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A trip to Rome — the complete guide for the observant traveler

Rome in three days: the Jewish Ghetto — the oldest in the world, ancient Rome with the Colosseum and the Forum, and the Jewish catacombs. Roman-Jewish cooking is with you the whole way.

The suggested day-by-day itinerary

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Day 1 — The Ghetto & the Great Synagogue

Wander Portico d'Ottavia, visit the Great Synagogue and the Jewish Museum, and taste something from the legendary Boccione bakery.

What to see

Where to eat

A guided food tour of the Ghetto — tastings of carciofi (Jewish-style artichokes), pastries and cheeses, with the story of the community along the way.

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Shabbat in Rome

Candle lighting

19:20

2026-09-04

Havdalah

20:19

2026-09-05

This week's Torah portion

Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech

7-day weather forecast

Today
35°21°
Fri
35°22°
Sat
34°21°
Sun
33°22°
Mon
34°21°
3%
Tue
32°20°
Wed
24°21°
29%

Accurate times for the upcoming Shabbat, calculated for this destination's location

For Shabbat: stay within walking distance of the Ghetto and the Great Synagogue (Tempio Maggiore) — nearly all the kosher restaurants, and the minyanim, are right there.

Synagogues & Chabad houses

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Recommended hotels & apartments in Rome

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Kosher Shabbat meals

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Top Attractions

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Everything you can book for the trip

Flights, lodging, attractions, airport transfers, a car and an eSIM — all through BooKasher.

Guided Tours & Experiences

Guided tours, entry tickets and experiences in every destination - most with free cancellation, so you can plan ahead and still stay flexible around Shabbat and the chagim.

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Where to stay in Rome

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Common questions about Rome

Where to eat kosher in Rome?
We list 10 kosher restaurants in Rome, with supervision, address and directions.
Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Rome?
Hotels and apartments in Rome, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
When is candle lighting in Rome?
Candle lighting and Havdalah in Rome are calculated for the destination and updated every week.

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