Top Things To Do In Rome

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Tourist couple posing in front of the Colosseum while on a tour of Rome

Top things to do in Rome

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

Explore trendy Trastevere
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Rome Explore trendy Trastevere

Ivy-clad trattorias, cobbled piazzas, street performers and la dolce vita 24 hours a day.

$106.47 per person

3 hours

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Half a day in Rome with a local
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Rome Half a day in Rome with a local

Haunting ruins, syruppy ice and a crypt with 4000 bodies (creepy but cool)

$135.72 per person

4 hours

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Eat like a local in Rome
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Rome Eat like a local in Rome

Old-school trattorias, carciofi alla giudia and of course, a slice of pizza romana.

$206.51 per person

4 hours

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Rome’s literary legacy
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Rome Rome’s literary legacy

Second hand bookstores to lose yourself in, hidden haunts and the oldest cafe in Italy.

$106.47 per person

3 hours

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Shopping in Rome
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Rome Shopping in Rome

Shopping, shopping, aperitivo, more shopping.

$166.38 per person

5 hours

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Uncover Rome’s ancient history
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Rome Uncover Rome’s ancient history

Crumbling ruins, ancient basilicas and a history dating back to 753BC.

$164.97 per person

5 hours

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Wine tasting in Rome
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Rome Wine tasting in Rome

Subterranean wine cellars, artisanal cheese shops and buzzing terraces of ivy-clad wine bars.

$164.97 per person

3 hours

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A night in Rome, your way
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Rome A night in Rome, your way

Aperitivo at twilight, illuminated ancient ruins, and clubs lining a mound of broken oil jars.

$169.04 per person

4 hours

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Tourist couple posing in front of the Colosseum while on a tour of Rome

Wondering what to do in Rome?

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.

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Local guide taking a couple of tourists on a historical tour through Rome

Tangible history

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.

Local guide sharing a typical Italian meal with tourists while on a food tour of Rome

Culinary heritage

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.

Tourists walking down a cobblestone road with a local guide on a tour of Rome's hidden gems

Lesser-known landmarks

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.

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    5 October 2025

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    Gerry was a fantastic Coach who not only walked is through the incredible history and culture of Rome but also was very helpful in maximizing the limited time we had available to see and experience as many things as possible. Thanks again Gerry! Highly recommended!

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