We spent a wonderful half day touring the ghetto with Micaela - her community connections gave us great access to the entire area and even allowed us to witness a wedding ceremony in the synagogue when others were asked to leave.

She was extremely knowledgeable, personable and receptive to the needs of all members of the group from young children to teenagers and adults.

A few weeks ago my husband,and two of our three kids ( ages 25 & 15) spent some time in Rome and enjoyed a 3 hour Jewish Roma Tour with Yael. The tour was fun, informative and well thought out. Yael was punctual, charming and enthusiastic about the history and knowledge she shared with us. We learned about Jewish history in Rome as well as the Great Synagogue and the Jewish Ghetto. This tour was one of the most interesting things we did in Rome and I highly recommend to anyone who wants to know more about Rome whether you are Jewish or not. Stay and have lunch in the ghetto, the fried artichokes are sensational.

I must admit I was skeptical of paying a tour guide for a personal tour of Rome's Jewish Ghetto. With so much to see and experience in Rome, I wasn't sure the benefit would match the investment. I am pleased to report that this tour, lead by the dynamic and insightful Micaela Pavoncello, surpassed all expectations and easily became a trip highlight. Because of Micaela's passion and personal knowledge, the tour was more than a history lesson, but a living, breathing, relevant story of perseverance and promise.

I also enjoyed Micaela's style. I would say she has a "teacher's heart," as it seemed important to her that each of us grasped and connected to the content as she moved through each section. She even threw in a few pop-quizes, to which I found myself working hard for a "Bravo!" or "buono!" when I answered correctly (see photo). Micaela was a delight. I highly recommend this experience.

Micaela organizes professional and personal tours. What sets
these tours apart is the personal investment of Micaela in the subject matter. She has grown up a Jew in Rome and knows the history from a non-textbook perspective! We took the tour of the ghetto with her. It was like taking a tour with a long lost relative! We toured the Vatican with Sara, one of her staff. We learned things that we would have missed on a general Vatican tour.
We would highly reccommend Jewish Roma Walking tours.