About Rome
Rome is history you can touch. Toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, stand in the 2,000-year-old Pantheon, wander the Forum where Caesar walked, and end the day with cacio e pepe in a candlelit trattoria.
Best time
April–June & September–October
Weather
Hot dry summers, mild winters
Airport
Fiumicino (FCO) & Ciampino (CIA)
Getting around
The historic center is best explored on foot
Experiences
Things to do in Rome
1
Colosseum and Roman Forum
2
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
3
St. Peter's Basilica
4
Trevi Fountain
5
Pantheon
6
Spanish Steps
7
Trastevere neighbourhood
8
Castel Sant'Angelo
Budget travel
Free things to do in Rome
Trevi Fountain
Appian Way at sunset
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Ancient Rome
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill
- Trastevere dinner
- 2
Day 2
Vatican & baroque
- Vatican Museums
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $$
Da Enzo al 29
Roman trattoria · Trastevere classic — locals and visitors queue
- $$$
Roscioli
Roman · Famous carbonara and salumi counter
- $
Pizzarium Bonci
Pizza al taglio · Gabriele Bonci's legendary slice shop
- $
Trapizzino
Street food · Roman street-food invention locals love
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Hotel de Russie
Piazza del Popolo · Rocco Forte garden hotel
- $$$$
Hotel Eden
Via Veneto · Rooftop views over the Eternal City
- $$$$
Palazzo Manfredi
Colosseum · Intimate luxury facing the Colosseum
- $$$
The First Roma Dolce
Via del Corso · Design hotel steps from the Pantheon
Shopping
- Via del Corso
- Via Condotti
- Campo de' Fiori market
Nightlife
- Trastevere
- Monti
- Testaccio
Museums & culture
- Vatican Museums
- Galleria Borghese
- Capitoline Museums
Local foods to try
- Carbonara
- Cacio e pepe
- Supplì
- Maritozzi
Hidden gems
- Aventine Keyhole
- Quartiere Coppedè
- Appian Way at sunset
Travel tips
- Book Vatican & Colosseum tickets in advance
- Carry water — public fountains (nasoni) are free and safe
Nearby
Attractions in the city
In pictures
Rome gallery
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
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