Rome travel guide

Updated by Christian 2 days ago

 

Before You Travel

Bookings needed & things you can prepare in advance to make the most of your time once in Rome

Tickets & activities you NEED to book in advance


The huge majority of travelers visit the following attractions. They need …

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Pick your Transfers & Transport Cards


There are different ways to get from Fiumicino airport, the …

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Other recommended arrangements


Book your tours, guides & activities: the best tours …

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Top Things To Do

Top things to do in Rome for someone who comes for the first time

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Altare della Patria

The Altare della Patria - in English "Altar of the Fatherland"- is actually called Vittorio Emanuel…

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Fontana di Trevi

The Trevi Fountain is a baroque fountain that's the largest in Rome and one of the most famous fountains …

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Vatican Museums

The Vatican Museums exhibit a huge collection of art accumulated by Popes throughout the years. It contains a…

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Piazza del Campidoglio

The Campidoglio Square is located at the top of Capitoline Hill. It was the first modern square to be designe…

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Pantheón

The Pantheon of Agrippa is a temple dedicated to all the gods. The word Pantheon means "temple of all th…

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Castello de Sant'Angelo

The Sant'Angelo Castle was originally built to be a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian and his family (in the …

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Rome Itineraries

Free itineraries to help you plan your days in Rome

Love Your Trip

Our selection of Services & Activites to make your trip even better

Food & Drink

Our selection of dishes, activities & places you must taste

Tailored Travel Planning

Plan your trip with a Local Hero that will create tailored daily itineraries based on your budget, dates, age, interests or anything you're dreaming to experience

Nightlife

Top things to do and places to go to party in Rome with your friends

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Trastevere Nightlife

Trastevere neighbourhood is the most bohemian side of the city, with both roman and international vibes, and …

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Campo de Fiori Nightlife

The Campo de Fiori area is where locals and tourists go for the night, mixing all ages from students to peopl…

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Piazza Navona Nightlife

The area of Piazza Navona and Via della Pace is one of the most chic parts, with wine bars and cafés a…

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Monti Nightlife

Monti is an area that has become popular recently, so it has a funky and hipster vibe but it also conserves t…

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San Lorenzo Nightlife

San Lorenzo neighbourhood is where the main university of Rome is located, so the crowds are usually young st…

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Ma Che Siete Venuti A Fà

This bar specializes in beer, offering a huge selection of both national and international craft beers.

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Families

Top things to do in Rome with kids: Activities and places for the whole family

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Colisseum

The Coliseum, also known as Flavian Ampitheatre, is an oval ampitheatre that could accommodate between 50.000…

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Bocca della Verità

The Bocca della Verità - in English 'Mouth of the Truth'- is an ancient marble mask …

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Villa Borghese

The Villa Borghese is a landscape garden that has many beautiful monuments, sculptures, fountains and buildin…

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Fontana di Trevi

The Trevi Fountain is a baroque fountain that's the largest in Rome and one of the most famous fountains …

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Campo de' Fiori

The Campo de' Fiori -in English 'Field of Flowers'- is a square in Rome that's famous be…

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Altare della Patria

The Altare della Patria - in English "Altar of the Fatherland"- is actually called Vittorio Emanuel…

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Need To Know

Practical information & general advice to prepare your trip

Introduction


Rome, the Eternal City, has been one of the most …

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Dangers & precautions


Be really aware of pickpockets, they're usually small children or …

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Local opening times


In the summer, small shops usually close 1 or 2 …

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How to Move around


There are lots of ways to move around the city. …

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Events

Shows, festivals, traditions, markets, concerts or cultural exhibitions

Tailored Travel Planning

Plan your trip with a Local hero that will create tailored daily itineraries based on your interests and needs

Uniq Guides

Squeeze your time, discover hidden gems, eat & drink where locals do

About the author

Christian

I first came to Rome for studies and came back to live as soon as I could :)

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