Rome: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket & Roman Ghetto Tour

Highlights

• Feel free to take your time at every location as buses run every half hour all day.
• Explore hidden gems not often visited by tourists.
• Gain knowledge on the Roman Jewish history.
• View the Holocaust memorial for the victims known as Stumbling Stones.
• Appreciate the Great Synagogue.

Full description

We are going to go back to the history of the Jewish people in Rome city, from ancient times to modern ones. We will not forget never about Holocaust victims. "Stumbling stones" are a real witness made up of concrete cubes with brass plates fixed on the floor. You will also have an opportunity to get introduced typical recipes of traditional Jewish-Roman cuisine: artichokes “alla giudia” — delicious! — or tart made with ricotta cheese and sour cherries. This wonderful promenade lets you see 19th-century synagogue before ending your visit near Renaissance turtle fountain at Piazza Mattei where sound water will be surrounding you! We will go over the history of Jewish people in Rome, from ancient times to modern without overlooking the innocent victims of the Holocaust. The stumbling stones: small concrete cubes embedded with a brass plate— are solid evidence of their existence. You will also be introduced to some traditional recipes of Jewish-Roman cuisine which you might find interesting; like the tasteful artichokes “alla giudia” or the pie made with ricotta cheese and sour cherries as ingredients while strolling along this magnificent route where at its end stands a 19th-century synagogue waiting to bid adieu amidst sounds coming from a turtle fountain built during Renaissance era at Piazza Mattei. Although, while taking a stroll through the ghetto's narrow streets which are full of monuments, buildings and streets, you may find that history still lives within some of its current inhabitants as descendants from those who lived there in the past. Join us and visit one of Rome's most interesting neighborhoods that holds the history of one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world. Let our guide take you through the alleys of the Ghetto and you will find traces of Imperial Rome such as Theatre of Marcellus or Portico di Ottavia. We are going to revisit the history of the Jewish community in Rome, from past to present times— but never without remembering the victims of the Holocaust. Stumbling stones, concrete cubes with a brass plate embedded into them, are a visible reminder of that dark period. You will also get an opportunity to uncover recipes typical in traditional Jewish-Roman cuisine. For instance, tasty artichokes prepared “alla giudia” or a pie made of ricotta and sour cherries. During this magnificent promenade you will be able to feast your eyes on a 19th-century synagogue and your auditory senses on the splashing water from a Renaissance fountain that features turtles at Piazza Mattei where your visit will conclude with.

Includes

• A 24-hour ticket is available for the hop-on-hop-off open-top bus.
• You can enjoy free Wi-Fi while you are on the ride.
• The Pink Bus offers an audio guide in 13 languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi and Arabic.
• A detailed map of the bus route will be given to you so that you know where you are going.
• Experience a guided walk through Jewish Ghetto with narration provided by a professional guide.

Not includes

• Food or beverages
• Remember to give gratuities as tips for good service!

Know before you go

• The Hop on Hop off bus runs daily from the 15th of March 2024 to the 31st of October 2024 with operating hours from 8:30 AM to 6:45 PM. The first bus can be boarded at Via Enrico de Nicola, located opposite Piazza dei Cinquecento (which is the public line 910 yellow bus stop) while the last bus leaves Termini at exactly 6:45 PM. From Termini Station (Stop 1), buses leave after every quarter or a third of an hour.
• The Hop on Hop off bus operates every day until 14th March 2024 from 8:30 AM to 5:45 PM. It starts at Via Enrico de Nicola, facing Piazza dei Cinquecento (public line 910 yellow bus stop). The first bus is available at the location while the last one can be found at Termini at exactly 5:45 PM. From Termini Station (Stop 1), buses leave after every 15/20 minutes.
• The Hop on Hop off bus is operational every day from 15th March 2024 to 31st October 2024. Operating hours are from 8:30 AM to 6:45 PM. The first bus can be boarded at Via Enrico de Nicola, facing Piazza dei Cinquecento (public line 910 yellow bus stop) while the last bus leaves Termini at 6:45 PM. Departures of buses take place every 15/20 minutes from Termini Station which is denoted as Stop 1.