LOCAL ROUTE

Jewish Ghetto & Historic Rome — Like a Local

A compact walk through the Jewish Ghetto, hidden squares, Caravaggio, the Pantheon and local food stops.

⏱ 4 hours

🚶 Easy

🌇 Afternoon / evening

Start directly in the Jewish Ghetto, where the Portico d'Ottavia is part of the neighbourhood experience rather than a separate stop. Continue through Piazza Mattei and Campo de' Fiori, slip into the hidden Arco degli Acetari on Via del Pellegrino, then move through the historic centre to Sant'Andrea della Valle, the Chiostro del Bramante, San Luigi dei Francesi, the Pantheon, with a choice between Tazza d'Oro for coffee and Salotto 42 for aperitivo nearby, and Piazza Navona.

LOCAL TIP

Allow around 4 hours for the core route, with extra time for optional stops. Near the Pantheon, choose Tazza d'Oro for coffee or Salotto 42 for aperitivo. Start in the afternoon so you can reach San Luigi dei Francesi and the Pantheon while they are still open. Renato al Ghetto is best if you stop before leaving the Ghetto; after completing the route, choose Baffetto for Roman pizza or Osteria delle Coppelle for aperitivo, dinner or a longer evening.

YOUR WALK

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YOUR ROUTE

9 stops

Attraction

Explore the Jewish Ghetto

35 min

One of Rome's most distinctive neighbourhoods, full of history, food and small streets.

Local tip Take your time here. Look up, explore the side streets and notice how ancient ruins, Jewish-Roman history and everyday city life sit side by side.

Attraction

Fontana delle Tartarughe

15 min

A small Renaissance fountain hidden in elegant Piazza Mattei.

Local tip It is especially atmospheric in the late afternoon when the square becomes quieter.

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STAY OR KEEP EXPLORING? This is your best point to decide on dinner in the Ghetto.

Renato al Ghetto is back in the Jewish Ghetto. If you continue the full route to Piazza Navona, you will need to walk back for dinner.

YOUR CHOICE

Choose your next stop

Choose the option that suits you best.

Optional Detour

Isola Tiberina

A tiny island in the Tiber linking the Jewish Ghetto with the river.

Local tip You do not need to spend long here. The walk across the bridges is part of the experience.

Attraction

Campo de' Fiori

20 min

One of Rome's most famous historic squares, lively from morning to late evening.

Local tip The atmosphere changes a lot during the day. Late afternoon and early evening are ideal for this route.

GRAB SOMETHING ROMAN

Choose your street-food stop

Pick one quick Roman bite around Campo de' Fiori, then continue the walk.

Roman Bakery

Antico Forno Roscioli

A historic Roman bakery for pizza, bread and quick local bites.

Local tip Ideal for sharing a slice or grabbing something small before continuing the walk.

What to order Pizza bianca, pizza rossa, pizza by the slice or one of the bakery's savoury specialties.

Roman Fried Food

Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara

A classic Roman stop famous for fried cod fillets.

Local tip This works best as a quick bite rather than a long formal stop.

What to order Filetto di baccalà.

APERITIVO LIKE A LOCAL

Stop for a glass of wine

Choose one wine stop before continuing through the historic centre.

Historic Wine Bar

Il Goccetto

A historic wine bar on Via dei Banchi Vecchi.

Local tip Use this as an aperitivo stop, not as a formal dinner. The route continues afterwards.

What to order A glass of Italian wine with cheese, cured meats or small cold bites.

Local Wine Stop

Il Vinaietto

A tiny, informal wine stop near Campo de' Fiori.

Local tip Choose this instead of Il Goccetto if you want something more casual and closer to Campo de' Fiori.

What to order A glass of wine.

STILL HUNGRY?

A late Roman bite

A good option if you skipped the earlier food stop or want one more Roman snack.

Roman Supplì

Supplizio

Roman street food centred around the supplì.

Local tip Use this as a later snack if you skipped the earlier street-food stop or you are still hungry.

What to order Start with a classic supplì, then try one of the Roman-inspired versions.

Attraction

Arco degli Acetari

15 min

A tiny hidden courtyard near Campo de' Fiori where Rome seems to have stopped in time.

Local tip Look carefully around Via del Pellegrino near number 19. It is a genuinely hidden corner and very easy to walk past without noticing.

DINNER OPTION

Stay in the Ghetto for dinner

Renato is a great choice if you want a proper Jewish-Roman dinner and prefer to finish your evening in the Ghetto.

GOOD TO KNOW

If you continue the full itinerary to Piazza Navona, Renato al Ghetto will no longer be close to your final stop. Choose it here if you want to finish the evening in the Ghetto.

Dinner in the Ghetto

Renato al Ghetto

A kosher hostaria in the heart of Rome's Jewish Ghetto.

Local tip Important: Renato is back in the Jewish Ghetto. If you complete the full route to Piazza Navona, you will need to walk back towards the Ghetto for dinner.

What to order Jewish-Roman specialties and traditional Roman dishes.

SOMETHING SWEET?

Gelato before Piazza Navona

A natural sweet stop on the way to Piazza Navona.

Gelato Stop

Gelateria La Romana

A gelato stop beside Sant'Andrea della Valle.

Local tip If you want dessert, this is the natural point to stop without changing the direction of the route.

What to order Choose the flavours you like best and continue towards Piazza Navona.

Attraction

Sant'Andrea della Valle

20 min

A monumental Baroque church on the way towards Piazza Navona.

Local tip If the church is open, step inside for a few minutes before continuing.

Cafe

La Caffetteria – Chiostro del Bramante

30 min

A beautiful café inside one of Rome's most atmospheric Renaissance spaces.

Local tip You can stop here even if you're not planning to visit the exhibition. It's a good place to slow down before the final part of the route.

What to order Coffee, homemade cake or an aperitivo.

Attraction

San Luigi dei Francesi

25 min

A beautiful church near Piazza Navona where you can see three original Caravaggio masterpieces for free.

Local tip Go to the last chapel on the left aisle. Entry to the church is free, but opening hours may change for religious services.

Attraction

Pantheon

30 min

One of the best-preserved monuments of Ancient Rome and one of the city's essential landmarks.

Local tip Entry normally requires a ticket. Check current opening times and access conditions before going.

YOUR CHOICE

Choose your next stop

Choose the option that suits you best.

Historic Coffee

La Casa del Caffè Tazza d'Oro

A historic Roman coffee house just steps from the Pantheon.

Local tip Try the granita di caffè con panna, especially on a warm day.

What to order Granita di caffè con panna.

Aperitivo at Salotto 42

Salotto 42

A stylish aperitivo stop beside the Pantheon, facing the columns of the Temple of Hadrian.

Local tip A great option in the late afternoon or early evening. Allow 30–45 minutes; check opening hours before visiting.

What to order A spritz or a house cocktail for aperitivo.

Attraction

Piazza Navona

25 min

One of Rome's great Baroque squares and the natural finale of this walk.

Local tip Arriving near sunset or after dark gives the route a very different ending from the daytime crowds.

END YOUR EVENING HERE

Dinner near the end of the route

Complete the full route first, then sit down for dinner close to Piazza Navona.

Roman Pizza

Pizzeria da Baffetto

A classic Roman pizzeria close to Piazza Navona.

Local tip Choose Baffetto if you want to finish the itinerary around Piazza Navona instead of walking back to the Jewish Ghetto.

What to order Roman-style pizza and traditional fried starters.

Aperitivo / Dinner

Osteria delle Coppelle

A lively Roman osteria in one of the historic centre's most atmospheric little squares.

Local tip Best in the evening. Choose it if you want to keep the night going rather than ending with a quick pizza.

What to order Roman classics, wine or cocktails depending on whether you stop for aperitivo or dinner.

PLANNING TOMORROW?

See Rome's icons too.

Visiting the Colosseum tomorrow? Check tickets and availability before you go.