Discover the authentic charm of Trastevere, a favorite neighborhood for artists and locals. Nestled in a bend of the Tiber River, this lively district is full of artisan shops, trattorias, and fascinating history. The tour starts at Piazza dei Mercanti and includes visits to the Basilica of Santa Cecilia, the historic San Michele a Ripa complex, and the Church of Santa Maria in Cappella. Walk along Vicolo dell’Atleta to see the remains of an ancient synagogue and stop by the famous Innocenti biscuit shop. The tour ends in the Mastai district, where the old Tobacco Factory stands as a reminder of the area’s industrial past. Your guide, Gloria, is a Roman architect with years of experience working on major restoration projects for the Ministry of Culture. For the past decade, she has focused on preserving and documenting Trastevere’s history through her work with the Central Institute for Cataloguing and Documentation.