in 1555 in the Rione Sant’Angelo near the Tiber River, various discriminatory laws (such as professions Jews could take up such as selling fish) ruled the Jewish Ghetto. Even through this, Jewish culture thrived and was an integral part of shaping the culture of the city. The Ghetto also saw mass deportation of Jews and suffered atrocities during the Nazi occupation of WWII. It rebuilt itself after the war and the parts of the neighborhood that you can enjoy today are testament to the enduring strength and struggles of its people.

With a professional guide, visit attractions like the Teatro Marcello – also called the Jewish Colosseum for its resemblance to the original Colosseum – where artistic performances were once held. Today, the top floors are inhabited by some of the oldest Jewish families in Rome. You’ll see the exteriors of the Great Synagogue which is the largest synagogue in Rome and was built in 1901 after the Italian Unification. Pass by the Fountain of the Turtles – a late Renaissance-inspired structure – and the ruins of the ancient Portico d’Ottavia which rises from under 20-feet below street level. Gastronomically, you'll also have the chance to savor traditional Jewish-Roman cuisine like delicious artichokes or tarts made with ricotta cheese and sour cherries.

Itinerary

Open Bus Highlights and Stops

• Termini Station
• Santa Maria Maggiore
• Colosseum Archaeological Area
• Circus Maximus - Mouth of Truth
• Piazza Venezia
• Vatican City, Sistine Chapel and Castel Sant'Angelo
• Spanish Steps
• Piazza Barberini and Trevi Fountain

Walking Tour Highlights

• Jewish Ghetto
• Teatro Marcello
• Portico d’Ottavia
• Synagogue (exteriors)
• Via del Portico d’Ottavia
• Piazza Mattei
• Fountain of the Turtles
• Palazzo Manili
• Piazza delle Cinque Scole
• Piazza Cenci
• Ponte Fabricio