Rome Discovery Tour: Ghetto and Tiber Island
150 min
1.6 km
12 stops
About this tour
For three centuries the Jews of Rome were locked into a few streets by the river every night. Self-guided in the StepQuests app: GPS between stops, stories you read on your phone.
Itinerary
12 guided stops on this route
Theatre of Marcellus
Augustus completed the Teatro di Marcello in the late 1st century BC. That layering of centuries is typical of Rome. The exterior is free to view.
Portico of Octavia
Augustus dedicated the rebuilt Portico d'Ottavia to a family member. Look near Sant'Angelo in Pescheria for the fish-market inscription; the ghetto begins behi…
Largo 16 Ottobre 1943
Take a good look at the plaques on the wall. Plaques commemorate it, and Stolpersteine lie in nearby streets. This is a lived-in neighbourhood; keep your voice…
Great Synagogue of Rome
The Tempio Maggiore, Rome's Great Synagogue, was built after the ghetto; take a good look at its style. It is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays; there is…
Piazza delle Cinque Scole
The name Piazza delle Cinque Scole refers to the ghetto.
Fountain of the Turtles
The Fontana delle Tartarughe stands in Piazza Mattei; Muzio Mattei had it placed here instead of at the planned market site. The turtles are copies; after thef…
Best with friends
Play together to compare scores, discuss clues, and share the moments. Great for friends, families, and team outings.
Frequently asked questions
What's included
GPS-guided walking route
Interactive quizzes at each stop
Fascinating stories and facts
Lifetime access to the tour
Tags
Buy on the web
Pay securely in your browser, then open the app with the same email to access your tour.
After payment, open the app and sign in with the same email to access your tour.
Get the App
Download Step Quests to start this walking tour. GPS, stories, and a quiz at each stop.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Location-based content unlocking
Score points and earn achievements
Requires internet for GPS, maps, and unlocking content