Rome, Italy

Rome

Ancient ruins, Baroque fountains and neighbourhood trattorias in the Eternal City.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

3 days in Rome

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum; book a timed ticket ahead.
  2. AfternoonWalk to the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and the Piazza Navona.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Trastevere's ivy-covered lanes.

Day 2

Visit the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, or walk the Appian Way.

Day 3

Explore the Borghese Gallery and its gardens (book ahead), eat your way through the Testaccio market, and end on the Gianicolo terrace for sunset.

What to eat

Carbonara, cacio e pepe, supplì and a gelato.

Local tips

Make the most of Rome

Beat the crowds

Visit the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps early in the morning. Book timed tickets for the Colosseum and Vatican, and go at opening or late afternoon.

Best photo spot

The view over the domes from the Gianicolo hill, and the Forum from the terrace behind the Capitoline Hill, free and open in the evening.

Getting there

The centre is best on foot. The metro is limited but useful for the Vatican and Colosseum. Don't drive in the historic centre: there are restricted zones with fines.

Don't miss nearby

The Appian Way, an old Roman road with catacombs and ruins, lovely on a Sunday when parts are car-free.

Good to know

Cover shoulders and knees for churches and the Vatican. The Pantheon has a small entry fee. Drinking fountains around the city give free fresh water.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Rome

Getting there

  • Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)14 km away
  • Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)25 km away
  • Perugia135 km away
  • Naples190 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryItaly

Questions

Rome: good to know

Is Rome worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Ancient ruins, Baroque fountains and neighbourhood trattorias in the Eternal City.

How many days do you need in Rome?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 3-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Rome?

You can visit all year. Visit the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps early in the morning. Book timed tickets for the Colosseum and Vatican, and go at opening or late afternoon.

How do you get to Rome?

The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA), about 14 km away. The centre is best on foot. The metro is limited but useful for the Vatican and Colosseum. Don't drive in the historic centre: there are restricted zones with fines.

What is there to see near Rome?

Nearby hidden places include Civita di Bagnoregio (87 km), Orvieto (96 km) and Gran Sasso (Campo Imperatore) (106 km).

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