Rome
The Eternal City layers three thousand years of history into one extraordinary place — ancient ruins, Renaissance art and Baroque fountains sit beside lively piazzas and the best food in Italy.
Things to do in Rome
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Rome is a living museum where every street corner tells a story. The Eternal City layers ancient ruins, Renaissance masterpieces and Baroque fountains into a chaotic, glorious whole — and somehow finds room for the best pasta, gelato and espresso in Italy. No city rewards wandering quite like it.
Top Things to Do in Rome
The Colosseum is the essential first stop — a guided tour with arena-floor or underground access brings the gladiatorial past vividly to life. Beside it lie the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the political and social heart of ancient Rome.
Cross the river to Vatican City, where the Vatican Museums lead to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and the vast St Peter's Basilica. Back in the centre, toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, marvel at the Pantheon, and climb the Spanish Steps.
Tours Worth Booking
- Colosseum, Forum and Palatine skip-the-line tours
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided visits
- Rome food tours through Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto
- Catacombs and underground Rome experiences
Best Time to Visit
April–May and September–October bring warm, comfortable weather and slightly thinner crowds. Summer is hot and very busy — visit ancient sites early in the day. Winter is mild and quiet, with much shorter queues at the major attractions.
Getting Around
Central Rome is compact and best explored on foot, with most major sights within walking distance of one another. A limited metro and an extensive bus network cover longer trips, though traffic can be slow. Wear comfortable shoes for the cobblestones.