Italy

Rome

Rome: an open-air museum where every street tells a story.

Local time: UTC+1
Population: 2.8M
Safety

Cost of a day

$$$$$

Expensive

Food$$$$$About $59 a day: light breakfast, cheap lunch, mid-range dinner
Stay$$$$$3-star hotel about $202 a night for two
Transport$$$$$About $6.7 a day: 4 public transit rides

Exchange rate

🇪🇺 EUR =

Rates from 2026-10-23, refreshed monthly.

Getting in

FCOLeonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International AirportMain international airport, 23 km southwest of the centre.

How	Cost	Time
Regional trainRome stations (not Termini)	€8	30-45 min
Cheaper than the express but skips Termini.
Leonardo Express trainRoma Termini	€14	30 min
Non-stop; validate your ticket to avoid fines.
Airport coachRoma Termini	€7-9	45-60 min
Book ahead for the lowest fare.
TaxiCity centre (Aurelian Walls)	€50-55	30-50 min
Fixed fare includes luggage.
Uber / private transferCity centre hotels	€45-60	30-50 min
Book online in advance.

CIACiampino AirportSmall low-cost airport, 14 km southeast of the centre.

How	Cost	Time
ATAC bus 720 + Metro BLaurentina then centre	€1.50	60-75 min
Cheapest; one ticket valid 100 min, buy before boarding.
ATRAL bus + Metro AAnagnina then centre	€2.70	50-60 min
Bus ticket €1.20 plus metro €1.50.
Airport coach (SIT, Terravision, COTRAL)Roma Termini	€4-7	40 min
Several companies; compare prices online.
TaxiCity centre (Aurelian Walls)	€30-35	25-40 min
Fixed fare for up to four people with luggage.
Uber / shared shuttleCity centre	€15-55	25-45 min
Shared shuttles cost about €15 per person.

Estimates, checked October 2026. Wikivoyage: Rome

Getting around

Walk the centre; use the metro and buses for longer hops and taxis for late nights.

MetroTwo main lines (A and B) plus a short branch. Useful but limited coverage; good for the Vatican and Colosseum areas.
Bus ★Trams and city buses fill the gaps. Buy tickets before boarding.
Taxi / ride appsTaxis use fixed airport fares and meters in town. Uber works in Rome.
Rental carDriving in the centre is chaotic and ZTL cameras fine you. Don't do it.
Walking ★The best way to see the centre. Bikes and scooters are common.
TrainNo ferry needed in the city; cruise ships dock at Civitavecchia, reached by train.

Recommended stay★ 3 nights (4 days)

Three nights covers the Colosseum and Forum, the Vatican Museums and a relaxed evening in Trastevere without rushing.

Best for

HistoryColosseum, Forum and Pantheon in the open-air museum of the centre.
ArtVatican Museums, Borghese Gallery and churches full of Caravaggio.
FoodCacio e pepe, supplì and long lunches in Trastevere.

Weather by month

12°4°Jan🌧 10d

14°5°Feb🌧 8d

16°6°Mar🌧 11d

20°9°Apr🌧 9d

23°13°May🌧 12d

29°18°Jun🌧 5d

33°21°Jul🌧 4d

33°21°Aug🌧 5d

27°17°Sep🌧 9d

22°13°Oct🌧 11d

17°9°Nov🌧 13d

14°5°Dec🌧 9d

Average daily high / low (°C), sea temperature and rainy days. Typical figures, not a forecast.

Climate

Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. Spring and autumn are the sweet spots.

Best months: April–May and September–OctoberHighs of 20–27°C with manageable rain. Ideal for walking between sights.
Summer is hot and dryJuly and August hit 33°C with only 4–5 rain days. Plan outdoor sights for early morning.
Wettest in autumn and early springNovember has about 13 rain days, March 11. Showers are often short; carry a small umbrella.
Winter is cool, not freezingJanuary highs near 12°C and lows around 4°C. A warm coat and layers are enough.
Wear good shoesCobblestones and long museum days mean a lot of walking in any season.
What to packLight layers in spring and autumn, sun hat and water bottle in summer, warm coat and umbrella in winter. Cover shoulders and knees for churches.

Landmarks 39

Must-see · 10

1
Colosseum
The world's most famous ancient amphitheater and Rome's defining icon, where gladiators once fought before 50,000 spectators. Book timed tickets online well in advance and go at opening time to beat the crowds and heat.
2
St. Peter's Basilica
The heart of the Vatican and one of the largest churches on earth, home to Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's baldachin. Dress code is enforced (shoulders and knees covered), and early morning visits mean shorter security lines.
3
Pantheon
A remarkably preserved 2,000-year-old temple with the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome and its famous oculus. Entry now requires a ticket; go early or late in the day for softer light and fewer people.
4
Trevi Fountain
Rome's most theatrical fountain, where tossing a coin over your shoulder promises a return to the city. Visit before 8am or after dark to actually see the water rather than a wall of tourists.
5
Roman Forum
The sprawling ruins of ancient Rome's political and civic heart, best combined with the Colosseum on a single ticket. Enter from the Via dei Fori Imperiali side and wear sturdy shoes for the uneven stones.
6
Vatican Museums
A vast art collection culminating in the Sistine Chapel's frescoes by Michelangelo. Book a timed entry online weeks ahead; Wednesday mornings are busiest, and shoulders and knees must be covered.
7
Spanish Steps
The grand 18th-century staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to the Trinità dei Monti church, a classic Rome gathering spot. Sitting on the steps is now forbidden by law; come at sunrise for photos without crowds.
8
Piazza Navona
A Baroque showpiece square built on an ancient stadium, with Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers at its center. It is loveliest in the evening; note that cafés on the square charge premium prices.
9
Castel Sant'Angelo
Hadrian's mausoleum turned papal fortress, connected to the Vatican by a secret passage, with a rooftop view over the Tiber. The terrace is a superb sunset spot; buy tickets online to skip the line.
10
Altare della Patria
The imposing white monument to Italy's unification, dominating Piazza Venezia with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The terrace elevator gives one of Rome's best panoramic views; the monument itself is free to enter.

Cultural

Ancient Site 5

Christian 2

Modern History 1

Museum 2

Castle 1

Palace 1

Historical Square 3

University 1

Urban Hub 1

Park 1

Garden 1

Natural

River 1

Activities

Artwork 5

Library 2

Zoo 1

Amusement Park 3

Food 1

Painting 6

Football Stadium 1

Day trips from Rome

Pompei · 1 h 39 by train

★★★★★ · Full day · 235 km from Rome

Best way: High-speed train to Naples plus the Circumvesuviana drops you right at the ruins entrance, far faster than the 3h 5m bus.

High-speed train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale, then the Circumvesuviana local line to Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri right by the ruins entrance.

Train ★1 h 39 · from €4
Bus3 h 05 · from $13-$35
Car2 h 40 · taxi ≈ €360
Day tourFull day · from $94

What to see

Ruins of Pompeii archaeological park
Forum and Temple of Apollo
House of the Vettii frescoes
Amphitheatre
Optional side trip to Villa Oplontis

2 landmark quests to check off here

Good to know

Ruins are exposed with little shade—go early or in cooler months
Circumvesuviana trains can be crowded; allow buffer time
Some areas close early; check site hours before a day trip

Florence · 1 h 16 by train

★★★★★ · Full day · 276 km from Rome

Best way: Direct high-speed trains take about 1h 16m with 140 departures a day, versus a 3h 15m bus.

Direct high-speed trains from Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella take about 1.5 hours with no changes.

Train ★1 h 16 · from €10
Bus3 h 15 · from $16-$40
Car3 h 03 · taxi ≈ €420
Day tourFull day · from $107

What to see

Duomo and Brunelleschi's dome
Uffizi Gallery
Ponte Vecchio
Piazza della Signoria
Accademia (Michelangelo's David)

8 landmark quests to check off here

Good to know

Book Uffizi and Accademia ahead to avoid long queues
Many museums close on Mondays
Start early to fit the main sights in one day

Tivoli · 45 min by bus

★★★★☆ · Full day · 33 km from Rome

Best way: Local bus from Ponte Mammolo reaches Tivoli in 45m, faster than the 1h 2m regional train.

Regional trains from Roma Tiburtina or a local bus from Ponte Mammolo reach Tivoli in under an hour, with local buses linking the two villas.

Train1 h 02 · from $5-$7
Bus ★45 min · from $2-$6
Car39 min · taxi ≈ €50
Day tourFull day · from $73

What to see

Villa d'Este gardens and fountains
Hadrian's Villa (Villa Adriana)
Villa Gregoriana gorge and waterfalls
Tivoli old town

2 landmark quests to check off here

Good to know

Villa d'Este gardens are the highlight; check opening days
Local buses link the two villas once you arrive
Weekdays are quieter than weekends

Times and prices are typical one-way estimates (train and bus: Omio / Rome2Rio route data; taxi: local tariff × road distance, tolls extra). Exact prices are on the booking page.

Plans

Rome rewards visitors with ancient ruins, world-class art and honest food around every corner. Pick how long you have and what you enjoy most. Prices checked October 2026; ≈ marks estimates.

How long?

What do you enjoy most?

Day trip · Ancient

One packed day of ancient Rome, grouped around Monti and the Centro Storico.

Stay: Monti. Small streets next to the Colosseum and Forum. Good mix of cafés, bars and local feel.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 41
Taxis: ≈ EUR 60

Day 1

Colosseum, Forum and the old centre

Tickets ≈ EUR 41 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 60

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 721 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

08:30–10:00 · €18 combined ticket with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill · EU 18–25 reduced · under 18 free

Colosseum Landmark quest

Book a timed ticket online. Go first thing to beat the heat and queues.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–19:00; closing time varies by season — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 845 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:15–11:45 · €18 combined ticket with Colosseum and Palatine Hill

Roman Forum Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Wear sturdy shoes; the paths are uneven.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–19:00; varies by season · Source
Taxi · 1311 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:30–13:15 · ≈ €5 entry — check current price on the day

Pantheon Landmark quest

About 20 minutes on foot. Free entry is limited; check on the day.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–19:00; shorter hours on Sundays and holidays
Taxi · 692 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

13:30–14:15 · Free to browse; food priced per item

Campo de' Fiori market

Lunch near the market. The market itself closes around 14:00 and is shut on Sunday.

Open Morning market Mon–Sat roughly 07:00–14:00; closed Sunday
Taxi · 550 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

15:00–15:30 · Free

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. A good spot to end the day.

Open Always open
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day trip · Art

A single art-focused day: the Vatican in the morning, Caravaggio and Bernini after lunch.

Stay: Prati / Vatican. Close to St Peter's and the Vatican Museums. Calmer streets and good metro links.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 55
Taxis: ≈ EUR 40

Day 1

Vatican Museums, then the centre

Tickets ≈ EUR 55 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 941 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

08:30–11:30 · ≈ €20 base ticket; online booking adds a fee — check on the day

Vatican Museums Landmark quest

Book the first entry slot. Closed most Sundays — check on the day.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–18:00; closed most Sundays — check on the day · Source
2

09:30–09:50 · Included in Vatican Museums ticket ≈ €20

Laocoön and His Sons Landmark quest

Inside the museums; see it on the way to the Sistine Chapel.

Open Same as Vatican Museums — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 678 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:00–13:30 · Free entry · dome climb costs extra (check on the day)

St. Peter's Basilica Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot. Dress code enforced: cover shoulders and knees.

Open Basilica roughly 07:00–19:00; dress code enforced — check on the day · Source
4

13:45–14:45 · ≈ €12–18 a plate in a trattoria

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

Lunch nearby in Prati.

Open Lunch and dinner at most trattorias — check on the day
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

16:00–16:20 · Free entry to the church

Ecstasy of Saint Teresa Landmark quest

Santa Maria della Vittoria, about 20 minutes by taxi. Check church hours on the day.

Open Church roughly 07:00–12:00 and 16:00–19:00 — check on the day
Taxi back to your hotel · 4 km · ≈ 16 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day trip · Food

A tasting day: morning market, a long lunch, then Trastevere in the evening.

Stay: Centro Storico. Walk to the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain. Best for a first visit with little time.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 20
Taxis: ≈ EUR 60

Day 1

Market, lunch and Trastevere

Tickets ≈ EUR 20 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 60

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 599 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

09:00–09:45 · Free to browse; food priced per item

Campo de' Fiori market

Morning market, Monday to Saturday only. Closed Sunday.

Open Morning market Mon–Sat roughly 07:00–14:00; closed Sunday
Taxi · 550 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:00–10:30 · Free

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Good for a coffee stop.

Open Always open
Taxi · 434 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

10:45–11:30 · ≈ €5 entry — check current price on the day

Pantheon Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot. Midday light through the dome is best.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–19:00; shorter hours on Sundays and holidays
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

12:30–13:30 · ≈ €12–18 a plate in a trattoria

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

Long lunch in Prati, about 20 minutes by taxi.

Open Lunch and dinner at most trattorias — check on the day
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

19:00–20:30 · Free · dinner extra

Trastevere evening walk

Evening walk and dinner. Best after 19:00.

Open Best after 19:00
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10

1 night · Ancient

Ancient Rome in one day: Colosseum and Forum in the morning, the Pantheon and fountains in the evening.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 41
Taxis: ≈ EUR 50

Day 1

Ancient core: Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon

Tickets ≈ EUR 41 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 50

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:30–10:00 · €18 combined ticket with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill · EU 18–25 reduced · under 18 free

Colosseum Landmark quest

Go at opening. Book a timed ticket online ahead. Bring ID.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–19:00; closing time varies by season — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 845 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:15–11:45 · €18 combined ticket with Colosseum and Palatine Hill

Roman Forum Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Same ticket usually covers both. Wear sturdy shoes; paths are uneven.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–19:00; varies by season · Source
Taxi · 702 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:15–13:15 · Free

Monti neighbourhood walk

Lunch in Monti on the way back. Most trattorias serve lunch until about 15:00.

Open Shops roughly 10:00–20:00; lanes always open
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

15:00–15:45 · ≈ €5 entry — check current price on the day

Pantheon Landmark quest

Short taxi or bus from Monti. Midday light through the dome is best; check Sunday hours.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–19:00; shorter hours on Sundays and holidays
Taxi · 794 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

16:15–16:35 · Free

Trevi Fountain Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Very crowded by day; come back after dinner if you want space.

Open Always open
Taxi · 1168 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
6

19:00–19:30 · Free

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Evening stroll and dinner nearby. Always open.

Open Always open

1 night · Art

Art-first trip: Vatican Museums at opening, then churches and sculptures across the centre.

Stay: Prati / Vatican. Close to St Peter's and the Vatican Museums. Calmer streets and good metro links.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 68
Taxis: ≈ EUR 50
Hotel: EUR 130–400

Day 1

Vatican art, then Baroque Rome

Tickets ≈ EUR 68 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 50

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 941 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

09:00–12:00 · ≈ €20 base ticket; online booking adds a fee — check on the day

Vatican Museums Landmark quest

Book the first entry slot online. Closed most Sundays — check on the day. No large bags.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–18:00; closed most Sundays — check on the day · Source
2

10:00–10:20 · Included in Vatican Museums ticket ≈ €20

Laocoön and His Sons Landmark quest

Inside the museums, in the sculpture courtyard. Same ticket.

Open Same as Vatican Museums — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 678 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:30–14:00 · Free entry · dome climb costs extra (check on the day)

St. Peter's Basilica Landmark quest

Short walk from the museums exit. Shoulders and knees covered. Security queue can be long.

Open Basilica roughly 07:00–19:00; dress code enforced — check on the day · Source
4

14:30–15:30 · ≈ €12–18 a plate in a trattoria

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

Late lunch in Prati. Many kitchens close around 15:00 — check on the day.

Open Lunch and dinner at most trattorias — check on the day
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

16:30–16:50 · Free entry to the church

Ecstasy of Saint Teresa Landmark quest

Santa Maria della Vittoria, short taxi ride. Church closes midday and reopens late afternoon — check on the day.

Open Church roughly 07:00–12:00 and 16:00–19:00 — check on the day
Taxi · 1445 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
6

17:30–18:15 · Included in Galleria Borghese ticket ≈ €13 — book ahead

Apollo and Daphne Landmark quest

Borghese Gallery, timed slot only. Book ahead. Closed Monday.

Open Tue–Sun timed slots roughly 09:00–19:00; closed Monday · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 4 km · ≈ 16 min · ≈ EUR 10

1 night · Food

Eat your way through Rome: market breakfast, a long lunch, and Trastevere after dark.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 20
Taxis: ≈ EUR 50

Day 1

Market, trattoria lunch, Trastevere evening

Tickets ≈ EUR 20 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 50

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–09:45 · Free to browse; food priced per item

Campo de' Fiori market

Morning market, Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday. Good for fruit and snacks.

Open Morning market Mon–Sat roughly 07:00–14:00; closed Sunday
Taxi · 550 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:00–10:30 · Free

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Coffee on the square before the crowds build.

Open Always open
Taxi · 434 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

11:00–11:45 · ≈ €5 entry — check current price on the day

Pantheon Landmark quest

Short walk. Quick look inside, then find lunch nearby.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–19:00; shorter hours on Sundays and holidays
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

13:00–14:00 · ≈ €12–18 a plate in a trattoria

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

A Roman pasta classic. Book or arrive early; lunch spots fill up.

Open Lunch and dinner at most trattorias — check on the day
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

19:00–20:30 · Free · dinner extra

Trastevere evening walk

Cross the river for dinner. Best after 19:00; many places are cash-friendly but cards are common.

Open Best after 19:00
Taxi · 1001 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
6

21:00–21:45 · Free

Gianicolo viewpoint

Short uphill walk for the night view. Always open.

Open Always open

2 nights · Ancient

Ancient Rome at an easy pace: the big sites early, the centre on foot in the evening.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 69
Taxis: ≈ EUR 80

Day 1

Colosseum, Forum and Monti

Tickets ≈ EUR 41 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:30–10:00 · €18 combined ticket with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill · EU 18–25 reduced · under 18 free

Colosseum Landmark quest

Book a timed ticket online. Go at opening to beat the heat and queues.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–19:00; closing time varies by season — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 845 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:15–11:45 · €18 combined ticket with Colosseum and Palatine Hill

Roman Forum Landmark quest

Same ticket as the Colosseum. Wear sturdy shoes; paths are uneven.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–19:00; varies by season · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:15–13:00 · Free entry · some chapels and museum charge

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Landmark quest

Short walk uphill. Cover shoulders and knees.

Open Daily roughly 07:00–18:30 — check on the day
Taxi · 996 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

13:15–14:15 · Free

Monti neighbourhood walk

Lunch and lanes in Monti. Many kitchens close mid-afternoon.

Open Shops roughly 10:00–20:00; lanes always open
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

16:30–17:15 · ≈ €5 entry — check current price on the day

Pantheon Landmark quest

Walk down into the centre. Shorter hours on Sundays and holidays.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–19:00; shorter hours on Sundays and holidays

Day 2

Vatican side and the river

Tickets ≈ EUR 28 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:00–09:30 · Free entry · dome climb costs extra (check on the day)

St. Peter's Basilica Landmark quest

Arrive early; security lines grow fast. Dress code enforced.

Open Basilica roughly 07:00–19:00; dress code enforced — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1392 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:15–11:30 · ≈ €13 entry — check on the day

Castel Sant'Angelo Landmark quest

About 15 minutes on foot along the river. Closed some Mondays.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–19:30; closed some Mondays
Taxi · 1442 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:00–13:00 · ≈ €12–18 a plate in a trattoria

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

Lunch in Prati. Check opening days on the day.

Open Lunch and dinner at most trattorias — check on the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

14:30–15:00 · Free

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Cross into the centre on foot, about 20 minutes.

Open Always open
Taxi · 1238 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

17:30–18:00 · Free to the terrace level · panoramic lift costs extra

Altare della Patria Landmark quest

Rooftop lift for sunset views. Lift hours vary.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:30; lift hours vary

2 nights · Art

Masterpieces first: Vatican art at opening, then churches and sculpture on foot.

Stay: Centro Storico. Walk to the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain. Best for a first visit with little time.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 81
Taxis: ≈ EUR 110
Hotel: EUR 300–900

Day 1

Vatican Museums and Prati

Tickets ≈ EUR 68 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

09:00–12:00 · ≈ €20 base ticket; online booking adds a fee — check on the day

Vatican Museums Landmark quest

Book the first slot online. Closed most Sundays.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–18:00; closed most Sundays — check on the day · Source
2

09:30–09:50 · Included in Vatican Museums ticket ≈ €20

Laocoön and His Sons Landmark quest

Inside the museums; ask staff for the courtyard location.

Open Same as Vatican Museums — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 678 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:30–14:00 · Free entry · dome climb costs extra (check on the day)

St. Peter's Basilica Landmark quest

Separate entrance and security line. Dress code enforced.

Open Basilica roughly 07:00–19:00; dress code enforced — check on the day · Source
4

14:15–15:15 · ≈ €12–18 a plate in a trattoria

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

Late lunch in Prati. Many places close between services.

Open Lunch and dinner at most trattorias — check on the day
Taxi · 1442 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

16:30–17:45 · ≈ €13 entry — check on the day

Castel Sant'Angelo Landmark quest

Walk along the river. Closed some Mondays.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–19:30; closed some Mondays
Taxi back to your hotel · 1151 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 2

Baroque centre and Borghese

Tickets ≈ EUR 13 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 70

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

09:00–09:45 · Included in Galleria Borghese ticket ≈ €13 — book ahead

Apollo and Daphne Landmark quest

Borghese Gallery needs a timed booking; closed Monday.

Open Tue–Sun timed slots roughly 09:00–19:00; closed Monday · Source
Taxi · 1480 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:15–10:45 · Free

Pincio Terrace

Short walk from the gallery. Park closes around sunset.

Open Park roughly 07:00–sunset — check on the day
Taxi · 895 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

11:00–11:20 · Free

Spanish Steps Landmark quest

Walk down into the centre.

Open Always open
Taxi · 768 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

11:30–11:50 · Free

Trevi Fountain Landmark quest

Crowded by midday; come back late evening if you want space.

Open Always open
Taxi · 1345 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

16:00–16:20 · Free entry to the church

Ecstasy of Saint Teresa Landmark quest

Church reopens mid-afternoon. Check hours on the day.

Open Church roughly 07:00–12:00 and 16:00–19:00 — check on the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 10
6

17:00–17:30 · Free

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Evening stroll and dinner nearby.

Open Always open
Taxi back to your hotel · 214 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10

2 nights · Food

Eat your way through the centre and Trastevere, with the main sights between meals.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 20
Taxis: ≈ EUR 60

Day 1

Market morning and the old centre

Tickets ≈ EUR 5 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:30–09:15 · Free to browse; food priced per item

Campo de' Fiori market

Morning market, Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday.

Open Morning market Mon–Sat roughly 07:00–14:00; closed Sunday
Taxi · 550 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

09:30–10:00 · Free

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot.

Open Always open
Taxi · 434 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

10:15–11:00 · ≈ €5 entry — check current price on the day

Pantheon Landmark quest

Shorter hours on Sundays and holidays.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–19:00; shorter hours on Sundays and holidays
Taxi · 794 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

11:15–11:35 · Free

Trevi Fountain Landmark quest

Busy by now; quick photo stop.

Open Always open
Taxi · 1092 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

12:30–13:30 · Free

Monti neighbourhood walk

Lunch in Monti. Book popular trattorias or go early.

Open Shops roughly 10:00–20:00; lanes always open

Day 2

Vatican morning, Trastevere evening

Tickets ≈ EUR 15 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 20

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:00–09:30 · Free entry · dome climb costs extra (check on the day)

St. Peter's Basilica Landmark quest

Early start; dress code enforced.

Open Basilica roughly 07:00–19:00; dress code enforced — check on the day · Source
2

10:30–11:30 · ≈ €12–18 a plate in a trattoria

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

Early lunch in Prati before the crowds.

Open Lunch and dinner at most trattorias — check on the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

16:30–17:15 · Free

Gianicolo viewpoint

Cross the river and climb for the view. Always open.

Open Always open
Taxi · 1001 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

19:00–20:30 · Free · dinner extra

Trastevere evening walk

Dinner and lanes after dark. Book ahead at weekends.

Open Best after 19:00

3 nights · Ancient ★ Recommended length

Ancient Rome at an easy pace: the big three sites plus the quieter ruins, grouped by neighbourhood.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 62
Taxis: ≈ EUR 110

Day 1

Arrive, Pantheon and the fountains

Tickets ≈ EUR 5 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

15:00–15:45 · ≈ €5 entry — check current price on the day

Pantheon Landmark quest

Go inside for the dome and the oculus. Shorter hours on Sundays.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–19:00; shorter hours on Sundays and holidays
Taxi · 794 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

16:15–16:35 · Free

Trevi Fountain Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Busy all day; come back late evening if you want space.

Open Always open
Taxi · 768 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

17:15–17:35 · Free

Spanish Steps Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot. Sit on the steps and watch the square.

Open Always open
Taxi · 895 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

18:00–18:30 · Free

Pincio Terrace

Climb from the Spanish Steps for sunset over Piazza del Popolo.

Open Park roughly 07:00–sunset — check on the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

19:30–20:00 · Free

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Dinner nearby in the lanes. The square is best after dark.

Open Always open

Day 2

Colosseum, Forum and Monti

Tickets ≈ EUR 36 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:30–10:00 · €18 combined ticket with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill · EU 18–25 reduced · under 18 free

Colosseum Landmark quest

Book a timed ticket ahead. First entry is coolest and quietest.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–19:00; closing time varies by season — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 845 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:15–11:45 · €18 combined ticket with Colosseum and Palatine Hill

Roman Forum Landmark quest

Same ticket as the Colosseum. Wear sturdy shoes; paths are uneven.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–19:00; varies by season · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

13:30–14:15 · Free entry · some chapels and museum charge

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Landmark quest

Lunch in Monti first, then the mosaics here.

Open Daily roughly 07:00–18:30 — check on the day
Taxi · 996 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

15:00–16:00 · Free

Monti neighbourhood walk

Wander the lanes; shops open roughly 10:00–20:00.

Open Shops roughly 10:00–20:00; lanes always open
Taxi · 1444 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

17:00–17:20 · Free entry to the church

Ecstasy of Saint Teresa Landmark quest

In Santa Maria della Vittoria. Church reopens around 16:00 — check on the day.

Open Church roughly 07:00–12:00 and 16:00–19:00 — check on the day

Day 3

Vatican morning, castle at sunset

Tickets ≈ EUR 21 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 30

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:00–09:30 · Free entry · dome climb costs extra (check on the day)

St. Peter's Basilica Landmark quest

Cover shoulders and knees. Security queues build fast — arrive early.

Open Basilica roughly 07:00–19:00; dress code enforced — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1392 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

11:00–12:15 · ≈ €13 entry — check on the day

Castel Sant'Angelo Landmark quest

Fifteen minutes on foot along the river. Closed some Mondays.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–19:30; closed some Mondays
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

15:30–16:00 · Free to the terrace level · panoramic lift costs extra

Altare della Patria Landmark quest

Lift to the terrace for the view over the Forum.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:30; lift hours vary
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

16:30–17:30 · ≈ €8 entry — check on the day

Baths of Caracalla Landmark quest

Short taxi or bus south. Closes earlier in winter — check on the day.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–18:00; closes earlier in winter

3 nights · Art ★ Recommended length

Masterpieces indoors: the Vatican, Bernini and Caravaggio, with timed slots booked ahead.

Stay: Centro Storico. Walk to the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain. Best for a first visit with little time.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 86
Taxis: ≈ EUR 150
Hotel: EUR 450–1,350

Day 1

Vatican Museums and St. Peter's

Tickets ≈ EUR 55 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 30

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

08:30–11:30 · ≈ €20 base ticket; online booking adds a fee — check on the day

Vatican Museums Landmark quest

Book the first entry slot. Closed most Sundays — check on the day.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–18:00; closed most Sundays — check on the day · Source
2

09:30–09:50 · Included in Vatican Museums ticket ≈ €20

Laocoön and His Sons Landmark quest

In the Vatican Museums courtyard, on your way through.

Open Same as Vatican Museums — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 678 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:15–13:45 · Free entry · dome climb costs extra (check on the day)

St. Peter's Basilica Landmark quest

Exit into the basilica. Dress code enforced.

Open Basilica roughly 07:00–19:00; dress code enforced — check on the day · Source
4

14:15–15:15 · ≈ €12–18 a plate in a trattoria

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

Lunch in Prati. Ask for the dish by name at a trattoria.

Open Lunch and dinner at most trattorias — check on the day
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 2

Borghese morning and the centre

Tickets ≈ EUR 18 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 60

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

09:00–09:45 · Included in Galleria Borghese ticket ≈ €13 — book ahead

Apollo and Daphne Landmark quest

Borghese Gallery, timed slot only. Closed Monday — book ahead.

Open Tue–Sun timed slots roughly 09:00–19:00; closed Monday · Source
Taxi · 1480 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:30–11:00 · Free

Pincio Terrace

Walk down through the park from the gallery.

Open Park roughly 07:00–sunset — check on the day
Taxi · 895 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

11:15–11:35 · Free

Spanish Steps Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot.

Open Always open
Taxi · 768 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

12:00–12:20 · Free

Trevi Fountain Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Toss a coin and move on.

Open Always open
Taxi · 794 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

14:00–14:45 · ≈ €5 entry — check current price on the day

Pantheon Landmark quest

Lunch first, then the dome. Shorter hours on Sundays.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–19:00; shorter hours on Sundays and holidays
Taxi back to your hotel · 221 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 3

Churches and Caravaggio

Tickets ≈ EUR 13 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 60

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

09:00–09:45 · Free entry · some chapels and museum charge

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Landmark quest

Mosaics in the nave. Morning light is best.

Open Daily roughly 07:00–18:30 — check on the day
Taxi · 1169 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

11:00–11:20 · Free entry to the church

Ecstasy of Saint Teresa Landmark quest

Santa Maria della Vittoria, near the Termini side. Check church hours on the day.

Open Church roughly 07:00–12:00 and 16:00–19:00 — check on the day
Taxi · 672 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

14:00–14:30 · Included in Palazzo Massimo ticket ≈ €13 — check on the day

Discobolus Landmark quest

Palazzo Massimo, near Termini. Closed Monday.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–19:45; closed Monday
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

17:00–17:30 · Free

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Sant'Agnese in Agone on the square. Evening is the best time.

Open Always open
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

19:30–21:00 · Free · dinner extra

Trastevere evening walk

Cross the river for dinner and a wander after 19:00.

Open Best after 19:00
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10

3 nights · Food ★ Recommended length

Eat your way across the city: markets in the morning, long lunches, Trastevere at night.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 69
Taxis: ≈ EUR 100

Day 1

Market morning and the centre

Tickets ≈ EUR 20 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:30–09:15 · Free to browse; food priced per item

Campo de' Fiori market

Morning market Mon–Sat, closed Sunday. Go early for produce and snacks.

Open Morning market Mon–Sat roughly 07:00–14:00; closed Sunday
Taxi · 550 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

09:45–10:15 · Free

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot.

Open Always open
Taxi · 434 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

10:45–11:30 · ≈ €5 entry — check current price on the day

Pantheon Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot. Shorter hours on Sundays.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–19:00; shorter hours on Sundays and holidays
Taxi · 794 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

12:00–12:20 · Free

Trevi Fountain Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot.

Open Always open
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

13:00–14:00 · ≈ €12–18 a plate in a trattoria

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

Long lunch. Most trattorias serve it at lunch and dinner — check on the day.

Open Lunch and dinner at most trattorias — check on the day

Day 2

Ancient sights and Monti food

Tickets ≈ EUR 36 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:30–10:00 · €18 combined ticket with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill · EU 18–25 reduced · under 18 free

Colosseum Landmark quest

Book ahead. Morning is cooler and quieter.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–19:00; closing time varies by season — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 845 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:15–11:45 · €18 combined ticket with Colosseum and Palatine Hill

Roman Forum Landmark quest

Same ticket. Sturdy shoes.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–19:00; varies by season · Source
Taxi · 702 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

13:00–14:00 · Free

Monti neighbourhood walk

Lunch in the lanes; shops roughly 10:00–20:00.

Open Shops roughly 10:00–20:00; lanes always open
Taxi · 996 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

15:00–15:45 · Free entry · some chapels and museum charge

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot from Monti.

Open Daily roughly 07:00–18:30 — check on the day
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ EUR 10
5

18:30–19:15 · Free

Gianicolo viewpoint

Taxi across the river for sunset, then walk down to Trastevere.

Open Always open

Day 3

Vatican and Trastevere evening

Tickets ≈ EUR 13 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 20

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

08:00–09:30 · Free entry · dome climb costs extra (check on the day)

St. Peter's Basilica Landmark quest

Early is best. Dress code enforced.

Open Basilica roughly 07:00–19:00; dress code enforced — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1392 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

11:00–12:15 · ≈ €13 entry — check on the day

Castel Sant'Angelo Landmark quest

Fifteen minutes on foot along the river. Closed some Mondays.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–19:30; closed some Mondays
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

19:00–20:30 · Free · dinner extra

Trastevere evening walk

Dinner and a wander. Best after 19:00.

Open Best after 19:00

4 nights · Ancient

Ancient Rome at an easy pace: the big sites early, afternoons for churches and views.

Stay: Monti. Small streets next to the Colosseum and Forum. Good mix of cafés, bars and local feel.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 77
Taxis: ≈ EUR 190
Hotel: EUR 480–1,400

Day 1

Arrive and the centre on foot

Tickets ≈ EUR 5 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 50

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

15:00–15:45 · ≈ €5 entry — check current price on the day

Pantheon Landmark quest

Midday light is best but afternoon is calmer. Shorter hours on Sundays.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–19:00; shorter hours on Sundays and holidays
Taxi · 794 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

16:15–16:35 · Free

Trevi Fountain Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Crowded — go early morning if you can.

Open Always open
Taxi · 768 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

17:15–17:35 · Free

Spanish Steps Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot. Sit on the steps is not allowed — keep moving.

Open Always open
Taxi · 895 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

18:00–18:30 · Free

Pincio Terrace

Short climb from the steps. Sunset over the domes.

Open Park roughly 07:00–sunset — check on the day
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 2

Colosseum and Forum

Tickets ≈ EUR 36 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 50

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 721 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

08:30–10:00 · €18 combined ticket with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill · EU 18–25 reduced · under 18 free

Colosseum Landmark quest

Book a timed ticket ahead. First entry beats the heat and queues.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–19:00; closing time varies by season — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 845 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:15–11:45 · €18 combined ticket with Colosseum and Palatine Hill

Roman Forum Landmark quest

Same ticket usually covers both. Wear sturdy shoes; paths are uneven.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–19:00; varies by season · Source
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

14:30–15:15 · Free entry · some chapels and museum charge

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Landmark quest

Short metro ride. Cover shoulders and knees.

Open Daily roughly 07:00–18:30 — check on the day
Taxi · 996 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

16:00–17:00 · Free

Monti neighbourhood walk

Lanes and small shops. Good spot for an early dinner.

Open Shops roughly 10:00–20:00; lanes always open
Taxi back to your hotel · 241 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 3

Vatican side

Tickets ≈ EUR 28 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 50

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 4 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

08:00–09:30 · Free entry · dome climb costs extra (check on the day)

St. Peter's Basilica Landmark quest

Go early; security lines grow fast. Dress code enforced.

Open Basilica roughly 07:00–19:00; dress code enforced — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1392 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

11:00–12:15 · ≈ €13 entry — check on the day

Castel Sant'Angelo Landmark quest

Fifteen minutes on foot. Closed some Mondays — check on the day.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–19:30; closed some Mondays
Taxi · 1442 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

13:00–14:00 · ≈ €12–18 a plate in a trattoria

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

Lunch in Prati. Ask for the local pasta.

Open Lunch and dinner at most trattorias — check on the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

16:00–16:30 · Free

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Walk back through the centre. Livelier in the evening.

Open Always open
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 4

Baths, then fly

Tickets ≈ EUR 8 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Taxi from your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

09:00–10:00 · ≈ €8 entry — check on the day

Baths of Caracalla Landmark quest

Open Tue–Sun. Closes earlier in winter.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–18:00; closes earlier in winter
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

11:00–11:30 · Free to the terrace level · panoramic lift costs extra

Altare della Patria Landmark quest

Lift hours vary — check on the day.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:30; lift hours vary
Taxi · 1139 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:00–12:45 · Free to browse; food priced per item

Campo de' Fiori market

Market runs mornings Mon–Sat, closed Sunday. Grab picnic food.

Open Morning market Mon–Sat roughly 07:00–14:00; closed Sunday
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 10

4 nights · Art

Museums and masterpieces: book Vatican and Borghese slots first, then build the days around them.

Stay: Centro Storico. Walk to the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain. Best for a first visit with little time.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 84
Taxis: ≈ EUR 180
Hotel: EUR 600–1,800

Day 1

Arrive and Caravaggio country

Tickets ≈ EUR 5 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Taxi from your hotel · 221 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

15:00–15:45 · ≈ €5 entry — check current price on the day

Pantheon Landmark quest

Quick look at the dome and oculus.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–19:00; shorter hours on Sundays and holidays
Taxi · 434 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

16:00–16:30 · Free

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Churches nearby hold Caravaggios — step in if open.

Open Always open
Taxi · 1168 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

17:00–17:20 · Free

Trevi Fountain Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot. Late afternoon is busy but fine.

Open Always open
Taxi back to your hotel · 970 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 2

Vatican Museums

Tickets ≈ EUR 53 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

09:00–12:00 · ≈ €20 base ticket; online booking adds a fee — check on the day

Vatican Museums Landmark quest

Book first entry online. Closed most Sundays — check on the day.

Open Mon–Sat roughly 09:00–18:00; closed most Sundays — check on the day · Source
2

12:15–12:35 · Included in Vatican Museums ticket ≈ €20

Laocoön and His Sons Landmark quest

Inside the museums — plan the route so you pass it.

Open Same as Vatican Museums — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 678 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

14:00–15:30 · Free entry · dome climb costs extra (check on the day)

St. Peter's Basilica Landmark quest

Dress code enforced. Lines shorter after lunch.

Open Basilica roughly 07:00–19:00; dress code enforced — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1392 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

16:30–17:45 · ≈ €13 entry — check on the day

Castel Sant'Angelo Landmark quest

Fifteen minutes on foot. Late afternoon light on the river.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–19:30; closed some Mondays
Taxi back to your hotel · 1151 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 3

Borghese and the north centre

Tickets ≈ EUR 13 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 50

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

09:00–09:45 · Included in Galleria Borghese ticket ≈ €13 — book ahead

Apollo and Daphne Landmark quest

Borghese Gallery needs a timed slot booked ahead. Closed Monday.

Open Tue–Sun timed slots roughly 09:00–19:00; closed Monday · Source
Taxi · 1480 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

11:00–11:30 · Free

Pincio Terrace

Walk down through the park.

Open Park roughly 07:00–sunset — check on the day
Taxi · 895 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:00–12:20 · Free

Spanish Steps Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Lunch nearby.

Open Always open
Taxi · 270 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

15:00–15:15 · Research institute — not generally open to tourists; check on the day

Bibliotheca Hertziana Landmark quest

Research hours only — go only with an appointment.

Open Weekday research hours only — check on the day · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 1283 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 4

Churches and sculpture, then fly

Tickets ≈ EUR 13 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 50

Taxi from your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

09:30–09:50 · Free entry to the church

Ecstasy of Saint Teresa Landmark quest

Church closes around midday — go in the morning slot.

Open Church roughly 07:00–12:00 and 16:00–19:00 — check on the day
Taxi · 672 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

11:00–11:30 · Included in Palazzo Massimo ticket ≈ €13 — check on the day

Discobolus Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Weekday mornings are quiet.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–19:45; closed Monday
Taxi · 586 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:00–12:45 · Free entry · some chapels and museum charge

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Mosaics worth the stop.

Open Daily roughly 07:00–18:30 — check on the day
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

13:15–14:00 · Free to browse; food priced per item

Campo de' Fiori market

Market mornings Mon–Sat. Last lunch before the airport.

Open Morning market Mon–Sat roughly 07:00–14:00; closed Sunday
Taxi back to your hotel · 599 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10

4 nights · Food

Eat your way across the centre: markets in the morning, long lunches, Trastevere at night.

Stay: Trastevere. Cobbled lanes and dinner spots across the river. Lively at night, quieter by day.

Tickets & tours: ≈ EUR 84
Taxis: ≈ EUR 160
Hotel: EUR 440–1,280

Day 1

Arrive, market and the centre

Tickets ≈ EUR 20 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 50

Taxi from your hotel · 1053 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

10:00–10:45 · Free to browse; food priced per item

Campo de' Fiori market

Morning market Mon–Sat, closed Sunday. Buy fruit and cheese.

Open Morning market Mon–Sat roughly 07:00–14:00; closed Sunday
Taxi · 550 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

11:15–11:45 · Free

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Five minutes on foot. Coffee on the square costs more — stand at the bar.

Open Always open
Taxi · 434 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:15–13:00 · ≈ €5 entry — check current price on the day

Pantheon Landmark quest

Short visit before lunch.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–19:00; shorter hours on Sundays and holidays
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

13:30–14:30 · ≈ €12–18 a plate in a trattoria

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

Lunch. Most trattorias serve lunch and dinner — check on the day.

Open Lunch and dinner at most trattorias — check on the day
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 2

Monti and ancient sights

Tickets ≈ EUR 36 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 50

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

08:30–10:00 · €18 combined ticket with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill · EU 18–25 reduced · under 18 free

Colosseum Landmark quest

Book ahead. Morning is cooler.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–19:00; closing time varies by season — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 847 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:30–11:30 · Free

Monti neighbourhood walk

Shops roughly 10:00–20:00. Good for a snack.

Open Shops roughly 10:00–20:00; lanes always open
Taxi · 996 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:00–12:45 · Free entry · some chapels and museum charge

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Landmark quest

Ten minutes on foot.

Open Daily roughly 07:00–18:30 — check on the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ EUR 10
4

14:00–15:30 · €18 combined ticket with Colosseum and Palatine Hill

Roman Forum Landmark quest

Afternoon works if you avoid peak heat. Sturdy shoes.

Open Daily roughly 08:30–19:00; varies by season · Source
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ EUR 10

Day 3

Trastevere evening

Tickets ≈ EUR 0 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 20

Taxi from your hotel · 971 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

17:30–18:15 · Free

Gianicolo viewpoint

Sunset view over the rooftops. Walk down into Trastevere.

Open Always open
Taxi · 1001 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

19:00–20:30 · Free · dinner extra

Trastevere evening walk

Best after 19:00. Book dinner or join a queue — both work.

Open Best after 19:00

Day 4

Vatican side, then fly

Tickets ≈ EUR 28 pp · taxis ≈ EUR 40

Taxi from your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10
1

08:00–09:30 · Free entry · dome climb costs extra (check on the day)

St. Peter's Basilica Landmark quest

Early beats the lines. Dress code enforced.

Open Basilica roughly 07:00–19:00; dress code enforced — check on the day · Source
Taxi · 1392 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
2

10:30–11:45 · ≈ €13 entry — check on the day

Castel Sant'Angelo Landmark quest

Fifteen minutes on foot. Closed some Mondays.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–19:30; closed some Mondays
Taxi · 1442 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ EUR 10
3

12:30–13:30 · ≈ €12–18 a plate in a trattoria

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

Last lunch in Prati before the airport.

Open Lunch and dinner at most trattorias — check on the day
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ EUR 10

Swap in instead

Swap a half-day for Ostia Antica: train from Piramide, about 30 minutes, to Roman ruins without the crowds.
Add a day trip to Tivoli for Villa d'Este gardens and Hadrian's Villa; trains and buses run from the city.
Art lovers can swap a museum morning for the Borghese Gallery; timed tickets sell out, so book ahead.

Getting around

Metro has two main lines (A and B) plus a short branch; useful but limited coverage.
Trams and city buses fill the gaps; buy tickets before boarding.
Taxis use fixed airport fares and meters in town; Uber works in Rome.
Driving in the centre is chaotic and ZTL cameras fine you; don't do it.
Walking is the best way to see the centre; bikes and scooters are common.
No ferry needed in the city; cruise ships dock at Civitavecchia.

Where to stay

Centro Storico · ≈ EUR 150–450 a night
Walk to the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain. Best for a first visit with little time.
Trastevere · ≈ EUR 110–320 a night
Cobbled lanes and dinner spots across the river. Lively at night, quieter by day.
Monti · ≈ EUR 120–350 a night
Small streets next to the Colosseum and Forum. Good mix of cafés, bars and local feel.
Prati / Vatican · ≈ EUR 130–400 a night
Close to St Peter's and the Vatican Museums. Calmer streets and good metro links.

Food & drink

Order Roman classics: cacio e pepe, carbonara, amatriciana and saltimbocca. Portions are big; a primo is often enough.
Pizza al taglio is sold by weight at counters. Point at what you want; pay about €3–6 for a good slice.
Coffee standing at the bar costs far less than sitting at a table. Cappuccino is a morning drink for locals.
Book dinner in Trastevere or Testaccio for a lively night. Many kitchens close mid-afternoon; eat lunch around 13:00.
Try a supplì (fried rice ball) and a scoop of gelato from a shop that keeps it covered, not piled high.

Tips

Book tickets for the Colosseum and Vatican Museums months in advance to avoid hours-long lines
Never order a cappuccino after 11 AM; Italians consider it strictly a morning breakfast drink
Carry a reusable water bottle to fill up at the thousands of free public fountains (nasoni) scattered around the city
Dinner starts late, usually around 8:30 PM, and tipping is generally not expected or required
Beware of aggressive ticket touts and pickpockets around major tourist sites and Termini station

Sources for prices and hours

Taxi costs are estimates from straight-line distance and the metered fare. Map positions are approximate.

Tours & activities

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Colosseum

Roman Forum

Skip-the-line access to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
Expert guide brings ancient Rome to life
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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

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Vatican Museums

Entrance to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Explore at your own pace with a timed ticket
159,039 reviews · 4.5 rating

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Vatican: Museums & Sistine Chapel Entrance Ticket

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$37View tour

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Pantheon

Timed entry to the Pantheon
Official audioguide explains the dome and history
31,905 reviews · 4.4 rating

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Pantheon Entry Ticket and Official Audioguide

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$8View tour

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Castel Sant'Angelo

Entry ticket to Castel Sant'Angelo
Digital audioguide and rooftop views
9,165 reviews · 4.6 rating

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Castel Sant'Angelo Entry Ticket & Digital Audioguide

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Baths of Caracalla

Visit the Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus
Choice of private or shared group
983 reviews · 4.7 rating

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Caracalla Baths & Circus Maximus — Private or Shared

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$73View tour

Souvenirs

Roman mosaic ornament

EUR 80–200about 10–15 cm, 1 piece · estimate

A small decorative piece made with tiny colored tiles, a craft Rome has practiced since ancient times.

Where: Studio Cassio, Via Urbana

Ready-made small pieces and stock are limited, so contact the studio in advance.

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Landmarks 39

Must-see · 10

Colosseum

St. Peter's Basilica

Pantheon

Trevi Fountain

Roman Forum

Vatican Museums

Spanish Steps

Piazza Navona

Castel Sant'Angelo

Altare della Patria

Cultural

Ancient Site 5

Christian 2

Modern History 1

Museum 2

Castle 1

Palace 1

Historical Square 3

University 1

Urban Hub 1

Park 1

Garden 1

Natural

River 1

Activities

Artwork 5

Library 2

Zoo 1

Amusement Park 3

Food 1

Painting 6

Football Stadium 1

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Colosseum Landmark quest

Roman Forum Landmark quest

Pantheon Landmark quest

Campo de' Fiori market

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Vatican Museums Landmark quest

Laocoön and His Sons Landmark quest

St. Peter's Basilica Landmark quest

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

Ecstasy of Saint Teresa Landmark quest

Campo de' Fiori market

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Pantheon Landmark quest

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

Trastevere evening walk

Colosseum Landmark quest

Roman Forum Landmark quest

Monti neighbourhood walk

Pantheon Landmark quest

Trevi Fountain Landmark quest

Piazza Navona Landmark quest

Vatican Museums Landmark quest

Laocoön and His Sons Landmark quest

St. Peter's Basilica Landmark quest

Fettuccine alla Papalina Landmark quest

Ecstasy of Saint Teresa Landmark quest

Apollo and Daphne Landmark quest

Campo de' Fiori market

Piazza Navona Landmark quest