Rome Explore trendy Trastevere
Ivy-clad trattorias, cobbled piazzas, street performers and la dolce vita 24 hours a day.
$109.2 per person
3 hours
(36)
Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city
Italy’s capital is an artistic, architectural splendor with a 3000-year-old cityscape the wonder of which isn’t matched anywhere on earth. Whether you want to try homely cuisine at humble family-run trattorias, uncover hidden treasures from millennia past, or bask in the city’s breathtakingly beautiful architecture, Rome is a paradise for every type of traveler. Italy’s Eternal City may be an open-air museum, but some of the best things to do in Rome are surprisingly modern. Take a twilight cruise along the River Tiber and watch the city’s ancient streets become abuzz with locals meeting up for aperitivo before heading off to cool cocktail bars and late-night clubs.
From the Pantheon to Vatican City, the Colosseum to Trevi Fountain, Rome is a wonder of the ancient world. The places to visit and things to do in Rome span millennia, with perfectly preserved attractions from countless eras all concentrated here in the city. Baroque facades, frescoed churches, and ancient art are around every corner, with masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael adorning the city center. With such a rich history, it’s no surprise the city’s treasure-filled museums are some of the most spectacular in the world and should top any list of things to do in Rome.
Simple yet satisfying, pretty yet unpretentious, Roman food has greatly evolved over the centuries. From simple cacio e pepe pasta at a no-frills family-run trattoria to a three-course ristorante dinner done the modern Italian way, the food in Rome is still a celebration of the Italian culinary tradition. The things to do in Rome that revolve around food – savoring a warm cornetto con crema and cappuccino at a cobbled café, grabbing a snack of fried artichokes and zucchini flowers, sitting down for a hearty, slow-cooked stew – are all quintessential parts of the local lifestyle.
Between landmarks like the Sistine Chapel and ancient archeological ruins, Rome has more iconic attractions than you could squeeze into a month – but its hidden gems are equally worth exploring. When you’re looking for things to do in Rome, heading off the tourist trail can reveal unexpected sides of the city. From Gothic-era gems like St Maria Sopra Minerva Basilica and the creepy Capuchin Crypt to subterranean wine cellars and magical corners of the city immortalized in classic novels (and an old café where the poets Byron and Keats once sat), the things to do in Rome are incredibly diverse.
The easy going way walking through Rome and yet so full of beautiful information and insights, from history to legend and myth, I am so glad we did it.
29 December 2025
An absolutely fabulous few hours being shown around Rome with Alessandra. It really felt we were spending the morning with a friend, and her knowledge and enthusiasm for her city was infectious. We would most definitely recommend CityUnscripted and will book again!
15 November 2025
Fun afternoon visiting Rome off the tourist track! Alex was wonderful - we sent him a big list.and we did everything plus!
11 October 2025
Alex was great! I gave him a big long list and we got it done plus! Fun afternoon.
10 October 2025