Things to do in Rome

Top Things to Do in Rome

Things to Do in Rome

In between bites of pasta and pizza, discover ancient architecture like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain—get a local guide to show you all the hidden gems.

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Rome.


Top Attractions in Rome

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From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

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What travellers are saying

  • Jan U
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    We got the Full experience ticket lasting for two consecutive days, valid for Colloseum and Forum Romanum. Thanks to some computing glitch, the first attempt to buy tickets had money "reserved", no tickets arrived into my email. second attempt was a success. i have yet to check if i was charged twice (i think not, as the ticket provider stated so).

    full experience ticket had access to arena. alternatively, you could get tickets to the underground or the spectator space.

    You largely pay for the engaging moment when you enter the arena. then, you snake through the crowds towards exit and the colloseum spits you out back into the crowds of tourists and dinghy people trying to sell you a tour of colloseum.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Replicator
    Bristol, UK299 contributions
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    We paid for tickets via their website which was just entry but they have pillars with headphones you can use inside if you want.

    We had walked past and our guide had told us about it so we didn’t get a tour. We just went to get a feel for inside and paid entry only.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • jason s
    4 contributions
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    Trevi Fountain is the most beautiful fountain I have ever seen.
    beautiful but to enjoy it and get some nice photos you have to go either early in the morning or around midnight
    anyway, a fountain that leaves you breathless
    Written 12 March 2024
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  • Replicator
    Bristol, UK299 contributions
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    We visited this a couple of times but by far the best was doing the underground tour which can be done just by walking into the booking office.

    You can see part of the history at one end and then the office is just around the corner where you use headsets to listen to the information and they walk you over to the other side of the old arena and you go underground there as well

    well worth it. Interesting.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Jan U
    20 contributions
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    The gallery has two storeys, one for pictures and one for statues. richly decorated room vaults. Among the absolute must-see are: Bernini statue of abduction (yes i'm stalling the word for raptus puelae) - lifelike details of hand grasping the thigh; also Bernini's transmutation into laurel tree with twigs and branches merging with fingers of the statue; the horse rider falling off his horse into the room; gladiator themed mosaics. There's plenty of other statues thanks to this particular's pope "taste for male beauty". i liked the picture collection in Conservatores Campidoglio better as there was greater variety of styles and themes.

    Book the tickets well in advance. Children (here under 18 yo) get considerable discount. backpacks to be stored in the guardaroba, free of charge. the ticket says entry is for two hours, that's about adequate time for a visit anyway.

    the building is equipped with a lift, individual rooms are accesible by wheelchair.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • brat0029
    North Mankato, MN172 contributions
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    I really enjoyed this church. It was historically important and held many wonderful pieces of art. It's also quite large and takes a few hours to fully see.
    Written 24 February 2024
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  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia14 153 contributions
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    Trastevere hosts Rome's oldest synagogue; is no longer used for worship by the Jewish community. In the 16th Century, Trastevere's numerous Jewish community was forced to cross the River Tiber and occupied Rome's Ghetto. Trastevere has narrow streets with historic houses; it's filled with bars and eateries. Locals and travelers flock to Trastevere's cobbled streets.
    Written 11 March 2024
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  • Tommo
    Melbourne, Australia50 436 contributions
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    Palatine Hill is a plateau located south of the Forum in Rome.

    Here archaeological discoveries range from prehistoric remains to the ruins of imperial palaces are located.

    Worth visiting the Coloseum and Roman Forum and Palantine Hill together as they are located side by side.
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • Jan U
    20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We got the Full experience ticket lasting for two consecutive days, valid for Colloseum and Forum Romanum. Thanks to some computing glitch, the first attempt to buy tickets had money "reserved", no tickets arrived into my email. second attempt was a success. i have yet to check if i was charged twice (i think not, as the ticket provider stated so).

    Anyways, full experience in roman forum means access to several exhibitions througout the area (villa, domus augusta, pottery showcase and the byzantine basilica maria antiqua). I was originally sceptical towards contemporary writers being cited "palace so large that eyes hurt and pyramids seem puny" but the ruin complex is truly large and multilayered. The southern part (towards circus maximus) resembles nearby caracalla spas; the part at domus augustus had videomapping teaser and some beautifully restored frescoes. the area includes a rosarium with older varieties of roses. beautiful view towards west (vatican). you gradually descend through the ruins of another palace towards maria antiqua, and walk amond the columns and temples of the ancient forum. therea re multiple ways to enter/exit the area.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • John A Carter
    Lower Sackville, Canada3 710 contributions
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    What a great little castle. You get wonderful views of the area. It has a very unique history. It was never intended to be a castle at the start. Most people find this place. Interesting. I think it was worth the price of admission.
    Written 12 March 2024
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  • Brightoncardinal
    Lancing, UK276 contributions
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    This is an amazing building. Spectacular from street level but amazing from the roof.
    Climb the steps. Then pay €17 for entry to the museum and lift to the roof.
    Recommended
    Written 8 March 2024
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  • Agathe L
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    The Villa Borghese was splendid ! Me and my friends went there a few times during our holidays, to relax, read a book on a bench drained by the sun and we even used the miniboats on the lake which was a really fun and relaxed activity.
    However, among all of those great things, we unfortunalety havn't been able to visit the Gallery Borghese ! There was too many people and we should have booked the visit weeks ago. So, if you want an advice : don't hesiate to book your tickets in advance !
    Written 28 February 2024
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