Tiber Island, Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere with Hotel Pickup – Lazio, Italy

EXPERIENCE

Learn about the Tiber River and how it helped shape the Italy of today. Travel back to the time of the Greeks and the Romans and learn what events took place on this small strip of land.

The tour starts with hotel pickup from your accommodation in Rome. With the experienced guide, stroll through Rome’s most peculiar neighborhood, Trastevere, and cross one of the two bridges connecting Isola Tiberina to the Eternal City.

Stroll around the island and visit the inside of the Basilica of San Bartolomeo all’Isola. Admire its architecture and hear about its unique history. Take pictures in the Piazzas (plazas) and admire the centuries-old facades of some of the island’s oldest buildings.

Hear the story of Santa Cecilia, a martyr and patron saint of musicians, while touring the Basilica in her name. Admire her statue and visit the crypt, all the while marveling at the relics and learning about the Mannerism-Baroque style.

Discover the Ghetto and the history of the Jewish community of Rome

HIGHLIGHTS

Marvel at the statue of Santa Cecilia and learn her story
Explore Isola Tiberina and hear about its founding
Admire the mighty Tiber and learn its role in Roman history
Stroll around the meandering alleys of Trastevere
Visit the Jewish Ghetto and learn about its history

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