Jewish Ghetto

Destination: Rome.
Explore Rome’s Campidoglio, Jewish Ghetto & Trastevere Walking Tour Join one of our most popular walking tours, starting at the historic Campidoglio Hill and passing the ancient Theatre of Marcellus. Discover the vibrant Jewish Ghetto, home to Rome’s largest synagogue and rich history. From there, visit the lively Campo de’ Fiori market square, famous for its fresh produce and local atmosphere. Cross Rome’s oldest bridge onto Tiber Island, a peaceful oasis in the city’s heart. The tour concludes in the charming Trastevere district at Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, known for its lively nightlife and authentic Roman vibe. Please note: Read our reviews before booking so you know what to expect. Our chat support is not instant; if you need assistance or are running late, please contact us by phone or WhatsApp in advance for help. This tour operates on a pay-what-you-wish model, so you decide the value after enjoying the experience.

Destination: Krakow.
Walk through the former Kraków Ghetto in Podgórze and uncover the moving stories of life, courage, and loss during WWII, guided by an expert who brings history to life. Discover one of Kraków’s most powerful historical sites — the former Jewish Ghetto in Podgórze. Follow your licensed guide through streets that witnessed both tragedy and heroism. Learn about the people who lived, struggled, and resisted here during the darkest chapter of the city’s history. Highlights: • Visit the remains of the original Ghetto Wall • Discover Ghetto Heroes Square and the symbolic Chair Memorial • Hear stories of bravery at the Under the Eagle Pharmacy • See authentic wartime buildings and street layouts • Learn about daily life, deportations, and survival during WWII This walking tour offers a respectful and emotional look into Kraków’s wartime past. With your expert guide, you’ll explore authentic places that still bear witness to human endurance and compassion amid tragedy.

Destination: Rome.
We begin in Rome’s Jewish Ghetto, a neighborhood shaped by centuries of persecution, resilience, and defiance. Once confined by papal decree, today it thrives as one of the city’s most vibrant districts. Here, you’ll learn about Rome’s oldest community, their survival against the odds, and uncover the stories of forgotten heroes, cursed statues, and hidden symbols. In Trastevere, where ivy-clad alleys hide medieval wonders, we’ll unravel the stories of runaway popes, rebel poets, and duels fought for love and honor. We’ll sip from fountains older than most countries and discover why this quarter has always been Rome’s wild heart. No dry facts, no dull history—just Rome at its rawest, its richest, its most unforgettable. It's a tip-based tour. The guides work on the ‘Pay-What-You-Want’ tour model which means they work for your tips alone. At the end of the experience, you can give your guide what you think the tour was worth.

Destination: Krakow.
Visit one of the most important and most popular museums in Krakow. Schindler’s Enamel Factory, located on 4 Lipowa street, is a part of the Historical Museum of Krakow. The main exhibition title is ''Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945'.  You are invited to join the tour with a professional guide who will explain to you all aspects of the exhibition, including the story of Oskar Schindler. Thanks to this tour, you don't have to wait in a long line to purchase your tickets. Upgrade your experience to enjoy a guided walk through the Jewish Getto.

Destination: Venice.
An historical walk and immersion into the heart of the Jewish ghetto and Cannaregio to discover the secrets of the 1st Jewish Ghetto of the world. We will avoid the tourist trail exploring an authentic, lesser-known, but incredible, well-preserved area of Venice, full of charme, enjoying the secret corners of the three ghettos of Venice. You will learn why the Serenissima Republic forced the Jewish community to live under strict rules and how they lived for centuries in Cannaregio. Did you know that the word "ghetto" comes from a local venetian word? I will help you to recognize the hidden synagogues from outside and I will give you insights into the tragedy of the deportation and how the Holocaust left a deep mark on my beloved Venice. We will explore together the sestier of Cannaregio, with its beautiful streets and the venetian "skyscrapers", we will cross beautiful bridges draped in the locals' laundry, Italian style.

Destination: Rome.
This is an intimate tour of one of Rome's most famous landmarks: The Ghetto. The traditional home of Rome's Jewish community, (Europe's oldest) the Ghetto was walled-in for nearly 300 years. It's still the center of Jewish life in Rome, full of history, sights and good food. The tour guides you through the winding streets of the Ghetto, explaining everything along the way. You'll see ancient structures like the famous Portico D'Ottavia, and where the Holocaust took place in Rome. You'll explore the massive Neo-Baroque synagogue and also pop into a family-run bakery for the best kosher cookies in the world. This tour has something for everyone and with Voicemap's GPS-triggered audio, you can spend a quiet morning wandering around the neighborhood and know the answers to every question you might have. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Destination: Krakow.
During World War II, the Poguzhe district was the site of a Jewish ghetto, but even now, 75 years after the end of the war, the district keeps a part of those events. Much of it reminds its current inhabitants of the horrors of war and of the need to prevent such things from happening. You'll see the famous Plac Bohaterów Getta (Ghetto Heroes' Square), where Jews were selected and taken to concentration camps, also you'll see a fragment of the original Ghetto wall , which now serves as a monument and place of pilgrimage for many Jews. There are houses where thousands of displaced Jews used to live, and the pharmacy "Under the Eagle".It's always very interesting to walk these streets and learn their history from a to z

Destination: Rome.
You should not miss this tour if you want to fully understand Rome. the Jews of Rome are the oldest citizens of the Ethernal city, they have settled in Rome more than 22 centuries ago and still thrive. You need a Roman Jewish guide who can share with you the history, the traditions, the amazing cousine of this incredible, small and still great area of Rome. Let us show you Rome Through Jewish eyes.

Destination: Rome.
Embark on a self-guided journey through Rome's intricate Jewish history with professor and Context Travel expert, Andrew Kranis. Trace the steps of Jews from Ostia's first synagogue to the designated area in 1555. Explore the Jewish Ghetto, Isola Tiberina, and Trastevere, unraveling tales of oppression, forced conversions, and memorials to Holocaust victims. Learn about Stolpersteine, witness ancient structures like the Portico of Octavia, and delve into the ghetto's construction. Savor Jewish-Italian delights at Pasticceria Boccione and Biscottificio Artigiano Innocenti. Visit la Vecchia Sinagoga, cross historic bridges, and conclude at Piazza Sidney Sonnino. Discover the Shoah Museum and the Jewish Museum of Rome, or indulge in kosher cuisine at Da Gigetto. This tour illuminates Rome's Jewish heritage and architectural nuances and invites you to relish in kosher delicacies. The ideal time of day for the tour is from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Destination: Krakow.
During World War II, the Podgórze district housed a Jewish ghetto, and even today, 75 years after the war's end, traces of those events remain. These reminders serve as poignant symbols, urging current inhabitants to remember the horrors of war and strive to prevent such atrocities in the future. You'll visit the renowned Ghetto Heroes' Square, where Jews were selected for transport to concentration camps, and witness a section of the original ghetto wall, now a solemn monument and pilgrimage site for many Jews. The district still bears witness to the lives of thousands of displaced Jews in its houses, including the historic pharmacy "Under the Eagle." Exploring these streets offers a captivating journey through their rich and profound history.

Destination: Budapest.
Explore the last existing piece of Budapest Jewish Ghetto Wall, a shocking WW2 Holocaust memorial site. Enter the exhibition area and follow a full visual timeline of Hungary history including Hungarian-Jewish common history, the Holocaust and Jewish survival, Nazi and Communist dictatorships. Hear the commentaries of your English-speaking professional guide. See typical articrafts, written testimonials. Watch a short movie on genious Hungarians who literally shaped world history.

Destination: Venice.
Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Venice: A Journey Through Cannaregio & the Jewish Ghetto. Venice is a city of endless wonders, but beyond the bustling crowds of San Marco and the Rialto Bridge lies a quieter, more authentic side—where history whispers through narrow alleyways and centuries-old traditions come alive. Why Choose this tour: ✅ The Jewish Ghetto Like Never Before – Walk through the world’s first ghetto founded in the 1516 and see where Shakespeare’s Shylock once walked. Hear how Venetian Jews transformed oppression into innovation. ✅Stroll through the charming Cannareggio district & uncover its fascinating stories of life, culture & community. Your guide will lead you through hidden streets, bridges, churches & palaces, all while sharing the secrets of Venice's past. Stroll the Fondamenta della Misericordia & discover Tintoretto’s hidden masterpieces in Madonna dell’Orto, a Gothic gem few tourists see. This private tour sells fast. Book your experience in hidden Venice!

Destination: Krakow.
Discover Jewish heritage in Krakow on a private tour of Kazimierz and the former Jewish Ghetto. Learn about the Holocaust and see places from the Schindler's List. Optional: visit the Tempel or Old Synagogue, Remah Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. 2-hour: Tour of Kazimierz, Jewish Ghetto Explore the Jewish Quarter in Kazimierz and the former Krakow Ghetto. See the Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory, the Jewish Square and many synagogues (outside only). 3-hour: Tour of Kazimierz, Jewish Ghetto & 1 Synagogue Explore the Jewish Quarter in Kazimierz and the former Krakow Ghetto and visit the Tempel or Old Synagogue. See also the Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory and the Jewish Square. 4-hour: Tour of Kazimierz, Jewish Ghetto & 2 Synagogues Explore the Jewish Quarter in Kazimierz and the former Krakow Ghetto and visit the Old Jewish Cemetary and Remah Synogoue, and the Tempel or Old Synagogue.

Destination: Krakow.
During World War II, the Poguzhe district was the site of a Jewish ghetto, but even now, 75 years after the end of the war, the district keeps a part of those events. Much of it reminds its current inhabitants of the horrors of war and of the need to prevent such things from happening. You'll see the famous Plac Bohaterów Getta (Ghetto Heroes' Square), where Jews were selected and taken to concentration camps, also you'll see a fragment of the original Ghetto wall, which now serves as a monument and place of pilgrimage for many Jews. There are houses where thousands of displaced Jews used to live, and the pharmacy "Under the Eagle". It's always very interesting to walk these streets and learn their history from a to z.

Destination: Krakow.
We offer Jewish Quarter private tours with local certified tour guide. First part of this tour is walk around Kazimierz, famous Krakow old Jewish district. This part of the tour your tour guide will present you Krakow Synagogues, Jewish ritual bath building, the greater mikveh, You will be introduced to history of Jews in Poland and Krakow. The second part of this tour is the site of Krakow Jewish Ghetto established by nazi germans during WWII. We will be on Heroes of the Ghetto Square, Eagle Pharmacy and walk to see Jewish Ghetto Walls remnants.

Destination: Rome.
Discover the beauty, mystery and history of the world’s oldest Jewish Ghetto and find the hidden treasures of Rome that most tourists never see. This tour of the more local side of Rome has you meet your friendly, expert guide in Piazza Venezia at the North side of Trajan's Column before you head into the famous Jewish Ghetto or Jewish Quarter. Discover one of the oldest and still functioning parts of Rome as your guide brings this area to life.

Destination: Rome.
Our tour of the Tiber Island is unique thanks to the human factor that makes the difference. Our guides will make you fall in love with this place, offering you a deep and conscious vision of what Rome was and how it continues to live today, telling you stories that will make the experience unforgettable.

Destination: Krakow.
Discover one of Krakow's most significant and beloved museums, Schindler’s Enamel Factory, nestled on 4 Lipowa Street and a vital component of the Historical Museum of Krakow. The main exhibition, titled ''Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945'', offers profound insights into this tumultuous period. Join a guided tour led by a professional guide who will delve into every aspect of the exhibition, including the poignant story of Oskar Schindler. Skip the lengthy ticket lines and elevate your experience with a guided walk through the Kazimierz district, Krakow's Old Jewish Quarter, and the Jewish Ghetto, providing a deeper understanding of the city's rich cultural and historical heritage.

Destination: Rome.
Starting from the historic Teatro Marcello, together with an expert guide of the territory, you will have the opportunity to delve into the rich history and culture of the nearby Jewish ghetto. This area, one of the oldest Jewish communities in Europe, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past with its narrow streets, ancient synagogues and traditional kosher restaurants. Next, you will unveil the romantic legend surrounding the enchanting Turtle Fountain in Piazza Mattei. This charming fountain, adorned with bronze turtles, is steeped in local traditions and adds a touch of fantasy to the square. Take a moment to appreciate the intricate design and stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. Finally, you will end your itinerary at the beautiful church of San Bartolomeo. This historic church, located on the Tiber Island, is dedicated to St. Bartholomew and houses the relics of various martyrs. This tour is suitable for all visitors.

Destination: Rome.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Rome with this expertly guided tour that explores two of the city's most significant areas. Begin your journey at the remarkable Pantheon, a masterpiece of ancient Roman engineering. Renowned for its grand dome with a central oculus that bathes the interior in natural light, the Pantheon was originally a temple honoring all gods. Today, it serves as the final resting place for renowned figures like the artist Raphael and former Italian monarchs. Continue your walk through Piazza della Minerva and Largo di Torre Argentina, where remnants of Rome’s past remain vividly preserved. The tour then takes you to the picturesque Piazza Mattei and along Via del Portico d'Ottavia, the heart of the historic Jewish Ghetto. Conclude your experience in front of the impressive Portico of Octavia, a timeless monument reflecting the enduring cultural legacy of Rome’s Jewish community.