Rome

The Eternal City. Ancient ruins, Renaissance art, and world-class cuisine.

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About Rome

Rome is an open-air museum where ancient history meets vibrant modern life. Walk the same paths as emperors at the Colosseum, marvel at Renaissance masterpieces in Vatican museums, and savor authentic carbonara in trastevere trattorias. Every corner reveals layers of history, from Roman forums to Baroque fountains.

What to See & Do

Colosseum & Roman Forum - ancient gladiator arena and political center

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - Michelangelo's masterpiece ceiling

Trevi Fountain - baroque fountain and coin-tossing tradition

Pantheon - 2000-year-old architectural marvel

Trastevere - charming neighborhood with authentic dining

Spanish Steps - elegant staircase with designer shopping

Where to Stay

Hotel Hassler Roma

luxury

Legendary hotel atop Spanish Steps with Michelin dining and panoramic rooftop

J.K. Place Roma

boutique

Boutique elegance near Via Condotti with intimate atmosphere

The First Roma Arte

boutique

Contemporary art hotel with rooftop terrace near Navona

Activities & Experiences

Colosseum & Forum Tour

Skip-the-line access with archaeologist guide

Duration: 3 hours

Vatican Early Entry

Private Sistine Chapel visit before crowds

Duration: 4 hours

Food Tour in Trastevere

Authentic Roman cuisine with local chef

Duration: 3 hours

Vespa Tour

Explore city on classic Italian scooter

Duration: 2 hours

Where to Eat

La Pergola

Italian Fine Dining

3-Michelin-star rooftop restaurant with city views

Roscioli

Roman

Family-run deli and restaurant with epic carbonara

Pizzarium

Pizza

Gabriele Bonci's famous pizza al taglio

Sample Itineraries

Classic Rome

4 days
Culture Lovers
4 days
1

Ancient Rome

  • Colosseum morning tour
  • Roman Forum exploration
  • Capitoline Museums
  • Dinner in Monti
2

Vatican & Trastevere

  • Vatican early entry
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St Peter's dome climb
  • Trastevere food tour
3

Baroque Rome

  • Pantheon visit
  • Trevi Fountain
  • Spanish Steps shopping
  • Vespa sunset tour
4

Hidden Gems

  • Borghese Gallery
  • Villa gardens
  • Appian Way walk
  • Farewell dinner at La Pergola

Quick Facts

Region

Europe

Best Time to Visit

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

When to Go

April-June and September-October offer perfect weather and fewer crowds than peak summer.

Avoid: August when Romans vacation and many restaurants close. July-August extremely hot.

Getting There

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) serves all major international routes. Airport train reaches Termini station in 30 minutes. Taxis and private transfers widely available.

Local Tips

  • Book Colosseum and Vatican tickets weeks in advance
  • Avoid restaurants with photos on menus near tourist sites
  • Churches require covered shoulders and knees
  • Best gelato has natural colors, not bright artificial ones

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