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Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
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Private Guided Tour of Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica
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The Roman Food Tour in Trastevere with Free-Flowing Fine Wine
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets or Tours
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From Rome: Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip with Summer Coastal Cruise
What to do in Rome
Popular places to visit
Colosseum
One of Rome's most famous landmarks, and one of the world's most notable monuments, no visitor to Rome should miss the opportunity to visit this iconic structure.
Trevi Fountain
Alongside its more obvious treasures, Rome has an abundance of beautiful water features. There is none more spectacular than the Trevi fountain.
Pantheon
Cast your eyes upon this famous monument, a combination of rich history and inspiring architecture that few buildings anywhere in the world can rival.
Spanish Steps
With a name that’s recognised all over the world, the Spanish Steps is another unforgettable landmark within the Italian capital, that every visitor should see.
Piazza Navona
Comprising old papal buildings which still retain their original appearance, today, this are an outdoor meeting venue with open-air cafés and street entertainers.
Villa Borghese
Take a break from the busy city center and explore this vast network of pretty gardens and enthralling museums.
Piazza di Spagna
A prime people-watching spot, this famous square is a superb place to enjoy the sun and see some fantastic artwork and architecture.
St. Peter's Basilica
This exquisite church offers some of Rome’s most notable architecture, as well as possessing a magnificent art collection that can be viewed by the public.
Vatican Museums
Forget the Louvre, the Met or the Hermitage, some of the world’s greatest collections of art can be found in the Vatican Museums.
Areas of Rome
Rome City Centre
Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona are a few top attractions in Rome City Centre. Hop around the city on the metro at Venezia Tram Stop or Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views.
Rome Historic Centre
Visit the center of Italy’s capital and enjoy traditional Italian food. Relax in old bars and see some of the city’s famous historic sites.
Trastevere
Spend some time visiting places like Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere while getting to know Trastevere, and be sure to check out the colourful gardens. You can hop aboard the metro at Trastevere/Min. P. Istruzione Tram Stop or Induno Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Monti
Relax in wine bars and restaurants, take a walking tour and discover the famous Colosseum and other historic sites in one of Rome’s prominent districts.
Trevi
Art galleries, churches and museums are just a few things travellers like about Trevi. Sights like Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Trevi are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Rome area at Barberini Station.
Vatican
Known for its fascinating museums and stunning cathedral, there's plenty to explore in Vatican. Check out top attractions like Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, and jump on the metro at Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station or Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop to see more of the city.
