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3 Days in Rome: The Perfect Rome Itinerary

Last updated: September 12, 2024 . Written by Laurence Norah - 234 Comments

Planning on spending three days in Rome? We think this post will help you make the most of your trip!

Rome is easily one of our favorite cities in Europe. It is absolutely stuffed full of sights, with thousands of years of history layered upon itself – you’ll find everything here from Roman ruins to Renaissance art.

It’s also home to fantastic food, the Vatican City and sights like the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps.

We have visited Rome many times over the years and always find more to see and do. Certainly, three days in Rome is not enough to see absolutely everything that the city has to offer, but it’s definitely enough to see all the highlights if you manage your time effectively.

Laurence and Jessica in St Peters Square

With a focus on the highlights in Rome, we wanted to share what we think is an excellent itinerary for your time in Rome, which covers the attractions that visitors to Rome are most likely going to want to visit. This covers all the major highlights for your three day visit.

Following the itinerary, this post is then full of tips and advice for visiting Rome that will help you get the most out of your stay, as well as save money on attraction entry, transport and accommodation.

To get the most out of your trip and to be sure you see all the major attractions, you will need to do a bit of forward planning and even reserve your entry time to the key attractions – otherwise you’ll waste your time standing in lines unnecessarily and even miss out on being able to visit.

Don’t worry though, we explain everything in this post to help you save time and make the most of your budget, whatever that may be.

If you are visiting Europe on a longer trip, this guide to 3 days in Rome fits in perfectly with our 2 week Europe itinerary , which you might also want to check out for some ideas and advice on travelling in Europe. We also have a 10 day Italy itinerary to help you plan further adventures in Italy.

Now, let’s get started with our guide to the best things to do in Rome in 3 days.

Table of Contents:

3 Days in Rome

This guide to Rome is quite full, so do feel free to adjust it to meet your own interests.

It is certainly possible to do everything in this guide with three days, and you can see the comments at the end of the post for feedback from many visitors who have used this guide to do just that!

However, if you would prefer a more relaxed itinerary, you can definitely adjust it to suit.

Day 1 in Rome

Vatican city.

The Vatican City is the first thing on our list for your visit to Rome. It’s a country of its own, inside Rome, and is home to world-famous sites including the Vatican Museums , the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

We recommend you come here early and head straight for the Vatican Museum with your pre-booked ticket. We cover ways to skip the lines in Rome further on in this post, but if you purchase a Rome Tourist Card or Omnia Rome and Vatican pass , you will have the option to pre-book a timeslot for your skip the line entry.

If you don’t get a pass, another option is to book your tickets online which will give you skip the line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. You can buy tickets online with GetYourGuide here and Tiqets here (for Tiqets we have a 5% discount on their normal price with our link).

You can also book tickets directly from the Vatican here. Prices and availability fluctuate, usually the Vatican site is the best value but it can vary so do check them all.

Doors to the Vatican Museum open at 9am, so we recommend you arrange your entry for as close to then as you can manage. The Vatican Museum gets really crowded as the day progresses, so getting here early will let you enjoy it for a while before it gets too busy.

You can also book to take a tour which gets you early entry to the Vatican before the doors open for general admission. This tour for example starts at 7.30am and includes breakfast in the Vatican, as does this tour with Take Walks.

We’ve done the Take Walks early entry Pristine Sistine tour and can very much recommend it, the tour guides are excellent and can really bring what you are seeing to life.

For an even more exclusive experience, you might consider the VIP Vatican Key Master’s Tour . This is a premium tour that has you in the Vatican at 6am to accompany the Key Masters as they open the museums up. It’s an amazing experience, and one we thoroughly enjoyed; however it has limited availability and is more of an experience than a tour. Check that out here .

There is loads to see in the Vatican Museums, which span 7km of exhibits, so you could spend a whole lot of time here.

Our favorites include the Map Room, the Sistine Chapel, and the fabulous double helix exit stairwell, but we’re sure you’ll discover treasures of your own.

See our guide to visiting the Vatican for everything you need to know, including all the highlights.

Rome in 3 days - Exit Stairway Vatican Museums Rome_by_Laurence Norah (3)

Next, it’s back outside and on to St. Peter’s Basilica .

St Peter’s Basilica doesn’t have an entry fee, but as of March 2023 it also doesn’t have skip the line tickets (skip the line tickets used to be a paid alternative and we hope they come back soon!).

So the best option if you want to skip the line at St. Peter’s Basilica is to invest either in a tour like one of these or a pass which includes a tour like the Rome Tourist Card . Some tours of the Vatican, like this one , also include skip the line access to St. Peter’s Basilica which can be a good all in one option.

At busier times of year some form of quick access like a tour is absolutely worth it, but if you are visiting in the off season it’s not really necessary.

Once inside, you’ll be able to enjoy visiting the world’s largest church, and what is regarded as one of the holiest Catholic shrines.

With designers including Bramante, Raphael and Michelangelo, it’s a truly Renaissance building, and is a work of art in itself – before you even start to consider all the artworks within! If you’re up to it, we highly recommend the climb to the top of the dome. This offers superb views across the city, as well as the chance to see the Basilica from above.

Once you’re done with the Vatican City attractions, you can head on to our next stop. Don’t feel you need to rush though – the Vatican City is definitely going to be a highlight of the day, and you are welcome to spend a few hours exploring at your leisure. The rest of Rome will wait. When you’re ready, a short walk will take you to the next stop on our list.

Note, the Vatican is closed on Sundays and some other days – you can see all opening times and days on the official website here .

In terms of timing, you’re probably looking at spending around half a day in Vatican City at least, finishing up around midday or 1pm. Just in time for some food.

TIP: If you are an early bird, come to St. Peter’s Basilica at opening time. It normally opens around 7am, and if you come here at this time there’ll be barely anyone else about, and no lines to worry about. You can explore in peace, and then head over to the Vatican Museums when they open.

Castel Sant’Angelo

Originally built as a mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian, Castel Sant’Angelo has been sitting on the banks of the river Tiber for nearly two thousand years.

In that time, it has evolved from its initial role as a tomb, becoming a fortress, a castle, and finally, a museum.

3 Days in Rome - Castel Sant'Angelo Rome

Today it is open to the public, and you can climb right to the top, for gorgeous views of the city. You’ll also be able to marvel at the building techniques that have allowed it to survive for two millennia.

The Castel is open every day from 9am – 7.30pm with some holiday exceptions – see more here . You can buy tickets in person or from the official ticket site here .

You can also buy tickets from GetYourGuide here or from Tiqets here . It’s always worth comparing as prices vary, in most cases the official site will be the best value but not always.

We’d suggest spending around an hour here.

Piazza del Popolo

From the Castel Sant’Angelo it’s a pleasant twenty-minute walk along the banks of the river Tiber to the Piazza del Popolo.

This was the location of the northern gate of Rome, and is where, for countless years before trains, planes and cars, travelers would actually arrive into Rome.

From here, three roads span southwards in a trident formation, with the central road, the Via del Corso, running dead straight through the centre of Rome to the Piazza Venezia.

Originally this would have been the route from the northern gate of Rome to the Roman Forum.

In the centre of the Piazza is an Egyptian obelisk, dating from the rule of Ramses II, which was brought to Rome in 10BC, and put in this plaza in the 16th century.

On the south side of the Piazza are the twin churches of Santa Maria in Montesanto, and Santa Maria del Miracoli, sitting either side of Via Corso.

Spanish Steps

We’re going to continue our first day by taking in a few of Rome’s highlights that you can take as long or as little time to visit as you wish. First on the list are the Spanish Steps .

You can access these by walking in a south easterly direction through the Villa Borghese Gardens and down Viale della Trinita dei Monti.

This 135 step staircase was opened in 1735 to link the Spanish Embassy near the bottom of the steps to the Trinita dei Monti staircase at the top, and are today a popular spot to stop, eat Gelato, and watch the world go by. They were made particularly popular in the 1953 movie Roman Holiday , starring Audrey Hepburn.

Note that as of August 2019 , it’s no longer permitted to sit on the Spanish Steps as they have been classified as a monument, and there is the potential of being fined if you do so. So stick to standing on them instead!

Trevi Fountain

Continuing our must-visit Rome highlights, our next stop in our wanders through Rome is the Trevi Fountain.

This is the world’s largest Baroque fountain, and is always a popular location – whatever time of day (or night!) you visit. Built in the early 18th century, it is said that if you throw a coin into the fountain, you are guaranteed to return to Rome.

This seems to be a popular past time, as over three thousand euro’s worth of coins are throw into the fountain each day.

These go to a good cause – each night the coins are removed from the fountain and used by a charity that helps those in need purchase food.

In our experience this is nearly always a crowded location. If you want to visit it without the crowds then come here early in the morning when central Rome tends to be a bit quieter.

The Pantheon

A little walk from the Trevi Fountain is the incredible Pantheon. This building, which has been standing for almost 2,000 years, is the best preserved Ancient Roman monument in Rome.

I dare you not to be impressed by its incredible dome, which even today, two thousand years since it was built, still holds the record as the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome.

Originally built as a temple to the Roman gods, the Pantheon was converted for use as a Christian church in 609 AD, which is the main reason it survives in such excellent condition today.

It’s also notable for being home to the graves of a number of important folk, including the painter Raphael and two Italian Kings.

For a long time the Pantheon was free to visit but as of July 2023 there’s a small fee. You can pay this on-site, or you can buy it online in advance from the official site here (you’ll need to create an account).

Tickets with an audioguide are also available from GetYourGuide online here , although they are a bit more expensive.

You also can book an audioguide in advance here to help explain what you are seeing.

We think it’s very much worth the small fee as we have never failed to be impressed by this incredible building when we have visited it!

Piazza Navona

Wow, this has been a busy first day in Rome! We recommend finishing your adventure off with a visit to the Piazza Navona.

This has been a designated public space since the 15th century, and is full of gorgeous Baroque architecture.

Its most famous feature is undoubtedly Bernini’s fountain, which stands at the center – the Fountain of the Four Rivers, which dates from 1651.

The Piazza is a fun place to be, and often features street performers and markets, depending on the time of day and week that you visit. We always enjoy sitting and watching the fun in the evenings here.

There are a lot of options here for dining and drinking as well, although bear in mind that you always pay more in Rome at the more popular locations, especially if they have a terrace or view.

We ate at Caffe Domiziano, which has two seating areas. It’s cheaper to sit in the section on Corsia Agonale rather than on the main square. The food is the same, just the price is different.

Our current favourite cafe in Piazza Navona though is Ai Tre Tartufi, which has friendly staff and a good selection of drinks and food.

Another option to consider, rather than ending your day here, is to take a food walking tour.

We’ve taken many food walking tours in Rome, with this evening food and wine tour of the Trastevere neighborhood being one of our favorites. A food tour is a great way to try a lot of local food (and often drink), and also to get some recommendations for other locations to eat in Rome.

See our complete guide to food tours in Rome for more suggestions. Now, time to rest before day two of our three day Rome itinerary!

Day 2: Rome Itinerary

Our second day in Rome starts with another Rome highlight – the Colosseum , also referred to as the Coliseum.

Built in Roman times as a space for holding public spectacles, the Colosseum is most famous for being the home of gladiators, who would battle it out in front of audiences that could number as many as 80,000 people.

The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater in the world, and despite suffering some damage in its two thousand years of existence, is still hugely impressive to visit.

It’s one of the most popular destinations in Rome for visitors, so again, our advice is to come as early as you can and take advantage of a pass or advance ticket purchase options so you can skip the ticket queue and go straight to the security line.

You can book entry to the Colosseum directly from the official website here , which tends to offer the best value for standard entry tickets.

If you do decide to just get a standard entry ticket rather than taking a guided tour, then I highly recommend picking up a guide book which includes details on the Colosseum like this pocket guide , or downloading a free audio guide which covers the Colosseum like this one from Rick Steves .

This will really help you navigate the site, as there is so much to see and it can be quite overwhelming otherwise.

There are also a range of Colosseum entry options on GetYourGuide here and on Tiqets here . These include tours and tickets with addons like multimedia guides or bundles which include other attractions and activities in Rome.

These are going to be a little more expensive but can definitely be worth it if you want to take a tour or will take advantage of the other bundled products.

If you are interested in purchasing an attraction pass for your visit to Rome, skip the line access for the Colosseum is included on the Rome and Vatican Pass , the Roma Pass and the Rome Tourist Card .

Colosseum entry is also included if you take a guided tour like this one with Take Walks , or one of these options on GetYourGuide .

We highly recommend taking a tour of the Colosseum like this one or this one if your budget allows for it, as it is a complex site with a lot of history. But it’s up to you of course!

Note that as of October 2023 all Colosseum tickets are issued in the name of the person visiting, and you need to bring ID with you to use your ticket.

If you are using a city pass that includes access to the Colosseum, you will still need to make a reservation to visit.

You need to do this as far in advance as possible to secure the time you want. You can make the reservation either by calling the reservation line, or (more easily) by booking online.

If there are no timeslots available, your best option for visiting the Colosseum is to take a guided tour like this , or like this , as guided tours have a separate ticket allocation system. If you book a guided tour, you don’t need to book a separate ticket or timeslot for visiting the Colosseum.

We highly recommend reading our detailed guide to visiting the Colosseum , which will help you make the most of your visit and not waste time in lines, as well as to understand the rules around passes, time slots and so on!

The Colosseum is open every day, with times varying depending on the time of year. You can see more information here . We’d suggest you’re going to want to spend between 90 minutes and 2 hours on site.

Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Your Colosseum ticket is also good for entry to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (as long as you visit on the same day), which is conveniently located right next door.

If you don’t buy a ticket in advance for the Colosseum, then we suggest you visit the Roman Forum first, as the queues for tickets are much shorter.

However, they can only sell same day timeslots for entry to the Colosseum, and in the busy months these are not available.

Again, we highly recommend advance booking your tickets and timeslots for the Colosseum to avoid disappointment, or booking a tour which includes both like this one from Take Walks .

So what’s special about the Forum? A lot! This was the seat of power during the reign of the Roman Empire, as well as the central marketplace and business district. Basically, Roman life for centuries revolved around this area of Rome, and no visit to the city is complete without walking these ancient ruins.

The Forum is open every day, you can see full opening hours here .

Most people visit the Forum using their Colosseum ticket, which will give you access into the main parts of the Forum.

However, there is also a “S.U.P.E.R.” ticket, which can be purchased separately on the official site here . This gives access to a number of additional sites inside the Forum, which you may be interested in visiting depending on how deep into Roman history you want to go.

These additional sites vary depending on archeological works, but usually include the Palatine Museum, House of Augustus, Aula Isiaca, Santa Maria Antiqua, Curia Iulia, Domus Tiberiana, Domus Transitoria and Livia’s House. So that’s something else to consider.

We’d suggest allocating around 90 minutes to 2 hours to exploring the Roman Forum.

Mouth of Truth

Time for a bit of fun! If you’ve seen the movie Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn, you’ll remember that Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn pop their hands into the mouth of this massive stone figure, which is said to bite off the hands of liars.

It’s not exactly known when or how this belief originated, but the good news is that you too can visit the Mouth of Truth, or Bocca del Verita, and pop your own hand in for a photo opportunity.

You’ll find it outside the entrance to the Santa Maria in Cosmedin church, which is also worth visiting. In can get busy here in the summer months, but the line is kept moving fairly quickly, so you won’t have to wait too long.

Pyramid of Caius Cestius

Did you know that Rome has a two-thousand-year-old Egyptian style Pyramid? Well, it does. The Pyramid of Cestius was built around 12BC, at a time when Rome was obsessed with all things Egypt, to serve as the tomb for a wealthy Roman.

The tomb has since been looted, and little is known about its original occupant, but the marble covered 36 meter high pyramid is the only one of its kind in Europe, and we think is definitely worth your time to visit.

Whenever we visit Rome with friends or family, we love taking them to see this as it’s such an unexpected sight in the city.

It’s now incorporated into the Aurelian Walls of the city (which helped to ensure it’s preservation), and one of the best places to see if from is the non-Catholic cemetery of Rome.

Whilst you’re at the cemetery, which is a beautifully peaceful spot, do take the time to visit the grave of the English poet Keats, one whose “name is writ in water”, who died in Rome at the young age of 25, far before his recognition as one of the greatest English poets of all time.

Baths of Caracalla

Those Romans really liked to build stuff on a big scale. The Baths of Caracalla are no different. This vast bathing complex could accommodate up to 1600 bathers at one time, in a complex that covered over 62 acres.

Whilst time has taken its toll on the Baths, they are still open to visitors.

You can wander between the mighty walls and appreciate the vast scale of the operation and the millions of bricks that were used to construct them, as well as some of the surviving details like the mosaic floors.

It’s not at the top of visitors lists to Rome, but is definitely one of our favorite spots to visit in the city, so we urge you to include it in your itinerary, especially as you’re already in the area.

The Baths of Caracalla are open every day except Christmas Day. Opening hours vary by time of year, you can see more here .

St. John in the Lateran

The Papal Archbasilica of St. John in the Lateran is the cathedral church of Rome and the seat of the Pope in the city, and as such, is one of the most important churches in the city.

Whilst nearly everyone makes it to St. Peter’s Basilica, less people make it out here, to what is in fact the oldest Basilica in the city, making this a quieter and more relaxing place to visit.

Highlights include the Lateran Obelisk, the largest standing Egyptian obelisk in the world, the Borromini designed Knave, the Cloister and the Scala Sancta.

These last are a stairway of 28 steps, found in a building just across the road from the Basilica itself, which are said to be the same steps that Jesus walked up on his way to trial in Jerusalem.

Today, pilgrims to Rome can be seen climbing the stairs on their knees, which is the only way you’re allowed to ascend.

Finally, find yourself some delicious food or perhaps a gelato , and congratulate yourself on another excellent day in Rome!

Note that St. John in the Lateran is closed on Sundays.

Day 3: Rome Itinerary

Appian way and the catacombs.

For the third day on our three day Rome itinerary, we suggest you take a break from the city centre sight-seeing and head out along the Appian Way.

Built in 312BC, this is believed to be one of the oldest surviving roads in the world, and was of enormous importance to the Roman Empire, linking the capital to southern settlements including Naples and Brindisi, and allowing for the quick movement of troops and goods.

At the time, it was the widest and longest road in the world, and in testament to the quality of its construction, much of what you can see today is still original stonework. Those Romans built things to last!

There are a variety of attractions to see along the Appian Way, beyond the road itself, and the key sights are to be found along the first ten miles of the road, in the Parco dell’Appia Antica.

You can visit the road yourself, or you can take a tour which includes parts of the Appian Way. We have done and enjoyed this one from Take Walks but other are available including this one on GetYourGuide . Most tours focus on the Appian Way and Catacombs.

Another popular option is to take a bike or e-bike tour with catacomb visits along the route.

If you decide to visit yourself, you’ll want to head to the start point of the road, the Porta San Sebastiano. You can reach this via public transport from the city.

From here, it’s a ten-minute walk to the first major sight on the Appian Way, the Church of Domine Quo Vadis, which dates from the 9th century.

Alternatively, as the walk along the first part can be a bit tricky, you can take the bus a little bit further than the start point if you prefer.

After the Church, there are two Catacombs you can visit, the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and the Catacombs of St. Sebastian . The former are slightly larger and were the burial place of 16 popes, numerous Christians and a number of martyrs.

Following on from the Catacombs, you can continue your journey along the Appian Way should you so wish, to the tomb of Cecilia Metella and the Circus Maxentius, which are about another 10 – 15 minute walk along the Appian Way.

All in all, from the Porta San Sebastiano to the tomb of Cecilia Metella, you’re looking at about a thirty-minute walk, with plenty of attractions on the way. Whilst you can continue on at this point should you wish, we’d suggest returning to the city now, and heading to the:

Borghese Gallery

The Borghese Gallery is in the Villa Borghese gardens, and houses the Borghese collection, a collection of art that is easily one of the finest in Rome. This is by far our favorite art gallery in Rome.

With incredible pieces from the likes of Raphael, Bernini and Caravaggio, to name but a few, this museum is truly a must visit.

It’s not huge, spread across two floors and twenty rooms, but the high quality of work on display means that everything you see is basically a masterpiece.

It’s also guaranteed not to be too crowded, as they only allow 360 people in at a time. Compare this to the 30,000 visitors a day that the Vatican Museum hosts, and you will enjoy being able to breathe whilst you appreciate the art on display.

It’ll take forty-five minutes to an hour to get to the Borghese Gallery from the Circus Maxentius part of the Appian Way, so you need to factor this in when planning your routes. Also, be aware that if you visit on a Sunday that public transport can be reduced.

The reason I mention this is because the Borghese Gallery has timed entry and reservation is mandatory. To reserve, just call the reservation line: +39-06-32-810. Once you enter, you have two hours to see the Gallery.

Alternatively, if you wanted to do a guided tour like this , your tour company will arrange the time for you, although again, these need to be booked in advance. Read about our experience touring the Borghese Gallery with Take Walks here .

The Borghese Gallery is closed on Mondays, but is otherwise open every day from 9am – 7pm. See more here .

Note – usually the Borghese Gallery is included on the Roma Pass and the Omnia Rome and Vatican Card, but it has had availability issues on these cards of late. Always check with the official website for any card you purchase to be sure everything you want to see is included.

Villa Borghese Gardens

Once you’re done with the Borghese Gallery, we recommend heading over to the west side of the Gardens, towards the Piazza del Popolo.

The view from the terrace overlooking the Piazza del Popolo is one of our favourite views in Rome, especially at sunset.

If you can, try to time your visit here to enjoy that and reflect on three wonderful days spent exploring Rome!

Rome 3 Day Itinerary Map

Here’s a map of the above itinerary showing all the attractions across the three days you’ll be in Rome. You can click here to see this map on Google.

3 Day Rome Itinerary Overview

Day 1 : Vatican City, Castel Sant’Angelo, Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, optional food and wine tour
Day 2: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Bocca Della Verita, Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Day 3: Appian Way, Borghese Gallery, Terrazza del Pincio

How to Save Money and Skip the Lines in Rome

As with many cities around the world, Rome has a number of passes that help you get free and discounted admission, as well as skip the line privileges at key attractions – including many of the above.

There are three main attraction passes for Rome that we usually recommend – the Rome Tourist Card , the Omnia Rome and Vatican Card and the Roma Pass.

Which you choose will depend on your sightseeing goals, so we’re going to go through these in a bit of detail now to help you choose.

It’s worth saying that none of these passes are quite as obvious a purchase as something like the London Pass , which nearly always saves visitors money when visiting London.

The passes for Rome are a bit more complex and require a bit of work to maximise available savings. They do offer convenience though. Let’s look at the available options.

For our three-day Rome itinerary we suggest checking out either the Rome Tourist Card or the Omnia Rome and Vatican Card .

Both of these passes offer skip the line entry to the Colosseum and Vatican Museums, which are the most popular and busiest attractions in Rome. However how they work is a bit different.

Rome Tourist Card Overview

The first option we suggest is the Rome Tourist Card . This includes pre-booked skip the line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum, as well as the option to include locations like the Pantheon or Castel Sant’Angelo.

When you buy the pass, you select your entry time for the attractions, making this a seamless process for your visit.

It also has some useful audio tours for the city. It then includes a 10% discount on other Rome attractions.

This is a great option as it includes the pre-booked timeslots for the major attractions in Rome like the Vatican and Colosseum, making this a very convenient pass to use. It’s also cost-effective, and you can then add on other attractions you are interested in. You can buy yours in advance here .

Omnia Rome and Vatican Card Overview

If you plan on doing absolutely everything in our itinerary, then you might instead consider the Omnia Rome and Vatican Card . The main downside is that it requires a bit of planning to make the most of it.

This pass is brought to you by the same folks who also run some of our other favourite city passes including the London Pass and the Barcelona Pass , and consists of two physical passes – an OMNIA card and the aforementioned Roma Pass .

Here’s what the Omnia Rome and Vatican Card covers:

Free entry with Skip the Line access to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, and the Basilica of St. John in the Lateran and the Cloister. Note it does not include skip the line access to St. Peter’s Basilica, which is a definite issue at busier times of year
Free audio guide at St. Peter’s Basilica and the Basilica of St. John in the Lateran and the Cloister
Free entry to two out of six listed attractions, which includes the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Castel Sant’Angelo
Skip the line entry at the Colosseum and Roman Forum (these count as one attraction when visiting using the card in the same day). Note you still need to book a timeslot for the Colosseum with these cards.
Discounted entry at attractions once you have used up your two free visits – this will be the concession rate
Discounted entry at over thirty other sights in Rome, including the Baths of Caracalla and Appia Way attractions
A 72 hour travelcard for Rome which covers all the major public transport, including buses, trams and metro
A 3 Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus ticket
A detailed guidebook to Rome and map of the city

As you can see, this pass includes a lot. To get the most out of the Omnia Vatican and Rome Card though, you have to be a little bit clever, and plan ahead. Or, you can just follow my itinerary, as I’ve ordered the attractions in a way that will save you the most money when using the Omnia Vatican and Rome Card.

As you can see, there’s a list of six attractions , of which you can choose two that you get free entry to with the card. As these are not all the same price, to maximise your savings you want to try and use your free entry on the most expensive attractions.

Once you’ve used those two entries up, you will get a discounted admission when you use your card.

Based on the three day itinerary above, we recommend you use the pass for free entry to the National Museum of Castel Sant’Angelo, and then for the combined entry ticket to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. This will save you around €35.

The other thing to be aware of is that for some attractions you need to book your entry in advance. These include the Vatican Museum and the Colosseum.

My advice, as you can see in the itinerary, is to book the earliest entry you can. The Vatican Museum gets very busy, and the first hour or so in the morning is the quietest time to visit.

For the Colosseum, you need to book your timed entry slot separately. This is a major downside of this pass, because you can buy the pass and not actually get Colosseum entry if it’s sold out.

If entry to the Colosseum is important for you , please check availability on the official website here before purchasing the Omnia Vatican and Rome Card .

Be sure to check for availability for the €2 Roma Pass reservation option rather than general availability as they come out of a different pool, and Roma Pass reservations are often available even if general tickets are showing as sold out.

If there is no availability, then you will not get access to the Colosseum even with the pass.

Instead, read our guide to visiting the Colosseum for other options you have.

Alternatives to Passes in Rome

You don’t have to book a pass for Rome of course, and for many visitors a pass won’t make sense. Instead, you can either book tickets or tours individually for many of these attractions. This will be more economical if you only plan on visiting some of these attractions.

If you don’t plan on buying a pass, then we strongly recommend booking your timeslots or tours well in advance of your visit as most of the attractions in Rome are hugely popular and do sell out.

For example, you can book Vatican tickets here and Colosseum tickets directly here .

If you go down this route, make sure you choose the option that lets you print the ticket yourself so you can proceed directly to the security line. Note that the Colosseum now operates a timed entry system as well, which as of 1st March 2019, includes pass holders.

Also be aware that there are many sites that sell tickets at a mark-up, so if you want the best prices it’s best to compare against the official site for the attraction, although we would add that these tend not always to be super user-friendly!

The exception to this is St. Peters Basilica, which doesn’t currently have fast-track tickets and so if you want to skip the line the best option is to book a tour.

The other pass that you might consider is the Roma Pass . Whilst this comes with the Omnia Vatican and Rome card, it can also be purchased separately, in a 2 day (48 hour) or 3 day (72 hour) version.

The Roma Pass includes free / discounted admission to many of Rome’s attractions as well as a transport card for the public transport network in Rome.

However, it doesn’t include entry or skip the line access to any of the Vatican attractions, including the Vatican Museum or St. Peters Basilica, nor does it include the Rome Hop on Hop off bus.

We think that for 3 days in Rome, either the Rome Tourist Card or the Omnia Vatican and Rome Card is a better option.

Summary of Best Pass Options for Rome

Here’s a quick summary of the main pass options for Rome.

First, the Rome Tourist Card . This includes skip the line entry to the Vatican, the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, and an audioguide tour of Rome, amongst other things. There’s also a 10% discount on a number of other attractions. You can book your timeslots for the attractions when you book the pass, which makes everything a lot easier.

Second, the Omnia Vatican and Rome Card . This includes the Vatican Museums, as well as a choice of a number of major attractions like the Colosseum and Castel Sant Angelo. It also includes transport in Rome and a Hop on Hop off bus. It’s more expensive than some other passes and you do have to book other attractions like the Colosseum separately, but it does include pretty much everything you might need for your time in Rome.

Third, the Roma Pass . The previous pass actually includes this pass, which includes free / discounted admission to many of Rome’s attractions as well as a transport card for the public transport network in Rome. Notably it does not include the Vatican attractions.

Fourth, consider the Best of Rome All Access pass . This 3-day pass includes fast track reserved entry to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, and Roman Forum. There’s no transport included on this pass, or discounts on other attractions.

Hopefully that gives you plenty of ideas as to which Rome discount card might be best for your trip!

Getting Around Rome

Rome is really easy to get around, with much of it very walkable. The itinerary we’re laid out is designed to be logical and easy to follow, so you won’t waste time getting from place to place. Getting from each location to the next should be either a short walk, or a single bus or metro ride away.

If you decide to buy the Omnia Vatican and Rome Card it includes free public transport for your three days in Rome, as well as the Hop on Hop Off bus.

Alternatively, you can either buy a travelcard yourself, or just buy tickets as you go. A one way ticket, known as a “B.I.T” costs €1.50 and is valid for 100 minutes from when you activate it.

With the B.I.T. you can change transport types as you go, with the exception being you cannot re-enter the metro system if you leave it.

These single tickets can be bought from metro stations as well as convenience stores and newsagents, and need to be activated with a timestamp when you board the first transport.

For buses this will require putting the card into a machine located on the bus. Metro entry barriers will automatically timestamp your ticket as you insert them at the barrier.

Not stamping your ticket is the same as travelling without a ticket, and you can be penalised for doing this.

As of 2023, many Rome buses now have contactless payment options as well, so you can just pay as you board by touching your contactless card to the terminal.

How to get into Rome from the Airport

Rome has two major international airports that you might fly into – Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and Rome Ciampino (FCO). Flights from the North America usually arrive at Fiumicino, whilst flights from Europe may arrive at either.

It’s easy to get into central Rome from either airport.

From Rome Fiumicino, you can take the train, bus, or taxi. There’s a train station on site which will get you into the city centre in around 30 minutes to an hour. Prices range from €8 – €14, depending on if you take the fast Leonardo Express or the local train services (FL1).

Note that the local train service (FL1) does not go directly to Termini – it goes to Rome Trastevere, and then you would need to change onto the FL5, which you can take to Termini.

There are also a number of bus options which cost from €5, and which take around 50 minutes to an hour, and take you to Termini train station. There’s also a taxi stand. You can also arrange either a shared shuttle or a private transfer service , which needs to be booked in advance.

From Rome Ciampino, there’s no on-site train station, but there is a local train station just five minutes away by bus. This train costs around €1.50. There are also buses from Ciampino, which also cost €5. Ciampino also has taxis, although as this is a smaller airport there are generally fewer available. You can also book a shared shuttle or private transfer service in advance .

Both airports also have private and shuttle transfer options that you can book in advance.

Where to Stay in Rome for 3 Days

Rome certainly has no shortage of places to stay. For this three day itinerary, we’d suggest you stay somewhere central, to make accessing all the attractions as easy as possible. Our suggestion would be to stay somewhere in the area between the Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia and Piazza del Popolo.

For some options close to the historical city centre and all the sights in our itinerary, consider the following. These are ordered approximately by price, from low to high, but do always check prices for your dates as they can vary.

The RomeHello – found just a few moments from Rome’s Termini Station, this hostel features a range of room types, from dormitories to private en-suite rooms. There’s free WiFi, fantastic reviews, and it’s a great value option.
Orsa Maggiore Hostel – just across the river in Rome’s trendy Trastevere district, this female only hostel features a range of room types including dormitories and private rooms.
Di Rienzo Pantheon Palace – a very well reviewed guesthouse option in the heart of the city, just moments from the Pantheon and other attractions. The building is a 16th century property, and rooms feature en-suite facilities, free wi-fi and breakfast
The Mimosa Pantheon Hotel – right next to the Pantheon, and therefore well placed for the city’s attractions, this is a well reviewed good value 1* hotel. Rooms feature private bathrooms, air conditioning and free WiFi. A solid budget choice.
The Navona Theatre Hotel – just five minutes walk from Piazza Navona, this is a very well rated 3* hotel within easy walking distance of most of Rome’s main attractions
The Hotel Navona – another well reviewed 3* hotel in central Rome near Piazza Navona. This hotel is in a restored 15th century building which features restored original frescoes. Rooms have en-suite facilities, air conditioning and free WiFi
Hotel Valentino Palace – a fantastic mid-range 3* property, just 150 yards from the train station
Gioberti Art Hotel – 50 yards from Termini Station, a well rated excellent value 4* hotel
NH Collection Palazzo Cinquecento – Good value 5* hotel just a few steps from the train station

Of course, there are many more options. We tend to use Booking.com for most of our accommodation when we travel, they have a wide selection of options, with everything from hostels to apartments to hotels . The review system makes it easy to pick a good option, and they have an excellent cancellation policy.

As an example of what is available, beyond the above mentioned hotels, here’s a well rated hostel , and a fantastically located apartment . As you can see – loads of options!

If you prefer an apartment, then we recommend either Plum Guide or Vrbo .

Plum Guide carefully curate their listings so their options tend to be of a very high quality whilst still being available at a range of price points. We’ve stayed at a number of their properties around the world, and you can see our review of the Plum Guide here . See their listings for Rome here .

If you can’t find what you want from the above choices, or you want some new options to try out, we wrote a whole post on the best alternatives to AirBnB which you should check out!

We also have a page full of travel resources, which includes our tips for getting the best deals on accommodation, which you can find here .

When to Visit Rome

With a Mediterranean climate, Rome is a city that can be visited throughout the year. However, it gets very busy and very hot in the summer months, especially in August, so we’d advise avoiding August if you can. If you must visit in August, we highly recommend you pick up the Omnia Vatican and Rome Card so you don’t have to queue for attractions in the unshaded heat.

We’ve visited Rome at all times of year, and our favorite time to visit is April / May, which we think offers a good balance between nice weather and less crowded attractions.

Another thing to be aware of is that many museums and attractions are closed on Mondays. In addition, there is free entry to lots of the key attractions in Rome on the first Sunday of every month – we’d suggest avoiding this day if you possibly can as the crowds are unbelievable!

Practicalities for Visiting Rome for 3 Days

Safety in rome.

In our many visits to Rome we’ve never had any safety problems although pickpocketing is not uncommon in crowded tourist areas.

As always, practice basic safety precautions. Keep valuables concealed, don’t carry large quantities of cash, only use official taxis and so on.

Power in Rome

Electricity is of the 220v standard, with the 2 pin European style plug. Travellers from countries like the UK and the US will need a travel adapter like this , and US travelers need to check their equipment supports the 220v standard – it will be written clearly on the power adapter.

See more on travel adapters and how to choose one for your trip in our guide to the best travel adapters .

Currency in Rome

Rome is a part of the Eurozone, meaning the currency is the Euro. You can get these from ATM’s, banks and currency exchanges, although credit cards are of course widely accepted.

We suggest using a credit card where you can – just ensure it has no foreign currency transaction fee.

Internet Access in Rome

Internet access is widely available in the form of WiFi all around the city and in hotels and coffee shops, so you shouldn’t have any trouble getting online.

You can also pick up local SIM cards if you have an unlocked phone. If you are travelling from the USA, consider a Google Fi package which lets you use your data overseas.

For more options on getting online when travelling, check out our guide to getting online when travelling to help you figure out the best options.

Drinking Water in Rome

The water in the taps is safe to drink, although many locals prefer the taste of bottled water. You can also drink the water that comes out of the taps in the fountains, so just carry a drinking water bottle with you and hydrate as you go.

Of course, if you don’t like the taste, bottled water is widely available.

Dress Code in Rome

Many of the attractions in Rome are holy places, and you need to be dressed appropriately.

There will be big signs explaining what you should wear, but generally, you need to have clothing that covers your knees and shoulders.

This can be an issue with warm weather clothing choices, particularly in summer, so we advise that if you choose to wear tank tops or shorts to keep items to cover your shoulders and knees with you like shawls, scarfs, long skirts, or pants that convert into shorts.

Luggage Storage in Rome

It may be that on your day of arrival or departure in Rome, you’ll find yourself needing to leave your luggage somewhere.

Usually your hotel or apartment will have left luggage facilities, however, if this isn’t the case (often the case with apartment rentals for example), you will definitely want somewhere to leave your luggage for the day while you sightsee.

Many of the attractions in Rome won’t let you take bags in with you, and even those that do will require you to do additional screening.

As such, we’d recommend you leave your luggage behind so you can explore without being weighed down. We’d suggest this luggage service , which has locations at Termini station as well as the Pantheon and other parts of the city.

We also suggest checking out Nannybag , a service which has storage points across Rome (and other cities around the world).

Tours We Recommend in Rome

We’ve taken a number of tours in Rome, and can definitely recommend these if you’re looking for a guided experience. For walking tours specifically, the companies we recommend are as follows:

Take Walks – our favorite walking tour company, we’ve taken walks with them in cities around the world
Context Travel – very small group highly focused tours (10% off tours with this link ),
Devour Tours – focuses on delicious food tours. We’ve done a lot of their food tours including many in Rome and they have all been excellent

With Take Walks, the first tour we recommend is their introduction to Rome tour . This is a good tour to start with as it covers some of the highlights of the old city centre, helps orient you, and includes a gelato. It runs in the evenings, so is a good option if you are looking for something to do on your arrival day.

Another excellent Rome tour they offer is their Rome in a Day tour , which covers many of the highlights of the city in one day, which is a great way to see the sights in Rome and not worry too much about skip the line tickets and queues.

They also offer more specific tours of popular attractions. We can recommend the “ Pristine Sistine ” tour, which gets you early access to the Vatican Museums before they open to the public, which is even better than skip the line access.

We’ve also taken their “ Colosseum & Roman Forum ” tour, which covered the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. Finally, we’ve taken a tour of the Borghese Gallery on the “ Borghese Gallery Tour with Tickets ”.

If you prefer your tours to include food and wine, then we can highly recommend Devour Tours , who are the sister tour company to Take Walks. We’ve taken their food tours in a number of cities.

In Rome, one of our favorite Devour tours is the Trastevere Gourmet Food and Wine tour , which we thought was excellent. As this tour runs in the evening, you can likely include it on most of the days on our itinerary.

You can see our complete guide to Rome food tours here for some more ideas and options for your visit.

We’ve also taken tours with Context Travel in Rome, who offer very small group tours for the intellectually curious. These are fairly specialized tours, one focusing on Rome, the Grand Tour and the Romantic Poets , and the other on the history of the Popes and Rome political power.

Context Travel also run a series of tours of Rome you can take before you leave for Rome, which can be a good way to familiarize yourself with the city or a particular landmark before you visit. You can see their online program here .

We’ve written fairly extensively about our tours with these two companies in Rome, and I link to these reviews in the further reading section below to help you decide if these are going to be good options for you.

There are of course other options for tours in Rome, including all the tours on this page , which offers a variety of things to do from different providers. So definitely check out the options to figure out what is best for you!

Next Steps for Visiting Rome

Having read all the above, I hope everything is clear. I admit, Rome is a wonderful city to visit, but planning in all the attractions and avoiding those dreaded queues might feel a little overwhelming. With that in mind, here’s a quick checklist to help make sure you get the most out of your stay.

Plan when you are going and book your flights and accommodation
Decide which attractions you really want to visit based on the above itinerary, and any other research you have done
Check timeslot availability for the Colosseum on the official website if you want to visit
Decide if something like the Rome Tourist Card or Omnia Vatican and Rome Card is going to be for you, and purchase it in advance. If you aren’t interested in the Vatican attractions, or are going to visit them on a walking tour, you should definitely consider the Roma Pass instead. This includes transport and a number of other attractions in Rome.
Make any walking tour reservations with either Context Travel or Take Walks . This is also an option for visiting the Colosseum if timed slots are not available. You can also look at tour options on GetYourGuide as there are lots of options to choose from.
If you’re not getting an attraction pass, make your reservations in advance for all the attractions you know you want to visit which aren’t part of any walking tours you book. In particular, you will want to book in advance for the Vatican Museum , the Colosseum and the Borghese Gallery if you plan on visiting these attractions.
When comparing tickets on different sites, be sure to check the cancellation / refund policies. In our experience, the official site for each attraction does not offer any refunds if you need to cancel. GetYourGuide sometimes offers a refund on their tickets if cancelled within 24 hours of your visit, which can offer peace of mind, although do check the policy on each ticket as it varies by attraction. See all their Rome tours and activities here .
If you are getting an Omnia Vatican and Rome Card or Roma Pass , make sure to book your timeslot for the Colosseum as far in advance as possible
Enjoy your trip to Rome knowing you’re not going to waste time in line for anything but gelato !

Where to Go After Rome?

I’m often asked in the comments on this post, and our other Rome content, where to go after Rome, and the best way to get there.

My advice if you want to explore Italy a little bit further is to visit cities like Florence and Venice .

The easiest way to get to these is to take the fast train service. These run frequently and are very quick. Tickets are cheapest when booked well in advance, plus booking in advance will usually guarantee a seat reservation.

You can book train travel in Italy (and Europe in general), on our recommend train ticketing site: Trainline.com .

Another option if you would rather base yourself in Rome and don’t want to worry about booking train tickets, is to take a day tour from Rome. Some options from Rome include:

This day tour to Tivoli where you can visit Hadrian’s Villa and Villa D’Este
This day tour of the Tuscan countryside
This day tour to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast . See more on visiting Pompeii here .
A day tour to Venice
This day tour of Tuscany
This boat-hopping day tour of The Amalfi Coast from Rome

As you can see, you have plenty of options from Rome! See our detailed Italy itinerary for some ideas.

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25th January 2023 at 1:35 am

Laurence and Jessica, We just recently came back from Rome. I can’t thank you enough for all of your information. Your recommendations has made our trip truly amazing. The Vatican Key Master Tour recommendation was great! It was the our most memorable tour. To have the Vatican experience with only 15 tourist in the complex was truly an amazing experience. Keep up the great work and recommations!

Laurence Norah says

28th January 2023 at 8:55 am

It’s my pleasure, we’re delighted you had a great time in Rome! We loved the Vatican Key Master tour as well and I’m so pleased you enjoyed it too 🙂

Safe travels!

8th November 2022 at 11:45 am

thank you for taking your time and provide us with this helpful post

we are traveling to Rome soon

8th November 2022 at 11:49 am

My pleasure Racio, have a great time in Rome!

Charles Slane says

27th August 2022 at 11:52 pm

Thanks for such an interesting and comprehensive itinerary.

I’ll be in Rome for 4 days, so I’m hoping to use your suggestions, however I’d also like to see a classical concert or two in the evenings. What time would you think would be reasonable to expect to complete the itinerary each day? Would it be in time to see a concert at 7 or 8pm?

28th August 2022 at 10:42 am

Hi Charles,

My pleasure. So yes, you should definitely finish each day in plenty of time to take in an evening concert. Obviously the exact finishing time will vary depending on how long you spend at each location, but I’d say you would have plenty of time to see a concert at 7 or 8 on all three days.

Have a great time in Rome!

5th August 2022 at 10:02 pm

Hi there, I’ve literally been eating up everything in your blog to plan our trip to Rome this September. I was trying to look for Take Walks ‘Tours from home’ tours but couldn’t find them on their website. It looks like they no longer offer those? Unless I’m looking in the wrong spot.

7th August 2022 at 8:17 am

Lovely to hear from you and I’m delighted you have found the blog useful! We’re actually in Italy right now and have been doing various tours with Take Walks as well. You are correct, I reached out to my Walks contact when I got your comment (hence the slightly slower response). They confirmed that they have recently removed the Tours from Home. It was something they started when travel wasn’t possible, but they are now refocusing on their in person tours. So I have updated the content. Context Travel are still running their online program though, so that is an option. You can see what they offer here .

Have a great time in Rome and let me know if you have any more questions, we’re happy to help!

Imelda Morgan says

18th April 2022 at 5:48 pm

Hi, we just found out we are going to be invited to a wedding in Rome Sept 6th!! We think we would like to explore Rome for 2/3 days before wedding! I have been going mad googling what to do etc and came across your site and it’s brilliant!! We, my husband and I, while we are definitely not in our dotage years!! , We do like things like booking tours etc to be straight forward and simple! I know you have loads of info and options of tours etc on your site , I was just wondering which ones you would recommend for us, we would love to visit Vatican, Trevi fountain and colleseum. We think we would be touring 3rd 4th and 5 th September , wedding is on the 6th,!! Thank you Imelda Morgan

18th April 2022 at 5:58 pm

Wow, that sounds like a fantastic place to go for a wedding!

To answer your question, my favourite tours are with Take Walks, who were formerly known as Walks of Italy. They have some really amazing experiences in Rome, especially some of their early and exclusive access tours where you can get access to locations with far fewer people, which is a truly memorable experience. For example:

VIP Key Master’s Tour: Open The Sistine Chapel VIP Pristine Sistine Vatican Tour with Museum Breakfast VIP Colosseum At Night Tour With Underground & Arena Floor

Of course they have lots more options, (you can see all their Rome Tours here ) and some of those are limited availability, but that would definitely be my first pick if looking for a tour in Rome.

I hope you have an awesome time, feel free to let me know if you have any more questions!

25th March 2022 at 9:00 am

HI, l really found it helpful. Thanks. Question. DO you need to wear masks in all places? Are they specific kinds of masks of just any? I know a weird question but better to be prepared. I just bought the OMNIA PASS and so excited but I am not sure how to separate slot for the vatican.

25th March 2022 at 9:42 am

Thanks! So the mask rules have been changing over time, so it’s best to check with an official source. You can see the current regulations here . Currently you need to wear masks indoors. For the type of mask, certain places require FFP2 masks (similar to the US N95 standard), such as public transport and other venues.

For the Omnia Card you should have recieved information on how to book the Vatican. If for some reason you didn’t get that information with your purchase, I’d suggest reaching out to them on their website here: https://www.omniavaticanrome.org/en/contacts/new

Have a great trip!

Sophie says

15th March 2022 at 8:15 pm

Hello! You have helped me with my itinerary for my visit in April and you have so much info on which passes to buy.

As we are hoping to do the majority of landmarks which pass would you recommend? We are there for 4 days and the majority of passes are only for 72 hours.

Thank you 😊

16th March 2022 at 1:10 pm

I’m glad you found our guide useful! So I would probably recommend the Omnia Rome and Vatican Card , because it has the most inclusions of all the passes. Just remember you still need to book a timeslot for the Colosseum with this pass.

I’d also add that there’s a bit of a workaround with this pass given you are coming for four days. The pass actually comes as two separate passes, the Omnia Card and the Roma Pass. You should be able to use these separately. So if you used the Omnia Card on your first day in Rome without using any elements of the Roma Pass, you could use your Roma pass for the next three days.

Altneratively, you could focus on using the passes for the first three days of your visit, and then either doing a day trip from the city or visiting the Appian Way on this day, as that area doesn’t have anything on the pass anyway.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions, and have an awesome time in Rome!

20th October 2021 at 2:58 pm

What a great blog! It’s making me very excited for my visit in April next year.

I am arriving mid morning on Friday 29th April and leaving on Tuesday 3rd May. With opening times etc which way round would you do your itinerary based on Saturday, Sunday and Monday being the main full days for exploring?

20th October 2021 at 6:49 pm

Thanks very much 🙂 So at the moment (although you’ll want to check when you go because next year it might change!), attractions are closed as follows:

Vatican – Sundays Castel Sant Angelo – Mondays St. John in the Lateran – Sundays Borghese Gallery – Mondays

The Appian Way is also nice on Sundays as it’s closed to traffic, and many attractions including the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, the Catacombs of St. Sebastian and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella should be open on Sundays. You can see opening hours of various attractions along the way on this site (you’ll need to translate it to English).

If you want to visit all the attractions I’ve mentioned, I’d probably suggest doing Day 1 almost as it is on the Saturday, but with the addition of the Borghese Gallery as it’s closed on Mondays. If you miss any of the other attractions as a result they are all open the other days.

You could then switch day 2 and 3 around, so you do the Appian Way on the Sunday, and everything from Day 2 on the Monday.

Hopefully that makes sense! Let me know if you have any more questions!

Quynh Cao says

9th September 2021 at 9:50 pm

Hi Guys, Thank you so much for sharing this guide with the internet. I am planning a solo trip for my 23rd birthday and am feeling quite overwhelmed as this with being my first solo trip and my first time being in the EU. This itinerary is very detailed and is a huge help in the planning of my trip! I look forward to reading more of your blogs!

10th September 2021 at 2:43 pm

Thanks very much for your kind comment Quynh! If you have any questions at all as you plan your trip, don’t hesitate to reach out and we’ll do our best to help 🙂

6th July 2021 at 9:19 pm

Hi.., i just want to ask im bit confused if i Buy the 72-hour Rome and Vatican City pass package whick cost 113€ i will get both Omnia card and Rome Pass or i will choose which one i want to activate?? Thank you

6th July 2021 at 9:34 pm

You get both cards! One primarily covers the Vatican attractions and the other is for other attractions 🙂

Let me know if you have any more questions!

6th July 2021 at 9:40 pm

Thank you…, ❤️❤️❤️

13th July 2021 at 8:51 pm

Hi.., i was confused again for the omnia card the St. Peter’s Basilica is included.., is it also included the entrance to the dome??? Thanks

13th July 2021 at 9:44 pm

So yes, the Ommia Card includes St. Peter’s Basilica entry. It is worth noting that it is free to visit St. Peters Basilica, however the card gets you faster access without the usual line. I’m not sure at the moment how long the lines are though.

The card does not include dome access. Usually to get dome access, you would buy a ticket inside St. Peters itself. As you enter through the main doors, the ticket booth is to the right hand side before you enter the church itself. The price varies depending on if you want to take the stairs or the elevator. I can’t find any up to date information on whether it is currently open for visitors, but looking at recent instagram photos from the location it does appear to be 🙂

Branko says

24th July 2020 at 12:27 pm

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Just spent 3 days in Rome with e-bike. Schedule was perfect!

24th July 2020 at 1:29 pm

My pleasure Branko, delighted to have been able to help and I am so happy you had a great time in Rome!

Kimberly Tate says

12th June 2020 at 12:28 am

Hello! I’ve just found your blog and love the information. Do you know when they will allow visitors again? Thank you Kim Tate

12th June 2020 at 10:20 am

Thanks very much, delighted to be able to help. So this is a great question. Italy actually opened up on the 3rd June to EU visitors, however it has not been announced when there will be wider openings. It is thought further announcements will be made on the 15th June. The majority of the attractions are already open, including the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museum, Borghese Gallery, and the Castel Sant Angelo. So really it’s going to come down to where you are visiting from, and when they open more widely to the world!

8th February 2020 at 9:16 pm

I absolutely love your blog / website. I’m thrilled I stumbled onto it. My question is about the Omnia Rome & Vacation Card and the Vatican Museum – Sistine Chapel. I’m a bit confused. The Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel are included in the Passes with the advantage of Skip-the-Line. What I’m confused by is when I went to the official Vatican website to look for the various tour options, I was going to have to pay 112 euros. When looking to purchasing tickets, I did not see an option to show the savings from the Omnia Rome Pass. How is this Pass cost effective for use at the Vatican? What am I missing or not understanding?

9th February 2020 at 3:55 pm

Thanks very much! You are correct, entry to the Vatican Museum is included on the Omnia Rome and Vatican Card. You don’t need to book a separate tour or purchase separate tickets for the Vatican, it’s all included as part of the pass. When you buy your card, you will be given the opportunity to book your time for the Vatican.

The only attraction you need to pre-book entry at is the Colosseum, which you do at the official Colosseum site. Instructions for doing this with the pass are in this post.

Let me know if I can help any further,

4th February 2020 at 9:54 pm

Thank you for creating this wonderful guide, you’ve made planning this trip so much more exciting! We are heading to Rome in May and have just tried to make the online reservation time slot for the Colosseum but it shows no availability beyond March…have these slots all gone already? Or are they not released yet?

Thank you in advance 🙂

6th February 2020 at 9:27 am

You are correct, the dates are released in phases rather than for the whole year. So you will want to check back regularly to see when your dates become available 🙂

19th February 2020 at 7:54 pm

Just to let you know if you haven’t done yet, reservation for Colosseum with Roma Pass is now open up to June 2020. Here’s the link: https://ecm.coopculture.it/index.php?option=com_snapp&view=event&id=7D8772B8-1D4C-5766-0483-016CAFC55142&catalogid=BA91B33D-F6C8-9440-1EE6-016CE8AE143F&lang=en

Hope this helps. Looking forward to our trip in June.

12th January 2020 at 6:41 am

I already got my omnia card & roma pass 72 hrs. which I ordered using your site’s link. Looking at the pamphlet that came with it, it shows that the Omnia 72 includes the Vatican Museum,Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Basilica of St. John Lateran, St Paul Outside the Walls, Carcer Tulllianum & Open Bus 72h hop on hop off. Then the Roma Pass says free use of public transport for 72h, free entry to first 2 museums and concessionary tickets to all other museums. My question is can I start using each card independently from each other? Say I use the Roma Pass Fri, Sat, Sun and the Omnia Sun, Mon & Tues. or does the 72 hrs. for both cards start & end at the same time? I am trying to follow your itineraries although I have to make some adjustments as we cannot spend three successive days in Rome; there is a day where we will be doing a day trip from Rome and it has to be in between, but we still have 3 days to explore Rome. Our trip will still be in June, but I already booked the earliest time (9am) for the Vatican Museum/Sistine Chapel. I guess one advantage with having the Omnia card is that at this time (January) you can already book your time for the Vatican for June. I tried going to the Vatican site and they still have not open booking for June, for now they have bookings available only til March. Next thing I’ll do is reserve our entry time for the Colosseum. Looking forward to our trip and thanks again for all the useful information you shared.

12th January 2020 at 10:23 am

Thanks for stopping by and also ordering through our links, it all makes a difference. To answer your question, the answer is yes, you can use each card entirely independently and you don’t need to activate them together. They are technically separate products which you can buy individually, so there’s no need to use them together as they cover different things.

Sounds like you are well organised – booking entrance times is super important. I’ve heard from folks in Rome at the moment that it’s busy even now, so you definitely want to be all booked well in advance.

Let me know if you have any more questions, otherwise have a wonderful time in Rome!

Jay Joseph Avery says

13th January 2020 at 6:30 pm

Hi Laurence, Hope you don’t mind my asking more questions. When I booked for the Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel using my Omnia card, I picked the 0900 slot. When I chose the time for St. Peter’s Basilica my option was 1300 or 1500. I had a conversation with my wife as I wasn’t sure if 1300 was a little early. We want to take our time, not be in a hurry and have lunch before we do St. Peter’s, so we decided and got the 1500 time. Our 2 children (22 & 12) will be coming with us. I already mapped out our itinerary (using your 2 & 3 days in Rome as a guide, and adding a few churches) for our almost 4 full days in Rome (4 days for 3 of us and 3 days for our son). Took into account our booking times; that we are in the Vatican almost the whole day. So for the day we do the Vatican, after our visit to St. Peter’s, we only have Castel Sant’ Angelo, Piazza Navona, Pantheon which is kind of on the way to our AirBNB which is only 180 m (2 min. walk) from the Fontana di Trevi.

1) Do you think the 0900 Vatican Museum/Sistine Chapel & 1500 St. Peter’s Basilica would work out? Can we go in St. Peter’s earlier than our scheduled 1500 (w/ Audioguide) just in case we are already done at the Museum/Sistine Chapel/lunch/pictures outside?

2) I have read in some blogs that going to St. Peter’s first, then the Museum/Sistine Chapel is one way of avoiding the huge crowd/tourists on buses. Does this strategy really work?

Thanks for your help.

14th January 2020 at 10:26 am

It’s my pleasure. So I’ve actually spoken with the pass people directly about this question as it’s quite a common one. What they have told me is that the time on the St. Peter’s Basilica isn’t that important. The important thing is to turn up on the right day. This isn’t the case for the other attractions where the timeslot is important, but St. Peter’s seems to be different. So I think once you are done with the Vatican you can just head to St. Peters and not worry about being exactly on time.

In my experience the Vatican starts off quieter and then gets busier and busier. It might be less busy in the later afternoon, but I’m not sure it’s worth waiting until then based on your schedule. Basically, it’s always pretty busy. The only way to see it without crowds is to take one of the special early access or late evening tours, but those are separately bookable.

Happy to help with any more questions 🙂

Jill Marie Casey says

14th December 2019 at 7:29 pm

I am in the trenches of planning our trip to Italy for July. I have been feeling overwhelmed. Your blog has made me feel so much more comfortable! I am about to purchase my Omnia Vatican and Roma Card so I can book my Colosseum time slot. If I have questions, I hope you will not mind if I reach out in the future.

15th December 2019 at 12:23 pm

Thanks very much Jill, and of course, you are more than welcome to reach out with any questions 🙂

16th October 2019 at 10:31 pm

This is such a helpful post, thank you for taking time to write it! I have a couple of questions if you have time to answer: with the Omnia pass do we have to pick it up – if so I prefer online the tourist card might be better as it’s all online. The thought of trying to track down where to pick up a card seems like a lot of time to waste when you don’t have much time!!! Also, I wondered if you could suggest some eating places and eating ideas – for example I have heard its cheaper to eat your biggest meal during the day rather than in the evening. We are travelling with two kids. Thanks so much!

17th October 2019 at 1:11 pm

With the Omnia Pass yes, you do have to pick it up. I think there will be an option to mail it to you, but that can work out quite expensive and so negate the benefits of the pass. The online version might be an better option for you in this regard, as long as it covers everywhere.

For food, to be honest we don’t usually recommend a lot of restaurants. This is because the quality can change quickly! We generally suggest checking review websites like Google Maps and Tripadvisor and trying to find places with good recent reviews. We do however have some suggestions for gelato in Rome which we can highly recommend reading so you get the good stuff.

For meals in general, yes, in Europe generally lunch is a better time for a main meal as the prices for the lunch menus are usually much better value than the evening meals. So eating a main meal at lunch time can definitely save you some money.

Have an amazing time in Rome and do let me know if you have any more questions, I will do my best to help!

Nicola says

11th October 2019 at 4:02 pm

Such a helpful post which I used for my recent trip! Thank you 🙂

11th October 2019 at 4:26 pm

Thanks very much Nicola! If you have any photos or tips to share, we’d love to see them in our facebook group 😀

https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelloversandphotography/

Laura P. says

5th October 2019 at 4:06 pm

Hello again — We will be in Rome from November 6-9 and have decided to do Walks of Italy for the Vatican and Collosseum/Forum. I noticed that several of their tours aren’t even available in November which makes me wonder how crowded the city and sights are at that time of year. Is the Pristine Sistine still recommended for November or do you think crowds during regular hours at that time of year are not an issue? Thank you

5th October 2019 at 6:26 pm

November is definitely a quieter time of year, so you shouldn’t have too many crowds to worry about. Really the busiest times are the summer months. We’d still recommend a tour if you want to learn more about what you are seeing, but certainly it shouldn’t be necessary. We would however always recommend buying skip the line tickets anyway – you can get them from Vatican website directly for the best price 🙂 You will also definitely need to book your tickets in advance for the Coliseum as well, as that runs a timed entry system.

Shirley says

21st January 2020 at 3:10 am

Hello I have been reading. Your blog and will be travelling in June 2020 . I love the 3day tour but will have to split the shortest day into 2 half day ( cruising in between) will be arriving to Rome early afternoon then on return my flight leaves late late that night any ideas ( I am staying near the Colessium so I was considering splitting that day up – would that work? Shirley

21st January 2020 at 9:23 am

Hi Shirley,

Yes that would work. Once you have seen the Colosseum and Roman Forum you can see the highlights of central Rome on your first day. Just be sure to book your Coliseum entry time well in advance for whichever day you choose to visit, as June can be a busy month and the Coliseum can book up.

Catherine says

29th September 2019 at 3:38 am

Hi Laurence

I am really appreciating all the information you are providing in your blog. I have decided not to get the Roma or Omnia Pass as I don’t think we will get the value from it. I am trying to book Colosseum ticket through one of the sites you recommended but am a bit confused with the tours and costings. We want to do a tour as we would like to see all the levels but can’t work out if I can do it or work out if we pay for that in addition to entry. We will be a group of 7 with three adults and 4 children 16 years and younger.

29th September 2019 at 9:47 am

Hi Catherine,

The tours I link to should all include your entry to the Colosseum 🙂 If you let me know which tour specifically you are looking at I can double check, but as far as I know entry is included with all the tours!

D Plummer says

25th September 2019 at 3:47 pm

Thank you for such an informative guide – making the museum and event reservations in advance were key to using our time wisely and having a perfect experience.

25th September 2019 at 9:20 pm

My pleasure, I’m delighted you had a great time and thanks so much for coming by to let us know, it’s always wonderful to hear nice comments 😀

13th September 2019 at 7:28 pm

Would you recommend hop-on hop-off bus in Rome? Or is the traffic far too bad for the bus transit?

13th September 2019 at 8:37 pm

We have taken the hop on hop off bus a number of times in Rome and it was ok actually, although this will vary depending on the time of day. It isn’t necessarily the fastest and most direct way to get around, but it is a good option for visiting some of the sights for sure 🙂

Paul Chasin says

5th September 2019 at 1:53 am

one more question from paul chasin if we use the omnia vatican card how do we get a reservation time for the vatican museums and sistine chapel without paying an additional 17.00E the web site for timed admissions on Nov 2, saturday has type of tickets all with prices but nothing that says if we have omnia card we can get a time without additional money thanks Paul C

5th September 2019 at 8:25 am

When you get the Omnia Vatican and Rome Card (assuming you buy it from the official site rather than Viator), you will be sent instructions on how to book the Vatican 🙂

Let me know if you have any problems!

3rd October 2019 at 11:22 pm

I’ve been wondering about this — can you reserve your entry times to Vatican and Colliseum without activating your card? I want to do it now, but won’t start using the card until November. Thanks!

4th October 2019 at 7:37 pm

You absolutely can and I encourage you to do so as soon as you can so as to get the slots you want 🙂 The card won’t activate until you use it at the first attraction.

paul Chasin says

5th September 2019 at 1:39 am

regarding Omnia vatican and Rome card 1. do you need a specific time slot reservation for anything other than the colosseum ? as to the the vatican do we need a timed reservation even with the Omnia card 2. currently on your link to the on line reservation web site for colosseum it does not give us option for reservation with the roma pass. Is there another way to make a timed reservation 3. do all sites on omnia vatican and Rome include audioguides or is that extra?

5th September 2019 at 8:24 am

1 – Yes, for the Vatican, but you should get a link to book this when you buy the card 2 – It seems the official Colosseum website has changed in the last week or so! The new link is here Altneratively, if you go to the Colosseum ticket office home page here then on the right hand side under “Roma Pass” there is a small link there. So you should be able to make your timed reservation from that page. Alternatively, there is a phone number you can ring. 3 – This is usually extra

I will update my Rome content regarding the new process for booking Colosseum slots now, thanks for bringing that to my attention!

paul chasin says

1st September 2019 at 12:16 am

is the Rome museum galleria borghese open sunday november 3? several web sites have it Xd out in red as they do on all mondays when museum is always closed but one site had non refundable tickets for Nov 3 which i am worried is a scam Thanks Paul Chasin

1st September 2019 at 11:44 am

As far as we can tell the Borghese is open on the 3rd November. You definitely want to book via a reputable site – we list some recommit in our dedicated Borghese Gallery guide which you can see here:

https://independenttravelcats.com/exploring-art-borghese-gallery-in-rome/#How-to-Make-Reservations-and-Book-Tickets

Jenny Swingle says

25th August 2019 at 5:40 am

I’m looking at the Omnia Pass and Roma Pass and feel like I’m missing something here. We are going to the following venues and it seems like buying tickets direct is cheaper than a pass? –Colosseum $13.50 USD, includes Roman Forum –Skip the Line Vatican and Sistine Chapel $31.50 –St Peters $16.86 –Castel Sant’Angelo $12

Your blog recommended to use the Omnia pass for free entry to the National Museum of Castel Sant’Angelo and the Colosseum / Roman Forum (value $25.50). Pass is $127. Or the Roma Pass gives free admission to the Colosseum OR Castel Sant’Angelo (value around $12-13). Pass is $45. I understand the passes include transit and other discounts, but it again appears to be cheaper to just buy direct or get a travel pass. Am I missing something, or if we’re only going to these sites should we just buy tickets direct because the passes aren’t worth it unless you’re going more places? Thanks in advance! Your blog was REALLY helpful!!

25th August 2019 at 2:15 pm

Thanks very much!

So you are definitely correct, the Omnia Pass and the Roma Pass are definitely only worth it if you plan on using most of the features. If you only want to visit some specific attractions, then booking individual skip the line entry is definitely the way forward.

In terms of pricing, I would add that the price for the Vatican should be less than what you have quoted. If you buy it directly from the official Vatican website:

http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/tariffe-e-biglietti.html

The price is €17 + a €4 booking fee. Some websites will try to make it seem more expensive by calling it a skip the line ticket, or that it includes the Sistine Chapel. But if you buy the Vatican Museum ticket from the official website, the €4 fee gives you skip the line access, and all Vatican Museum tickets include the Sistine Chapel

http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/scegli-la-visita/musei-e-collezioni/musei-vaticani-e-cappella-sistina/visita-libera-musei-vaticani-e-cappella-sistina.html

If you really want to save money, St. Peters is actually free. However, skip the line access (which is what you pay for) can save you a lot of time if you are visiting at a busy time of year.

For what you are doing, I would definitely suggest that the pass would not be worth it, and you should just book direct with the official websites, which are http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/scegli-la-visita.html

https://www.coopculture.it/en/colosseo-e-shop.cfm

I hope this helps and that you have a wonderful time in Rome. Do let me know if I can be of any more help too 😀

26th August 2019 at 4:18 am

Perfect, thank you so much!

21st August 2019 at 11:52 am

Hi, I will be in Rome in September for the third time, but it’ll be my son’s first time. 🙂 Thank you for all your wonderful tips. This is a truly fabulous article! Gabi

21st August 2019 at 12:07 pm

Our pleasure Gabi – have an amazing time!

Syaharom Abdullah says

17th August 2019 at 3:25 am

Hi, Laurence !

My wife and I plan to visit Rome and Venice in mid December. If I were to follow your three day Rome itinerary, where would be the best location for me to stay? I have a budget of about 100 Euro a day for accommodation.

17th August 2019 at 9:46 am

Hi Syaharom

In Rome in December the prices are pretty reasonable, so you should have no trouble finding a location. I’d recommend staying near Piazza Navona as that is close to most of the sights in the city. Some options to consider:

https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/argentina-view.en-gb.html?aid=385205;label=FTU3DayRome https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/navona-gallery-and-garden-suites.en-gb.html?aid=385205;label=FTU3DayRome https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/b-amp-b-palazzo-lupardi.en-gb.html?aid=385205;label=FTU3DayRome

My suggestion would be to load up the booking.com site, and filter by your date, and then by price and rating. For example, this search already filters by your requirements, you just need to change the dates to your specific dates. Then you can hit the “map view” to see where they are. Have a great trip!

17th August 2019 at 3:06 pm

Dear Laurence

Thanks. I appreciate it.

17th August 2019 at 12:37 am

Question i read that “main museums and public monuments ” are free to seniors over 65 Which museums are these? are any of them the main tourist attractions like vatican city St Peter’s Basilica, or museo e galleria Borghese? thanks paul chasin

17th August 2019 at 9:56 am

It really varies depending on the attraction, but it is not common for entry to be free to seniors. In addition, the free access might only be for EU citizens. From the list you have provided, the Vatican doesn’t as far as I am able to tell. St. Peter’s Basilica is free, you only pay if you want to skip the line. The Borghese also has no senior discount.

Have a great time in Rome 🙂

youssef sherif says

6th August 2019 at 4:23 am

Hi laurence, I wanted to ask you a question , I don’t understand the difference between pre booking a regular admission ticket and pre booking a skip the line ticket , I mean in both cases I don’t have to stand in the ticket line and I go straight to the security check right? or did you mean that the line of visitors with skip the line tickets is usually much shorter than that with regular admission tickets? I also wanted to ask you about one more thing , If I bought a skip the line ticket from any website like tripadvisor I dont have to reserve a time slot on the official website right ?

7th August 2019 at 2:36 pm

Hi Youssef,

This is correct for the most part, however it depends on the attraction. In general though:

– for the majority of attractions, there will always be some sort of security line – some attractions have a separate fast track line for specific tickets, and a normal line for standard ticket holders. Depending on the ticket, you will join one of these lines for ticket validation and security checks – there will also be a general line for those not in possession of a ticket. You want to try and avoid this line!

For the skip the line tickets on third party websites, if it includes a timed entrance then you should not have to book a time slot, however you definitely need to check the instructions of the ticket to be sure.

Kim Wood says

9th June 2019 at 5:54 am

Hi, I have Omina Vatican & Rome card and I make a big mistake to reservation the time slot on the wrong date on Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel – Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, how can I change it?

9th June 2019 at 8:59 pm

So for this you would need to contact the Omnia Vatican & Rome Card folds. I would suggest calling them – they have a UK call center and also a Skype contact number – you can see these here:

https://www.romeandvaticanpass.com/contact-rome-pass/

Best of luck,

4th June 2019 at 3:19 pm

Hi, back again, sorry.

Been trying since April to book that Colosseum entry time slot, with the Roma pass. Whenever I have tried to select my date to visit, in early July, there has not been a single date able to be selected after June.

Not full, just not yet able to be chosen. I wondered if I had to wait until June to be able to select dates in July, as there has simply been no possibility to choose dates within that month, until now.

Now that June has begun, I tried again, only to find that every single time slot on every single day until the end of August is fully booked.

I was unable to book before now because tickets were not available for purchase from July on, and now I cannot purchase because they are all seemingly sold out.

Can you tell me what this means for me, and possibly why this was the case? And am I unable to receive free entry on my Roma pass to the Colosseum because of this?

Thanks very much (once again) Alex.

4th June 2019 at 3:37 pm

Hi Alex – no problem at all!

So I have recently spoken to the Colosseum folks because I am getting a lot of questions about the Colosseum. So many in fact that I’ve written a whole guide to it, which is new since you last commented:

https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/colosseum-rome-guide/

In essence, the timeslot system has definitely resulted in a lot less availability for the Colosseum. When I spoke to the Colosseum ticket office, I was told that do release slots on a weekly basis, but I wasn’t given details as to when that happens exactly, how many they release at a time, and how far in advance they are for. You could try calling the ticket line, giving your specific dates, and asking if new timeslots are going to open up. The number is +39 06 399 67 700, and it’s option 2 for English. I recommend using something like Skype for cheaper calls.

Let’s get back to the other part of your question, in terms of what this actually means for you if the timeslots are not available.

First, yes, you won’t be able to use your Roma Pass for the Colosseum. This isn’t the end of the world, as you can use the free entry to another attraction.

I assume you do still want to visit the Colosseum, and the good news is that this will be possible, you will just have to go about it a different way. Generally, this will involve taking a slightly higher priced ticket, or booking a guided tour. I have outlined the main options in this section of my Colosseum guide:

https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/colosseum-rome-guide/#What-if-there-are-no-times-available-for-the-Colosseum

I hope this helps, the timed entry system is new for 2019 and I really don’t think anyone anticipated how much demand there was going to be, especially over the busier months!

Darlene says

27th May 2019 at 3:41 am

HI…thanks for a great site!! I am thinking of taking my 20 yr old daughter on a Med. cruise that leaves Oct 1st…we could have 3 or 4 days in Rome before the cruise…what are the crowds like during this time and is the weather still nice? Thank for your help. Cheers, Darlene

27th May 2019 at 11:06 am

Hi Darlene,

The crowds should be very manageable by October. i would still recommend booking your Colosseum ticket in advance just to avoid disappointment, but other than that I don’t think it will be too busy. Weather wise, it depends on how lucky you are! It could be mild and sunny, or it could be wet and cool. It’s unlikely to be extremely hot or extremely cold, so just some sensible clothing layers and some sort of waterproof or umbrella should suffice,

Have a great time!

David T says

23rd May 2019 at 11:12 am

Love your page! I bought the OMNIA Rome pass as you suggest. I want to do the VIP tour you suggested for the Colosseum, but am wondering whether I need to still purchase the Entrance pass (2 euros) with the Rome pass or does the VIP tour include the entrance as well?

23rd May 2019 at 11:15 am

Thanks David! The VIP Colosseum / Caesars Palace tour includes your entry ticket and time slot to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, so no need to worry about reserving those if you book on the tour 🙂

8th May 2019 at 12:59 pm

Hello, thank you for a great blog it really inn lauded all the information we needed and more. I just a question – I was going to buy tickets through the ticketbar website (you gave a link to it under basilica) but read a couple of entries at other sites saying not to use 3rd party vendors etc. is the website trustworthy for Vatican skip the line tickets. Omniscient would not work for us. Many thanks in advance Best Eva

8th May 2019 at 4:52 pm

For the Vatican we recommend (and directly link to in this post) that you book your skip the line tickets on the Vatican website directly. The only reason for this is cost, on the official website it’s €17 + €4 booking fee for a skip the line ticket, whilst most third party sellers are more expensive, and you generally end up getting the same thing, so there is no real value. The reason they are more expensive is just the way that the Vatican structures it’s prices to third parties. This is the same for the Coliseum – if you don’t use a pass, then it’s usually always cheaper to just book direct. The only thing to bear in mind is that some third parties do include addons like audioguides in the package price, which can make it more valuable.

We recommend ticketbar for many other products in cities around the world and have had no problems using them. For St. Peters Basilica for example they have a ticket, which as you mention we do suggest. This is because there is no actual entry fee to St. Peter’s Basilica, so you can’t buy a ticket from the official site. However, you can pay more to get a faster access and thus skip the long lines, which is what sites like ticketbar are able to provide.

Let me know if you have any more questions, I’m happy to help!

Vishal says

7th May 2019 at 4:07 am

Hi Laurence,

Thanks … this is very useful information and we will be relying on this to plan our trip.

Just wanted to check – if I buy the OMania card but need a guided tour of Vatican and Colosseum, is it possible to get a local guide to accompany us when we visit these 2 attractions? Where can I get a local guide . We are a group of 6.

Not planning a guided tour as I am already paying for the entry for both attractions when I purchase the card.

Regards, VK

7th May 2019 at 5:28 pm

So I am sure that this is possible, but I am not sure where you would find this type of guide, as all the tours I can find already include entry. However, you can get an audioguide, which might be just as good, and also a lot cheaper!

8th May 2019 at 4:54 am

Hi Laurance,

Thanks for your very prompt response. A couple of additional questions ( sorry about this but we are largely following your itinerary).

1. I have booked a guided tour for Vatican and Colosseum so will not opt for the Rome and Omania pass. Do you think it’s still worth to get a Roma pass (72 hr or 48 hr) for the rest of the attractions on your itinerary + the local transport flexibility it offers? We have 4 days and are a group of 6 (children, adults and seniors).

2. Borghese gallery is fully booked during the time I am in Rome and we will skip the Pyramid of Caius. What other attractions would you recommend we visit ?

8th May 2019 at 9:48 am

My pleasure, and no problem.

1 – it’s always hard to advise if something is worth it as folks have different ideas of value 🙂 I’d say for me it would be worth it and we usually advise it, but it will depend on the other attractions you visit and how much you plan to use the public transport to decide if it’s worth it for you. Without the Coliseum entry, it is less of a financially obvious case, but it depends what else you go and see.

2 – I’d suggest the Capucin Museum, which is quite interesting if a little creepy. You should also consider the Circo Maximums and the Capitoline Museums.

Christopher Darling says

27th April 2019 at 10:54 am

Good morning

Thank you very much for such a really great and detailed travel guide.

I ordered the Omnia card, I was wondering if it was possible to change the time of the Vatican museum booking. When I booked my museum timing I wasn’t aware Saint Peter’s Basilica next timing was 4 hrs later.

Thank you for all of your help and your great guide.

27th April 2019 at 6:55 pm

My pleasure. So for the Omnia Card, when I have queried about the timings in the past, I was told that the only important time is the Vatican time. Beyond that, as long as you show up on the right day for the St. Peter’s Basilica, you shouldn’t have any problem.

That said, I would also check with the Omnia card folks to confirm this, and also to see if you can change the time if you would still prefer to do that,

Alex Purvis says

12th April 2019 at 11:48 am

Hi Lawrence and Jessica,

Thank you very much for this wonderful blog. I have a question about the Omnia card, which I have just purchased, if you can help me.

I haven’t yet been quite able to figure out how the discounts to attractions work. I assume, at least for the two free attractions, you just pick which two appeal, then join the security line to enter and declare while brandishing your Omnia card that this is one of your two chosen free entries. Is that correct?

However, for the other discounted attractions, is it the case that you must still join the ticket purchasing line, and show your Omnia card when you buy in order to receive the discount? In which case, you would be unable to skip the ticket lines for any other than the two free attractions (plus the Vatican). Is that how the discounts work?

One other small issue – when I follow the link in the email confirmation Omnia sent me to reserve time slots at the Vatican, it appears that I have to reserve separate time slots for all three of: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and St. Peter’s Prison. Is that the case, and if I did not reserve times for all three, or was slightly late for a particular time slot, would I then be denied entry, or miss out on skip-the-queue?

I apologise for the length of this message, but I would be very grateful for any clarity you could provide!

Thanks Again!

12th April 2019 at 12:00 pm

Our pleasure, we’re delighted you found it useful 🙂

So, assuming you bought the Omnia Card that we recommend in this post, it is actually two cards.

The Omnia part of it is what gives you access to the Vatican attractions, which include the Vatican Museum, St. Peters Basilica and so on. Those are all included, you don’t have to choose.

The other part of it is the Roma Pass, which is the one where you get free access to the 2/6 attractions, and then discounted admission. You are correct – the skip the line access only works for the free admission.

The main queues in Rome however are for St. Peters Basilica, the Vatican Museum (both of these you get skip the line access with the Omnia part of the card) and the Coliseum. The Coliseum however now operates a timed entry system, as explained in this post. I definitely recommend using the Coliseum for one of your free entries, and reserving your timeslot online using the process I outline in this post.

I have been told in the past by the Omnia Pass folks that the only timeslot that really matters is the Vatican Museum. For St. Peters Basilica, the important thing is that you choose the correct day, the actual timeslot is not an issue. I had not previously heard of a separate timeslot for the Sistine Chapel. I don’t see that this could be a thing as it’s actually inside the Vatican Museum, so you just visit it as part of that visit, I don’t believe there’s a separate entry process as far as I know, unless this has changed recently.

For St. Peters Prison, I have a feeling this will be the same as St. Peters Basilica, as long as pick the right day, the timing shouldn’t be a big issue. It’s not a massive attraction so there shouldn’t be any problem. Personally I would reserve all the times, but only worry about being on time for the Vatican Museum, which is one where you are escorted in by the Omnia Pass people in a special line.

Let me know if this all makes sense!

Melissa says

4th April 2019 at 9:01 pm

My husband and I are planning a full 2 week trip to Italy in September 2019. Mainly because our son is stationed at the military base in Naples. We will be arriving early morning on a WED and will have most of the day WED and all day THU to spend in Rome, then we will take a train FRI morning to visit our son in Naples for a 4 day weekend. He will be showing us around Naples, Pompeii and Amalfi coast/Capri. We were then planning to either catch a train/plane from Naples to Florence then to Venice and then back to Rome early on a MON for another day before heading to airport for very early am flight on TUE. Or maybe taking a flight directly to Venice first then taking the train to florence and back towards Rome.

I’ve been researching a lot on how to go about doing this. It seems that the Omnicard would not be the most economical option since our “3-days in Rome” will not be consecutive. Any advise you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

5th April 2019 at 11:18 am

Hi Melissa,

You are correct, the 3 day pass wouldn’t work out so well for you. However, I have a solution. The 3 day Ommnia Rome and Vatican Card actually consists of two cards, an Omnia Card, and a Roma Pass. You can buy these separately, and thus activate them separately. The Omnia card will cover the Vatican attractions, and the Rome Pass will cover things like the Coliseum, Roman Forum and so on.

So my suggestion is to buy them individually, and to use the Roma Pass for the WED/THU, then the OMNIA pass for the Monday. I would suggest picking up the Omnia Pass when you arrive though, as you can then book your timeslots for the Vatican Museums.

You can buy the 24 hour Omnia Card here , and the 48 hour Roma Pass here .

Just be aware that for the Coliseum, even with a Roma Pass, you still need to reserve a timeslot. The process for doing so is explained in the post above (this is new as of March 2019, so many websites are still giving incorrect information that you don’t need to do this).

The only thing I would advise is just to make sure the various attractions you plan to visit are open on the days you are visiting. Based on the information you’ve given me it should be fine, but Rome has public holidays and so on, and I wouldn’t want you to buy a pass for a specific day that you then can’t use!

Let me know if I can be of any further help, and have a fantastic trip!

5th April 2019 at 11:19 am

Just to add to this – if you don’t want the hop on hop off bus, you can also buy skip the line tickets for both St. Peters and the Vatican from that website, which might be a little cheaper than the Omnia Card.

4th April 2019 at 1:15 am

Hello, Thank you so much for the extremely helpful information. I’m in Rome now mostly following your itinerary. My question is about food. I’m not sure If you already mentioned this anywhere n I missed it but what are the best places you would recommend to eat Italian food (restaurants or grap n go pies n stuff)? We are doing Vatican tomorrow (through Omnia with a guide). Any specific place to eat you recommend around there ? Thanks

4th April 2019 at 11:55 am

To be honest, we haven’t put together a restaurant guide for Rome as yet. We rarely do food guides to be honest, because we like to be thorough, and it takes a lot of time to visit sufficient restaurants to come up with a good enough guide – especially in a city like Rome! We also find that restaurants are not like attractions, they tend to open and close more often, and it can be hard to keep a guide up to date.

When we travel, we usually look at resources like Google Maps or Yelp, as well a general blog posts on where to eat in a city from more focused food blogs. We try to make sure the reviews are recent and seem to also be from locals. Usually this works pretty well. Rome is pretty good for restaurants though, we’ve never had a particularly bad meal! But a little research will keep you away from the more touristy traps.

Sorry not to be of more specific help!

29th March 2019 at 2:01 pm

We will be traveling to Rome in May, and will be spending three days. I tried locating your google map itinerary but am having issue finding it. When I click the link to the map, it only opens my Google Map App without opening your itinerary map. Is there a way you could provide me the name or another link to the map?

Thank you! This was by far the most helpful in regards to planning a short visit in Rome – so many other blogs did not give precise direction on how/when to organize the trip!

29th March 2019 at 2:09 pm

Thanks very much 🙂 So I have updated the link to the following:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1x5V1a95ajBmgBgXTOFCxNCgCEU4_84nF&ll=41.891275518815284%2C12.479531000000065&z=14

Can you let me know if that works for you? Google is a bit tricky when it comes to these things sometimes. If that doesn’t work, I would suggest trying on a desktop browser or in an incognito tab perhaps.

Let me know how it goes!

29th March 2019 at 2:29 pm

Thank you so much! That link worked for me! I appreciate it!

29th March 2019 at 2:46 pm

Awesome 😀 I will update some of our other posts as well to the new link structure 🙂

gabriela honegger says

21st March 2019 at 8:02 pm

Hi Laurence and Jessica,

We will be arriving in Rome on June 20, 2019 and departing on June 24 out of Venice to France . Could you advise us on how to get around and see Rome, Florence, and Venice in 4 days? Is this even possible? love your website!!!!

21st March 2019 at 8:29 pm

Hi Gabriela,

So this is of course theoretically possible, but it will be quite rushed. I would probably try and focus on seeing two cities more fully, but I understand if you want to fit it all in.

I’m not sure what time you are arriving or leaving and if you have much time on the 24th or 20th. So this sort of assumes you don’t have much time on those days.

My advice be to spend a day in Rome, following our itinerary for a day in Rome . Then, take the train to Florence (book train tickets in advance on trenitalia to save money). Either go in the evening after exploring Rome, or early in the morning. Then explore Florence for a day, overnight in Florence, and then head to Venice on the train.

If you want to take a tour in any of these places, I can recommend this Rome in a Day tour and this Florence in a Day Tour 🙂

17th March 2019 at 7:24 pm

Thank you. This is immensely helpful. I can tell it took a lot of thought and time and I truly appreciate it!

18th March 2019 at 11:57 am

My pleasure Luis – have a great trip!

6th March 2019 at 3:13 pm

I love your website and how you are so helpful to those of us who have no idea what to expect when we arrive in Rome. Your 3 day itinerary is awesome. We plan to see at least the first two days of attractions. This is the best sight I’ve seen and the fact that you answer directly to us is amazing. Thank you in advance for your help.

I’m worried I may have done something wrong. We arrive in Rome on March 31st…we arrive early that morning so I thought we might want to see a few of the lesser sites or do the hop on hop off tour just to get familiar with the city that afternoon when we arrive. We plan to start our Vatican and Colosseum sightseeing early Monday morning April 1st.

I purchased the Omnia Vatican and Rome Card a couple of days ago. I picked the date of March 31, My thinking is that it will give us 3 days…March 31 – April 2. We leave early on April 3rd. Am I correct in my thinking that this pass will give us those 3 days of sightseeing and general transportation?

My second concern is I can’t find anywhere that allows me to pick time slots. We want to start at the Vatican as early as possible on Monday April 1. Can you help me figure out how to choose my time slots?

The Omnia Vatican and Rome Card is expensive and I can’t find a way to pick a time slot?

7th March 2019 at 11:35 am

Many thanks for your message. So the pass will activate on first use, the date you specified isn’t too important. If you start using it on the 31st it will work on the 31st,1st and 2nd.

For your second point I have been in contact with the folks who issue the pass about your issue. I have been told that you should have received an email with a link to book your times. However, you are the second person to contact me about this recently so I am wondering if something has changed. If you could forward me the email they sent you on purchase and any other confirmation to my email, [email protected] , I’ll investigate further!

7th March 2019 at 3:57 pm

Thank you Laurence,

I have forwarded the email to you. I really appreciate your help.

8th March 2019 at 1:32 pm

Great Alana – happy to be of help 🙂 Have a great trip!

1st March 2019 at 7:04 am

Thank you so much for this easy to follow and very detailed guide. I have one question though…. About the ticketbar purchase ~where can we redeem the cards and stuff for example from the airport in Rome?

1st March 2019 at 4:05 pm

For the Rome Pass, the pickup locations are as follows:

PIT Castel S. Angelo, Piazza Pia (next to the gardens of Castel Sant’Angelo), 8.30am – 18.00pm till 24/03, 9.30am – 7.00pm till 27/10. PIT Ciampino, Aeroporto G.B.Pastine – External area International Arrivals. 8.30am – 6.00pm. PIT Cinque Lune, Piazza delle Cinque Lune (Piazza Navona). 9.30am – 7.00pm. PIT Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo Da Vinci – International Arrivals – Terminal T3. 8.00am – 8.45pm. PIT Fori Imperiali, Visitor Center Via dei Fori Imperiali. 01 January-30 June and 01 September-31 December: 9.30am – 7.00pm – 01 July-31 August: 9.30am – 8.00 pm. PIT Minghetti, Via Marco Minghetti (corner to Via del Corso). 9.30am – 7.00pm. PIT Sonnino, Piazza Sidney Sonnino (Trastevere). 10.30am – 8.00pm. PIT Termini, Stazione Termini – Via Giovanni Giolitti, 34, platform 24. 8.00am – 6.45pm.

So as you can see, lots of options 😀

4th March 2019 at 10:25 am

Thank you so much!

Sandy s says

28th February 2019 at 7:47 pm

Hi Laurence. Hope you can answer a couple of queries for me. 1. Our flight lands at about 9pm and we were planning on getting the train/bus from the airport to termini. Just a bit concerned of what is the best option to get from termini to our hotel. Can we get a taxi outside the station and roughly how much would it cost? Our hotel is close to the Coliseum. the hotel does a shuttle from the airport but it is very expensive. 2. we have booked the Vatican museum etc with our omnia card. Did I see somewhere that we now have to book the coliseum as well in advance?

Ps loving the blog – planning on using the itinerary when we visit in 3 weeks!

1st March 2019 at 4:18 pm

So, from Termini to the Coliseum is only about half a mile, which is even walkable! However, there are also public buses you could take. I couldn’t tell you how much a taxi would cost, but it would not be very much for such a short distance.

For the Coliseum, yes, they have now (as of 1st March 2019, or today!), made it so that everyone, even holders of the Roma Pass / Omnia Card, have to book their Coliseum time. This costs €2 and is best done online. To do so, you will go here:

https://ecm.coopculture.it/index.php?option=com_snapp&view=event&id=6C207193-B1F0-4F69-70C4-016523BDE15E&catalogid=1B972393-F85A-9A73-1906-0167A81DA806&lang=en

And pick a date and time slot at the bottom. It is easier if you do this with “solo disponsibli” checked, as it will show you only available times. Once you pick a time, you should be able to choose a ticket type, and one of them will be “COL-FOR-PAL PREN.INGRESSO CON ROMA PASS individuals entrance” at a price of €2. That is the one you want to buy.

I hope this helps! I’ll update our Rome content to reflect this as it’s all new for 2019.

Have a great trip

Sandy S says

1st March 2019 at 5:41 pm

Hi Laurence Thanks for the quick response. I was initially happy to walk from Termini but as it is going to be about 10pm I was just concerned about safety for two mature ladies visiting. I think a taxi might be best.

2nd March 2019 at 8:01 am

No worries. Rome is pretty safe, but it never hurts to take precautions, especially with all your baggage,

Have a wonderful time 🙂

25th February 2019 at 5:48 pm

Hello; I have found your site to be very helpful when planning my visit to Rome. I will be traveling with a small dog and traveling in November so I hope the crowds will be less. I realize that dogs will not be allowed in the interior of most places, but I assume I will be able to walk on the outside of many of the sites you mentioned. Also, do you find Rome to be dog friendly?

I would also like to take a cooking class while in Rome….do you recommend any?

27th February 2019 at 5:00 pm

So we haven’t travelled with a dog in Rome, so our advice is not from personal experience. However, you shouldn’t have any trouble on the outside of the attractions certainly. I’m not sure which attractions would allow dogs, if any, but I think overall Rome is dog friendly. However, again I must stress this is not based on first hand experience.

In terms of cooking classes, the only one we’ve done is this one . It was a great evening and lots of fun, but it was more of a pasta making evening and social event rather than a full-on cooking class, so it depends what you want 🙂

Have a wonderful trip!

Deepak says

21st February 2019 at 2:55 am

Thanks for the detailed itinerary. Really loved the way you have organised the content and shared your experience. We are planning for a 2.5 day trip to Rome in July. I had few questions

1. Since we land in Rome at 9am, we plan to start our sight seeing at 1PM after we check-in and take some rest. Given just half day, which of day of your 3 day itinerary do you suggest to do on our first day given we have only 0.5 day.

2. I plan to take guided tours to both Vatican Museums and Colloseum. Will you suggest I still take Roma Pass ?

3. Any suggestions on good authentic Italian food in Rome ?

4. We plan to take train to Naples on Day 4 for a trip to Pompeii. Any suggestions on Naples and Pompeii ?

21st February 2019 at 8:56 am

So if you lose half a day you will possibly have to skip something, depending on how you arrange your time. However, you mention that you want to take a tour of the Vatican and Coliseum. So my suggestions is as follows:

1 – take the Rome in a Day tour from Take Walks, which includes both the Vatican and Coliseum, as well as the majority of sights in the city centre. For your half day, you could see what’s left on Day 2, then on your other full day you could do day 3.

2 – no, I don’t think you will get too many benefits of the Roma Pass, unless you want the transport.

3 – to be honest, we rarely recommend restaurants as they change so often, and the quality can vary. We recommend using Google maps or something similar, and looking for recent good reviews.

4 – this isn’t an area we’ve explored recently, so we don’t have any tips currently – sorry!

Jeff Tokryman says

15th February 2019 at 2:58 pm

Hello Thank you for the detailed info We (2 of us) are looking for a guided group tour of Rome over a three day time frame to see the sites you mention. Vatican and related with skip the line access. We also want to go inside the Colosseum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain. Context Travel has these split up. I am looking for a complete combo tour. We plan to visit Rome The 1st or 2nd week of MAY.

17th February 2019 at 3:59 pm

Have you taken a look at the tours available on the Take Walks site? They have a number of options. Or did you want a private tour?

14th February 2019 at 8:05 pm

I love your post about 3 days in Rome. I just purchased the Omnia Rome travel pass. I ordered the passes to be sent to me because I thought it would be one less thing I had to deal with when I arrived. They sent an email saying I can’t prebook my entry times until I have my tickets. I know you stated in your post that once you order the pss you can book your reservations. Do you know if something changed or did I book it wrong? Thank you.

14th February 2019 at 9:02 pm

So my understanding was that as soon as you bought your pass you would be able to book your entry times at the following website: https://booking.omniakit.org/en/categories/choose

However, it sounds like this might have changed. I have sent an e-mail to my contacts at the Omnia Rome pass to see what the current process is in case it has changed. In addition, for the Coliseum you also now need to book an entry time if you are visiting after the start of March 2019. However the process for how you actually do this with the pass is a bit unclear, so I have asked for clarity about that as well,

I’ll be in touch when I hear back!

19th February 2019 at 2:01 am

Thank you so much! I appreciate your help with my questions!

19th February 2019 at 4:06 pm

My pleasure!

Suan Teo says

12th February 2019 at 1:16 am

We are a group of 6 seniors travelling to Rome arriving Oct 14 and our cruise sets sail on Oct 20. Your 3-day Rome itinerary and 2-day in Florence is very helpful. Need recommendation on accommodation for 6….will you suggest VRBO and/or AirBnB. Thank you.

12th February 2019 at 5:36 pm

I would certainly suggest for a larger party that an apartment is great option. We have a list of a range of apartment booking websites we suggest you look at, which you can see here .

Let me know if you have any more questions and I’ll try to help out!

27th January 2019 at 1:00 am

Hi Laurence & Jessica Norah, thank you for this wonderful insight of Rome. i am arriving in Rome Feb of this year Sunday noon and leaving Thursday morning to explore the City. i honestly love the itinerary that you wrote but my “bad left knee” can’t endure the walks as stated. my top priorities to visit are as follows. The Vatican, The Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica (and maybe hear Mass and see a glimpse of our beloved Pope). Piazza del Popolo, Spanish steps, Trevi fountain (wishing to visit again), Mouth of Truth (for the child/curiosity/fun @heart) and of course, The Colosseum & Roman Forum. please help me out on how to achieve this in 3 1/2 days. thank you in advance and more power to you two 🙂 Sirod

27th January 2019 at 10:06 am

So based on your priorities I think you will be able to achieve what you want. As you say you want to see a Papal mass, we can arrange your visit around that. I’m not sure which part of February you are visiting, but you can see the papal mass timetable here: http://www.vatican.va/various/prefettura/en/udienze_en.html

For the Wednesday mass, please be advised you have to get tickets in advance from the website I link to. Tickets are free, but are required for entry. You will also need to be there in person at least a couple of hours early in order to see mass. So this will take up most of the morning and some of the afternoon.

My advice for the rest of that day would be to visit the outside attractions, like Piazza del Popolo, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi fountain. From the vatican you can take a bus to the centre of the city. Alternatively, you could visit St. Peter’s on this afternoon as you are already there. I don’t think you’ll have time to see the Vatican as well.

So this would give you the Monday to see The Colosseum & Roman Forum. This would also be a good day to see the mouth of truth.

You could then dedicate the Tuesday to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.

Does that sound feasible?

27th January 2019 at 9:19 pm

Thank you very much for your reply. This will definitely be a short but wonderful stay in Rome. More power to your “blog”

27th January 2019 at 11:02 pm

My pleasure Sirod, do let me know if you have any more questions!

caroline says

26th January 2019 at 8:40 pm

love your blog. Excited to go to Rome in a few days, however, there is one thing that we dont understand with the Omnia Card. Are you supposed to prebooked online all the attractions with the Omnia card or just show up ? Thanks in advance, Caroline

26th January 2019 at 8:51 pm

Hi Caroline!

Thanks very much, and it’s my pleasure to be able to help 🙂

So when you have your card you can prebook your timeslots at the following website: https://booking.omniakit.org/en/categories/choose

If you are picking the card up in person, you’ll make the bookings at the time you pick it up I think.

The only things you need to book the timeslots for are the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica. However, for St. Peter’s, it’s an open ticket for the whole day – as long as you have a booking confirmation for the right day, the time doesn’t matter.

I hope this helps – let me know if you have any further questions or anything doesn’t make sense 🙂

26th January 2019 at 9:34 pm

Thanks Laurence, for taking the time to answer my question. This is very heelpful.

24th January 2019 at 5:59 pm

I’m relieved to find the perfect Rome travel guide for me! It tends to be overwhelming during this planning phase as there’s a wide range of attractions to visit. But glad to havr come across your page.

My husband and I are booked for June 3-11, 2019. We have not booked any accommodation yet but we’re looking more into a bed & breakfast kind of place.

We’re inclined to tour around Italy for our 8 nights. We’re thinking of Rome, Milan, Venice and Florence. Do you think doing this would be too tight given our travel period? We’re slow paced travelers and would want to have ample time to appreciate the surroundings. We also love when we don’t need to rush from one point to the next.

Also, can you comment about taking taxis, uber, or private hired cars as mode of transportation? What’s our best option if we want to travel (day trip) to Milan or Venice or Florence or all?

Thank you in advance!

25th January 2019 at 3:06 pm

Thanks very much 😀 So I would say that 8 days is definitely enough to see three cities. Four would be possible, but if you don’t want to feel rushed then you might want to drop one. My suggestion would be to go Rome -> Florence – Venice, and to take the fast train between them which will be the most cost effective and fastest way to travel. Tickets can be booked online in advance from the TrenItalia website, which has an English language version.

For transportation in the cities, much of the three cities I mention are entirely walkable, but Uber is available and likely going to be your best option. I’d also recommend the bus or other public transport options. Venice doesn’t have any vehicles, only water taxis.

I would personally advise that if you really want to appreciate Venice and Florence that you stay overnight in them. So with your eight nights, I’d suggest 3 in Rome, 3 in Florence with one of those days as a trip to Tuscany, and 2 nights in Venice. For your time in Florence, I’d suggest reading our guide to 2 days in Florence, which has some suggested tours to Tuscany: https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/highlights-of-florence-and-tuscany-two-days/

I don’t think you’ll need a hire car 🙂

Have a great trip – and do let me know if you have any more questions!

17th January 2019 at 8:37 pm

Laurence, what a great blog you guys have produced, well done! Great insight and hints!! My wife and I are going to Rome either over Easter (yea) or in July (UGGGH HOT) If we buy the individual tickets from the sites themselves do we get to skip the lines too? And if we buy them online before we fly over can we print the tickets at home and bring them with us or do they have to be mailed/shipped to us ? Thanks so much!!

17th January 2019 at 10:26 pm

Personally I’d go for Easter if I was you – July will not only be hot, but also very busy.

For the tickets, sorry to say this, but it very much depends on the site and the ticket. However, I will quickly run down for the main sites:

For the Vatican, yes, if you book it on the official Vatican Museum website this comes with skip the line access. Note whatever ticket you buy there is still a security line.

For St. Peter’s Basilica, there isn’t an entry ticket, so there is no official website to buy a ticket from. However, there is usually a long line for security here, and if you buy from one of the “skip the line” third party services, you get access to a shorter security line which can save you a lot of time on a busy day. Obviously the value of this is up to you! We recommend this one , but there are a few.

For the Coliseum, you can also buy skip the line tickets from the official website here . Personally I find this website a bit confusing 😉 There are a variety of ticket options, but as of 2018 they operate a timed entry system, so you have to pick a time slot. Until the end of 2018 they had something called an “open” ticket, which let you go in any time after 2pm, but that appears to have been discontinued, so you need to select a time.

For the tickets, I believe they are all of the print at home variety, however we nearly always use one of the various passes we mention as we just find them easier, so I do not have first hand knowledge to confirm that.

Finally, we can also recommend one of the walking tours as well if you want to avoid all the hassle as they sort all this stuff out for you. Obviously more expensive, but we find they can really help bring a location to life. We recommend Walks of Italy generally for Rome 🙂

Have a fantastic trip, and if you do decide to go for the online tickets, do let us know how it goes and if they can be printed at home so I know for future!

21st January 2019 at 2:14 pm

Hi Laurence! Thanks for the reply, and again great information!! Hope we can make it around Easter for sure. If we buy the tickets on line I’ll be sure to let you know if we’re able to print them at home. Thanks again. Ken

Lisa Herrmann says

28th December 2018 at 3:08 pm

LOVE this site and your plans. I will be there in March and can’t wait! I made my reservations for the Vatican Museums and the Basillica as suggested with my Omnia card. Do I need to print out the reservation or is it now linked to my Omnia card?

I am also planning on taking a train ride to Venice for a day. Any suggestions on a half day trip there?

THANKS SO MUCH!

28th December 2018 at 4:30 pm

Thanks very much Lisa! I’m not 100% certain if you need to print out the confirmation. It should be linked with your card, but you might want to print it out just in case (we usually print things out just in case!).

For Venice, we have a guide to things to do in Venice for a day – I’d say that half a day would be enough to see the main sights like the Rialto Bridge, St Marks Square and so on 🙂

Have an awesome trip, and do pop back to let us know how it all went!

27th October 2018 at 9:33 am

A very good guide and help.

27th October 2018 at 11:25 pm

26th October 2018 at 8:57 pm

I just bought my Omnia Vatican and Rome pass for my trip at the end of November. It is being mailed to me. Do you know if I need to wait until the pass arrives so book my Sistine Chapel tickets? Or is there a portal I can go through to book them before actually having the pass? I wasn’t prompted to book the tickets during my Pass Purchasing process.

26th October 2018 at 9:06 pm

So the last time I asked the Rome and Vatican Pass people about this, I was told that you should be sent a link by e-mail when you place your order. You might want to check your spam folder to be sure. If you haven’t received a link, please let me know, and I will check in with them in case the process has changed, and get back to you.

I do know that when you have the pass in hand you can book your timeslot using this website:

https://booking.omniakit.org/en/categories/choose

And the code that is printed on the card, however I appreciate you might want to get things arranged already, so just let me know if you’ve got any links sent by e-mail or not.

Also, just to be aware, for the Sistine Chapel it’s the Vatican Museum entry you need to book. You also need to book a timeslot for St. Peter’s, but it’s an open ticket for the whole day – as long as you have a booking confirmation for the right day, the time doesn’t matter.

I hope this helps!

15th October 2018 at 8:18 pm

Firstly, I would like to appreciate you for the way you have written this blog. It’s beautiful and very useful. I am planning my trip based on your itinerary and have a few questions: 1. I will be visiting Rome from October 25th to 28th, 2018 and plan to visit the Vatican City on Friday, October 26th. My question, would they still be huge queues to visit the Vatican Muesuem and the Sistine Chapel. Do you recommend to buy any of the above passes or just buy a ticket from the official website of the Vatican museum.

2. In general, will the lines be too huge during my time of visit at other attractions like the Coliseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill? Just buying the ticket on the same day be recommended or should we buy any of the above mentioned passes?

Thanks in advance S

17th October 2018 at 7:53 pm

Thank you very much 🙂

So, it’s hard to predict exactly what the queues will be like for any given day, but October should certainly be less busy than say August. So you should be ok for the Vatican and the other sites. However, if you are planning on attending a few of the sites you mention, then the Roma Pass will definitely be helpful, as it will let you skip the lines, save a bit of money and also get free transport in the city.

Aggie Serrame says

8th October 2018 at 12:27 pm

I came across this post while looking at itineraries for Rome. We will be in Rome for 4 days from February 18-22, 2019!

First question is, what would the weather be like/what clothes to wear/pack because it’s a struggle every time we pack too much winter or pack too little winter stuff haha.

Second, we are going to be getting the Omnia and Roma Pass to utilize the service of skipping lines, when we get the 72 hour pass, does that start from the moment we get it? Because we’re trying to use 1 of the 4 days to do a Pompeii/Amalfi Coast tour so I don’t want the other day of the 72 hour to go to waste. Any suggestions for me?

Third, I already mentioned we are doing a day tour to Pompeii and Amalfi Coast, have you guys been there in the winter? Do you have any recommendations on what our 4 day intinerary can be with that day tour to Pompeii and Amalfi coast???

Last, we also want to take a cooking class specifically pasta making, do you have any recommendations on which company/class to take?? We will be staying at a hotel 5 mins walk from the Trevi Fountain so if there’s anything in that area that you recommend for us to go to eat and shop, I would love to know! Or any restaurants really!

10th October 2018 at 5:43 pm

First, sounds like we need to write a four day itinerary! For February, it will be a bit cooler so you should definitely plan on packing some layers. It won’t be freezing, but it won’t be much above 10 – 15C I would say, and if you get rain or wind it might feel cooler. For the passes, they activate from the first use, so you are fine on that front. We have not visited Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast in winter, we’d say Pompeii would probably be better.

In terms of a cooking class, we have done one through Take Walks which was a lot of fun. You can see that here: Pasta-Making Class: Cook, Dine & Drink Wine With A Local Chef

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions and we’ll try to help!

Roslyn says

5th October 2018 at 11:59 pm

Hi Laurence and Jessica, We are visiting Rome in December and we’re keen to use your 3 day itininery. Just wondering if daylight hours will be less in December and if that will impact on our ability to see the sights. We were also wondering about a day trip outside of Rome as we have been told there are many sites outside of Rime much older than the ones in Rome. Thanks

10th October 2018 at 4:55 pm

Certainly there will be less daylight in December compared to the summer, but it shouldn’t impact your ability to do sight-seeing as most of the outdoor attractions are well lit at night. For visiting outside of Rome, I’d say with three days you are better staying in the city – there are lots of sights to see, and many of them are 2000+ years old, so there’s no shortage of old things to see!

Kushal says

5th October 2018 at 2:47 am

Thanks so much for the detailed itinerary. My wife and I are looking to be in Rome around Christmas. As it stands we Re planning to be in Rome on 23rd Dec and leave for Florence 27th Dec. We have 3 full days and I am sure your itinerary gives us the best chance to see Rome the best way but what implications will Christmas period have on the itinerary? Can you please suggest.

10th October 2018 at 4:54 pm

Certainly the Christmas period is likely to affect opening times, especially on Christmas Day (25th). My suggestion would be to check the official websites for each attraction you want to visit to see when they are open or not, and adjust the itinerary to suit 🙂 Have a great trip!

1st October 2018 at 2:12 pm

Hi, Have really enjoyed reading this blog and intend on using the itinerary for when my sister and I visit from 21st March 2019. How soon should we be buying the OMNIA pass and booking the Vatican/colosseum entries? Is it best to have them shipped

1st October 2018 at 2:43 pm

Thanks for stopping by! It is easier to get the pass shipped as otherwise you do have to pick it up in person. That said, I’ve arranged the itinerary so you are near the collection points on the first day, however if you get it shipped you will save a bit of time if there is a line 🙂 It’s not too expensive to have it shipped

I hope this helps! Have a great trip 🙂

30th September 2018 at 9:40 pm

I really like your itinerary and all the inside info. Thank you for that. I have a few questions.

1. can I just book the Omnia card in Rome, when we get there? I’ll have a couple of hours at the Airport waiting for my family to arrive, so I thought it might be a good time to pop to Tourist information and buy them for us.

2. I have seen another itinerary recommending Vatican gardens. Are they worth visiting?

Thank you Jana

1st October 2018 at 2:22 pm

Thanks for your comment 🙂 To answer your questions

1 – Yes you can, but only from specific points in the city, which are not at the airport unfortunately. There are three places you can buy them, which are listed as the collection points on this page: https://www.romeandvaticanpass.com/collection-points-rome-pass/index.html

2 – It’s hard to know – some people will love the Vatican gardens, others may not find them as interesting 😉 You can only visit them as a guided tour, which takes around 1.5 – 2 hours. The ticket for the tour includes the Vatican Museum entry as well. So it will take a bit of time, so if you decide to do this, then you might need to adjust your day accordingly 🙂 They aren’t included on any of the passes, so you would have to book this separately!

I hope this helps – have a great trip!

23rd September 2018 at 5:27 pm

Hey! My sisters and i are going on our first trip together to Rome, and basically planning everything off of your amazing itinerary!

I did have one question, the first day there are a TON of attractions to see. Do you think its possible to do all of it in one day? We were planning on starting the day at 7AM, but i was still worried about not being able to see everything. I noticed that the Pantheon closes by 730 pm, and is more towards the end of the day as well. is it possible to make it on time

another question i had is about Pyramid of Caius Cestius. is this only open on saturday and sunday?

thank so much!!

26th September 2018 at 4:38 am

It is definitely possible (and you can see other commenters agree :)) to do it in one day, but I agree, it is a full day. However, if you start at 7am, you should be fine! Many of the attractions have no closing time, and you can just move the Pantheon forward a little bit in the itinerary if you are worried about it, as it’s right next to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. For the Pyramid, we think it’s enough just to see it from the outside rather than go in, but it’s up to you 🙂 It does appear only to open on weekend mornings.

23rd September 2018 at 3:11 am

I am planning a 3 day trip to Rome in December, and really like the 3-day itinerary that you have outlined. How does the Hop on Hop Off Bus ticket fit into the itinerary?

26th September 2018 at 4:40 am

The HOHO bus will take you around the major sights if you want to use it, it might be a good option on the first day to get from the Vatican area close to the major sights in Rome, or on the second day from the Coliseum. Or you could just use it on the third day to tour Rome, and then do the Appian Way. It’s up to you!

Hope this helps!

Kathy McDermott says

22nd September 2018 at 10:02 pm

I am happy that I came across your site. I’m struggling to put our itinerary together and yours seems to be a good fit. (and I’ve researched a lot!) My husband and I will be in Rome Sunday,May 12, 2019 with our flight landing at 8:15 am and leaving Wednesday,May 15th in the morning. We want to do the Colosseum on Sunday with the underground tour (the latest is 2:00 pm) but also purchase the Roma Pass. What I’ve read online is that I have to call the Colosseum to add the underground tour to use the Roma Pass. I don’t think we can squeeze your Day 2 itinerary into our Day 1 (with flight time and Hotel check-in) and the Vatican is closed on Sundays. Any suggestions as to how to mix it up? Thank You!

26th September 2018 at 4:54 am

I have to admit I’m not sure about adding the underground tour to the Roma Pass, but if that’s what you’ve read then I’m sure that is likely correct.

Based on your timings, I would suggest something like:

Coliseum, Roman Forum, St. John in the Lateran, Mouth of Truth

As Day 1 in the itinerary

As Day 3, but with the addition of the Baths of Caracalla

Hopefully that works!

Have a great trip, and let me know if I can help any more!

Chrisite says

5th September 2018 at 9:56 pm

Thanks for this amazing itinerary, I can’t wait to visit in less than a week! Just a quick question what do the ladies normally wear out there? Im more of a short person however, a lot of websites so not to wear them. I know knees/shoulders have to be covered in holy places, but would it be acceptable to wear shorts when visiting the colloseum and will i be the woman wearing them if i do?

6th September 2018 at 10:49 am

Hey Chrisite

Our pleasure! So for the religious buildings like St. Peter’s, as you say you do need to cover from just below your knees up to your shoulders. So this is why most people don’t wear shorts, as you have to change to something longer. But it’s perfectly acceptable to wear shorts to other places like the Coliseum or the rest of the city, and I’m fairly sure you won’t be alone if you do so!

Have a great trip 🙂

2nd September 2018 at 5:50 am

This was a great read and I’m sure I will check out all of these places when we go to Rome in March. My sisters and I went to Paris this spring and we bought a pass as that was the least expensive way to do it. My question though, is we will be in Rome for 19 days and I don’t want to cram all of the sight seeing into just a few days. Would it still be cost effective to purchase a pass? Also, because we will be staying outside of the central city because we do have some meetings to attend, we will be renting a car. I think we will use it mostly use it outside of the city and then when we go sight seeing, we will park somewhere and use public transit. Would it still be worth us buying a pass for public transit? Thanks again for the wonderful tips.

2nd September 2018 at 10:27 am

Thanks. I think for 19 days a pass isn’t going to deliver much cost benefit, as most of the passes we are aware of are time limited, and if you don’t see a certain number of attractions, then the pass cost won’t be worth it. So if you want to spread your attraction viewing out, then it’s unlikely to be cost effective to buy a pass. Instead, you should just be sure to book your individual tickets in advance to skip the ticket lines. I’d also say that a transport pass will be unlikely to save you money. Individual tickets, good for 100 minutes of transport, are only €1.50, so unless you plan on taking a lot of transport, it will probably be cheaper to just pay as you go.

29th August 2018 at 5:31 pm

Hello Laurence!

This ‘3 day’ plan is AMAZING! My husband and I are going to Rome in February half term (Im a teacher so can only go then) so this has given us loads of great ideas.

Id like to ask a few questions though, if I may.

1. Should I get the ’skip in lines’ even for first thing in the morning in late Feb? 2. Do I need an audioguide/ a real guide tour of the Vatican museums (especially if we aren’t really interested in art info – just cool to look at?) 3. Does the entry to the Vatican museums (€17+€4 for skip the queues) include Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica?? It says Basilica is free to enter but some sites charging €14,50 as fast track into the Basilica….is this worth it? Does the ‘fast track’ into the Vatican museums also get you fast track into the Basilica/Sistine chapel? 4. Is the Sistine Chapel extra if you have paid the entrance fee to the Vatican museums? 5. Castel Saint Angelo – worth a visit? Some people say just lots of fancy rooms…maybe just a visit from the front?

Sorry, I know thats a lot of questions. When I have a holiday project I go a bit all out. Want to get in as much as possible (we normally do a lot of visits whenever we are on holiday – most people think what we do is excessive but we love the fast paced hols)

29th August 2018 at 6:00 pm

Pleased you like it! And you are welcome to ask questions of course. I’ll answer then in the order you asked, I appreciate a well ordered list 😀

1 – it’s less likely you’ll need skip the line tickets at this time of year, especially if you go early in the morning. February should be a fairly quiet month. That said, you might want to add up the individual prices for each attraction you want to visit and figure out if something like the Omnia Vatican and Rome card will either save you money, or even if it’s a little more expensive, it might save you a bit of time.

2 – It’s up to you of course! We’ve visited the Vatican both on our own and on a guided tour. We definitely learnt a lot more with the tour than we did on our own, obviously, plus they know the fastest ways to the main highlights.

3 – Skip the line entry to the Vatican does include the Sistine Chapel (the Vatican Museum is the only way to get to the Sistine Chapel), but not St. Peters Basilica. St. Peters Basilica is free to enter, but as the lines (especially in summer) can get very very long, you can pay a premium for fast track entry. You do have to book this in advance. Alternatively, you can book a tour like the Pristine Sistine tour I mention in the post. Group tours have a special route they are allowed to use, which takes them directly from The Vatican Museums into St Peters Basilica. So if you were planning to take a tour, definitely take one that includes both the Vatican and St. Peters as this will save you time. Alternatively, if you’re an early riser, St. Peters Basilica opens pretty early, so you could go there first and you would definitely not need a skip the line ticket 🙂

4 – Nope, it’s included

5 – It’s very hard to answer this as what one person finds interesting another person doesn’t 🙂 We enjoyed visiting, and it’s certainly an ancient building with a great view from the top, but it’s also pretty from the outside. So if you wanted to save money you could skip this.

Overall I’d definitely suggest making a list of all the attractions you want to visit, looking at the entry costs for them and then deciding if the pass if going to be worth it for you – not forgetting that they often include transport 🙂

I hope this helps – happy to answer any follow up questions too!

Natasha Poulton says

16th September 2018 at 3:03 pm

Thanks so much for this; you certainly know your stuff! Completely forgot to check this site for the answers so sorry its taken some time for me to reply.

Just wondering about a switch round then of the Vatican and St Peters. Was going to do it that way round but if St Peters is open at 7am then may do that first and then the Vatican. If we did it that way, would we need a skip the queue for the Vatican for 9am when it opens do you think?

Also, can you recommend a roman bath experience. In late Feb I think some heat and relaxation would be quite nice.

Thanks for all the help.

16th September 2018 at 3:18 pm

No worries! We love Rome, so do our best to have all the info to hand to help others 🙂

That would certainly make sense to switch them round. I don’t do it like that in the itinerary as most people aren’t going to get excited about a 7am entry time, but if you are fine with that, you can go for it! I would say that in February the queues for the Vatican aren’t likely to be that long, especially at 9am. Although just bear in mind that many of the tour groups do go 8.30am – 9am, so you might have to wait a bit. It shouldn’t be round the walls queues though, as it is in summer as the day progresses!

I have never taken a Roman bath experience in Rome, so unfortunately I don’t have any recommendations there.

Have a great trip, and let me know if you have any more questions!

Vickie says

27th August 2018 at 1:06 pm

Hi we would like ti spend 4 days un room whatbis the weather like on med October?

27th August 2018 at 1:09 pm

October is a good time to visit Rome, it’s not as busy as the summer, and the weather is usually mild, usually between 12C and 22C. However, the chance of rain is increased, so you’ll want to be prepared. It can also be a bit cooler, especially at night and in the morning, so bringing some warm layers is advised.

Nitin Mistry says

27th August 2018 at 11:39 am

Hi Laurence & Jessica Thank you so much for the itinerary, We managed to follow most of the things listed but because of the thunderstorms we experienced over the three days we were not able to do all of it and sadly missed a whole days worth of sightseeing. As a result we picked the most of the important aspect from your plans which were a big help. We decided not to use the discount cards due to the weather which worked out cheaper but if the weather was better then I feel that it would have been more worthwhile for us. We decided to spend a little more on the Colosseum and do a moonlight tour to avoid the crowds and this was the hightlight for our holiday.

Once again I just want to say a huge thank you for this detailed trip

27th August 2018 at 12:22 pm

Our pleasure Nitin! Sorry to hear about the weather, but it sounds like you made the best of it, and we’re so pleased you had a good time 🙂

Trinetra Bhushan says

27th August 2018 at 4:03 am

Hi Laurence and Jessica, What a good blog about Rome travel. I will be following your trip for my Mid September visit to Rome. I am reaching Rome from New York around 12:30 PM on 18th September and leaving early morning 21st Sept, do you thing I can do the 3 days itinerary in 2.5 days? Also do you suggest to buy Omnia and Vatican card or Roma card?

Thanks, Trinetra

27th August 2018 at 1:07 pm

Hi Trinetra!

I actually had a similar question by e-mail recently. I think this is possible, but you may have to juggle the itinerary a little bit. My suggestion would be to do the Vatican on the day you arrive. You might also be able to fit in St. Peters Basilica, but it’s unlikely, and you also probably won’t be able to into Castel Sant’Angelo on this day either. However, if you don’t mind getting up early, St Peter’s opens very early in the morning, so you could do that and Castel Sant’Angelo on the morning of either the second or third days.

You may also have to adjust when you visit the Pantheon as that has opening times. Everything else on the first day will be do-able as it’s attractions that are outdoors.

For the trip, we would recommend the Omnia and Vatican card if you plan on seeing everything on the itinerary, as it will let you pre-book your Vatican entry and get skip the line access to the Vatican and St. Peters.

I hope this helps – have a great trip, and do let us know how it goes!

27th August 2018 at 3:50 pm

Thnaks for the detailed explanation Laurence. I would like to do Vetican part of Rome without rush so planning to go there on Thursday. I was thinking to do Day 3 of your itinerary on the day I arrive in Rome as it have less places and not the ones which are must see in my list. Is that sounds good?

Thanks in advance. Trinetra

27th August 2018 at 4:17 pm

Absolutely Trinetra, that makes sense. You should just check the opening hours of any of the attractions you definitely want to visit along the Appian Way so as not to miss them 🙂 Then you will have two full days to do everything you want to do.

27th August 2018 at 4:23 pm

You are angel thanks!!

27th August 2018 at 11:33 pm

I bought card and proceeded to book Vatican Museum @10:00 AM and the found only available slot for St. Peter’s Basilica and the Tomb of the Popes was for 13:00 PM I have booked that as well but then I started thinking is 3 hours is enough for getting into Vatican and then to St. Peter’s? Are they very strict about timings? is there any way I can modify my reservation if the time is not enough? Thanks, Trinetra

28th August 2018 at 12:08 am

Hi Trinetra,

I have queried the Omnia Rome & Vatican Pass people about this, and they said:

“St Peters is an open ticket so as long as they have a booking confirmation they will not need to go at the time of the confirmation.”

I hope this helps – it should mean that as long as your ticket is for that day, you should be fine!

Loretta Blackborough says

22nd August 2018 at 7:54 am

Thank you so much for a very well planned and written itinerary! We are staying in Rome for 4 nights in September, so your 3 day itinerary is perfect. We will be arriving in Rome at around 11am on Thursday 27/9, after a 4 hour bus trip from Sorrento. We plan to follow your 3 day itinerary exactly from day 2 of our stay. This being the case, what would you recommend we do for the first half day on the day of our arrival? Kind regards, Loretta

22nd August 2018 at 9:13 am

Hey Loretta,

Our pleasure 🙂 Of your first day, personally I’d take the time to just walk around the center of the city and eat gelato and take in some sights, but if you want some additional attractions that aren’t on this list, you could visit the Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars, which is quite interesting. The Trastevere district is also nice to wander around, and isn’t in this itinerary, so that is a good option. You could also head up to the Buco della serratura di Roma, there a good view over the city from a garden up here, and a famous keyhole you can look through 🙂

22nd August 2018 at 9:58 am

Thanks Laurence, Wandering around the Trastevere district will be perfect!

One other question – does the hop-on bus go to most of the locations listed in the 1st two days of this itinerary?

Many thanks Loretta

22nd August 2018 at 10:07 am

It does! I found this map which I think is the up to date route, to give you an idea of where it goes 🙂

https://www.operaromanapellegrinaggi.org/customassets/repository/OMNIA%20kit-72-Mappa.pdf

Vangie says

18th August 2018 at 10:03 pm

We are also planning to visit Rome Italy only for 3 – 4 days it will be our first time and I like your suggestions of places to visit Can you reach these sites through their local transportation , Taxis or rental car? Do you have a recommendation of hotel accommodation as well

18th August 2018 at 10:07 pm

Hi Vangie! Sure, there’s a section in the post on where to stay in Rome here: https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/3-day-rome-itinerary/#Where-to-Stay-in-Rome-for-3-Days

And you can reach all the attractions by public transport, or you can take a taxi if you want. That’s covered in the post here: https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/3-day-rome-itinerary/#Getting-Around-Rome

iuliana constantinescu says

11th August 2018 at 11:02 am

Thank you for this wonderful guide! We’re planing to spend 3 days in Rome at the beginning of Nov. One of the days would be a Monday though, so how is this going to affect our itinerary? Also we have a 3 years old boy so I’m not sure how much walking we can do. Are these locations accessible with a stroller? Also do you have an idea on how is the weather in Nov? Your advice would be much appreciated.

Cheers, Iuliana

13th August 2018 at 9:07 pm

Hi Juliana,

Our pleasure! I would say that the majority of locations are accessible with a stroller, but it might be worth checking the official website for each as it’s not something we have personal experience with. For the itinerary, my suggestion is to check the opening times for the various attractions, seeing what is open, and then adjusting the itinerary to suit. It’s also hard to comment exactly on the stamina of your son as everyone varies, but this is a fairly packed itinerary, so you might want to scale it back a bit and focus on the highlights, or perhaps spread the first two days out over three days so you can see everything and not get stressed 🙂

Hope this helps a bit – have a great trip!

Graham says

2nd August 2018 at 7:02 pm

Hi My wife & I have just been on your 3 day tour of Rome and it was Fabulous. We are on our 25th Wedding Anniversary and couldn’t have wished for a better trip and this was all down to you. You gave us a purpose & we visited sites that was beyond our dreams. Thank you so much Angie & Graham PS Looking to undertake Berlin & Krakow next can you HELP please

2nd August 2018 at 7:05 pm

Hi Graham! First, congratulations on your anniversary. What a wonderful way to spend it 🙂 We are so pleased that you stopped by to let us know our guide worked for you, it’s the sort of feedback that really makes us smile! We’re thrilled you had a good time and that we were able to help.

For Berlin & Krakow – we have been to Berlin but haven’t as yet put together a detailed guide to visiting. Krakow is on the shortlist for next year – I know that doesn’t help right now, but stay tuned!

Graham Pickett says

2nd August 2018 at 10:35 pm

We our truly thankful for your brilliant advice, we have had such a Fab time. The feedback is throughly well deserved & hats off to you two.

Thank You Angie & Graham PS Knackered but exceptional journey & your correct Gardens was great at the end, sorry to say we shared the rowing boat time between us. Thank You both

Monica Doss says

29th July 2018 at 6:43 am

Hi Laurence, Great guide. I saved it and I keep checking it every now and then while planning my trip:) I bought the OMINA Card online and then went to book the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica. Booked Vatican museum successfully at 10am but for the basilica, Wednesdays are always unavailable even 5 months from now and other days timings are only 9am and 4pm. Do you have any information about that? Ideally I should book around 1pm to give Vatican museum and Sistine chapel 3 hours.

Thanks a million:)

29th July 2018 at 12:34 pm

Thanks very much 🙂

So for the basilica, I’m not sure why you can’t book a Wednesday, that seems a bit weird. For the other timings, it actually doesn’t matter. Here’s what the folks at the Pass told me about the bookings:

“customers now do have to book their visits to St Peters Basilica in advance of their trip. St Peters is an open ticket so as long as they have a booking confirmation they will not need to go at the time of the confirmation. ”

So hopefully that helps!

Tisaygwapa says

8th July 2018 at 3:34 pm

Hi, this blog is very informative and great read. Me and my husband will be visiting Rome next year and it will be our first time there. May i know what is the nearest airport to the Day 1 Itinerary? what are the transportation to take from airport to the attraction? Cost? Are there a lot of English speaking people?

Hoping to hear from you. Thank you in advance.

9th July 2018 at 10:11 am

Hi Tisaygwapa!

Thanks very much. I’m sure you will love Rome (and Paris :D). Rome has two major airports, Ciampino and Fiumicino. The first is smaller, and primarily serves budget airlines, the latter is bigger and handles more of the international traffic.

Fiumicino is easier to get to and from, it has a train station and it takes about 30 minutes to get into the city center. There are also regular buses and taxis.

Ciampino has a nearby train station, and also regular buses. So also quite easy.

Hope this helps – have a great trip!

Shrikant says

4th July 2018 at 3:03 pm

Is it doable to go from Florence everyday(for three days) by fast train to Rome for sight seeing? Or is it going to be very hectic? Leave Florence around 8:00 am to go to Rome and leave Rome around 7-8:00 pm to go back to Florence. BTW you have compiled very useful info on “Rome in three Days”, This is what exactly I was looking for. Thanks!!

4th July 2018 at 3:24 pm

Hi Shrikant,

Well, it is possible, but I have to be honest, I’m not sure why you would not just stay in Rome – this would add expense and lost time into the equation. But, yes, it could be done. Have a great trip!

Denise Shaw says

14th June 2018 at 5:06 pm

Hi I am chaperoning a class trip to Italy on June 29th. I was looking for a suggestion for a day in Rome. We have one free day in Rome . The other day in Rome we are doing a walking tour through the Vatican Museums to reach the Sistine Chapel at the end of a visit to St. Peter’s Badillica. Free time is given for lunch and to explore Vatican City. During our free time I am going to take them to Castel San’Angelo. Afternoon: Transfer by bus from the Vatican to the Colosseum for a guided visit (45) followed by a guided walk through the Roman Forum. Ending by the Spanish Steps I was wondering if you can give me a suggestion for one day in Rome what to see and where to go on foot. We will be dropped off in the morning and picked up late afternoon. Thanks so much Dee

16th June 2018 at 10:21 pm

Hey Denise! Sounds like you have many of the major highlights covered on that one day. I think your tour is also likely to take in the Pantheon, but if not, do make sure to add that in. So my suggestion would be to head out to the Baths of Caracalla, visit those and St. John in the Lateran Church, and then perhaps to explore the Appian Way. This is a different side of Rome to what you will have already seen, a bit more green, so should be a nice contrast. Hope this helps – have a great trip!

6th June 2018 at 10:24 am

This itinerary looks awesome and I think it covers the main spots. However, i am going to travel with my parents (in their 70s) and although they are healthy, I am not sure if its too much walking in a day. What do you think is your average daily steps taken?

8th June 2018 at 10:34 am

Thanks very much – and this is a good question, which I have to admit, is a bit hard to answer. This is because it really depends on what you aim on seeing – the Vatican alone for example has 7 miles of corridors! I actually did a tour like this a while back with my grandmother, and she did pretty well. From the map I’ve provided you should be able get an idea of the walking distances involved. I would also add that Rome has a really good public transport network, so you can definitely cut back on walking by taking advantage of the bus / metro system between the main points (or using the hop on hop off bus).

I would also say that when we walk these routes out, they often come in at around 20,000 steps for us, but again, that’s just an approximation. Certainly 10,000 – 15,000 would be a good number to think of, and you can probably cut back on that like I said with public transport.

Have a great trip, and do let me know how it goes!

24th May 2018 at 6:16 pm

hi ! this is a great blog and i really appreciate the time and energy put into this.

could you please provide a link to the site where we can book the required tickets in advance?

24th May 2018 at 8:57 pm

Hi Oorja – thanks very much!

For the Rome and Vatican Pass, if you buy that then when you have bought it you will be sent a link to book your times in advance.

If you want to book individually, the links are in the post for the tickets to the Coliseum, the Vatican and the other major attractions that need advanced booking 🙂 Each entry should have a link, let me know if you can’t find something specific 🙂

Tinamarie Mathis-Standley says

18th July 2018 at 8:40 am

I bought the pass but it does not give you the option of scheduling the coliseum or forum. Also, St. Peter’s Prison is included but not on your itinerary, where would you squeeze it in?

18th July 2018 at 6:49 pm

Hi Tinamarie,

For the Coliseum and Forum with the pass you don’t need to schedule the entry, you just go straight to the security line. You don’t need to queue for tickets if this is the first or second use of the pass, which it would be if you follow the itinerary.

For the prison, I’d suggest squeezing it in to the same day as the Forum, perhaps just after you finish the Forum, as it’s right there. Just bear in mind that the itineraries are quite full so you will have to hustle a bit 🙂

Gurjeet Kaur says

28th April 2018 at 9:44 pm

Hi. I was wondering if I need to make reservations for 2 out of the 6 free attractions before hand or do I just show up to the places and show my card and get in?

29th April 2018 at 8:20 am

Hi Gurjeet,

No, for the 2 out of 6 attractions you do not need to make reservations 🙂

Jai Sanghvi says

23rd April 2018 at 10:51 pm

Great Blog and amazing suggestions. You took away hours of research time I would have spent trying to finalize my itinerary. Appreciate it.

We are vegetarians (eat dairy, but no eggs, no meat, no seafood, etc). Could you possibly suggest some restaurants in the Rome Center area where we can get Vegetarian, Indian, Mediterranean food? We don’t mind exploring other cusines as well, except, we have our 12 year old daughter and would like to keep your suggestions in our back pocket for “emergency” situations..! 🙂

Again appreciate your help in advance

24th April 2018 at 10:31 pm

Thanks for your comment! We don’t really have the necessary knowledge unfortunately to answer your restaurant request – usually we shy away from recommending restaurants as the quality can change quickly – we usually find it’s best to check recent reviews on focused restaurant review sites. My best advice would be to try something like Google Maps or Yelp to see what suggestions they have,

Josefa Mapa says

20th April 2018 at 4:38 pm

My teenage son and I just got back from our trip to Rome. We were able to maximized our trip to Rome thanks to your blog and itinerary. Had it not been for them, we would be clueless what to see and much less how to batch up the places.

We didn’t buy any of the passes. We did a LOT of walking. We got lost often but that lead us to see something else interesting that were not in the itinerary. Tickets to the important sites were bought online in advance from the websites of the places itself so they were a bit cheaper. Maybe because it was just after lent so the queues were not that long if any and it still being spring, the weather was wonderful.

Again, thank you. You also gave me confidence in going to my very first adventure in a new country.

Good luck, and God bless.

22nd April 2018 at 10:19 am

That is wonderful to hear, I am delighted you had a good trip! Certainly, at quieter times of year you can be lucky with the queues and the weather, and it sounds like you were 😀 – plus making those reservations in advance will have helped a lot too 🙂 Thanks for stopping back to let me know how it went!

Lisa Smith says

7th April 2018 at 7:39 pm

Thank you 🙂

7th April 2018 at 7:56 pm

Our pleasure 🙂

2nd April 2018 at 3:03 pm

Hi thanks for this great guide. Have a couple of questions about the Omnia pass. You say the 72 hours starts from first use. So does using the hop on hop off part then activate the public transport and museum count down as it also mentions somewhere they are separate tickets. We have an afternoon and three full days so were planning to start with the bus tour on first afternoon but now worried we’d effectively lose a whole day of tha pass. Thanks

2nd April 2018 at 3:10 pm

So, according to the official website:

“Don’t forget the OMNIA Vatican & Rome Card works on a consecutive day basis, so if you first use your pass in an attraction or even on the public transport at 5pm on your first day, this will count as the first out of your three day pass duration.”

In practice, I think it is a little different. The Omnia Pass actually comes as two passes – an Omnia card, and Rome card. The Omnia card covers the hop on hop off bus and the vatican attractions, and the Rome card covers the public transport and the other Rome attractions like the Coliseum.

So, I *think*, the Hop on Hop off part of the card will only activate the Omnia Pass. So as long as you see the Vatican attractions on your first three days, you should be fine. Of course, I can’t guarantee this, but as I recall when I got on the hop on hop off bus, they only used the Omnia Pass rather than the Rome card, so it wouldn’t have activated.

cheryl says

28th March 2018 at 5:18 pm

Great advice, I am trying to decide on the Rome passes or just buy the hop on-off pass as it includes Vatican museum and coliseum. What do you think?

Also, Can I use the Rome pass to get from the airport to termini station? TIA

28th March 2018 at 5:41 pm

Thanks very much 🙂 So just for clarity, do you mean this pass? https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=813809&u=969916&m=63134&urllink=www%2Eisango%2Ecom%2Frome%2Frome%2Dopen%2Dtour%2Dand%2Dcolosseum%2Dtour%2Dand%2Dvatican%2Dmuseums%5F24323&afftrack=RomeItineraryFTU

I would say that it’s really up to you and what you want to see in Rome – the Rome Pass is slightly more expensive (although on sale right now) but also includes a few more attractions (plus skip the line access to St. Peter’s Basilica), as well as a three day travelcard and three days of Hop on Hop off transport. Personally I think the Omnia Rome and Vatican Pass is slightly better value considering what you get, but of course it does depend on what attractions you want to see.

In terms of the travelcard, whilst Fiumicino is connect to Termini by public tranport, the travelcard doesn’t include transport from the airport unfortunately, you can see that on the travelcard page here: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101lbZD/pubref:3DayRomeComment/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.romeandvaticanpass.com%2Frome-transport%2F

It says “Please note: The Travelcard does not include travel to and from the city airports.”

I hope this helps – have a wonderful trip to Rome!

28th March 2018 at 6:20 pm

Thank you so much for your quick reply. One more question…. I clicked on your link to the coliseum….am I correct that I have to buy two separate tickets, One for the coliseum and another for the form and palatine Hill?

28th March 2018 at 6:28 pm

My pleasure 🙂 The Coliseum ticket includes the Forum / Palatine Hill, so you only need to buy one ticket to get access to those attractions. Tickets are also valid for two days, although can only be used once for each attraction.

21st March 2018 at 4:33 am

Looks like a great itinerary, looking forward to checking it out. How about Rome after dark???

21st March 2018 at 11:25 am

Thanks Jim! In our experience we fill our days so much that our evening plans usually just involve a nice evening meal and a fairly early night 🙂 But of course there is lots to do in Rome at night, depending on your interests. If you’re interested in something a bit different, if you’re visiting on the right day, you can actually take an after hours tour of the Vatican, which is a really unique experience. You can find out more about that here: https://www.takewalks.com/rome-tours/vatican-at-night-tour?tap_a=29777-fde554&tap_s=72514-790f10&tm_site=FTU3DayRome

Otherwise, just have fun, Rome is a great place to walk around at night 🙂

Will Smith says

17th March 2018 at 6:29 pm

Love your blog wii be following it to the T when we visit in June is our 30th wedding annervesary can you recommend any special resteraunts please

Many thanks

19th March 2018 at 1:56 pm

Thanks very much, and congratulations on your anniversary! Jess and I tend to just fall into the nearest restaurants we spot when traveling, or eat on the hoof! We also find recommending restaurants can be tricky as they can change so quickly. That said, this guide should help you pick somewhere wonderful for your trip:

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/italy/articles/the-10-most-romantic-restaurants-in-rome/

Chantelle Sims says

14th March 2018 at 10:57 pm

Hello and thank you for this! I am planning a trip from London with my daughter, and would appreciate your advise on arriving and departing. Is it necessary to spend 4 nights to accomplish your 3-day itinerary, or could we do it if we spent only 3 nights? If so, how would you recommend arranging the days around air travel to and from? (With luggage to consider…) Thank you for your opinion.

16th March 2018 at 8:49 am

Hi Chantelle,

You could do this with three nights assuming you arrive early – you should do Day 3 first in that case as it’s less time sensitive, and then the other two days. If you can stretch to four nights though you will be less rushed in terms of having to arrive really early into Rome and possibly feeling tired, but up to you!

Michael Tang says

3rd March 2018 at 8:35 pm

We really enjoyed your travel blog.We will be visiting Rome from 4/11-15/2018.Our hotel ( Hotel Contilia) is less than 8 minutes from Rome Central Station.What would you recommend us to do in 4 1/2 days in Rome.We have been to Rome numerous times.Haven seen most of the main attractions.This time we would like to explore the local areas where local people meet for meals,shopping.My friends suggested Campo de Fiori,Jewish Ghetto or Trastevere. How about a day trip to Tuscany? Can we take metro ,train of bus to visit these places. Please advise.Thank you

4th March 2018 at 7:03 pm

Hi Michael,

Thanks for your comment 🙂 Sounds like you’re old hands with Rome! It’s hard to give specific advice without knowing what you’ve seen already / are interested in. A day trip to Tuscany is certainly do-able from Rome, and you can take the train from Rome central station to Florence for example, that’s about a 1hr 30minute train ride. if you’ve not been to Florence before it’s stunning. You could also do day trips to other parts of Italy from Rome, including Pompeii or Cinque Terre. If you’d rather not do it yourself, you could take a tour, for example:

Cinque Terre: https://www.walksofitaly.com/rome-tours/cinque-terre-tours-from-rome?tap_a=16934-e57823&tap_s=72513-efc32e&tm_site=FTU&tm_post=3DayRome

Amalfi Coast: https://www.walksofitaly.com/rome-tours/amalfi-coast-tours-from-rome?tap_a=16937-4dc4e8&tap_s=72513-efc32e&tm_site=FTU&tm_post=3DayRome

Tuscany from Rome day tour: https://www.walksofitaly.com/rome-tours/amalfi-coast-tours-from-rome?tap_a=16937-4dc4e8&tap_s=72513-efc32e&tm_site=FTU&tm_post=3DayRome

24th February 2018 at 7:00 pm

Hi Thank you for all the information. I will be taking my son for his graduation gift this June. I plan to follow almost all of your suggestions in regards to places to see. Having said that, what area do you suggest we stay at? I prefer to stay at a hotel. Any additional info would be appreciated.

24th February 2018 at 7:14 pm

My pleasure – and what a great gift for your son! My advice would be to stay somewhere around the Piazza Navona area, it’s really central and really pretty in that area, and we’ve stayed around there a number of times. Basically anywhere between the Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia and Piazza del Popolo would be great – that central area is perfect. I’m not sure of your budget, but somewhere like the following options might be a good starting point for your search:

http://www.booking.com/hotel/it/navona-theatre.html?aid=385205&no_rooms=1&group_adults=1&label=FTU3DayRome http://www.booking.com/hotel/it/mimosa-pantheon.html?aid=385205&no_rooms=1&group_adults=1&label=FTU3DayRome http://www.booking.com/hotel/it/navona-roma.html?aid=385205&no_rooms=1&group_adults=1&label=FTU3DayRome http://www.booking.com/hotel/it/di-rienzo-pantheon-palace.html?aid=385205&no_rooms=1&group_adults=1&label=FTU3DayRome

You can see more options here, just narrow it down depending on your budget, location and other requirements 🙂

http://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?city=-126693&nflt=ht_id%253D204%253Breview_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&aid=385205&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2&room1=A%2CA&label=FTU3DayRome

Have an amazing trip, and congratulations to your son!

allan Blanco says

10th February 2018 at 4:10 pm

Hi! Thanks for this blog & itinerary. It seems this will help us so much on what to do in Rome exactly for our 4-5 days side trip from France. We are fed so much with the info. & some ideas or places to go. Is there also a local travel tour & guide to book for this 3 days tour in Rome? or better on our own & follow your guide. our concern, is how to go there to the places you have listed, i mean a ride , total cost or amount to spend or our estd budget amount, do we need a tour guide & is it easy to get a guide & not expensive?…We are our concern if we get lost , and how to proceed every places than having a tour guide…… if so,,, is it not too expensive …. what can you recommend if we will get a total package for the 3 days tour…. what agency …. or what is best can you advise/recommend. thanks so much.

Allan Blanco Mindanao, Iligan City – Philippines

10th February 2018 at 8:59 pm

Thanks for your comment. I don’t know of any company that specifically offers this tour, but you could certainly put together a similar trip by putting various tours together. We like Walks of Italy ( https://www.walksofitaly.com?tap_a=364-72eab1&tap_s=72513-efc32e ) for their tours if you wanted a walking tour with a guide, but these aren’t private tours.

That said, the itinerary is designed to be self-guided and you shouldn’t need a tour guide for any of it unless you would like local insight and guidance. The itinerary is also designed to be easy to follow and not require much other than a good pair of feet for walking. In some cases you can take a local bus, these are easy to use. Rome is not a very large city, or at least, not the parts covered in this itinerary, so I don’t think you will get lost or have any problem. The best idea is to get a map when you get to the city, and to download an offline version of the city into your Google Maps (or whatever mapping tool you use on your phone). Then you’ll always be able to figure out where you are and where to go.

20th January 2018 at 6:20 pm

Just recently my brother and I visited Rome for three days and based our trip around the itinerary you guys did. I have to say this was the most convenient and awesome itinerary we found, in which showed all the attractions and sites clearly! All of the places you guys suggested in the blog we visited and also took the time to do some night roaming and visiting the attractions again to see it in a different light! Because of your blog, my brother and I were able to experience Rome as a whole and we give our massive thanks for it! SO once again, thank you soo much for this, you guys are amazing!

21st January 2018 at 11:05 am

We are so pleased that you found this itinerary useful, and even happier that you let us know! Getting comments like this really makes us happy – thank you so much! We’re delighted that you had a great trip, and that we were able to help with that! Happy travels!

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4 Days In Rome: The Perfect Rome Itinerary

Looking for the perfect Rome itinerary? Rome (in Italian, Roma) is not only one of the best places to visit in Italy but also the capital of the country and the Lazio region. Inhabited for almost three millennia, the “Eternal City” is directly linked to the foundation of Western and Christian civilization. Besides, Rome is the only city in the world that has a country within its territory: the Vatican City State !

It’s not hard finding activities to try in Rome – the problem is choosing! But, among the best things to do in Rome, it’s impossible not to mention its dozens of museums, monuments, and historical buildings, such as the Colosseo , the Piazza Navona, the Foro Romano e Palatino , the Fontana di Trevi, the Pantheon , the Piazza di Spagna, the Castel Sant’Angelo , the Fori Imperiali, or the Piazza del Popolo!

So, do you want to know more about 4 Days In Rome: The Perfect Rome Itinerary? Keep reading!

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If there’s a destination that doesn’t have a “brief history”, that destination is Rome. After all, we’re talking about one of the oldest cities in Europe – hence the nickname “Eternal City”! Still, it’s known that the original population of Rome was a mixture of Indo-European tribes and that the city was founded in the middle of the 8th century BC (according to Roman mythology, the classical narratives, and, above all, the famous legend of Romulus and Remus).

Rome was successively the capital of the Roman Kingdom (753 BC – 509 BC), the Roman Republic (509 BC – 27 BC), and the Roman Empire (27 BC – 395 AD). After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the city came under the control of the Papacy, being the capital of the Papal States between 756 AD and 1870. After their dissolution, Rome became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy (in 1870) and of the Italian Republic (in 1946).

Did you know that the Historic Center of Rome was part of Italy’s second set of inscriptions on the UNESCO World Heritage List ? This 4th session of the World Heritage Committee took place in Paris (France), between September 1st and 5th, 1980.

Only one other Italian site was announced in the session: the Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie with “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci.

Nowadays, Italy is the country in the world with the most UNESCO sites: it has sixty heritage assets (both cultural and natural) inscribed on the world list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization!

In the meantime, I’ve already had the opportunity to visit twelve of them:

18th-Century Royal Palace at Caserta with the Park (1997)
Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale (2015)
Archaeological Area of Agrigento (1997)
Archaeological Area of Pompei (1997)
Cinque Terre (1997)
Historic Center of Florence (1982)
Historic Center of Naples (1995)
Historic Center of Rome and the Properties of the Holy See (1980) – Castel Sant’Angelo , Colosseum , Pantheon , Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-Eastern Sicily) (2002) – Noto
Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica (2005)
The Porticoes of Bologna (2021)
Venice and its Lagoon (1987)

Visiting Rome

I’ve already said it in several articles, but it cannot be repeated too often: Rome is a true “open-air museum” and therefore deserves to be explored on foot. However, it’s also true that Rome is called the “City of the Seven Hills” (due to its geographical location between the Aventine, Capitoline, Caelius, Esquiline, Palatine, Quirinal, and Viminal hills) – which translates into tourist itineraries with many ascents and descents!

As always, I was careful to distribute the points of interest in this Rome itinerary, so that you only have to walk 2-3 km per day. Nevertheless, if you prefer to travel by public transportation , you can do it by metro, bus, or tram.

BUDGET – Budget Rooms Des Artistes

The Budget Rooms Des Artistes is located in the Central Station, 2.1 km from the center of Rome. Free wifi access, heating, and transfer from/to the airport are some of the most popular facilities.

The Budget Rooms Des Artistes has dormitories (with 4 or 6 beds) and rooms (single, double, triple, quadruple, and family).

BUDGET – Hotel Virgilio

The Hotel Virgilio is situated in the Rione Monti, 0.9 km from the center of Rome. The 24-hour front desk, bar, and transfer to/from the airport are some of the most popular facilities.

The Hotel Virgilio has double, triple, and quadruple rooms.

MID-RANGE – Hotel Hiberia

The Hotel Hiberia is located in Trevi, 400 m from the center of Rome. The room service, bar, and transfer from/to the airport are some of the most popular facilities.

The Hotel Hiberia has rooms (individual, twin, double, triple, quadruple, and family) and suites.

MID-RANGE – Hotel Artemide

The Hotel Artemide is situated in the Central Station, 1.1 km from the center of Rome. The room service, restaurant, and spa are some of the most popular facilities.

The Hotel Artemide has rooms (twin and double) and suites (junior and honeymoon).

LUXURY – Singer Palace Hotel

The Singer Palace Hotel is located in the Pantheon, 350 m from the center of Rome. The room service, restaurant, and transfer to/from the airport are some of the most popular facilities.

The Singer Palace Hotel has rooms (twin and double) and family suites.

LUXURY – Hassler Roma

The Hassler Roma is situated in Spagna, 1.1 km from the center of Rome. The restaurant, private parking, and spa are some of the most popular facilities.

The Hassler Roma has double rooms and junior suites.

Rome Itinerary – Day 1

Piazza della repubblica.

This “4-Day Itinerary in Rome” starts at Republic Square (in Italian, Piazza della Repubblica), because it’s just 700 meters from Roma Termini train station, the main gateway to the city for tourists. In addition, this circular square marks the beginning of one of the most important streets in the Italian capital: the Via Nazionale.

Formerly nicknamed Piazza dell’Esedra, Republic Square is less than 500 meters from the Palazzo Massimo and the Terme di Diocleziano, both part of the Museo Nazionale Romano . And facing the Fontana delle Naiadi – the fountain installed in the center of the square – is the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri .

Quattro Fontane

If you want to discover four of the best things to do in Rome in one go, then you have to visit the Complesso delle Quattro Fontane, a set of four late Renaissance (i.e., from the end of the 16th century) fountains arranged at the crossroad between the Via delle Quattro Fontane and the Via Venti Settembre – Via del Quirinale!

Created at the request of Pope Sixtus V, the Four Fountains represent the goddess Diana (symbol of chastity; to the north), the river Tiber (symbol of Rome; to the south), the Arno river (symbol of Florence; to the east), and the goddess Juno (symbol of strength; to the west). Diana’s fountain was designed by Pietro de Cortona, while the others are by Domenico Fontana.

Palazzo Barberini

Situated just over 100 meters from the Quattro Fontane, the Barberini Palace (in Italian, Palazzo Barberini) is home to one of the two centers of the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica (the other is in Palazzo Corsini). Its construction dates from the first half of the 18th century and had the collaboration of three notable Italian architects: Carlo Maderno, Francesco Borromini, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

For several centuries, the Barberini Palace served as the residence for the Barberini family, but the Italian State bought the property in 1949. Since then, this Baroque Palace has housed works by great Renaissance and Baroque artists, such as Raffaello Sanzio, Tiziano Vecellio, Tintoretto, El Greco , Caravaggio, Giambattista Tiepolo, or Canaletto!

Piazza di Spagna

Leaving the Palazzo Barberini, go straight ahead to Piazza Barberini and turn left onto Via del Tritone. Shortly after, turn left again onto Via dei Due Macelli and go straight ahead. And that’s it, you’ve arrived at the iconic Piazza di Spagna!

Did you know that the Spanish Square (in Italian, Piazza di Spagna) used to be called Piazza de Francia (or French Square)? The name was only changed in the second half of the 17th century, because of the construction of the Palazzo di Spagna (the Spanish embassy to the Holy See)!

Being so large and touristy, it’s normal that some of the best things to do in Rome are in the Piazza di Spagna: having a snack at Babington’s (a historic tearoom), admiring the Colonna dell’Immacolata Concezione and the Fontana della Barcaccia, shopping in the Via dei Condotti (a street with luxury shops), and, of course, climbing the Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti!

Chiesa della Santissima Trinità dei Monti

The Church of the Holy Trinity dei Monti (in Italian, Chiesa della Santissima Trinità dei Monti) is one of the five Catholic churches under the responsibility of the French State that exists in Rome. By the way, the remaining four are the Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi, the Chiesa di San Nicola dei Lorenesi, the Chiesa dei Santi Claudio e Andrea dei Borgognoni, and the Chiesa di Sant’Ivo dei Bretoni.

Construction began in 1502, during the reign of Louis XII of France. The first part was designed in Gothic style by Annibale Lippi and Gregorio Caronica, although the main elements of the religious temple (such as the façade with its two bell towers, made by Giacomo Della Porta and Carlo Maderno) are Renaissance. The monumental staircase that tourists call the “Spanish Steps” is the work of Domenico Fontana.

People’s Square (in Italian, Piazza del Popolo) is my favorite square in Rome, right after the Piazza Navona. And like the Piazza di Spagna, this square at the northern entrance to the city concentrates some of the best things to do in Rome:

Visit the Museo Leonardo da Vinci , the Basilica Parrocchiale di Santa Maria del Popolo, the Basilica di Santa Maria in Montesanto, or the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Admire the Obelisco Flaminio, the Fontana dei Leoni, the Fontana del Nettuno, or the Fontana della Dea di Roma
Go up to the Terrazza del Pincio, to enjoy panoramic views over Rome and Vatican City
Stroll through the Passeggiata del Pincio, Rome’s first public garden, with over 200 busts of prominent figures

If you’ve read Dan Brown’s book “Angels & Demons” (or seen Ron Howard’s movie of the same name), you’ll enjoy entering the Cappella Chigi, the second chapel on the left aisle of the Basilica Parrocchiale di Santa Maria del Popolo. I don’t want to spoil the book or the movie, but the Chigi Chapel is one of the key locations in the plot!

Rome Itinerary – Day 2

Foro romano & palatino.

The second day of this “4-Day Itinerary in Rome” begins in what was the commercial, political, administrative, judicial, and religious center of Ancient Rome for several centuries: the Roman Forum (in Latin, Forum Romanum; and in Italian, Foro Romano).

And, of course, the ticket also includes a visit to the Palatine Hill (in Latin, Collis Palatium or Mons Palatinus; and in Italian, Palatino), one of the seven hills of the Italian capital and the place chosen by the Roman emperors to install their palaces.

Dozens of houses and monuments (such as temples, basilicas, and arches) were built in a 2-hectare area, in addition to other buildings and public structures. And today, these ruins make the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill one of the largest urban archaeological complexes in Europe and one of the best things to do in Rome!

Read my complete guide to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill , a must-see tourist attraction on any Rome itinerary!

Colosseo & Arco di Costantino

The Colosseum (or Flavian Amphitheater) is the most visited monument in Italy and a true icon of this Mediterranean country. Elected one of the “New 7 Wonders of the World” in 2007, this oval amphitheater is also considered a masterpiece of classical architecture and a symbol of the grandeur of the Roman Empire.

The Colosseum was built in the 1st century AD, to host great public shows, among which gladiator games and animal hunts stood out. Located in the largest archaeological complex of Ancient Rome (currently called “Parco Archeologico del Colosseo” ), it’s still the largest amphitheater in the world today!

As for the majestic Arch of Constantine, it’s just a few meters from the Colosseum and the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill . Built by the Roman Senate to commemorate the ten-year reign of Emperor Constantine, this triumphal arch (or triumphal arch) was the last to be erected in Ancient Rome.

Of all the best things to do in Rome, going inside the famous Colosseo is the most popular choice among tourists. So read my detailed article about the Colosseum before you visit!

Foro Imperiali

The Imperial Forums (in Latin, Fora Imperiales; in Italian, Fori Imperiali) are a set of five monumental squares built between 46 BC and 113 AD, by Julius Caesar and Emperors Augustus, Vespasian, Nerva, and Trajan. The concept is inspired by the “agoras”, the central public squares of ancient Greek cities.

The Forum of Vespasian, Forum of Caesar, Forum of Nerva, Forum of Augustus, and Forum of Trajan are situated on the Via dei Fori Imperiali, an avenue projected by Benito Mussolini, which connects the Piazza del Colosseo (where the Colosseum is located) to the Piazza Venezia (where the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument is located).

Foro di Vespasiano

The Forum of Vespasian (in Latin, Forum Vespasiani; and in Italian, Foro di Vespasiano) is the third in chronological order of the five Roman Imperial Forums. Started in the 70’s A.D. by Emperor Vespasian, you can find it immediately after the entrance to the Roman Forum .

As it had a large temple dedicated to Pax (the Roman goddess of Peace), the Forum of Vespasian is popularly known as the Forum of Peace (in Latin, Forum Pacis; and in Italian, Foro della Pace) or Temple of Peace (in Latin, Templum Pacis; and in Italian, Tempio della Pace).

Foro di Cesare

The Forum of Caesar (in Latin, Forum Caesaris; and in Italian, Foro di Cesare) was the first of the Roman Imperial Forums to be built, having been inaugurated by Julius Caesar himself in 46 BC. Occupying an area of 12,000 m 2 , the complex archaeological site is located a few meters from the Roman Forum .

Archaeological excavations carried out at the site found that it was used as a necropolis (between the 12th and 11th centuries BC) and as private urbanization (around the 6th century BC), before being converted into a forum. The most important monuments of the Forum of Caesar were the Basilica Argentaria and the Temple of Venus Genetrix.

Foro di Nerva

As you may have already noticed, the best things to do in Rome on this second day are forums! Now, the Forum of Nerva (in Latin, Forum Nervae; and in Italian, Foro di Nerva) or Transitional Forum (in Latin, Forum Transitorium; and in Italian, Foro Transitorio), is the smallest of the Roman Imperial Forums, occupying only 5,400 m 2 .

Its construction began around 85 BC, during the reign of Emperor Domitian. However, the works were only finished in 97 BC, when Emperor Nerva was already in power. And although the Forum of Nerva is in very poor condition, its main attraction is known to have been the Tempio di Minerva (or Temple of Minerva)!

Foro di Augusto

The Forum of Augustus (in Latin, Forum Augustum; in Italian, Foro di Augusto) is one of the most important of the Roman Imperial Forums, as it was promoted by Augustus, the founder of the Roman Empire and its first emperor.

After the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC, Augustus swore to erect a shrine dedicated to Mars (the Roman god of war). And the promise was fulfilled four decades later when the Tempio di Marte Ultore (or Temple of Mars Avenger) was inaugurated in the year 2 AD.

Historical records indicate that there were more than a hundred statues in the Forum of Augustus, including one of the emperor himself in military garb (in the center of the square) and two of Mars and Venus (inside the pagan temple).

The last forum in this guide on the best things to do in Rome was also the last to be built. I am talking about the Forum of Trajan or Trajan’s Forum (in Latin, Forum Traiani; and in Italian, Foro di Traiano).

The works lasted six years – from 106 AD to 112 AD – and the complex included a colossal equestrian statue of the emperor made in bronze, as well as a series of monuments, buildings, and structures:

Biblioteca Ulpia (or Ulpian Library)
Basilica Ulpia
Colonna Traiana (or Trajan’s Column)
Mercati di Traiano (or Trajan’s Market)
Tempio di Traiano (or Temple of Trajan)
Arco di Traiano (or Arch of Trajan)

Rome Itinerary – Day 3

Piazza del quirinale.

The third day full of the best things to do in Rome starts at Quirinal Square (in Italian, Piazza del Quirinale), right in the middle of Quirinal Hill. There’s no shortage of points of interest to explore in this area of the Italian capital, but the main attraction is, without a doubt, the Quirinal Palace (in Italian, Palazzo del Quirinale).

The official residence of the President of the Italian Republic, the Quirinal Palace was commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII in 1574 to serve as a summer palace for the Holy See. The works continued until 1585, although the building continued to be reformulated and enlarged in the following decades.

These days, the Quirinal Palace has a part converted into a public museum , which exhibits a large collection of decorative arts. It’s also worth mentioning that Quirinal Square is home to the Fontana dei Dioscuri (or Fountain of the Dioscuri), the Obelisco del Quirinale (or Quirinal Obelisk), and the Palazzo della Consulta (the seat of the Constitutional Court of Italy).

Fontana di Trevi

If from the Piazza del Quirinale, you take the Via della Dataria and then turn right onto Via di San Vincenzo, you’ll eventually reach the biggest and most famous baroque fountain in Rome and Italy: the Trevi Fountain (in Italian, Fontana di Trevi)!

It all started in 1732 when Pope Clement XII launched an open competition for the construction of a monumental public fountain in Piazza di Trevi (or Trevi Square).

The winner was the architect Nicola Salvi, who conceived a true masterpiece of Rococo, measuring about 26 meters high and 20 meters wide! Even so, the work was only completed in 1762, thanks to the intervention of the sculptor Pietro Bracci (author of the iconic statue of Neptune).

Do you know “The Tradition of the Three Coins of the Trevi Fountain”? Tossing a coin into the fountain guarantees you’ll return to Rome. Tossing two means you’ll find love. And tossing three coins means you’ll get married! And don’t forget: you must toss the coins with your right hand and over your left shoulder!

Via del Corso

And because the best things to do in Rome aren’t just about visiting monuments and historic buildings, I recommend a shopping break on the Via del Corso!

This perfectly straight street connects the Piazza del Popolo (to the north) to the Piazza Venezia (to the south), over a length of about 1500 meters. To get there from the Piazza di Trevi, you just have to cross the Via delle Murate – a three-minute walk!

With numerous shops of well-known brands, the Via del Corso is an authentic “shopping center”, both for locals and tourists. By the way, you can even enter the Galleria Alberto Sordi , a prestigious shopping gallery opposite the Column of Marcus Aurelius (or Antonine Column)!

Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II

Some call it the Altar of the Fatherland (in Italian, Altare della Patria). Others know it as Victorian Monument or simply Victorian (in Italian, Mole del Vittoriano or Vittoriano, respectively). But its official name is Victor Emmanuel II National Monument (in Italian, Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II).

This imposing temple, made of white marble and inspired by the sanctuaries of Ancient Greece, was dedicated to Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of unified Italy after the Risorgimento movement and the so-called “Father of the Italian Fatherland”. The project was designed by Giuseppe Sacconi, the architect responsible for the tombs of King Humbert I and Queen Margaret of Savoy, in the Pantheon .

Besides the staircase and the portico of Corinthian columns, the elements that stand out the most are the two “fountains of the seas” (the Fontana dell’Adriatico and the Fontana del Tirreno) and the various statues. Among them is an equestrian statue of the monarch in the center, while the two statues of the goddess Victory on chariots (the Quadriga dell’Unità and the Quadriga della Libertà) give this national attraction a height of 81 meters!

The construction of the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument started in 1885 and was completed in 1935 – although it was inaugurated in 1911, for the 50th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy. Already in 1921, the building began to shelter the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which honors unidentified soldiers killed in combat. Installed under the marble statue of the goddess Rome, the tomb was designated the Altar of the Fatherland.

Campidoglio

The Capitoline Hill (in Latin, Mons Capitolinus; in Italian, Campidoglio) is another of the seven hills on which the city of Rome was founded. But in this guide to the best things to do in Rome, I’m going to focus on a very specific section of this hill: the Piazza del Campidoglio (or Capitol Square). Therefore, you’ll have to go around the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument on the right side and climb the famous Cordonata Capitolina!

Designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti in the 1530s, Capitol Square concentrates three emblematic palaces, called Palazzo dei Conservatori, Palazzo Senatorio, and Palazzo Nuovo. This monumental ensemble is currently the seat of the Musei Capitolini (or Capitoline Museums). If you don’t have the opportunity to visit this magnificent collection of art, at least take a look at the replica of the Capitoline Wolf, hidden at the end of the square!

To end this third day in Rome, go down the Cordonata Capitolina and turn left onto Via del Teatro di Marcello. Then, walk about 600 meters (straight ahead) and you’ll arrive at the Piazza della Bocca della Verità (or Square of the Mouth of Truth).

Although the square has a number of interesting structures to admire – such as the Tempio di Portuno, the Foro Boario, the Tempio di Ercole Vincitore, or the Fontana dei Tritoni – everyone (including me) heads to the Square of the Mouth of Truth to admire the curious sculpture that gives it its name!

Installed in the portico of the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin, the Bocca della Verità (or Mouth of Truth) is a large “marble mask” from Ancient Rome, representing a god or oracle. But why the bizarre name? Because in the Middle Ages, this circular stone was believed to be a kind of “lie detector”!

Legend has it that the Mouth of Truth bites the hand of all liars! However, that doesn’t stop thousands of tourists from lining up every day, to put their hand inside the sculpture’s mouth!

Rome Itinerary – Day 4

Castel sant’angelo.

The Castel Sant’Angelo (which in Italian means “Castle of the Holy Angel”) was once a mausoleum, a fortress, a military prison, and even a papal residence. And nowadays, it’s a national museum, an archaeological site, and one of the most important monuments in the historic center of Rome!

After being acquired by the Italian State in 1870, the Castel Sant’Angelo opened to the public in 1901, with an exhibition of ceramics, coins, and weapons found in archaeological excavations.

Shortly thereafter, the museum began to receive collections of sculpture, painting, and decorative arts. And since then, the Castel Sant’Angelo has attracted thousands of tourists from all over the world!

Read my complete guide to the Castel Sant’Angelo , a must-see tourist attraction on any Rome itinerary!

Piazza Navona

Navona Square (in Italian, Piazza Navona) is my favorite place in the Italian capital and, for that reason, one of the best things to do in Rome – at least in my opinion!

With a floor plan similar to the stadiums of Ancient Rome, it only became a public square at the end of the 15th century, when it started to host the city’s market. Today, Navona Square is mainly known for its three fountains, true masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque sculpture:

Fontana di Nettuno (or Fountain of Neptune), by Giacomo della Porta
Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (or Fountain of the Four Rivers), by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Fontana del Moro (or Moor Fountain), by Giacomo della Porta

The Pantheon in Rome was designed by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa between 25 and 27 BC, as a temple dedicated to the twelve main gods of Roman mythology: Jupiter, Juno, Neptune, Minerva, Mars, Ceres, Phoebus, Diana, Vulcan, Venus, Mercury, and Bacchus. And, since then, it has become one of the most important symbols of the city.

Rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian between 118 and 125 AD, the Pantheon is the best-preserved monument in Ancient Rome. Unlike current archaeological sites such as the Colosseum , the Imperial Forums, or the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill , the Pantheon in Rome has remained almost intact over time!

Largo di Torre Argentina

The Square of Argentina Tower (in Italian, Largo di Torre Argentina) is about 400 meters from the Pantheon if you head towards the Tiber River.

In the center of this square, it’s possible to observe the ruins of four temples from the middle and late republican times:

Tempio di Giuturna (or Temple of Joturna)
Tempio di Fortuna (or Temple of Fortuna)
Tempio di Feronia (or Temple of Feronia)
Tempio dei Lari Permarini (or Temple of the Lares Permarini)

Due to the agglomeration of sacred buildings from the same historical period, scholars refer to this archaeological complex as the “Area sacra” (or “Sacred Area”).

Campo de’ Fiori

The Field of Flowers or Flower Market (in Italian, Campo de’ Fiori or Mercato de’ Fiori) is a large square where a daily market has been held since 1869. By chance, this is the same fair that used to take place in the Piazza Navona! And here you can find everything: fruits, vegetables, flowers, pasta, spices, nuts…

Interestingly, this square is surrounded by streets with names of professions – Via dei Baullari (Street of the Makers of Safes), Via dei Giubbonari (Street of the Tailors), Via dei Balestrari (Street of the Makers of Beasts), Via dei Cappellari (Street of the Hatters) – which suggests that this area of the city has always been linked to handicrafts and local commerce!

Get ready to end this 4-day itinerary in the Italian capital with one of the best things to do in Rome: explore Tiber Island (in Italian, Isola Tiberina). As you may have noticed from the name, this boat-shaped island is located in the middle of the Tiber River, more specifically in the stretch between the Ponte Garibaldi and the Ponte Palatino.

At approximately 270 meters long and 67 meters wide, Tiber Island can be accessed from the north by Ponte Fabricius (in Latin, Pons Fabricius; and in Italian, Ponte Fabricio) and from the south by Ponte Cestius (in Latin, Pons Cestius; and in Italian, Ponte Cestio), since Roman Antiquity!

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Roma en 5 días: ruta diaria + mapa

Escrito por Beatriz Sánchez

En esta guía sobre qué ver en Roma en 5 días te vamos a contar todo lo que necesitas saber para preparar un viaje a una de las ciudades más bonitas del mundo.

Después de visitar Roma en tres ocasiones creemos que la duración del viaje a Roma en 5 días es perfecta para poder ver los lugares más emblemáticos e importantes y además tener tiempo para disfrutar de la ciudad sin agobios. Por supuesto que si dispones de más días mejor. Eso sí, es una ruta por Roma en 5 días completos, eso quiere decir que está pensada para que llegues a Roma el día de antes.

Itinerario por Roma en 5 días

Esta es la ruta por Roma en 5 días que recomiendo hacer si viajas a Roma por primera vez . Además es una ruta realista. En Roma hay cientos de monumentos, museos y lugares que visitar, y es imposible abarcarlos todos en 5 días por ello vamos a seleccionar. No tiene sentido que te prepare una ruta por Roma en 5 días que sea imposible de hacer.

Hotel en Roma recomendado Si bucas un alojamiento en Roma te recomendamos Glance in Rome . Está ubicado en el barrio de Monti, el mejor barrio para alojarse en Roma . Muy céntrico (a 2 minutos a pie del Foro Romano y Coliseo) y lleno de restaurantes .

Otros itinerarios por Roma que pueden interesarte:

Roma en 2 días
Roma en 3 días
Roma en 4 días

Qué ver en Roma en 5 días: la mejor ruta

A continuación te contamos la mejor ruta para un viaje a Roma de 5 días:

Coliseo, Foro Romano y Palatino, Monti, Domus Aurea y Letrán
Free Tour por Roma , Centro histórico y Trastevere
Vaticano, Basílica de San Pedro, Castillo de Sant Angelo, Vía del Corso y Plaza España
Villa Borghese, Termas di Caracalla, Pirámide de Cayo Cestio, Circo Máximo, Mirador del Jardín de los naranjos y Boca de la verdad.

Catacumbas de Roma, Vía Appia Ántica y Roma de noche

Roma en 5 días: Fontana di Trevi

Free Tour de Roma Una de las formas útiles de conocer Roma con un guía en español es reservar plaza en los mejores Free Tours: Free tours de Roma Free Tour de la Roma imperial Free Tour de Misterios y Leyendas Free Tour del Vaticano

Día 1 | Roma en 5 días: Coliseo, Foro Romano y Palatino, Monti, Domus Aurea y Letrán

Coliseo, foro romano y palatino.

Comenzamos el día 1 con los lugares que ver Roma en 5 días por todo lo alto, visitando dos de los monumentos de Roma más importantes : el Coliseo y el Foro Romano . Puedes visitarlos por libre o con esta Visita guiada Coliseo, Foro Romano y Palatino , cosa que te recomendamos totalmente. Si además vas a visitar el Vaticano (deberías) te puede interesar esta Oferta: Coliseo, Foro Romano y Palatino + Vaticano .

Esta visita te va a llevar gran parte de la mañana, cuando termines acércate hasta la Piazza Venezia . Aquí podrás visitar la Columna de Trajano, el Mercado de Trajano (si tienes la tarjeta Tarjeta Roma Pass tienes entrada reducida) y el Monumento a Víctor Manuel II . Justo al lado está la plaza del Campidoglio y los Museos Capitolinos , uno de los museos más importantes de Roma pero que nosotros aun no hemos visitado. Siempre hay que dejar algo para la próxima vez ¿no? Si estás interesado deberás comprar la entrada con antelación.

Roma en 5 días: Coliseo romano

Barrio de Monti

Seguramente la hora de la comida esté cerca por lo que te recomendamos que te adentres en el barrio de Monti para conocerlo y comer. Aquí te recomendamos ir a comer una tabla de embutidos y quesos italianos a Fuorinorma , este sitio nos encantó.

En Monti no te olvides de ir a Arco dei Pantani con unas vistas del foro romano muy poco conocidas y pasear por la preciosa Via Baccina . Si te alojas en este barrio, uno de los mejores barrios donde alojarse en Roma , estarás en la misma Via Baccina . Todo un lujo. Pasea por Monti, por sus tienditas y sus galerías. Y muy cerquita está la Basílica San Pietro in Vincoli donde se encuentra la escultura del Moisés de Miguel Angel . La entrada es gratuita y abre hasta las 19.00 h (cierra a mediodía).

Domus Aurea y Letrán

Por la tarde visita la Domus Aurea , los impresionantes restos arqueológicos del palacio de Nerón visitantes de viernes a domingo (las visitas entre semana no incluyen realmente los restos arqueológicos). Son visitas guiadas en italiano y en inglés muy demandadas. Te aconsejo comprar las entradas en internet con mucha antelación . Sin duda, creemos que es uno de esos lugares que ver en Roma en 5 días que mas va a impresionarte.

Más tarde te recomendamos que te alejes del bullicio y acudas a visitar la Archibasílica de San Juan de Letrán (la catedral de Roma), la Escalera Santa y el gran obelisco de Letrán. Una forma de visitar esta zona de forma guiada es con el Free Tour por Letrán y la Escalera Santa.

Para cenar cerca del Coliseo y Foro Romano te recomendamos de nuevo ir a Monti a Alle Carrette , las pizzas y la fritura están de muerte y muy bien de precio.

Mapa día 1 del viaje a Roma en

roma en 5 días: itinerario Coliseo romano y Foro Romano

Roma en 5 días – ruta día 1

Tarjetas bancarias para viajar Si quieres sacar dinero de los cajeros sin comisiones y pagar únicamente por lo que gastas (sin que te apliquen comisiones o tipos de cambio abusivos) necesitas sí o sí las tarjetas N26 y Revolut . Para nosotros son indispensables y las mejores tarjetas para viajar .

Día 2| Roma en 5 días: Free Tour por Roma, Centro histórico y Trastevere

El segundo día de nuestra ruta a pie por Roma en 5 días lo vamos a dedicar a visitar el centro histórico de Roma donde se concentran la mayoría de lugares emblemáticos de la ciudad como la Fontana di Trevi, la Piazza Navona o el Panteón.

Visitar el Panteón y la Fontana di Trevi sin gente

Para visitar el Panteón y la Fontana di Trevi sin gente te aconsejo madrugar, pues en la mayoría de monumentos se concentra mucha gente a partir de las 9 de la mañana. Si visitas la Fontana di Trevi y el Panteón sobre las 7 u 8 de la mañana podrás disfrutar de estos monumentos mucho más tranquilo y hacer fotos sin agobio. Además, ahora es necesario sacar entrada (cuesta 5€) para entrar en el Panteón y te aconsejo hacerlo a primerísima hora porque se forma mucha cola aunque tengas reserva. La entrada la puedes comprar online aquí o en taquilla.

Roma en 5 días: Panteón de Roma

Free Tour por Roma

Después te recomiendo hacer el Free Tour por Roma (reserva con antelación) que comienza en Plaza España y termina en la Piazza Navona. De esta forma harás un recorrido guiado con explicaciones por los lugares que ver en Roma en 5 días más importantes y no te perderás detalle.

Ruta por el centro de Roma, un paseo que ver en Roma en 5 días sí o sí

Si prefieres ir por tu cuenta te aconsejo el siguiente itinerario: Fontana di Trevi, Columna de Marco Aurelio en la Piazza Colonna pasando por la Galleria Alberto Gordi, Templo de Adriano y Panteón de Roma . Ojo, porque para el Panteón de Roma ya es necesario pagar entrada (5 euros) que debes comprar en la web oficial de los museos romanos .

Muy cerca de aquí encontrarás dos sitios muy famosos donde siempre hay mucha cola de ahí que nunca los hayamos probado: La Casa Del Caffè Tazza D’oro y la heladería Giolitti. Somos de los que pensamos que cafés y helados buenos en Roma hay a barullo como para hacer semejante cola pero aquí te los dejamos por si quieres pasarte.

Continua la ruta a pie por el centro de Roma hacia la Piazza Navona, la plaza más famosa de la ciudad. Pero haremos antes una parada para visitar la Iglesia San Luis de los Franceses donde podrás observar tres pinturas muy importantes de Caravaggio . Una vez en la Piazza Navona disfrutaremos de su ambiente, las tres fuentes barrocas, los edificios y si tienes tiempo y te interesa, puedes visitar los restos del circo romano que hay en el subsuelo. Después caminaremos hacia el sur para visitar la plaza Campo di Fiori.

Roma en 5 días: Piazza Navona

Traslados aeropuerto Recuerda que si tu vuelo llega tarde o de madrugada, hay huelgas de transporte público o simplemente buscas comodidad, lo más aconsejable es reservar el traslado del aeropuerto al hotel .

Tarde y cena en el Trastevere, un plan típico que hacer en Roma en 5 días

Por la tarde te pronpongo que te acerques al barrio del Trastevere, el barrio más popular de Roma por su ambiente bohemio y la cantidad de restaurantes que hay. Cruza por el puente Garibaldi . A un lado verás la isla tiberina con el puente Fabricio que une el barrio judío con el Trastevere . De hecho esta visita guiada en español por el barrio judío y el Trastevere es una buena opción para conocer ambos barrios.

En el Trastevere no te pierdas la Basílica Santa Cecilia in Trastevere. Te proponemos cenar en el Trastevere pero pronto, sobre las 19-20h de la tarde, de lo contrario tendrás problemas para encontrar sitio. Te recomendamos Cave Canem Trattoria aunque hay sitios muy populares como Ivo a Trastevere (de gama media alta) , Trattoria da Enzo, Pizzería Dar Poeta o Tonnarello (siempre con una cola fuera de lo normal).

Roma en 5 días: Trastevere

Mapa día 2 del viaje a Roma

Roma en 5 días: Itinerario día 2

Seguro de viaje a Roma En un viaje internacional no puede faltar un seguro de viaje especializado con coberturas tanto médicas como logísticas . Nosotros siempre viajamos con Seguros Mondo . Sus coberturas nos parecen las mejores del mercado y tienen en su app un chat 24h con médicos a los que acudir ante imprevistos. Si estás interesado, desde nuestro enlace tienes 5% de descuento en el seguro de viaje .

Día 3 | Roma en 5 días: Vaticano, Basílica de San Pedro, Castillo de Sant Angelo, Vía del Corso y Plaza España

Museo del vaticano y basílica de san pedro, dos imprescindibles que ver en roma en 5 días.

Nuestro tercer día en Roma viene con otro plato fuerte del viaje: visitar el Vaticano. En la Ciudad del Vaticano nos interesan dos cosas: los museos vaticanos y la Basílica de San Pedro . Para ambas visitas te recomiendo madrugar muchísimo, sobre todo si tienes pensado ir en fin de semana. Ambos lugares los puedes visitar por libre (la entrada a la Basílica es gratuita) pero prepárate para hacer colas . Por eso, al menos para el Vaticano te recomiendo visitarlo con esta Visita guiada por el Vaticano . Visitarás el vaticano sin colas y con un guía experto en español . Podrás contemplar las obras más importantes y evitarás perderte por los interminables pasillos sin tener muy claro qué visitar.

Roma en 5 días: Vaticano

Castillo de Sant Angelo: el mejor mirador de Roma

Estas dos visitas te van a llevar seguro toda la mañana. Cuando termines y hayas disfrutado de la Plaza de San Pedro del Vaticano con sus imponentes columnas camina hasta llegar al Castillo de Sant Angelo , para nosotros, el mejor mirador de Roma . Puedes visitarlo ahora o al atardecer para ver Roma iluminada. Este museo está incluido en la tarjeta OMNIA Vatican & Rome Card y en la tarjeta Go city explorer, dos de las tarjetas turísticas de Roma que te explicamos en la Guía para viajar a Roma . Si no tienes ninguna tarjeta turística, puedes comprar online la entrada al castillo.

A los pies del castillo se encuentra el precioso Puente de Sant Angelo . Pero no vamos a cruzar por este puente sino por el puente Umberto I desde donde tendremos unas vistas preciosas de todo el Vaticano y del puente de Sant Angelo.

Desde aquí vamos a ir caminando hasta la zona comercial de Roma que no son solo tiendas exclusivas sino edificios palaciegos y calles preciosas . Pero antes podemos hacer una parada para contemplar y si lo deseas visitar el Mausoleo de Augusto donde se encuentran los restos de los principales miembros de la dinastía Julio-Claudia.

Desde Via del Corso hasta Plaza España

Después pasea por la Via del Corso y tuerce por la Via Condotti que te llevará directo a la mítica Plaza España . Aquí encontrarás las famosas escaleras que conducen a la iglesia de Trinità dei Monti y la la Fontana della Barcaccia de Bernini.

Después, si quieres probar uno de los mejores tiramisús de Roma , camina por la Via della Croce para ir a Pompi Tiramisú . Mi favorito es el clásico pero tienen de muchos sabores.

Sigue esta ruta a pie por Roma caminando por la preciosa Via Margutta llena de galerías de arte, tiendas de diseño y casas preciosas. Finalmente terminamos nuestro día 3 de la ruta por Roma en 5 días en la imponente Piazza del Popolo . Este itinerario es perfecto porque aquí comienza el Free Tour de los misterios y leyendas de Roma que te recomiendo hacer. Es de los más reservados de Roma y las plazas vuelan así que reserva tu plaza con antelación.

Para cenar por esta zona te recomendamos Trattoria Al Gran Sasso. Aquí yo me comí los mejores carbonara del viaje.

Roma en 5 días: Plaza España

Mapa día 3 del viaje a Roma

Alojamiento en Roma No te pierdas nuestros consejos sobre las mejores zonas donde alojarse en Roma para un viaje perfecto

Día 4| Roma en 5 días: Villa Borghese, Termas di Caracalla, Pirámide de Cayo Cestio, Circo Máximo, Mirador del Jardín de los naranjos y Boca de la verdad

En los tres primeros días de la Ruta por Roma en 5 días ya hemos visto la mayoría de lugares imprescindibles de Roma. En este cuarto día vamos a visitar dos lugares con mucho encanto y que nos llevarán gran parte del día. Puedes organizar la visita en el orden que prefieras aunque yo te recomiendo empezar por la Villa Borghese.

Villa Borghese, el gran parque de Roma

La Villa Borghese es uno de los parques públicos más grandes de Roma. En él encontraremos preciosos jardines, fuentes y obras de arte. Sin ir más lejos el museo Galería Borghese . En él se concentran obras de Caravaggio, Rafael y Bernini. Nosotros aun tenemos pendiente visitarlo pero es uno de los más importantes de Roma. Si te interesa esta visita resérvate la mañana. Las entradas se compran por internet para una fecha y hora a no ser que prefieras visitarlo con una visita guiada en español . La Galería Borghese forma parte del Roma Pass (si quieres canjear la entrada debes llamar por teléfono).

En la Villa Borghese no te olvides de ir al mirador de Pincio donde tendrás unas vistas de la Piazza del Popolo con el vaticano al fondo preciosas.

Termas di Caracalla, no pueden faltar en la lista de lugares que ver en Roma en 5 días

Después te propongo que cambies de zona para ir a visitar las Termas di Caracalla , otro de los imprescindibles que ver en Roma y que a mi, personalmente, me encantaron. Abren todos los días menos los lunes. Puedes visitarlas por libre comprando las entradas por Internet o en taquilla o reservar esta visita guiada por las termas de caracalla y el circo máximo , que será otra de las paradas del día.

Cómo llegar a las termas de Caracalla

Para llegar desde la Villa Borghese lo mejor es que cojas el bus 160 que te dejará en la puerta de las termas. La parada de metro más cercana es Circo Massimo . Recuerda que los billetes de autobús se compran en estancos y en los quioscos que hay por la calle.

Pirámide de Cayo Cestio

Muy cerca de las Termas de Caracalla se encuentra una pirámide, sí, has oido bien. Fue construida por los romanos en los años 18 y 12 a. C. como tumba para Cayo Cestio Epulón , un magistrado romano. Desde el siglo III fue integrada en la muralla Aureliana. Tiene 30 metros de lado y 36 de alto. En su día estaba cubierta de mármol. Actualmente está cerrada al público.

Circo Máximo

A 20 minutos de la pirámide y a 5 de las termas de caracalla se encuentra el circo máximo , una explanada de tierra y césped que muestra la ubicación de lo que fue el circo romano más grande con una capacidad de 300.000 personas. Hoy en día es un parque público por el que se puede transitar.

Por el camino, desde la pirámide Cayo Cestio podemos parar en el ojo de la cerradura de la orden de malta . Se trata del hueco de una cerradura por donde se divisa a lo lejos la iglesia de San Pedro del Vaticano. Ve únicamente si te pilla bien, no es una visita imprescindible en Roma en mi opinión.

Mirador del Jardín de los naranjos

Muy cerca de la cerradura se encuentra el jardín de los naranjos desde donde cuentan hay unas vistas muy bonitas de Roma . Podemos parar aquí antes de llegar al Circo Máximo.

Boca de la verdad

La última parada de este itinerario por Roma en 5 días es la Boca de la verdad. Se trata de una cara de mármol que se encuentra en la entrada de la Iglesia de Santa Maria in Cosmedin . Cuenta la leyenda que quien miente y mete el brazo en la boca, pierde la mano. Suele haber cola para poder meter la mano dentro y hacerse la foto. Nosotros la visitamos en nuestro segundo viaje a Roma.

Si todavía tienes ganas, puedes cruzar el puente Palatino para ir a cenar al Trastevere. Trattoria da Enzo pilla cerca.

Mapa día 4 del viaje a Roma

Roma en 5 días: itinerario día 4

Día 5| Roma en 5 días: Catacumbas de Roma, Vía Appia Ántica y Roma de noche

Catacumbas de roma.

Comenzamos nuestro último día de esta ruta por Roma en 5 días visitando las famosas catacumbas de Roma. Roma está llena de catacumbas, antiguo lugar de enterramiento de cristianos. Puedes visitar las que consideres. Nosotros visitamos las Catacumbas de San Calixto y nos gustaron mucho. De hecho pensamos que son uno de los lugares imprescindibles que ver en Roma . Eso sí, si tienes claustrofobia no vayas, pues se encuentran a unos 20 metros de profundidad.

Dónde se encuentran las catacumbas de San Calixto

Las catacumbas de San Calixto se encuentra en Via Appia Antica, 110 . Puedes visitar las catacumbas perfectamente por libre cogiendo el autobús nº118 . Lo puedes coger en la parada Terme Caracalla / Porta Capen, muy próxima de la parada de metro Circo Máximo. El autobús te lleva directamente hasta la puerta de las Catacumbas (parada Catacombe di San Callisto). La entrada la puedes comprar por Internet en la web oficial de las Catacumbas de San Calixto y se recoge la entrada física en la taquilla. Si prefieres ir de forma organizada puedes reservar esta Excursión a las Catacumbas y la Vía Appia con transporte incluido .

Vía Appia Ántica

A las puertas de las catacumbas de San Calixto se encuentra la Via Appia Antica, una antigua calzada romana muy importante ya que unía Roma con la ciudad portuaria de Brindisi. Después de visitar las catacumbas puedes aprovechar para pasear un rato por ella.

Ruta por la Roma iluminada, el broche final a tu viaje a Roma en 5 días

Después te propongo tener la tarde libre para ir a visitar lugares de Roma que te hayan quedado pendientes. Finalmente no se me ocurre mejor forma de terminar este viaje a Roma en 5 días que con un tour nocturno por Roma iluminada donde visitarás las localizaciones más importantes de la ciudad en un recorrido de tres horas que termina en el Trastevere, perfecto para cenar y poner el broche final al viaje. Si prefieres ir por libre, te recomiendo visitar los lugares más importantes del centro de Roma al atardecer: Coliseo y Foro Romano, Panteón, Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Navona y terminar cruzando el puente de Sant Angelo para subir a su mirador.

Roma en 5 días: Fontana di Trevi iluminada

Mapa día 5 del viaje a Roma

Roma en 5 días: itinerario día 5

¡Y hasta aquí nuestra ruta por Roma en 5 días!

Recuerda que si tienes más o menos días, no debes perderte el resto de nuestros itinerarios por Roma:

Además, hemos preparado un artículo con los mejores consejos para viajar a Roma por primera vez que te va a venir de perlas para organizar tu viaje.

¡No te olvides! Seguro de viaje a Roma En un viaje internacional no puede faltar un seguro de viaje especializado con coberturas tanto médicas como logísticas . Nosotros siempre viajamos con Seguros Mondo . Sus coberturas nos parecen las mejores del mercado y tienen en su app un chat 24h con médicos a los que acudir ante imprevistos. Si estás interesado, desde nuestro enlace tienes 5% de descuento en el seguro de viaje .

Empieza aquí

 Seguro de viaje
 Vuelos baratos
 Alquiler de coche
 Tarjetas para viajar
 Free tours y excursiones
 Entradas a monumentos
 Internet en el extranjero

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3 días en Roma: ruta completa (itinerario con mapa)

Por Rober y Lety
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¿Estás a punto de pasar 3 días en Roma y andas estresado para organizar un itinerario completo, racional y que te permita verlo casi todo sin morir de cansancio? Hemos estado en Roma unas cuantas veces y siempre nos abruma la cantidad de sitios de interés que visitar, así que ten claro que si no te organizas bien, puedes perderte muchos de ellos. Y no quieres que esto pase ¿verdad?

Para ayudarte en la planificación, hemos preparado este artículo con el que, para nosotros, es el mejor itinerario de Roma en 3 días. Te contaremos que hacer en cada uno de los días y te dejaremos un mapa detallado con el recorrido, para que no te pierdas ningún imprescindible de la Ciudad Eterna. Toda la info, los sitios que visitar y los consejos que te damos están 100% basados en nuestra experiencia (soy italiana, así que no voy a recomendarte jamás comer pizza con piña, tranquilo).

Contenido que vas a encontrar

› Campo de Fiori

› Largo di Torre Argentina

› Piazza Navona

› iglesia de sant´ignazio di loyola, › fontana di trevi, › piazza di spagna, › piazza del popolo, › terrazza del pincio, › coliseo romano, › foro romano, › monumento a vittorio emanuele ii, › museos capitolinos, › barrio judío, › teatro marcelo, › isla tiberina, › castel sant’angelo, › basílica de san pedro, › museos vaticanos, › gianicolo, › trastévere, tours y entradas recomendadas para 3 días en roma, itinerario de roma en tres días en passporter, otros sitios que visitar en roma:, roma en 3 días: el mejor itinerario.

Antes que nada, te recomendamos echar un vistazo a los mejores free tours de Roma en español para apuntarte a al menos un par de ellos para exprimir al máximo tu visita. Y en base a estos horarios, organizar el resto del itinerario por Roma.

Aquí va un pequeño spoiler de nuestras propuestas turísticas:

¿Listo, gladiador? Empezamos con nuestra súper ruta de Roma en tres días.

Día 1: Roma monumental (5,5km)

Esperamos que hayas dormido bien y estés descansado, porque ya te avisamos que en este primer día de Roma vamos a darte caña!

Plazas monumentales, templos, iglesias, mercados… este primer día en Roma va a darte una visión general de la capital italiana y estamos seguros de que, además, acabarás enamorado de ella. ¿Listo para comprobarlo?

En nuestra última visita nos alojamos en un apartamento en el Rioni Parione, en el centro de Roma. Si es tu caso, el primer día podrías empezar visitando Campo de Fiori (1), una concurrida plaza donde, por las mañanas, se monta un mercado local. Aunque durante todo el día el trajín aquí es constante. Eso sí, si durante el día el mercado de Campo de’ Fiori presenta puestos coloridos que venden flores, productos frescos y productos locales, por la noche la cosa cambia… La plaza cobra vida con una animada vida nocturna, con numerosos bares y restaurantes que atraen a locales y visitantes por igual.

En uno de mis viajes a Roma acabé tomando absenta con mi ex-jefa XD No me preguntes donde ni como porque no lo recuerdo :-p

› Largo di Torre Argentina

Pasa luego por el área sagrada de Largo di Torre Argentina (2), donde descansan las ruinas del Teatro Pompeyo, lugar en el que Julio Cesar fue asesinado. Los dueños y señores de estas ruinas en la actualidad son unos gatitos muy majos y queridos por todos los vecinos.

La Basílica di Sant´Andrea della Valle (3) está de camino a una de las visitas top de Roma. Hablamos de la espectacular Piazza Navona (4), antiguo anfiteatro romano donde se hacían naumachias , convertido hoy en un escenario de encuentro social. La preciosa y barroca Plaza Navona encapsula siglos de historia y cultura y está adornada por majestuosos palacios, la icónica Fuente de los Cuatro Ríos y la Iglesia de Sant’Agnese. Su animada atmósfera se ve realzada por artistas callejeros y bulliciosas terrazas de cafés.

En sus proximidades podemos visitar la iglesia de San Luis de los Franceses (5), con unos conocidos lienzos de Caravaggio, o Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza (6) y su magnífica cúpula de Borromini. No te entretengas demasiado porque todavía nos quedan muchísimas cosas por ver.

La siguiente parada será a uno de nuestros lugares favoritos: el Panteon (7), no te lo puedes perder ya que es un must en una ruta de tres días en Roma! El área donde se encuentra está repleta de tesoros arquitectónicos, si tienes tiempo puedes visitar alguno de ellos como la iglesia de Santa Maria sopra Minerva (8), una de las pocas iglesias góticas de Roma. Tampoco dejes pasar por alto el Obelisco de la Minerva, con un elefante en su base, en el exterior de la iglesia.

O el Templo de Adriano (9) del que se conservan sus 11 columnas. O la Columna de Marco Aurelio (10) frente al Palazzo Chigi, coronada por una estatua de San Pablo, que sustituye a la antigua del propio Marco Aurelio.

Una de las sorpresas de este último viaje fue la Iglesia de Sant´Ignazio di Loyola (11), aquí entramos por casualidad escapando de la lluvia y lo que nos encontramos en su interior fue brutal! Los frescos que cubren toda su bóveda parecen salir de las paredes y estar en 3D. Sin duda, es una de las iglesias más bonitas de Roma .

Recuerda llevar la tarjeta Revolut y/o la tarjeta N26 para que no te cobren comisiones al sacar dinero y pagar en el extranjero

¿Cansado? Anda que no quedan cosas que disfrutar… y de las buenas! Vamos a verlas:

Sin querer nos estamos aproximando a la Fontana di Trevi (12), que aparecerá imponente ante nosotros tras caminar por estrechas callejuelas. Es una majestuosa fuente barroca en el corazón de Roma, diseñada por Nicola Salvi con esculturas mitológicas y relieves intrincados.

No te olvides de lanzar una monedita y asegurarte tu vuelta a Roma.

Si fueras bien de tiempo podrías acercarte hasta el Palacio del Quirinal (13), residencia del Presidente de la República, con unas bonitas vistas de Roma (sobre todo al atardecer). Aunque nosotros te aconsejamos dirigirte al norte hacia la Piazza di Spagna (14), y su famosa escalinata que la conecta con la iglesia Trinità dei Monti.

¿Tienes un poquito de hambre? Acércate al Pompi y prueba su famoso tiramisú.

Desde aquí toma la Via del Babuino. A mitad de camino nos toparemos con la Fontana del Babuino (15), una de las seis estatuas parlantes de Roma. Esto ocurrirá antes de llegar a la Piazza del Popolo (16), observa los detalles de sus iglesias gemelas y su obelisco en el centro.

En uno de sus laterales está la Terrazza del Pincio (17), asciende los poquitos escalones para llegar a ella y tener unas vistas muy chulas. Y si tienes más tiempo y quieres relajarte, camina por el menos turístico Viale Gabriele Danunzio, una buena forma de terminar el primer día en Roma.

Día 2: Roma imperial (5 km)

El segundo día en Roma no va a ser ni una pizca de aburrido: la idea es recorrer los principales lugares monumentales de la ciudad eterna y créenos: va a ser uno de los días más completos y bonitos de la Ruta, quizás el que más.

Empezamos la ruta por todo lo alto visitando uno de los grandes protagonista de la ciudad…

El segundo de nuestro itinerario de 3 días en Roma lo iniciamos bien temprano, dirigiéndonos al gran protagonista de la Roma Imperial : el Coliseo Romano (1).

Este monumento colosal en el corazón de Roma, fue un anfiteatro icónico de la Antigua Roma. Construido en el año 80 d.C., esta maravilla arquitectónica combina ingeniería avanzada con majestuosidad artística. Escenario de épicas batallas y eventos públicos, su estructura revela el esplendor y la destreza técnica de la antigua ingeniería romana.

Lo mejor es ir temprano porque las colas que se montan aquí son de aúpa! La entrada te da derecho a entrar al Coliseo , al Foro y al Palatino . Pero antes busca en sus inmediaciones el impresionante Arco de Constantino (2).

Serán el Foro Romano (3) y el Palatino (4) nuestras próximas visitas. Recomendamos dedicarle la mañana entera, sin prisas, atendiendo a los detalles e imaginándonos que, aquí donde estamos pisando, se desarrollaba el ajetreo del día a día en la capital del Imperio.

El Foro Romano, epicentro histórico de la antigua Roma, despliega un panorama arqueológico asombroso. Desde templos hasta arcos triunfales, sus ruinas cuentan la historia del esplendor político y social romano. Cada piedra es un capítulo, revelando la grandeza de una civilización que dejó una huella imborrable en la historia humana.

De allí podemos encaminar nuestros pasos por la Via dei Fori Imperiali, dejando a un lado el Foro y el Mercado de Trajano (5) y llegaremos a la enorme y delicada Columna Trajana (6). Puedes comer por esta zona, aunque aléjate un pelín de los restaurantes más próximos al Coliseo, que serán los más caros! Un local de pizza al trancio no es mala opción.

Muy cerquita se encuentra la Piazza Venezia, epicentro de los medios de transporte del centro de Roma. Aquí sobresalen el Palacio de Venecia (7) a un lado, desde donde Musolini lanzaba sus arengas al pueblo italiano, y el impresionante Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II (8). No te olvides de visitar la Tumba del Soldado Desconocido y, si quieres, paga la entrada para acceder a su terraza en ascensor y contemplar el Foro y el Coliseo desde otro punto de vista.

La tarde de nuestro segundo día en Roma va estar bien entretenida. ¿Quieres saber qué te espera? Vamos a verlo:

Con la barrigota llena es hora de seguir nuestra ruta y lo hacemos visitando la Colina Capitolina, coronada por la Plaza del Campidoglio. Nos esperan innumerables sorpresas, desde la escalinata La Cordonata (9), hasta los Museos Capitolinos (10), a los que merece la pena dedicar un par de horas. No te vayas sin asomarte a la parte trasera de estos edificios, para tener unas vistas impresionantes del Foro y del Palatino.

Hoy está siendo un día de visitas culturales y museos, así que ya va siendo hora de que te pierdas y callejees un poco por Roma. Y qué mejor que hacerlo en el Ghetto , el antiguo barrio judío. Puedes pasar el resto de la tarde paseando por sus callejuelas y terminar cenando en alguno de sus barecitos o terrazas.

En tu recorrido no se te olvide pasar por las ruinas del Teatro Marcelo (11) y las cercanas del Pórtico de Octavia (12), donde se encontraba el mercado de pescado. Y cómo no, la Sinagoga de Roma (13), con el Museo Hebraico. Ah, y la Piazza Mattei (14), con su Fuente de las Tortugas.

Esta es una muy buena zona para probar algunas especialidades romanas. En Vía del Portico d´Ottavia (15) hay muchos barecitos con encanto, perfectos para terminar nuestro segundo día en Roma.

Podemos aprovechar nuestra ubicación y dar un salto a la Isla Tiberina (16) a través del Ponte Fabricio, que une el Ghetto con el Trastévere . Sin embargo, dejaremos este último para el día siguiente, el el último de nuestro itinerario de tres días en Roma.

Aunque si encuentras las ganas, adelante: repetir la visita del Trastévere no es algo que va a aburrirte, además en este barrio hay una oferta hostelera increíble y cenar aquí es de lo mejorcito que hacer en la capital italiana.

Día 3: Vaticano y Trastevere (6,5 km)

A quien madruga Dios le ayuda, y más aún si estás de viaje. Así que ya sabes: despiértate temprano y a por el tercero de los 3 días en Roma.

Ponte zapatillas cómodas, que las agradecerás…

¡Empezamos este emocionante tercer día con un cambio de escenario! Nos dirigimos al Vaticano . La mejor forma de llegar es caminar, atravesando el majestuoso Puente Sant’Angelo (1) que cruza el río Tíber y pasando junto al intrigante Castel Sant’Angelo (2), cuya historia está entrelazada con los acontecimientos del Estado Pontificio a lo largo de los siglos. En tu camino, notarás un imponente edificio a tu derecha, que es la Corte Suprema di Cassazione (3).

Una vez en el Vaticano, prepárate para una experiencia única. Aquí, puedes visitar en primer lugar la impresionante P laza de San Pedro (4) y la majestuosa Basílica de San Pedro (5).

Esta obra maestra arquitectónica renacentista y barroca, irradia grandiosidad en el Vaticano. Diseñada por genios como Miguel Ángel y Bernini, sus proporciones divinas y detalles intrincados la convierten en un testimonio de la habilidad artística y la espiritualidad que define la Ciudad del Vaticano

Si no cuentas con un pase turístico, ten en cuenta que es posible que tengas que hacer fila durante un tiempo considerable, ¡así que es mejor ir temprano!

El siguiente punto de nuestra ruta de tres días en Roma es una de nuestras favoritas: los Museos Vaticanos. Si deseas evitar las largas colas, te recomendamos adquirir una entrada que te permita el acceso prioritario o, aún mejor, considera contratar este tour de Museos Vaticanos + Capilla Sixtina y te quitas de líos.

Ah! Ten en cuenta que los museos cierran los domingos! Si tu tercer día de visita cae en domingo, cambia el orden del itinerario.

→ Aquí te contamos cómo visitar los Museos Vaticanos, con info útil y consejos

Hay varios recorridos dentro de los museos, el más corto es de unas 2 horas y el más largo de unas 5 horas. Aun así es físicamente imposible ver cada uno de los objetos expuestos, el patrimonio que se concentra entre estas paredes es incalculable!

Con los pies cansado pero el corazón viajero contento, seguimos nuestra ruta del día. Próxima parada…

Por la tarde podemos dirigirnos hacia la Colina del Gianicolo , la cual iremos ascendiendo poco a poco en un paseo muy agradable hasta encontrarnos de frente con las hermosas vistas panorámicas de Roma. Y terminaremos por enamorarnos perdidamente de esta ciudad en la Terrazza del Gianicolo (7).

Desde aquí descenderemos, no sin saltarnos la Fontana dell’Acqua Paola (8), que te sonará de la canción «Roma Capoccia» de Antonello Venditti.

Si recuerdas, el día anterior dejamos pendiente la visita al barrio del Trastévere , pues ya toca! El corazón del Trastévere es la impresionante Basílica de Santa María en Trastévere (9), pero te sugerimos que no te limites a eso y explores este encantador barrio paseando por sus calles y descubriendo sus tesoros ocultos.

Puedes ir parando en pequeñas y encantadoras iglesias repartidas por la zona, como el emblemático Convento di S. Maria della Scala (10), o el templete de San Pietro in Montorio (11), una obra de Bramante de y los Reyes Católicos para conmemorar el nacimiento de su hijo.

En el Trastévere terminamos nuestra ruta de Roma en 3 días, pero antes date una cena homenaje en alguna de las muchas esplendidas trattoríe (si te entra hambre de pasta, la cacio e pepe o la carbonara del restaurante Tonnarello : quita todos los males!). Y dulcis in fundo , acaba la velada a la luz de las farolas con un buen gelato en la mano.

Hay alguna entrada y excursión que pueden ser interesantes:

Visita guiada por el Vaticano (incluidas las entradas preferentes a los Museos)
Vaticano + Coliseo, Foro y Palatino (incluidas las entradas preferentes a los Museos y la Basílica del Vaticano, el Coliseo y el Foro y Palatino, más la guía en español)
Visita guiada por el Coliseo, Foro y Palatino (incluidas las entradas preferentes)
OMNIA Vatican & Rome Card (la tarjeta de turismo más completa de Roma)

→ Resto de actividades en español

¿No conoces Passporter? Es una herramienta ideal para viajeros que te permite crear o seguir itinerarios de un destino concreto, incluyendo mapas, fotos, notas e info. Podrás empezar tu propio proyecto de viaje de cero, o bien acceder a un itinerario listo e ir adaptándolo a tu gusto.

Si quieres descargarte nuestro itinerario de 3 días en Roma, puedes hacerlo aquí .

Si dispones de más tiempo en la Ciudad Eterna, estas son algunas de las visitas que puedes hacer:

La Basílica de San Giovanni in Laterano , una de las basílicas más importantes de Roma y con una fachada impresionante. Frente a ella se encuentra la Scala Santa, por donde Jesucristo pasó antes de ser interrogado por Poncio Pilato .
Las Termas de Caracalla , una visita ineludible si quieres conocer más sobre la vida en la Antigua Roma. Representan una de las más grandes, espectaculares y mejor conservadas termas de la antigüedad.
La Pirámide de Cayo Cestio , siiii, una pirámide egipcia en Roma!
El Circo Massimo , el estadio deportivo más grande jamás construido por el hombre (casi tres veces el aforo del Nou Camp). Y cerca la iglesia de Santa Maria In Cosmedin , en cuyo pórtico se encuentra la Bocca Della Verità .
La Villa Borghese , un precioso y enorme parque en el centro de la ciudad. Aquí se encuentra la bonita Galleria Borghese que bien merece una visita!
Las Catacumbas de Calixto en Via Appia Antica, kilómetros y kilómetros de galerías subterráneas donde se enterraban los restos mortales de los cristianos desde el siglo II.

Y si es tu primera vez en Roma, echa un vistazo a nuestros consejos de errores a evitar en Roma (o que NO hacer en Roma) , imprescindibles para no meter la pata!

¿Te ha gustado la ruta de 3 días en Roma que hemos montado? Sabemos que le hemos dado caña, pero es que hay que aprovechar cada minuto de la visita, así que consideramos que el que te hemos sugerido es de los mejores recorridos para conocer la capital italiana.

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30 comentarios en “3 días en roma: ruta completa (itinerario con mapa)”.

Me encanta el formato de tu blog!! super completo este post. Amor eterno a Roma

Me voy 1 mes de vacaciones a Italia, y encuentro que su Blog es de mucha utilidad, he estado leyendo todo el día, porque hay mucho material jajaja. Pero tengo una crítica gigante, parece que a ninguno de los 2 les gusta el fútbol, ya que (hasta ahora) no he leído ninguna reseña a los estadios,a la estatua de Maradona en Napoles, etc jajaja Bueno a mi el fútbol me encanta y creo que a los italianos tambien asi que no tendré muchos problemas con eso. Saludos y gracias por todos los datos

Jajaja. Pues tengo una noticia interesante que darte… a mi (Rober), me encanta el fútbol! Aunque normalmente no suelo visitar estadios ni partidos en los viajes… Los italianos son muy apasionados por el calcio, si coincides en Roma o en alguna otra ciudad italiana y puedes asistir a un partido, seguro que te encanta! Un abrazo!

¡Hola, me pareció muy interesante y amando las sugerencias del blog de vcs! Consejos valiosos para planificar el viaje a Roma y evitar los errores de principiante. Felicitaciones por el sitio y este post ayudarán a muchas personas quieren !!!

Gracias Teresa! Un abrazo

Gracias por la ayuda. La duda que tengo es esa entrada que diiste que servía para el Coliseo, Palatino y el Foro por 12 euros. El problema es que todo lo que he buscado es por mucho mas. ¿Me puedes dar el dato de donde comprar las entradas?

Hola! Aquí tienes más info . Un saludo!

Hola! voy en Julio a Roma y tengo muchas dudas respecto a las entradas y si coger o no algún pack. Esta entrada oficial que comentas de 12 €, ¿te ahorra también las colas aunque no vayas en grupo, o para ahorrarse los tiempos de espera hay que ir siempre en grupo??

Muchas gracias y enhorabuena por vuestro blog, me está siento de gran ayuda 🙂 :)!!

Hola! Si tienes la entrada de haberla comprado en el Foro, te ahorra la cola de la taquilla, pero no la de entrada. Para ahorrarte la cola de entrada, o bien llegas bien prontito, o bien te unes a alguno de los tours en grupos (pagando un extra, claro). Un saludo!

Muy buenos días. Ante todo darle la enhorabuena por su trabajado blog, es de mucha utilidad, muy bueno. También quería hacerle una pregunta: en lo de los pases turisticos está el de Onmia Vatican que entras como a 5 o 6 sitios gratis, y el de 72h que solo entras a dos pero creo que con la diferencia que en el de 72h te hacen muchos descuentos y en el de Omnia no pones nada de ello. Si es así, sigues recomendando antes el de Omnia que el pase de 72h? Muchisimas gracias

Hola Alejandro. Gracias por tu comentario. Lo bueno de la Omnia es que te incluye el acceso preferente a los Museos Vaticanos y a la basílica de San Pedro, además de las principales atracciones de Roma. La Roma Pass no incluye nada del Vaticano… es la gran diferencia, por eso la recomendamos (aunque no somos muy partidarios de cosas de la iglesia… pero bueno…). Un saludo!

Hola, muchas gracias por tu blog, creo que seguiré tu guía de 3 dias…! aun no me decido si comprar el roma pass de 72h o la omnia vatican, es que sacando cuentas si son 38 euros la roma pass, y le sumo los 21 euros que me cuesta la visita libre a los museos del vaticano + capilla sixtina en total son 59 euros, versus los 113 que cuesta la Omnia Vatican, que otras ventajas me da esta última? Ah y por cierto por 5 euros la roma pass incluye una audioguia del vaticano, la conoceis? vale la pena?

Hola! El mayor beneficio de la Omnia es la visita con acceso preferente al Vaticano y a San Pedro. Si compras la entrada normal al Vaticano y luego pillas la Roma Pass la verdad es que sale bastante más barato, pero si quieres visitar San Pedro te tocará hacer una cola kilométrica. No conocemos la audioguía, pero estamos seguros de que merece la pena si no reservas visita guiada. Un abrazo y feliz viaje!

buenos dias. Estaba leyendo el Blog y me surgio una duda. La entrada al Coliseo Foro y Palatino es una sola para los 3? estan conectados o hay que transladarse de uno a otro? Es

Hola Rocio. No, cada uno es un espacio diferente (el Coliseo es una zona cerrada y el Foro y el Palatino son zonas abiertas), y cada uno tiene un acceso diferente. Un abrazo!

Saludos cordiales:

Excelente forma de organizar el material. Guía muy completa y con opciones variadas. Mientras leía, me surgían dudas y automáticamente en otro punto me las aclaraba. ¡Gracias por compartir la experiencia y permitirnos a otros aprender!

Un abrazo desde Puerto Rico

Mil gracias a tu Marilyn por leernos y dejarnos este comentario! Nos alegra mucho que el blog te pueda ayudar a planificar tu viaje. Abrazote!

Hola, que tal esta para viajar en noviembre??, mucho frió??, recomiendas esa fecha para viajar una pareja y dos adolescentes?.

Muy buena tu guía

Hola Igor. Pues si, creemos que en noviembre ya empieza a hacer bastante frío por allá, sobre todo en la zona de las Rocosas y en las ciudades del este, como Toronto o Montreal… Si pudieras adelantar el viaje para septiembre o incluso principios de octubre sería mucho mejor

Hola!!! Primero daros las gracias por tantisima información que ofreceis en vuestro maravilloso blog!!. Vamos a realizar un viaje de 10 noches por italia, lo hemos planteado de esta manera: Aterrizariamos en Milan(2 noches) Venecia (2 noches) nos daria tiempo de hacer una visita a Murano y Burano?? Florencia( 2 o 3 noches??) Queremos hacer una visita a Pisa, algo rapido ver la torre y poco más.. Roma (no sabemos si 3 noches o 4 ) . En roma e visto vuestra guia de viaje de 3 dias pero nuestro alojamiento, estaría en Termini , alguna ruta que se adapte con salida desde esa zona donde nos alojariamos(Termini)ya que la teneis publicada es comenzando desde el cento de Roma( Campo de fiori). Muchísimas gracias desde Cádiz, acepto todo tipos de consejos y recomendaciones. Mil gracias.Un saludo

Hola Alonso! Gracias por leernos! En cuanto a tus dudas, vamos a ello: – Milán, nos parece interesante quedarse un par de noches, aunque no tiene demasiada fama (con la cantidad de sitios en Italia, Milán a veces pasa desapercibida) nos parece una ciudad súper interesante. – Venecia, si os quedáis dos noches, si que tendréis tiempo para hacer una visita de medio día a Murano y Burano – Florencia, si llegáis temprano el primer día y tenéis un día y medio entero, os puede valer para visitar lo imprescindible de la ciudad. Si queréis visitar los dos museos importantes, además de callejear y tener más tranquilidad, dedicar 3 noches. – Roma, 4 días! A ver, se puede hacer en 3, pero es lo mismo, Si ya dedicas medio día solo al Coliseo y a los Foros, otro medio día a los Museos Vaticanos, unas horas a los Museos Capitolinos, etc… os va a faltar tiempo. Y Roma se disfruta callejeando! En cuanto a la ruta, no importa si os alojáis en Términi, podéis planificar una zona para cada día 😉

Un abrazo muy fuerte y a disfrutar de Italia!!

Hola!!!! Los descubri y me encanta leerlos!!!! les cuento que estan acompañando un montonazo!!!! Roma lo he hecho con sus 30 imperdibles! Venecia tambien y en los proximos dias los leere para conocer Florencia y La Liguria! Muchas gracias, tienen un hermoso trabajo hecho!!!! Vicky de Argentina!

Ains!! Muchas gracias a ti por tomarte las molestias de escribir este bonito comentario! Nos alegramos muchísimo de que nuestro blog pueda ayudarte a planificar tus viajes! Abrazote

Hola amigos muchas gracias por los consejos vamos 4 días a toma con dos niños menores a 12 las caminatas sabes en km cuales son los trayectos para personas no acostumbradas a caminar , tendremos problemas con quedarnos botados nos recomiendas los tour en bus ?

Hola Marco! Si, la distancia de los recorridos tal y como aparecen en el mapa son: Día 1: 5,5 km Día 2: 5 km Día 3: 6,5 km Aunque en estos viajes siempre se suele recorrer un poquito más, pero como referencia te puede valer. Un abrazo!

muy bueno tu blog…me recomendarias algún hotel ..vamos 3 dias

Hola Ana! Muchas gracias 🙂 Aquí te dejamos unas recomendaciones de zonas donde alojarse en Roma . Un saludo y feliz viaje

Hola! El panteón lo visitasteis golpeando la entrada o solamente por fuera? Gracias x tu blog! Me va a servir mucho para próxima viaje que además voy sola! 🙂

Hola Sara. Se puede visitar por libre, pero desde hace unos meses es necesario pagar la entrada para los turistas (ya no es gratis, ahora cuesta 5€)

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6 días en Roma: El itinerario perfecto + Consejos

Qué ver en roma en 6 días: el mejor itinerario + dónde alojarse.

¿Quieres pasar 6 días en Roma y buscas las mejores actividades y cosas que hacer?

¡Estás en el lugar adecuado!

Para ayudarte a planificar tu estancia , he preparado para ti el itinerario perfecto de 6 días en Roma .

Empezaré con mis mejores consejos para ahorrar tiempo y evitar las colas ante las atracciones más grandes de Roma. Luego, te daré el programa día a día, perfectamente optimizado para aprovechar al máximo tu estancia.

Además de las mejores actividade y lugares qué visitar para cada etapa de tu itinerario, también te daré mis mejores consejos y sugerencias de alojamiento de acuerdo a tu presupuesto.

Entonces, ¿Cuáles son los mejores lugares que visitar en Roma en 6 días?

¿Dónde alojarse?

¡Averigüémoslo!

1. Tarjeta Turística de Roma

2. la tarjeta omnia, 3. entradas sin cola para las atracciones turísticas de roma, un último consejo para una estancia perfecta de 6 días en roma, a. el coliseo, b. visitar el palatino, c. el foro romano, d. plaza del campidoglio y museos capitolinos, e. plaza venecia / monumento a víctor manuel ii, a. los museos vaticanos y la capilla sixtina, b. basílica de san pedro, c. castillo de sant’angelo, a. plaza navona, b. el panteón, c. fuente de trevi, d. via del corso / via condotti, e. plaza de españa, f. villa borghese, a. mercado de campo di fiori, b. barrio del trastevere, c. explora la colina aventina, d. las fascinantes catacumbas de roma, opción 1: explorar el sitio histórico de pompeya, opción 2: descubre pompeya y el vesubio, opción 1: excursión de un día a tívoli, opción 2: explora castel gandolfo, opción 3: descubre la costa amalfitana, opción 4: visita civita di bagnoregio, ¿dónde alojarse en roma, 6 días en roma con tu familia, actividades adicionales para tus 6 días en roma, 6 días en roma: precios de los vuelos, cómo ahorrar tiempo y evitar colas en las atracciones más populares de roma.

Es un hecho bien conocido: Roma es sin lugar a dudas una de las ciudades más visitadas del planeta.

Independientemente de cuándo planees tu viaje de 6 días a Roma, prepárate para encontrarte con largas colas en las principales atracciones turísticas, como el Coliseo o la Basílica de San Pedro.

Pero no te preocupes, ¡Yo te ayudaré!

En esta guía, te daré todos los consejos necesarios para saltarte las colas y optimizar tu visita a Roma.

Así pues, aquí tienes las 3 mejores soluciones para ahorrar mucho tiempo y evitar las colas:

Para tu viaje de 6 días en Roma, la mejor opción es sin duda la « Tarjeta Turística de Roma», a menudo denominada «Roma City Pass».

Este pase 100% digital ofrece acceso prioritario a las atracciones imprescindibles de Roma, y todas las entradas para evitar las filas se envían directamente a tu correo electrónico y a la aplicación del pase.

Esto significa que no hay necesidad de recoger nada en una taquilla.

Es la forma más cómoda de ahorrar tiempo durante tu estancia de 6 días en Roma.

La Tarjeta Turística de Roma incluye:

Entrada prioritaria al Coliseo con audio guía + Foro Romano + Colina Palatina.
Visita guiada (sin hacer fila) a la Basílica de San Pedro + audioguía.
Entrada sin colas al Museo Vaticano y a la Capilla Sixtina.
10% de descuento en museos (Castillo de Sant’Angelo, Galería Borghese), visitas guiadas (Visita a las Catacumbas, Roma en bicicleta) y excursiones por los alrededores de Roma ( Florencia , Venecia …)

Para comprar tu Tarjeta Turística de Roma, sólo tienes que hacer clic en el botón verde de abajo:

Hay otra forma estupenda de ahorrar tiempo y dinero durante tu viaje de 6 días a Roma: la Tarjeta Omnia.

Aunque incluye pases sin hacer cola para los lugares turísticos más conocidos, esta tarjeta sólo es válida durante 3 días.

Así que tendrás que agrupar las visitas incluidas en la Tarjeta Omnia durante los primeros días de tu viaje.

Afortunadamente, este itinerario se ha planificado de forma que se maximice el valor de la Tarjeta Omnia, también conocida como «Pase Roma y Vaticano».

Durante los 3 primeros días, visitarás los lugares turísticos incluidos en la Tarjeta Omnia.
El resto de la semana , podrás explorar las visitas libres y/o hacer excursiones de un día por los alrededores de Roma.

Éstas son las atracciones turísticas incluidas en la Tarjeta Omnia:

Entrada prioritaria a los Museos Vaticanos y a la Capilla Sixtina
Basílica de San Pedro: entrada preferente + audioguía.
Cárcel de San Pedro: entrada preferente + audioguía.
Basílica de San Juan de Letrán y claustro : entrada preferente + audioguía.
El Coliseo, el Palatino y el Foro Romano.
Castillo de Sant’Angelo.
Galería Borghese.
Museos Capitolinos.
Acceso gratuito a todos los transportes públicos de Roma durante 3 días.
Descuentos en algunas actividades y museos.
1 boleto para el autobús turístico Hop-On Hop-Off de Roma.
1 mapa de la ciudad.

Para comprar tu Tarjeta Omnia, sólo tienes que hacer clic en el botón verde de abajo:

Voyage Tips - Consejo de amigo ¿Estás dudando entre la Tarjeta Omnia y la Tarjeta Turística de Roma?

La solución es bastante sencilla; sólo tienes que decidir tus preferencias en cuanto al transporte público y los lugares que piensas visitar:

Si no piensas utilizar el transporte público ni visitar todo el Vaticano, entonces el Roma City Pass es la mejor oferta para tus 6 días en Roma.
Si piensas utilizar el autobús y deseas explorar la mayor parte posible del Vaticano, la Tarjeta Omnia es la opción perfecta para ti.

Para tu visita de 6 días a Roma, también puedes comprar entradas sin preferentes una por una para cada atracción.

Esto te permitirá adaptar tu itinerario a tus intereses y preferencias particulares.

Además, puedes reservar todas tus entradas, visitas guiadas, actividades y excursiones con antelación, lo que te ahorrará tiempo , evitará colas y a menudo, te proporcionará descuentos.

Aquí tienes la lista de las mejores entradas sin filas, sólo tienes que hacer clic en los enlaces naranjas de abajo para comprobar los precios y reservar directamente. También encontrarás estos enlaces a lo largo de este artículo.

El Coliseo : El monumento más emblemático de Roma, no pierdas la oportunidad de explorar este antiguo anfiteatro.
La Basílica de San Pedro : La iglesia más grande del mundo es una visita obligada, ya que ofrece una vista impresionante desde su cúpula.
Los Museos Vaticanos y la Capilla Sixtina : Admira la inmensa colección de arte y la majestuosa Capilla Sixtina de la Ciudad del Vaticano.
Castillo de Sant’Angelo : Esta fortaleza ofrece una rica historia y una vista panorámica de Roma.
Museos Capitolinos : Visita el museo público más antiguo de Roma para hacer un recorrido por la historia romana antigua.
El Panteón : Este antiguo templo, hoy convertido en iglesia, ostenta la cúpula de hormigón no armado más grande del mundo.
Basílica de San Juan de Letrán : Una de las cuatro basílicas principales de Roma, está repleta de significado histórico y religioso.
Villa Borghese : Explora las impresionantes colecciones de arte de esta elegante villa rodeada de un verde parque.
Autobús turístico Hop-on Hop-Off : Este cómodo servicio te lleva a las principales atracciones turísticas de Roma, permitiéndote explorarlas a tu ritmo.
Las Catacumbas de Roma : Adéntrate en las criptas subterráneas donde fueron enterrados los primeros cristianos.

Voyage Tips - Consejo de amigo ¡Recuerda siempre comprar tus entradas en sitios web de confianza!

A la hora de reservar entradas , visitas guiadas y actividades en Roma, te recomiendo que te apegues a estas dos plataformas de confianza:

Getyourguide

Si ya conoces la fecha de tu viaje (¡o en cuanto la tengas!) , deberías reservar tu hospedaje.

Ya que Roma es una de las ciudades más turísticas del mundo , los hoteles que ofrecen la mejor relación calidad-precio suelen llenarse desde meses antes.

Como un viajero experimentado, puedo asegurarte que siempre he encontrado las mejores ofertas de hoteles o departamentos haciendo mis planes con mucha anticipación.

Estás de acuerdo en que sería una pena opacar tu estancia en Roma por acabar en un mal hotel que costó una fortuna, ¿No? 😅

Así que lo mejor que puedes hacer es dedicar 5 minutos a revisar los hoteles favoritos de los viajeros en Roma.

Y si alguno de los alojamientos te gusta, ¿por qué no?, ¡resérvalo!

Es rápido, fácil y la mayoría de los alojamientos ofrecen cancelación gratuita. Es la mejor manera de protegerte de los inconvenientes de no encontrar más que habitaciones mediocres a precios desorbitados.

Para consultar las mejores ofertas de hoteles en Roma, haz clic en el botón verde de abajo:

Después de asegurar la estancia de tus sueños, ¡es hora de seguir leyendo esta guía!

El mejor itinerario para tu viaje de 6 días a Roma

¡Empecemos ahora tu itinerario de 6 días en Roma!

Para cada día, te daré todos los detalles que necesitas para planificar tus visitas + un mapa que te permitirá visualizar el itinerario un poco mejor.

Asumo que vas a estar en Roma 6 días completos y que vas a utilizar la Tarjeta Turística de Roma / Tarjeta Omnia o que has comprado entradas prioritarias (sin filas) . Es la mejor forma de ahorrar tiempo y dinero durante tu estancia de 6 días.

Si sigues teniendo preguntas después de leer esta guía (o necesitas ayuda para organizar tus vacaciones), no dudes en preguntarme en la sección de comentarios situada al final de este artículo.

Estaré encantada de ayudarte a planificar tu viaje a Roma 😄.

Día 1 – Un vistazo a la Antigua Roma

Itinerario del Día 1:

A. El Coliseo B. El Foro Romano C. El Palatino D. Plaza del Campidoglio / Los Museos Capitolinos E. Plaza Venecia / Monumento a Víctor Manuel II

Tu aventura en Roma comienza en el monumento más emblemático de la ciudad: el Coliseo .

Esta arena ostentaba el título del anfiteatro más grandioso de la antigua Roma. A pesar del desgaste del tiempo, el Coliseo sigue siendo una magnífica edificación.

El Coliseo podía albergar a más de 50.000 espectadores que acudían a presenciar las famosas batallas de gladiadores, las luchas de animales y los juegos romanos.

Además de estos intensos espectáculos, el Coliseo era también escenario de obras teatrales y representaciones de renombradas batallas.

Durante tu visita, tendrás la oportunidad de explorar los dos primeros niveles, la arena central y los pasadizos subterráneos donde se mantenía cautivas a las fieras.

Como casi no se venden entradas en la taquilla (a menudo se agotan, lo que significa que no puedes visitarlo si no has reservado tus entradas), ¡De verdad necesitas comprar tus entradas sin hacer cola lo antes posible!

Cada entrada para el Coliseo también da acceso al Foro Romano y al Palatino.

Si optas por la Tarjeta Turística de Roma o la Tarjeta Omnia la entrada al Coliseo está incluida.

Para tu comodidad, he recopilado una lista de todas las entradas para el Coliseo (haz clic aquí) .

Como no siempre están disponibles todas las entradas para el Coliseo (para una fecha determinada, hay un número limitado de entradas de cada tipo, ¡y se agotan rápidamente!), los enlaces de color naranja te llevan directamente a la página con todas las entradas para el Coliseo.

Sólo tienes que elegir la entrada que más te convenga en esa página.

Por supuesto, si ya conoces las fechas de tu viaje, reserva cuanto antes para asegurarte de poder visitar el monumento.

En resumen, la mejor entrada en mi opinión es la de «Coliseo + Arena + Foro Romano + Colina Palatina»:

Si quieres aprenderlo todo sobre la fascinante historia del Coliseo , deberías optar por la siguiente visita guiada:

Visita guiada: Coliseo + Foro Romano + Colina Palatina:

Y si el presupuesto no es un problema, te recomiendo encarecidamente la visita VIP : Tour guiado VIP : Coliseo (+ Subterráneo + Arena) + Foro Romano + Colina Palatina.

Te abrirá las puertas a zonas exclusivas, como la Arena o el subsuelo del Coliseo.

Los viajes a Roma no se hacen todos los días, y ésta es la mejor visita guiada al Coliseo, además de mi recomendación personal:

Tras tu visita al Coliseo, debes continuar hacia la Colina Palatina , la legendaria morada de los fundadores de la ciudad, Rómulo y Remo.

Caminando entre las ruinas, serás recompensado con una vista impresionante desde lo alto de la colina.

No pierdas la oportunidad de ver lo que queda de la residencia de Augusto, el primer emperador romano.

Tu siguiente parada, incluida en la entrada al Coliseo, es el Foro Romano .

En su día fue el bullicioso corazón de la antigua Roma y alberga fascinantes ruinas de edificios administrativos, el antiguo mercado y varios templos.

En mi opinión, deberías optar por la visita guiada de la que hablé un poco antes, porque lamentablemente no hay paneles explicativos en sitio. Para reservar tu visita guiada, ¡sólo tienes que hacer clic aquí!

Desde el Foro Romano, un paseo de 15 minutos te llevará a la Plaza del Campidoglio.

Diseñada por Miguel Ángel, esta encantadora plaza está rodeada por tres palacios: El Palacio de los Senadores , el Palacio de los Conservadores y el Palacio Nuevo.

En conjunto, se conocen como los «Museos Capitolinos». No dejes de ver las famosas pinturas de Tintoretto y Caravaggio y la estatua de la Loba amamantando a Rómulo y Remo.

Durante tu visita, también deberías tomarte tu tiempo para disfrutar de la hermosa vista del Foro Romano desde la terraza del museo.

El boleto para visitar los museos Capitolinos también incluye el acceso al Centrale Montemartini , un museo único en Roma que combina el arte romano antiguo con la arquitectura industrial.

Tienes que comprar tu entrada combinada «Museos Capitolinos + Centrale Montemartini» aquí:

Tras tu visita a los Museos Capitolinos, da un breve paseo de 5 minutos hasta la Plaza Venecia .

Como eje central del centro de la ciudad , la Piazza Venezia es fácil de identificar, gracias en gran parte al imponente Monumento a Víctor Manuel II que domina uno de los lados de la plaza.

También es aquí donde puedes maravillarte ante la columna de Trajano , con sus intrincados grabados que representan los triunfos militares del emperador.

Las calles que salen de la Plaza Venecia te llevarán a los lugares que explorarás durante tu viaje de 6 días por Roma.

Monumento a Victor-Emmanuel II, Piazza Venezia

Segundo día – Visita al Vaticano

Visitas del segundo día:

A. Los Museos Vaticanos y la Capilla Sixtina B. La Basílica de San Pedro C. Castillo de Sant’Angelo

Durante tu viaje de 6 días a Roma , deberías dedicar un día entero a explorar el Vaticano, reconocido como el estado independiente más pequeño del mundo.

Empieza el día visitando los Museos Vaticanos , un complejo monumental que alberga más de 13 museos únicos. Tendrás que elegir una de las rutas turísticas disponibles para tu exploración (que van de 1h30 a 5h), en función del tiempo que desees pasar dentro de los museos.

Independientemente de la ruta que elijas, ¡Cada una termina en una visita a la icónica Capilla Sixtina!

Es muy recomendable que compres tu entrada preferente antes de tu visita a los Museos Vaticanos para evitar pasar horas en largas filas.

Puedes reservar tus entradas haciendo clic en el botón de abajo o entrar directamente en los museos si tienes la Tarjeta Omnia o la Tarjeta Turística de Roma.

Tras tu visita a los museos, disfruta de una comida en uno de los numerosos restaurantes que rodean el Vaticano antes de continuar con tu exploración en la Basílica de San Pedro.

Ubicada en la Plaza de San Pedro, la Basílica de San Pedro es uno de los monumentos más visitados del mundo. Aunque la entrada a la basílica es gratuita, se recomienda comprar una entrada preferente debido al tiempo de espera habitual de al menos dos horas.

Mientras estés allí, podrás maravillarte con el impresionante interior de la basílica, que presenta intricados diseños barrocos en su decoración , la imponente cúpula de Miguel Ángel , las criptas papales y la estatua de San Pedro.

Si pagas, puedes subir a lo alto de la cúpula para disfrutar de una impresionante vista panorámica de los alrededores .

Entrada a la Basílica de San Pedro + Audioguía

Visita guiada a la Basílica de San Pedro (sin hacer cola) + cúpula + cripta (¡la más completa!)

Ha llegado el momento de abandonar el Vaticano y pasear por la Via della Conciliazione , que te lleva de nuevo al corazón de Roma.

Este breve paseo te llevará al histórico Castel Sant’Angelo en unos 10 minutos .

Este notable castillo, mandado construir por el emperador Adriano , es un símbolo perdurable de la rica historia de Roma. A lo largo de los siglos, ha servido de santuario a los papas en tiempos de asedio y agitación.

Mientras exploras el castillo, serás testigo del esplendor de los antiguos aposentos papales , descubrirás tumbas antiguas y admirarás armamento antiguo utilizado en su día para defender esta fortificación histórica.

En tu viaje por la historia, no pierdas la oportunidad de pasear por las murallas del castillo. Ofrecen una gran vista de la ciudad.

Visitar el Castillo de Sant’Angelo te llevará entre 1 y 2 horas.

Tras tu visita, al salir del castillo, cruzarás el pintoresco Puente de San Ángelo .

Situado justo enfrente del castillo, el puente se extiende a sobre el Tíber y te ofrece una encantadora vista del río y de la ciudad, especialmente durante la puesta de sol .

Para visitar el castillo, tienes que comprar tu entrada con anticipación haciendo clic en el botón de abajo:

Para apreciar plenamente tu visita al Castillo de Sant’Angelo , debes planificarla hacia el final de la tarde o al anochecer, para captar las fascinantes vistas de la puesta de sol sobre el Tíber desde el puente .

El castillo y sus alrededores ofrecen algunas de las vistas más pintorescas de Roma.

Día 3 – El corazón de la historia de Roma

Visitas programadas para el Día 3:

A. Plaza Navona B. El Panteón C. Fontana de Trevi D. Via del Corso / Via Condotti E. Plaza de España F. Villa Borghese

Al embarcarte en el tercer día de tu itinerario por Roma, debes sumergirte en el centro histórico de la ciudad .

Tu día puede comenzar en la cautivadora Piazza Navona , sin duda una de las plazas más impresionantes de toda la ciudad , que ofrece un ambiente similar a la escena de una película romántica.

Con encantadoras fuentes, caminos empedrados, acogedores cafés y artistas callejeros, la Plaza Navona lo tiene todo. Saborea un buen desayuno en una terraza con vistas a la plaza, disfruta de un tranquilo paseo y haz algunas fotos antes de dirigirte a tu siguiente destino: El Panteón .

El Panteón se encuentra a pocos pasos de la plaza Navona.

Esta maravilla arquitectónica es el lugar de descanso final del emperador Víctor Manuel II, del célebre pintor Rafael y de otras tantas figuras históricas.

Desde julio de 2023, el acceso al Coliseo es de pago y requiere una entrada (coste: 5 euros). Para visitarlo, debe reservar su entrada en el sitio web oficial.

Y si desea obtener más información histórica , es mejor que adquiera la entrada rápida + audioguía haciendo clic aquí:

Y para obtener explicaciones más detalladas, también puede optar por una visita guiada al Panteón haciendo clic aquí.

No puedes perderte la Fontana de Trevi durante tu visita de 6 días a Roma.

Ampliamente considerada una de las fuentes más magníficas de Europa , esta maravilla atrae a innumerables turistas cada año y se encuentra a sólo 10 minutos a pie del Panteón .

Aunque el lugar puede estar abarrotado, tu visita a la Fontana de Trevi valdrá la pena. Asegúrate de arrojar una moneda a la fuente , lo que, según la tradición, garantiza que volverás a Roma en el futuro.

Después de visitar la Fontana de Trevi, es hora de ir de compras.

Situadas en las proximidades, l a Via del Corso y la Via Condotti son dos de las calles comerciales más conocidas de Roma, repletas de infinidad de boutiques , tiendas de diseño y comercios más tradicionales.

Tanto si buscas marcas de moda de alta gama como ropa sencilla o recuerdos , seguro que aquí lo encuentras.

Situada al final de la Via Condotti, la Plaza de España es una visita obligada en Roma.

Aquí encontrarás la Escalinata Española , una escalera monumental de 135 peldaños, la más ancha y una de las más largas de toda Europa.

En la base de la escalinata está la Fontana della Barcaccia , una fuente de estilo barroco, mientras que en la cima se encuentra la iglesia de Trinità dei Monti .

No olvides tomarte un momento para disfrutar de las vistas panorámicas desde lo alto de la escalinata.

Tu última parada del día será Villa Borghese , un gran jardín paisajístico que contiene varios edificios, museos y atracciones, así como la Galería Borghese.

El parque es el lugar perfecto para relajarse tras un ajetreado día de exploración, mientras que la Galería Borghese contiene una importante colección de esculturas, pinturas y antigüedades.

Tienes que reservar tu entrada a la Galería Borghese con anticipación haciendo clic aquí.

Además de la Galería Borghese, también puedes visitar:

El Bioparque, un zoo con más de 1000 animales.
El Museo Nacional Etrusco.
La Galería Nacional de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo.

Tras un día lleno de descibrimiento de algunos de los lugares más significativos de Roma, puedes volver a tu hotel a descansar para otro emocionante día mañana.

Día 4 – Explorar las joyas ocultas de Roma

Visitas del día 4:

A. Mercado de Campo di Fiori B. Barrio del Trastevere C. Colina del Aventino D. Catacumbas de Roma

El Día 4 te lleva a zonas menos turísticas de Roma, empezando por una visita al mercado de Campo di Fiori .

Puedes empezar el día en este mercado situado en el corazón histórico de Roma. Abierto todas las mañanas, excepto los domingos, ofrece una muestra de la vida cotidiana de Roma . Lo encontrarás repleto de actividad, ya que es uno de los mercados más asequibles de la ciudad.

Si quieres descubrir lo mejor de la comida italiana, ¡Deberías elegir por una visita guiada gastronómica!

Durante este recorrido de comida callejera, tu guía del día te hará probar productos locales sorprendentes mientras te cuenta más cosas sobre la gastronomía italiana.

¡Este tour es tan bueno que te devolverán todo el dinero si no quedas satisfecho!

Para reservar el mejor tour gastronómico de Roma, sólo tienes que hacer clic en el botón de abajo :

Después del mercado, dirígete al barrio de Trastevere , en la orilla derecha del Tíber.

Aunque cada vez más popular, este pintoresco barrio ofrece un respiro de las zonas más turísticas.

Puede que el barrio carezca de monumentos grandiosos, pero lo compensa con creces con sus callejuelas empedradas, jardines florecientes, plazas típicas italianas, cafés y tiendas artesanales.

Es un escenario perfecto para pasear tranquilamente

Mientras estés en Trastevere, es una buena idea subir a la colina del Janículo , situada en la parte norte del barrio. Ofrece una bonita vista de Roma que vale mucho la pena.

Continuemos nuestra aventura dirigiéndonos a la Colina del Aventino , a sólo 20 minutos a pie del Trastevere , o a un trayecto aún más corto de 10 minutos en autobús.

Este tranquilo barrio es un remanso de exuberantes jardines y encantadoras callejuelas , perfecto para pasear tranquilamente bajo el cálido sol italiano. Al estar situado en la ladera de una colina, también ofrece una maravillosa vista panorámica de Roma .

Mientras estés en la Colina Aventina, tendrás la oportunidad de:

Visitar la emblemática Basílica de Santa Sabina.
Resolver el enigma de la Plaza de los Caballeros de Malta : ¿Por qué la gente hace cola para mirar por un ojo de cerradura concreto? ¡Descubre tú mismo la intrigante respuesta!

Para un final poco convencional de tu cuarto día, deberías visitar las catacumbas de Roma.

Las más grandes son las catacumbas de San Calixto , ¡Que se extienden a lo largo de 15 hectáreas! Estas catacumbas se utilizaron en su día como cementerio para judíos y cristianos , y aún albergan varias tumbas . Las paredes también están adornadas con escenas grabadas que representan la vida de aquellos tiempos.

Por motivos de seguridad, las visitas a las catacumbas sólo pueden realizarse con un guía. Una visita guiada dura unos 30 minutos y debe reservarse con antelación haciendo clic aquí .

Además de las catacumbas de San Calixto, Roma alberga otras catacumbas como:

Las catacumbas de San Sebastián.
Las catacumbas de Domitila.
Las catacumbas de Priscila.
La cripta de los Capuchinos (que está convenientemente situada junto a la Fontana de Trevi).

Para visitarlas, puedes comprar las entradas directamente haciendo clic aquí .

Día 5 – Visita Pompeya

Para el quinto día de tu visita de 6 días a Roma, puedes elegir entre 2 opciones.

Una de las ventajas de disponer de 6 días en Roma es que puedes aprovechar la oportunidad para visitar la renombrada ciudad antigua de Pompeya .

Situada cerca de Nápoles, Pompeya encierra un extraordinario relato histórico.

Declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO , Pompeya es un destino fascinante que debes incluir en tu itinerario por Roma.

Esta ciudad romana , antaño próspera, tuvo un destino catastrófico en el año 79 d.C., cuando fue consumida por la lava del monte Vesubio . La ciudad permaneció oculta hasta su redescubrimiento en el siglo XVII.

Los restos volcánicos conservaron la ciudad en el estado en que se encontraba en el momento de la catástrofe, ofreciendo así una instantánea de la vida romana en la Antigüedad.

Las ruinas de Pompeya te permiten un excepcional viaje en el tiempo , donde podrás observar las antiguas calles, edificios que permanecen en gran parte intactos e incluso formas humanas conservadas.

Para llegar, lo más fácil es reservar un autobús de ida y vuelta desde Roma . El servicio funciona con salida a las 7.15 h y regreso a las 19 h. Una vez allí, puedes explorar el sitio a tu propio ritmo.

El precio incluye una entrada preferente al sitio arqueológico de Pompeya , para que puedas aprovechar al máximo tu visita.

Tienes que reservar tu excursión de un día a Pompeya haciendo clic en el botón de abajo:

Si prefieres una Tour de un día a Pompeya con todo incluido (autobús + comida + visita guiada a Pompeya) , es mejor reservar la visita guiada que te muestro aquí abajo:

Tu segunda opción para el día es optar por una excursión de un día que incluya también una visita al Monte Vesubio, además de Pompeya.

Esta emocionante combinación ofrece una mezcla única de historia y belleza natural.

Tras tu recorrido histórico por Pompeya, te guiarán hasta el cráter del volcán , donde podrás maravillarte con una impresionante vista de Nápoles.

La excursión también incluye un almuerzo con auténtica pizza napolitana , que añade un toque extra de sabor local a tu experiencia.

Tienes que reservar tu visita guiada a Pompeya y el Vesubio aquí:

Día 6 – Embárcate en otra emocionante excursión de un día desde Roma

Para el 6º día de tu itinerario por Roma , aquí tienes otras sugerencias de Tours de un día que te ayudarán a explorar otras facetas de la historia, la cultura y la naturaleza italianas.

¿Listo para descubrir lo mejor de los alrededores de Roma?

Tu primera opción del día es una excursión a la histórica ciudad de Tívoli, situada a unos 30 kilómetros de Roma.

Conocida por su rica historia y su cautivadora arquitectura, Tívoli alberga 2 de las villas más famosas de Italia : la Villa d’Este y la Villa del Emperador Adriano.

La Villa d’Este , obra maestra del Renacimiento italiano, es famosa por sus impresionantes jardines, fuentes y cascadas.

La villa está decorada con frescos que narran historias de la mitología clásica.

La Villa del Emperador Adriano (Villa Adriana), por su parte, es un impresionante complejo arqueológico que fue el retiro del emperador Adriano durante el siglo II d.C.

Para experimentar la grandeza de estas villas emblemáticas, debes optar por una visita guiada con transporte desde Roma incluido.

¡Es, con diferencia, lo más conveniente!

Tienes que reservar tu excursión de un día con todo incluido haciendo clic en el botón de abajo:

Para terminar con serenidad tu viaje de 6 días a Roma, considera la posibilidad de pasar el día explorando Castel Gandolfo .

Castel Gandolfo, una pintoresca ciudad situada a sólo 40 minutos en coche de Roma , es uno de los pueblos más bellos de Italia y ha sido durante mucho tiempo refugio de papas.

Bien arriba en lo alto de una colina, el pueblo domina el lago Albano, un sereno lago de cráter volcánico , que ofrece vistas panorámicas.

Aquí tienes las mejores cosas que ver en Castel Gandolfo:

El Palacio Papal: Antigua residencia de verano de los papas, el palacio alberga ahora el Observatorio Vaticano y los Jardines Barberini.
La iglesia de Santo Tomás de Villanueva : Un bello ejemplo de arquitectura barroca.
Villa Barberini: Descubre sus antigüedades y sus extensos jardines.
El lago Albano: Disfruta de las tranquilas vistas del lago, pasea tranquilamente por la orilla o incluso practica deportes acuáticos.
El sitio arqueológico de Ninfeo Dorico : Una antigua estructura ornamentada que formaba parte de una villa romana más grande.

No es necesario reservar para visitar Castel Gandolfo , así que puedes planificar la visita a tu conveniencia.

Recuerda llevar calzado cómodo para explorar este encantador pueblo y la naturaleza que lo rodea.

Tu 3ra opción es una excursión de un día a la impresionante Costa Amalfitana .

Las ciudades costeras de Positano, Amalfi y Ravello son las más destacadas de esta región, cada una conocida por su encanto único.

Estas ciudades ofrecen vistas panorámicas del mar Mediterráneo , apetitosa comida local y un ambiente tranquilo que te hará sentir relajado al instante.

Aunque está algo lejos de Roma, la belleza y el encanto irresistibles de la zona justifican el tiempo de viaje. Seguro que te encantarán sus espectaculares paisajes y el idílico ambiente de la costa italiana.

Para una visita sin complicaciones, podrías elegir un Tour de un día con transporte desde Roma.

Puedes encontrar más información y reservar tu excursión de un día aquí:

Por último, pero no por ello menos importante, puedes optar por ir a la encantadora ciudad de Civita di Bagnoregio , situada en lo alto de una colina.

Conocida como la «ciudad moribunda» debido a la erosión de los acantilados sobre los que se asienta, Civita di Bagnoregio es, no obstante, un destino encantador. Está considerado sencillamente como uno de los pueblos más pintorescos de Italia.

Visitar este pueblo histórico ofrece la oportunidad de experimentar un aspecto diferente de la cultura y la historia italianas. El atractivo atemporal de la ciudad , unido a sus vistas panorámicas , la convierten en una visita obligada durante tu estancia en Roma.

Para reservar tu excursión de un día a Civita di Bagnoregio, sólo tienes que hacer clic en el botón de abajo:

Ahora que ya conoces las mejores cosas que hacer en Roma en 6 días, veamos otro punto importante: ¡Dónde alojarte durante tu viaje!

Para explorar los mejores lugares que visitar en 6 días en Roma, tendrás que reservar un hotel.

Para ayudarte, he preparado una selección de mis 5 hoteles favoritos en función de tu presupuesto.

Es recomendable que reserves tu hotel lo antes posible, ¡las mejores ofertas no suelen durar mucho!

Te aconsejo que reserves tu hotel lo antes posible . Las mejores ofertas se agotan rápidamente debido a la gran demanda.

Entonces, ¿dónde alojarte en Roma?

Residenza Pomponio : Situado cerca del Vaticano, sencillo pero moderno y limpio. Es la mejor opción para una estancia en Roma con un presupuesto reducido. La habitación doble cuesta 42 euros la noche. No encontrarás nada más barato, y la ubicación es genial!
Hotel Capannelle Roma : Situado a 10 kilómetros del centro histórico. Un poco lejos de las atracciones de visita imprescindible a pie, pero una línea de autobús al centro pasa justo al lado del hotel. Habitación espaciosa y luminosa desde 69 € por noche, desayuno a 9,50 €. Puntos fuertes: ubicación tranquila, piscina exterior, desayuno variado y estacionamiento privado. Es mi favorito por su gran relación calidad-precio!
Alice Casa del Vaticano : Situado a 450 metros de la Plaza de San Pedro. Habitación contemporánea con decoración cuidada desde 95 € por noche, desayuno incluido. Puntos fuertes: ubicación ideal, terraza con vistas al Vaticano, cálida bienvenida. Esta es la mejor opción para tu estancia en Roma por menos de 120 euros!
Roma Luxus Hôtel : hotel de lujo situado a sólo 400 metros de Piazza Venezia. Preciosa habitación doble a partir de 200€ por noche, desayuno a 20€. Puntos fuertes: El diseño de la habitación, el servicio de 5 estrellas, el magnífico desayuno, el spa, el personal increíble. Es el mejor hotel para una estancia de lujo en Roma!

Si quieres ahorrar un poco de dinero, puedes encontrar alojamiento en los alrededores de Roma. Te recomiendo los bungalows del Camping Village Roma , situado a sólo 15 minutos en coche de la ciudad del Vaticano.

El precio es a partir de 30€ por noche! Es la mejor solución de «presupuesto» si no te importa no estar en el centro de la ciudad. También es una gran opción para las familias, con la piscina!

Si planeas visitar Roma en 6 días con tu familia, te alegrará saber que hay numerosas atracciones aptas para niños.

Aquí tienes visitas y actividades que seguro que encantarán a tus hijos:

El emblemático Coliseo: Su imponente arquitectura asombrará tanto a adultos como a niños. Asegúrate de compartir las historias de los antiguos gladiadores para añadir una sensación de misterio e intriga a la visita.
Los jardines de Villa Borghese son el escenario perfecto para pasar un día en familia. Con kioskos, zonas de juego, senderos para bicicletas, paseos en barca y una visita al Bioparque ( consigue tus entradas aquí ), te espera un día lleno de diversión.
La escuela de gladiadores: Aquí, tus hijos pueden vestir trajes tradicionales de gladiadores y aprender técnicas de lucha con espadas. Realmente una experiencia única y memorable para tu viaje familiar de 6 días a Roma. ¡Tienes que reservar esta actividad aquí!
El Museo Explora es otra visita obligada, especialmente para los visitantes más jóvenes. Este museo interactivo ofrece un sinfín de actividades para mantener ocupados a los niños. Puedes incluir esta visita en tu itinerario del 3er día.
La fascinante historia de Pompeya cautivará sin duda a toda la familia. Asegúrate de hacer esta visita en tu 5º día en Roma.

¿Buscas una actividad única y divertida para hacer en familia? Deberías considerar esta clase de cocina italian situada cerca de la Fontana de Trevi.

Guiados por un chef italiano profesional, aprenderéis a elaborar una auténtica pizza italiana . ¿Y lo mejor?

Podrás saborear tu creación al final de la clase.

Para apuntarte a este curso de elaboración de pizza + cena, asegúrate de reservar tu plaza haciendo clic aquí.

Este itinerario sugerido te permite ver las mejores atracciones que Roma y sus alrededores pueden ofrecerte en 6 días. Y como está perfectamente optimizado, no perderás tiempo yendo y viniendo por la ciudad.

Sin embargo, si deseas modificar o añadir más actividades , deberías consultar mi detallado artículo sobre los 25 mejores lugares que visitar en Roma . Sin duda, ¡te ayudará a adaptar tu itinerario a tus preferencias!

Puedes acceder a él aquí: Las 25 mejores cosas que hacer en Roma.

Como siempre, debes reservar tus boletos de avión lo antes posible para conseguir los mejores precios.

Para comprobar las tarifas y horarios de los vuelos a Roma, puedes utilizar nuestro comparador de vuelos, en colaboración con Skyscanner:

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Esta ruta de Roma en 4 días te permitirá visitar los principales lugares de interés de una ciudad fascinante, con un historia única. Pasear por sus calles, sentarse en las terrazas de sus plazas, ver sus enormes monumentos y edificios antiguos, entrar en sus miles de iglesias o beber de sus fuentes, es como retroceder varios siglos en el tiempo.

Después de visitar muchos de los lugares más imprescindibles en la guía de Roma en 3 días , que publicamos anteriormente y en la que tienes la información ampliada de los tres primeros días, en este cuarto día nos alejaremos un poco del centro para completar el viaje con algunas de sus otras maravillas como museos, catacumbas, calles antiguas e iglesias.

Consejos para viajar a Roma en 4 días

Una de las primeras cosas que tienes que hacer cuando prepares un viaje a Roma en 4 días es reservar un hotel con el máximo de meses de antelación para ahorrar una buena cantidad de dinero. Entre nuestros hoteles favoritos se encuentran la Residenza San Calisto , el Tree Charme y el Paola A Trastevere , todos situados en el barrio del Trastevere, nuestro favorito de la ciudad.

Si quieres tener buena comunicación con el aeropuerto y encontrar un alojamiento asequible puedes alojarte cerca de la Estación de Termini. En nuestros primeros viajes nos alojamos en el Augusta Lucilla Palace y el UNA Hotel , el primero más asequible, aunque el segundo para nosotros tiene una mejor relación calidad-precio.

Para más información del alojamiento puedes consultar este post sobre los mejores barrios y hoteles donde dormir en Roma .

Uno de los mejores consejos para viajar a Roma si vas a visitar los monumentos más importantes de Roma es reservar la tarjeta OMMIA Vatican y Roma Card , te ahorrarás dinero y tiempo, al saltarte las largas colas que se forman. Además dispones de descuentos en otras 30 atracciones de la ciudad, transporte público gratis y va incluido el autobús turístico transporte. Otra buena opción es reservar la Roma Explorer Pass , una tarjeta turística que te permite la entrada a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 o 7 de las principales atracciones de la ciudad. Para más información puedes consultar este post sobre la Tarjeta OMNIA y en este sobre el Roma Pass .

Para conocer mejor la historia de la ciudad puedes reservar este free tour por Roma o este otro , ambos con guía en español y situados entre los mejores free tours en Roma .

Para ir del aeropuerto al centro de Roma tienes varias opciones desde los aeropuertos de Fiumicino o Ciampino: autobús de Terravision, tren regional o Express, taxi o reservar este transfer directo al hotel . Puedes encontrar más información sobre el traslado en este post sobre cómo ir del Aeropuerto Fiumicino a Roma y en este sobre cómo ir del Aeropuerto Ciampino a Roma .

Otro de los mejores mejores consejos al viajar a Roma en 4 días, si no quieres pagar comisiones al sacar dinero de los cajeros y tener siempre el cambio actual, es utilizar la tarjeta Revolut y la tarjeta N26 . Son las que nosotros utilizamos, son gratuitas y te supondrán un gran ahorro. Puedes encontrar más información en este artículo sobre las mejores tarjetas para viajar sin comisiones .

Ruta del primer día en Roma

Puntos de interés del primer día del roma en 4 días.

Teatro Marcello
Isla Tiberina
Santa María in Cosmedin
Forum Boarium
Circo Máximo

Ruta del primer día

El primer día del Roma en 4 días verás algunos de los edificios más antiguos y ruinas que se conservan de la época de máxima esplendor del Imperio Romano. La ruta empezará visitando el famoso Coliseo Romano , el Arco de Constantino, el Palatino, para después recorrer el Foro Romano hasta la Plaza Campidoglio, con sus Museos Capitolinos. Para conocer mejor la historia de todos estos lugares y saltarte las largas colas puedes reservar este tour con guía en español que incluye el Coliso, el Foro y Palatino , este tour que también incluye la entrada a la arena de los gladiadores o este que incluye todo . Otra opción para ahorrar dinero es reservar esta oferta que incluye el Vaticano, el Coliseo, Foro y Palatino .

Si no hay disponibilidad te aconsejamos buscar en esta página o reservar estas entradas con antelación que te permitirán saltarte las colas y ahorrar tiempo.

Para comer nada mejor que la zona del Trastevere, aunque antes de llegar al barrio no puedes dejar de pasar por delante del Teatro de Marcello y la bonita Isla Tiberina. Una buena opción para probar la deliciosa comida italianas como la pasta carbonara es entrar en el Tonnarello o probar los embutidos de la La Prosciutteria. Después de comer y recorrer todos lugares que ver en el Trastevere , te recomendamos andar bordeando el Tíber hasta la iglesia de Santa María in Cosmedin para ver la Bocca della Veritá y el Forum Boarium, para terminar la ruta en el Circo Máximo.

Para terminar este día nada mejor que pasear de noche por el Trastevere y probar los platos de pasta de Da Enzo o la pizza de Dar Poeta.

Mapa de la ruta del primer día en Roma en 4 días

Este mapa te ayudará a optimizar la ruta del primer día del Roma en 4 días.

Ruta del segundo día en Roma

Puntos de interés del segundo día.

Basílica di San Pietro in Vincole
Mercado de Trajano
Monumento Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II
Barrio Judío
Largo di Torre Argentina
Campo de Fiori
Piazza Navona
Panteón de Agripa
Templo de Adriano
Piazza Colonna
Fontana di Trevi

Ruta del segundo día de Roma

En el segundo día del Roma en 4 días harás una ruta por las plazas más bonitas y edificios más importantes del centro histórico. La primera parte del itinerario incluirá la visita a la Basílica di San Pietro in Vincole y el Mercado de Trajano, donde al lado encontrarás la espectacular Columna de Trajano. Después de estas visitas pasarás por la Plaza Venezia, con el gigante Monumento Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II hasta llegar al Mercado de Campo de Fiori, pasando por la Fuente de las Tortugas y la Área Sacra.

Después de comer una deliciosa pasta carbonara en la Osteria da Fortunata puedes seguir la ruta paseando por el centro histórico para llegar a Piazza Navona. Cerca de esta plaza puedes redondear la comida probando un delicioso tiramisú en el Two Sizes o un helado cubierto de chocolate en el Frigidarium. La ruta continua entrando en el Panteón de Agripa, para después pasar por delante del imponente Templo de Adriano y llegar hasta la Plaza Colonna. Para no perderte nada del interior del Panteón puedes reservar esta visita guiada en español o esta entrada con audioguía .

Para terminar el día de la mejor manera puedes acercarte a la espectacular Fontana di Trevi, uno de los lugares que visitar en Roma imprescindibles, y cenar una tabla de embutidos en el cercano Pane e Salame.

Una buena opción para la noche de este día es reservar este tour con guía en español que pasa por los edificios y plazas mejor iluminados de la ciudad.

Mapa de la ruta del segundo día en Roma

Este mapa del segundo día de la ruta por Roma en 4 días te ayudará a conocer todos los puntos de interés de la forma más cómoda y rápida.

Itinerario del tercer día en Roma

Puntos de interés del tercer día.

Basílica de San Pedro
Museos Vaticanos
Castillo Sant’Angelo
Puente Umberto I
Via del Corso
Piazza Barberini
Plaza de España
Piazza Popolo
Mirador de Pincio

Ruta del tercer día en Roma

En el tercer día del que ver en Roma en 4 días visitarás el Vaticano donde puedes hacer un recorrido a pie por la parte alta de la ciudad. La ruta empieza cogiendo el metro hasta el Vaticano, en el que pasarás la mañana visitando los Museos Vaticanos , la Plaza San Pedro, la Basílica de San Pedro y si consigues reservar, las Catacumbas del Vaticano. Una buena opción para ahorrarte las largas esperas en las colas y conocer mejor la historia de este pequeño país es reservar esta visita al Vaticano con guía en español . Si no hay disponibilidad te aconsejamos buscar en esta página .

Galería de los Mapas en los Museos Vaticanos

Otra buena opción para visitar los Museos Vaticanos sin aglomeraciones, al entrar 30 minutos antes del comienzo de los tours en grupo y una hora y media antes de la apertura al público general, es reservar tour por el Vaticano con guía en español o reservar estas entradas de primer acceso , si no quieres guía. Si no hay disponibilidad te aconsejamos reservar estas entradas con antelación que te permitirán saltarte las colas y no quedarte sin plaza. Después de comer en el Rione XIV bistrot, puedes llegar al Castillo Sant’Angelo andando por Via della Conciliazione y pasear por la orilla del Tíber hasta el Puente Umberto I que es un excelente mirador.

La última parte del día la puedes dedicar a ir de compras por la Via del Corso y sus calles adyacentes hasta llegar a la bonita Piazza del Popolo, famosa por sus dos iglesias gemelas. Desde la Piazza del Popolo puedes pasear por calles llenas de encanto como Vía Babuino y Via dei Condotti para terminar en las escalinatas de la Plaza España, otro de los lugares más icónicos de la Ciudad Eterna . Para poner la guinda a este tercer día en Roma nada mejor que probar varios trozos de pizza en el Grano Frutta e Farina y de postre, un tiramisú en Pompi.

Como ya hemos comentado anteriormente puedes ampliar la información de los 3 primeros días consultando este itinerario de Roma en 3 días .

Mapa de la ruta por Roma en cuatro días

Este mapa te ayudará a organizar el tercer día de la ruta por Roma en 4 días.

Que ver en Roma en 4 días

Puntos de interés del último día.

Basílica de Santa María la Mayor
Escalera Santa
Basílica de San Clemente
Termas de Caracalla
Catacumbas de San Calixto
Villa Borguese

Ruta del Roma en 4 días

El último día de esta guía sobre que ver en Roma en 4 días se centrará en varias de las iglesias de Roma más importantes y lugares más lejanos al centro, pero no menos interesantes, de la ciudad.

La ruta empezará a primera hora visitando la cercana Basílica de Santa María la Mayor o Maggiore, una de las cuatro basílicas mayores de la ciudad. A 10 minutos andando se encuentra la Basílica de San Juan de Letrán, la primera iglesia que se construyó en Roma y una de las más bonitas, que tampoco puedes perderte. Además, justo frente a la basílica se encuentra la Escalera Santa, por la que se dice que Jesús subió para su juicio del Viernes Santo. Para terminar la ruta de la iglesias puedes visitar la Basílica de San Clemente, un espectacular templo en el que podrás ver diferentes partes de las construcciones que se hicieron desde la época romana, incluyendo frescos de la antigua iglesia del siglo IV.

A unos 20 minutos andando de la basílica se encuentra las Termas de Caracalla, un complejo de baños públicos termal de la Roma imperial, que tampoco puedes perderte y es que pasear por las ruinas de las termas y ver sus magníficos mosaicos es una de las mejores experiencias en Roma. Una buena opción para conocer la historia es reservar esta visita con guía en español que también incluye el Circo Máximo.

Desde las termas puedes coger el autobús 118 para visitar la Catacumbas de San Calixto, una de las más famosas catacumbas romanas y la siguiente parada del Roma en 4 días. Estas galerías subterráneas, donde se enterraban los cristianos son enormes, así que para evitar que alguien se pierda, las visitas son guiadas. Para comer bien por esta zona te recomendamos dos restaurantes que sirven un menú de calidad como son el Antica Roma y el Garden Risto.

Muy cerca de las catacumbas se encuentra la Vía Apia, una de las calzadas más importantes y que todavía se conservan de la antigua Roma. Una buena alternativa para visitar estos lugares y conocer mejor su historia es reservando este tour que incluye las catacumbas y la vía Apia o este tour por la Roma cristiana y las catacumbas con guía en español , consideradas dos de las mejores excursiones desde Roma .

Dependiendo del tiempo que te quede libre, puedes optar por visitar la magnífica Villa Borguese, unos preciosos jardines con uno de los museos de arte más importantes del mundo y uno de los mejores museos de Roma . Para llegar a los jardines desde las catacumbas puedes coger el autobús 118 y cambiar al C3 en Petrocelli, que te llevará a la parada Victor Hugo. La duración del trayecto es de unos 40 minutos, si no dispones de mucho tiempo puedes coger el taxi que tarda unos 20 minutos. Para visitar el museo tienes que comprar la entrada por anticipado en esta página o reservar esta visita guiada en español a cargo de un especialista en arte. Después de visitar el museo puedes pasear por los jardines viendo sus magníficas fuentes y el Giardino del Lago, un jardín con un lago artificial y un templo jónico.

Una buena manera de recorrer todos los puntos importantes de la ciudad eterna es reservar el autobús turístico , que va incluido si compras la tarjeta OMMIA Vatican y Roma Card Para despedirte del viaje de Roma en 4 días te recomendamos al mirador de Pincio, situado a uno de los extremos de los jardines de la Villa Borguese. Desde esta terraza tendrás unas magnificas vistas de la ciudad y una gran puesta de sol. Para cenar por esta zona a buen precio tienes el Pastasciutta o Il Porto di Ripetta.

Después de cenar nada mejor que un paseo a la luz de las faroles pasando por los puntos más interesantes del centro histórico como Piazza Navona, el Panteón o la Fontana di Trevi.

Si dispones de más días puedes seguir esta guía de Roma en 5 días y si dispones de menos puedes consultar estas rutas de Roma en 3 días , Roma en dos días y Roma en un día .

Mapa con los puntos de la ruta por Roma en cuatro días

Este mapa te ayudará a planificar la ruta del último día del Roma en 4 días.

¿Quieres organizar este viaje a Roma en 4 días? Consíguelo aquí: Las mejores ofertas de Vuelos a Roma aquí Los mejores hoteles a los mejores precios en Roma aquí Reserva los mejores tours y excursiones en Roma en español aquí Reserva tu traslado Aeropuerto ⇆ Roma aquí Reserva tu seguro de viaje con un 5% descuento aquí

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Comentarios

Dora Ruth Buritica Chito dice

17 febrero, 2024 en 22:09

Me encantan las recomendaciones que hacen y los tours con los mapas son de lo mejor, Mil gracias, estoy tomando atenta nota para mi viaje a Europa este año, y he tomado varios de los recorridos que tienen en estos blogs, pues me parece que han tomado los mejores sitios que visitar.

Vane y Roger dice

18 febrero, 2024 en 07:51

Hola Dora, ¡Muchísimas gracias por leernos! Y muchísimas gracias por tomarte estos minutos para escribirnos y contarnos tu experiencia con las guías. Para nosotros es muy importante conocer vuestras opiniones para ir mejorando día a día. Esperamos poder seguir acompañándote en muchos viajes más. Saludos

sandra insaurralde dice

1 noviembre, 2023 en 20:32

Somos tres amigas , los descubrí hace poco, y los quiero felicitar por sus recomendaciones . vamos a Roma, y otros recorridos por Italia en abril y mayo. Gracias por sus recomendaciones . Nos esta ayudando mucho para la organización y distribución de días . Viajeras mayores que nos tomamos nuestro tiempo . lo haremos en varios días . caminar y disfrutar es la consigna

2 noviembre, 2023 en 05:59

Hola Sandra, No te imaginas lo que nos alegra leer tu mensaje y saber que te ha servido esta propuesta de ruta para planificar vuestra visita a la ciudad. Estamos seguros de que os encantará el país. ¡Es una maravilla! Saludos

Cristina dice

17 septiembre, 2022 en 20:43

Buenas tardes, Ante todo muchas gracias por compartir tan valiosa información, visitaremos Roma en octubre e intentaremos seguir vuestras recomendaciones. Queríamos saber cuál de las catacumbas a visitar son las más recomendables. Gracias!

18 septiembre, 2022 en 07:07

Hola Cristina, ¡Muchas gracias por leernos! Nosotros nos decantaríamos por las Catacumbas de San Calixto. Te dejamos este post sobre las mejores catacumbas romanas por si quieres echarle un vistazo. Saludos

Hector dice

30 agosto, 2022 en 02:59

Hola, gracias por la informacion. Muy valiosa. Pienso viajar la primer semana de noviembre. Tienes alguna recomendacion en cuanto al clima, tipo de ropa para usar etc. Gracias.

30 agosto, 2022 en 08:07

Hola Héctor, Sentimos no poder ayudarte con este tema ya que el clima es bastante imprevisible, por lo que siempre recomendamos revisarlo unos días antes de viajar para tener información fiable. Respecto a la ropa, depende mucho de cada persona pero te diríamos que ropa cómoda para visitar una ciudad 😉 Saludos

ANDRES M dice

24 agosto, 2022 en 22:00

LOS INTINERARIOS QUE MENCIONAS QUE HRS RECOMIENDAS EMPEZARLOS Y A QUE HRS SE TERMINAN SEGUN TUS RECOMENDACIONES?

25 agosto, 2022 en 08:01

Hola Andrés, Depende mucho del tiempo que tardes en realizar la ruta pero la propuesta está pensada para iniciarla sobre las 9 de la mañana y acabar a última hora de la tarde. Saludos

23 enero, 2022 en 07:51

Hola, estamos pensando ir a Roma la semana de pascua y tenemos plan de uno de los días ir al Vaticano. Tenemos intención de ver y entrar solamente en la Basilica, puesto que el museo ya lo habíamos visto anteriormente. Cual es la mejor y más rápida manera de entrar en ella? Muchas gracias, me encanta vuestro blog

23 enero, 2022 en 08:30

Hola Xabi, Para entrar en la Basílica debes hacer cola por lo que nuestra recomendación es que vayas a primera hora de la mañana para encontrar la mínima gente posible y evitar los fines de semana o festivos. Saludos

Mari Paz dice

7 septiembre, 2021 en 21:54

Hola! Mi pareja y yo queremos ir una semana a Roma en octubre pero es la primera vez que viajamos fuera de España y no sé muy bien por donde empezar, ¿que es lo que necesito? (documentación, tarjeta para pagar, seguro de viaje…) Mil gracias!!

8 septiembre, 2021 en 07:32

Hola Mari Paz, Te dejamos esta guía de Roma en la que está incluido este post con c onsejos para viajar a Roma en el que hablamos sobre todos estos detalles y las cosas que debes tener en cuenta antes de hacer el viaje. Saludos

3 agosto, 2021 en 01:44

Hola, Me ha gustado mucho vuestro blog. Tengo dudas acerca de si comprar la tarjeta OMNIA, ya que veo que las entradas de forma individual salen más económicas. Si compras las entradas anticipadas online te ahorras hacer colas? Actualmente con el tema del covid cual es la mejor opción y que restricciones hay?? Gracias!

3 agosto, 2021 en 05:40

Hola María, Si las entradas por separado te salen más baratas, ya que no vas a visitar las que se incluyen, lo mejor es no comprar la tarjeta. Te dejamos este post de la tarjeta OMNIA por si quieres echarle un vistazo ya que hablamos en profundidad sobre sus ventajas. Respecto a las restricciones te recomendamos revisar las páginas webs de los lugares que quieras visitar ya que cada uno tiene las suyas y además, estas pueden cambiar dependiendo de la situación sanitaria del momento en el que vayas a viajar. Saludos

Ramon Sierra dice

17 julio, 2020 en 09:29

Lo mío es una pregunta: Para una persona con movilidad reducida, muletas y lentitud para caminar ¿como organizaría Roma en cinco días? Veríamos lo que fuera posible asumiendo no poder ver más.

17 julio, 2020 en 16:01

Hola Ramón, La verdad es que no sabríamos ajustar los tiempos ya que no sabemos cuánto puede tardar esa persona en recorrer una distancia. Creemos que lo mejor sería hacer una lista con los puntos más importantes o los que más le gusten y después revisar las distancias y los tiempos de traslados en Google Maps para poder tener un poco más claro cuánto tiempo tardaría en or de un lugar a otro… Saludos

22 febrero, 2020 en 19:35

Muchísimas gracias por hacer estas rutas la seguí toda con los restaurantes y todo y fue todo un acierto a partir de ahora miraré vuestros consejos y vuestras rutas son de gran ayuda.

23 febrero, 2020 en 08:47

Hola Clara, ¡Muchísimas gracias por leernos! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que te ha servido la guía para organizar tu viaje y te gustaron los restaurantes. Saludos

Sebastián dice

22 febrero, 2020 en 16:20

Hola. Saludo desde Colombia. Te felicito por el blog. Me ha servido mucho para mi próximo viaje a Italia. Ya he comprado la tarjeta Omnia. Yo me quedaré por el sector de Termini, a finales del mes de abril. Como uno de los locales para reclamar la tarjeta Omnia es ahí en toda la plaza de San Pedro, he decidido madrugar en mi primer día del viaje (lunes) a recogerla y de una vez visitar todo lo relacionado con el vaticano ese primer día. Como casi todos los website que he consultado ponen para visitar el primer día el Coliseo, y ponen para visitar posteriormente el vaticano en el segundo o tercer día, me queda la inquietud si está bien poner mi viaje de 4 días así: Día 1. Vaticano y alrededores, Día 2. Coliseo y otros sitios cercanos, Día 3 y 4 plazas y otras basílicas (tal vez audiencia papal el día 3 que es miércoles). Y la otra pregunta que tenía era si consideras que el día que uno visite el vaticano es mejor dejar los museos vaticanos en el horario de almuerzo o medio día para que haya menos gente. Gracias y de nuevo felicitaciones por tu blog, Sebastián.

22 febrero, 2020 en 18:11

Hola Sebastián, Es totalmente factible realizar el itinerario que propones, aunque como bien dices, sin tener un motivo muy aparente, la mayoría de guías recomendamos hacer empezar por el Coliseo y lugares cercanos, probablemente por ser lo más «famoso». Sobre los tiempos, si puedes ir a mediodía, encontrarás muchísima menos gente y la verdad es que se agradece. ¡Muchísimas gracias por leernos! Saludos

4 febrero, 2020 en 14:03

Buenos días,

Tengo programado un viaje a Roma para la ultima semana de Febrero. Tengo una minusvalía del 37 % y he leido que para personas minusvalidas y un acompañante la entrada es gratuita para algunos museos y monumentos . ¿Es esto cierto?. ¿Para niños menores de 18 años la entrada es reducida o solo se aplica a residentes?

4 febrero, 2020 en 20:32

Hola Inés, Sentimos no poder ayudarte ya que no conocemos este dato. Te recomendamos entrar en las páginas oficiales de los lugares que quieres visitar ya que en cada una de ellas podrás ver toda la información, descuentos y detalles. Saludos

Beatris dice

10 octubre, 2019 en 16:11

Me gustaría saber si al comprar las tarjetas OMNIA para dos personas hay que hacerlo por separado para poner los dos nombres o una misma persona puede comprar 2 tarjetas de adulto.

10 octubre, 2019 en 18:15

Hola Beatris, Una misma persona puede comprar dos tarjetas. Saludos

encarnita dice

6 octubre, 2019 en 01:15

Somos un grupo de 4 personas , tres mayores de 65 y una de 60. en una guia que tengo dice que los mayores de 60 tienen buenos descuentos en casi todos los museos y monumentos. Es verdad eso? como se hace para conseguir esos beneficios? Vamos a estar 4 dias y he encontrado muy interesantes vuestros consejos de visita Si se contrata un guia tambien es aconsejable sacar la tarjeta

6 octubre, 2019 en 07:59

Hola Encarnita, ¡Muchas gracias por leernos! Mostrando tu identificación, DNI o pasaporte, podrás acceder a los descuentos si estos existen. Te recomendamos mirar en las páginas web oficiales de las atracciones turísticas que queráis visitar para confirmarlo. Saludos

16 septiembre, 2019 en 11:24

Buenos días chicos! Me voy a Roma con mis padres en unos días y siguiendo vuestros consejos, hemos comprado la OMNIA Vatican Card 72h (vamos a estar 4 días). Mi duda es la siguiente, quería reservar para el Coliseo ya (con idea de ir o jueves o viernes de esta semana) pero entiendo que no puedo hasta que llegue a Roma y pueda recoger la tarjeta, verdad? Al menos no veo ninguna opción dónde hacer la reserva de 2 euros por internet… Gracias de antemano!! Nos sirven vuestros consejos un montón!

sergio dice

17 septiembre, 2019 en 10:22

Hola. Yo estuve mirando la pagina por lo mismo que tu ….. y despues de mucho mirar y mirar pues no esta muy claro di con la pagina para hacer solo la reserva por 2€ pues la tarjeta te incluye la entrada. Por lo que pude leer las reservas se abren cada dia / 2 dias antes pues yo mire para mis fechas de viaje con unos 15 dias de antelación y estaba todas las horas cerradas.

19 septiembre, 2019 en 08:34

Hola Ester, Tienes que hacerla directamente allí cuando recojas la tarjeta 😉 ¡Disfruta muchísimo de Roma! Es una ciudad única… Saludos

Beatriz dice

10 octubre, 2019 en 15:50

He visto que has contestado una duda que yo andaba buscando. Al hacer allí las reservas no se corre el riesgo de quedarte sin sitio para cuando quieres? Gracias, un saludo.

Hola Beatriz, En principio no debería pasar esto o al menos nosotros nunca hemos leído que alguien se quedase sin plazas. Saludos

Lucrecia dice

21 julio, 2019 en 00:50

Hola, me resulta de gran ayuda toda la guía brindada. Viajaremos a fines de enero de 2019 con un niño de 5 años, las mismas visitas pueden hacerse en invierno?. cuando sugerís comenzar con las distintas actividades? (lo pienso por el frio)

21 julio, 2019 en 06:57

Hola Lucrecia, En principio podréis hacer todo lo que indicamos aunque os deberéis abrigar un poco para las visitas del exterior si hace frío 😉 Sobre los horarios, nosotros empezaríamos al amanecer para poder aprovechar al máximo los días. Saludos

13 marzo, 2019 en 16:46

Buenas tardes,

me ha encantado vuestra ruta y la voy a seguir. Disponemos de 4 días, aunque con los vuelos……Mi duda es para el primer día, aterrizamos a las 8:30 en Fiumicino y hemos contratado el traslado en coche compartido que indicáis.Supongo que a las 10 ya estaremos en el hotel. La cosa es que hemos contratado la visita de Civitatis del Coliso, Foro y Palatino pero es a las 13:45.¿qué podemos hacer? Cogemos metro hasta el Circo Máximo y hacemos la ruta al revés. ¿o qué podemos hacer en esas 3 horas para poder hacer toda la ruta de ese día?

Felicidades por vuestro Blog (también hemos cogido la visita a Vaticano que recomendáis pero otro día).

Por cierto, al haber cogido estas 2 visitas con guía ¿qué es mejor para movernos por la ciudad esos 4 días?

Muchas gracias

13 marzo, 2019 en 19:20

Hola Raúl, Esa opción es perfecta y así podéis aprovechar esas horas haciendo otras visitas. Sobre el transporte, nosotros lo haríamos andando ya que aunque no lo parezca, en Roma prácticamente todos los lugares de interés están «cerca». Otra opción, si os encaja, sería optar por el autobús turístico, si este tipo de actividad os gusta o el autobús o metro. Saludos

noelia dice

12 febrero, 2019 en 16:31

hola, solo deciros que vuestras guías son de graaaan ayuda y muy bien organizadas. nosotros nos vamos a Roma en Agosto, es nuestro primer viaje fuera de España y es el VIAJE que siempre hemos soñado, nos hace un moonton de ilusión. nos vamos 6 días a Roma y hemos organizado una pequeña ruta de 12 días por las ciudades mas importantes de Italia, pero solo leo comentarios negativos en cuanto al tiempo, ya que dicen que hace muchísimo calor, pero también es cuando mas turistas hay. el barrio que tengo reservado es el de Trevi pero si hace tanto calor, es mejor revesar algún hotel con piscina? para no sufrirlo tanto? la verdad que es lo que mas preocupada estoy.

12 febrero, 2019 en 21:28

Hola Noelia, Nosotros no nos preocuparíamos del tiempo y únicamente pensaríamos en disfrutar 😉 Es innegable que en agosto suele hacer calor, pero nada que te vaya a impedir disfrutar del viaje. Eso sí, es aconsejable madrugar e intentar hacer todas las visitas exteriores por la mañana o después de las 5 de la tarde, siempre que se pueda. Respecto a la piscina, nosotros sinceramente no lo valoraríamos, ya que probablemente estés fuera mucho tiempo. Aunque entendemos que es algo muy persona. Eso sí, el aire acondicionado en la habitación, sí que es importante. Saludos

27 noviembre, 2018 en 11:04

Hola, nunca hemos estado en Roma y estamos planificando el viaje a partir de varias guías que encontramos en internet. Tenemos una pregunta, ¿es posible pasar del Foro a la plaza de Campidoglio directamente sin volver a la salida más cerca al Coliseo? En google maps parece poner que hay que volver.

28 noviembre, 2018 en 07:04

Hola Jesús, Aunque hay una salida, al menos esta última vez que estuvimos, estaba cerrada, por lo que para ir a la Plaza Campidoglio, lo mejor es salir por la entrada/salida que hay más o menos a mitad del Foro Imperial. Saludas

Isabel dice

24 febrero, 2018 en 16:28

4 días para Roma son casi nada. El día 1 está apretado no, lo siguiente. Entiendo que hay gente que sólo tiene esos días para conocer la ciudad, pero en ese caso elegiría sólo algunas cosas y no intentaría verlo todo porque al final no se ve nada bien. Doy fe de ello, yo estuve 5 días completos y tuve que correr mucho para poder ver todo lo que mencionáis en el post, incluso me faltaron algunas cosas por ver. Y muchas zonas a las que le hubiera dedicado más tiempo para poder disfrutarlas y no pude. Es una ciudad relativamente pequeña y la gente se piensa que con 3 o 4 días vale, pero nada más lejos de la realidad, tiene tantísimo para ver que como mínimo hay que dedicarle 6 días completos si se quiere ver todo lo más importante con algo de calma. Es un consejo para que nos os pase lo mismo que a mi que pensaba que con 5 días iría sobrada y que va, no os imaginais lo extenso que es y la cantidad de cosas que ver y fotografiar. Se te van los días volando sin darte cuenta. Igualmente valoro mucho vuestro blog y toda la información que dais. Saludos desde Granada!

25 febrero, 2018 en 08:45

Hola Isabel, Muchísimas gracias por tus recomendaciones, seguro que le vendrán genial a los viajeros que vayan a visitar Roma próximamente. Saludos

miguel angel dice

5 febrero, 2018 en 23:20

Hola,me gutaria saber si también teneis excursiones a POMPEYA Y FLORENCIA. GRACIAS

6 febrero, 2018 en 05:42

Hola Miguel Ángel, Nosotros directamente no organizamos tours/excursiones ya que no somos agencia de viajes, pero sí que recomendamos en el blog una empresa, con las mejores opiniones, para que cualquier viajero pueda reservar los tours directamente. Te dejamos los que hay para conocer Pompeya y Florencia desde Roma: – Pompeya http://bit.ly/2BYG9bm – Florencia http://bit.ly/2Ei84IL Seguimos en contacto para cualquier cosa que podamos ayudarte. Saludos

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Visitar Roma: Roteiro de 2 e 3 dias com o que ver e fazer

Visitar Roma: Roteiro de 2 e 3 dias com o melhor de Roma

Visitar Roma , capital da Itália , é uma imersão de cultura, história, arte e boa gastronomia. Por isso, é um dos destinos de viagem na Europa que atrai mais visitantes de todo o mundo. Descobrir o que ver e fazer num roteiro para visitar Roma em 2 ou 3 dias pode ser é uma tarefa desafiadora, porque, sejamos realistas, Roma é um enooorme museu a céu aberto! O melhor do mundo, na nossa opinião.

É fácil sentirmo-nos assoberbados com a miríade de atrações turísticas de classe mundial, à qual se soma mais outra de “pequenos” tesouros cintilantes. Para lhe dar uma mãozinha a planear a sua viagem a Roma, escolhemos para si algumas das atrações turísticas mais emblemáticas para preencher um roteiro de 3 dias a visitar Roma . Para além das atrações imperdíveis a visitar em Roma, tem também informação prática e dicas, sugestões de alojamentos onde ficar, zonas e restaurantes onde comer e um mapa para se orientar na Cidade Eterna.

Só tem 2 dias para visitar Roma? Claro que pode sempre condensar o roteiro de 3 dias para visitar Roma proposto neste artigo e transformá-lo num roteiro de 2 dias em Roma . Vai ter naturalmente de abdicar das visitas ao interior dalguns dos monumentos, mas nada @ impede de comtemplar o seu esplendor do exterior. De forma a maximizar o tempo disponível para as visitas, no fim deste artigo encontra a nossa sugestão de roteiro para visitar Roma em 2 dias, podendo ler a respetiva descrição dos locais de interesse no roteiro de 3 dias.

Clique para ler os nossos roteiros com o melhor de Itália

Conteúdo deste Artigo

1 Como chegar a Roma?
2 Como ir dos Aeroportos de Roma ao centro?
3 Quando visitar Roma?
4 Quantos dias para visitar Roma?
5.1 Alojamento económico / low cost
5.2 Alojamento com excelente relação qualidade preço
5.3 Alojamento de luxo
6 Roma, o que visitar em 3 dias? Roteiro Flash
7.1.1 Coliseu de Roma
7.1.2 Fórum Romano
7.1.3 Monte Palatino
7.1.4 Piazza del Campidoglio e Monte Capitolino
7.1.5 A Loba, Rómulo e Remo
7.1.6 Monumento Nacional a Vittorio Emanuele II
7.1.7 Isola Tiberina
7.2.1 Cidade do Vaticano
7.2.2 Basílica de São Pedro
7.2.3 Museus do Vaticano e Capela Sistina
7.2.4 Castel Sant’ Angelo
7.2.5 Trastevere
7.3.1 Piazza del Popolo
7.3.2 Piazza di Spagna
7.3.3 Via Condotti e Via del Corso
7.3.4 A caminho do Panteão
7.3.5 Igreja Santa Maria sopra Minerva
7.3.6 Panteão de Roma
7.3.7 Piazza Navona
7.3.8 Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi
7.3.9 Campo dei Fiori
7.3.10 Fontana di Trevi
8.1 Roteiro para visitar Roma em 2 dias: Dia 1
8.2 Roteiro para visitar Roma em 2 dias: Dia 2
9 Mapa das atrações imperdíveis num roteiro para visitar Roma
10 Outros Roteiros de Cidades Europeias

Como chegar a Roma?

De avião: é a forma mais rápida e usual de chegar a Roma. Várias companhias aéreas operam voos diários para Roma, diretos de Lisboa e Porto e com escala partindo de Faro. Há 2 aeroportos em Roma:

Roma Fiumicino (FCO) : Aeroporto Internacional de Roma Leonardo da Vinci onde operam a maioria das companhias aéreas
Roma Ciampino (CIA) : hub de companhias aéreas low cost em Roma, nomeadamente da Ryanair

De comboio: obviamente que, como capital da Itália, Roma tem excelentes ligações ferroviárias às principais cidades do país. Foi a nossa escolha de locomoção para as viagens a Florença e Veneza na primeira viagem a Itália. A Trenitalia e a Italo são as duas principais empresas de comboios a operar no país. Roma Termini é a estação principal de comboios e fica já no centro da cidade. Para ter uma ideia, o Coliseu de Roma está a 25 minutos a pé. Independentemente de voar para Fiumicino ou Ciampino, as ligações ao centro de Roma terminam geralmente aqui.

De carro: o ditado diz que “todos os caminhos vão dar a Roma”. Mas chegar a Roma de carro pode ser algo moroso e dispendioso. A não ser que uma roadtrip a Roma seja a sua viagem de sonho, atravessando a Espanha, transpondo os Pirenéus, cruzando a Riviera Francesa, quiçá um pulinho ao Mónaco, e uma introdução a Itália pela bela Toscana . Até soa como um bom preludio à mística Roma.

Como ir dos Aeroportos de Roma ao centro?

Distância do Aeroporto Fiumicino ao centro de Roma: 30 km

Distância do Aeroporto Ciampino ao centro de Roma: 15 km

Comboio: o Leonardo Express faz um trajeto rápido de 30 minutos entre o aeroporto Fiumicino e a estação Termini no centro de Roma. O bilhete custa 14€. Opera das 5:30h às 23:30 com viagens a cada 15-30 minutos. Pode comprar o bilhete com antecedência usando este link .

Bus: não é tão rápido mas é a forma mais económica de chegar ao centro de Roma.

Do Aeroporto de Fiumicino (8€ por viagem ou 13€ ida e volta) o tempo de viagem depende do seu ponto de desembarque e do trânsito, podendo demorar entre 30 minutos e 1h 20m. Os 3 pontos de desembarque no centro de Roma são: via Aurelia, Vaticano e Roma Termini. Reserve antecipadamente o seu transfer de bus entre o Aeroporto Fiumicino e o centro de Roma .

Do aeroporto de Ciampino, o bus termina o trajeto na estação ferroviária Roma Termini, no centro. A viagem dura cerca de 45 minutos e tem um custo de 7€ (11€ ida e volta). Clique para reservar antecipadamente o seu transfer de bus do Aeroporto Ciampino ao centro de Roma .

Taxi: já usamos mas não aconselhamos. Há relatos de táxis sem taxímetro e taxímetros Speedy Gonzalez entre outros esquemas para enganar turistas. Apesar da tarifa fixa de 48€ Fiumicino-Roma e 31€ Ciampino-Roma (já fica com uma ideia do preço justo), esta só é válida para o centro. Para outros destinos, use apenas os táxis oficiais, brancos com letreiro no tejadilho e certificado oficial.

Serviço de transfer: A opção mais confortável e rápida para chegar ao seu hotel é com um serviço de transfer . Evita cobranças inesperadas, problemas com o idioma e estão à sua espera no aeroporto à hora da chegada. Pode reservar online antecipadamente clicando neste link: Traslado Particular entre Ciampino ou Fiumicino e Roma .

Quando visitar Roma?

A melhor época para visitar Roma é na primavera. Mas como toda a gente o sabe, é quando as multidões invadem a cidade!

Por isso, seja original e vá quando mais lhe apetecer ou convier. Roma é daquelas cidades onde tudo acontece, portanto, qualquer altura do ano pode justificar uma visita a Roma.

Já vivemos as 4 estações em Roma e há sempre algo para fazer, quer chova quer faça sol. Há sempre um museu, um monumento de visita gratuita ou uma trattoria para dar a volta ao São Pedro quando ele decide ungir-nos com a sua água benta celestial.

Para viver a melhor experiência, aconselhamos visitar Roma nas shoulder seasons de primavera (março-abril, exceto Semana Santa e Páscoa) e outono (setembro-outubro). Nestas temporadas há menos turistas, filas menores, preços de alojamento mais razoáveis e os dias têm horas de luz suficientes para usufruir em pleno do seu roteiro para visitar Roma.

O inverno não tem temperaturas negativas, mas com os dias curtos e a chegada do frio e da chuva em novembro, que se instalam em Roma até início de março, não vai conseguir tirar o melhor partido do seu roteiro.

O verão também é boa época para visitar Roma, saiba só que pode ter dias muito quentes, especialmente nos meses de julho e agosto – desculpa perfeita para comer muito gelato italiano!

Tenha em conta que a Semana Santa e Páscoa, os meses de verão (junho a agosto), e a quadra do Natal e Ano Novo são as temporadas altas em Roma, o que se pode traduzir em multidões de turistas e preços (muito) inflacionados. Contudo, são também as melhores alturas do ano em que pode sentir a vibração da cidade de forma mais intensa, vivendo as festividades e eventos de Roma mais animados.

Quantos dias para visitar Roma?

Sinceramente, achamos que Roma merece semanas para ser vivida como merece. Mas como sabemos que deseja saber quantos dias precisa para visitar Roma e ir ao encontro das suas atrações imperdíveis, a nossa recomendação é de pelo menos 3 dias .

Avisamos desde já que vai sempre saber a pouco porque Roma é apaixonante. Depois duma primeira vez em Roma, fica sempre o desejo de regresso para saber onde anda o pedaço de coração que a cidade nos roubou!

Onde ficar em Roma? Sugestões de alojamento

Num destino turístico desta magnitude e com tantas atrações espalhadas por toda parte, descobrir a melhor zona para se hospedar em Roma não é fácil. Como importante destino turístico que é, Roma oferece milhares de opções de alojamento . Mas olhando pelo lado positivo, há variedade mais que suficiente para responder a todos os orçamentos e estilos de viagem.

Sugerimos que pesquise com antecedência, leia comentários doutros hóspedes, compare preços e reserve ao melhor preço. Recomendamos que reserve uma opção com cancelamento gratuito, caso os seus planos de viagem sofram alterações.

Abaixo sugerimos os nossos alojamentos favoritos (testados e aprovados por nós) e deixamos mais algumas sugestões de alojamento em Roma que apresentam a melhor relação qualidade-preço.

Hotel Centro Cavour Roma

A localização e a relação qualidade-preço do Hotel Centro Cavour Roma são estupendas. Por isso, é um dos nossos favoritos dentre os hotéis de Roma onde ficamos alojados na nossa segunda visita à Cidade Eterna. A localização é perfeita no Rione Monti, uma das melhores zonas para reservar alojamento em Roma. Pertíssimo do Coliseu (500 metros), com fácil acesso aos outros lugares imperdíveis de Roma. A estação de metro Cavour fica a 5 minutos e o hotel está situado numa zona com vasta oferta de restauração. Tem aquele toque clássico que se espera num hotel cuja identidade reflita o espírito de Roma. Os quartos são acolhedores, aclimatizados e as camas confortáveis.

New Generation Hostel Rome Center

Para uma estadia mais económica vale a pena olhar para o New Generation Hostel Rome Center . Fica mesmo ao lado da Basílica de Santa Maria Maggiore, no coração de Roma, e para além dos beliches oferece quartos duplos com casa de banho privativa (foi a nossa opção). Não serve pequenos-almoços mas tem acesso a cozinha partilhada, o que é excelente para poupar nas refeições.

Alojamento económico / low cost

The RomeHello | Il Pontefice | Hotel Virgilio

Alojamento com excelente relação qualidade preço

Navona Colors Hotel | Quality in Rome | Vittoriano Luxury Suites | Hotel Hiberia | Tree Charme Parliament Boutique

Alojamento de luxo

HT6 Hotel Roma | FOURHEADS Private Suites | Hotel Indigo Rome | Hassler Roma

Clique para ver mais opções de alojamento em Roma

Roma, o que visitar em 3 dias? Roteiro Flash

Dica VagaMundos: Um roteiro para visitar Roma em 3 dias resumido em 30 segundos.

DIA 1: Explore a Roma Antiga com a sua miríade de pontos de interesse dentro e fora do Coliseu de Roma, do Fórum Romano e do Monte Palatino, da Piazza del Campidoglio até ao Monumento Nacional a Vittorio Emanuele.

DIA 2: de santo a pecador, comece na Roma religiosa da Cidade do Vaticano, visitando a Basílica de São Pedro, os Museus do Vaticano e a Capela Sistina e acabe o dia atravessando o Tibre ao lado do Castel Sant’Angelo entregando-se aos prazeres do bairro boémio de Trastevere.

DIA 3: use o seu melhor calçado de caminhada para palmilhar o Centro de Roma desde a Piazza di Spagna (talvez encaixando uma promenade na Villa Borghese) ao Panteão de Roma, terminando na Fontana di Trevi e sinta-se como um protagonista do filme “Anjos e Demónios”.

Roma, o que ver e fazer ? O Melhor de Roma num roteiro de 3 dias

Roma é a cidade dos ecos, a cidade das ilusões e a cidade dos desejos. A mítica capital do Império Romano é também conhecida como a Cidade Eterna, um epíteto cuja autoria é atribuída aos poetas da Roma Antiga.

Dentre as capitais europeias que tiveram um papel tão preponderante na modelação do velho continente, a cidade de Roma está, provavelmente, no topo. Poucos destinos turísticos históricos podem competir com a capital da Itália, lar do Império Romano cujas proezas ainda nos impressionam milénios depois.

A imersão na beleza histórica, arquitetural, artística e cultural que é visitar Roma despoleta emoções fortes e completa-se com o seu ambiente, ora ilustre, ora romântico. O melhor de visitar Roma é que é um destino que dificilmente se esgota numa primeira visita. Portanto, garanta o seu regresso lançando a moedinha na Fontana di Trevi, quer acredite na lenda, quer não.

Algo que consideramos muito importante numa viagem a Roma é um bom seguro de viagem com coberturas que nos façam sentir totalmente protegidos. E no atual contexto epidemiológico, é de crucial importância que um seguro de viagem tenha cobertura COVID-19. Só assim é possível viajar com tranquilidade.

Na hora de comprar um seguro de viagem, a nossa escolha recai sempre na IATI Seguros . É uma agência 100% especializada em seguros de viagem, apresenta sempre o melhor rácio custo-benefício do mercado, e todos os seus seguros contam com excelentes coberturas COVID-19, a preços surpreendentemente económicos.

Clique para fazer uma simulação para a sua viagem a Roma e receba um desconto de 5% na compra do seu seguro de viagem usando o nosso link.

No dia seguinte, recompostos da atribulada viagem e após a compra dos bilhetes de comboio para Florença e Veneza , iniciámos então as nossas deambulações pela capital Italiana. Eis a nossa sugestão dum roteiro de 3 dias para visitar Roma e, para começar, nada como abrir as “hostilidades” no mais famoso monumento romano.

Roteiro para visitar Roma: dia 1

Coliseu de roma.

Nas imediações do Coliseu não perca o Arco de Constantino (um magnifico arco triunfal construído em 315) e o Ludus Magnus (ruínas duma antiga arena de treinos dos gladiadores). É provável que se cruze com um soldado romano. Desengane-se se pensa que os bravos guerreiros estão de volta. Agora limitam-se a tirar fotografias com os turistas em troca de alguns euros. Mudam-se os tempos, mudam-se as necessidades (no original o provérbio dita “mudam-se as vontades”, nós sabemos. Mas também ele é mutável).

Fórum Romano

Monte Palatino

Depois de explorar o Forúm e vagamundear pelas ruas onde Júlio César controlou os destinos do mundo sob o seu domínio, suba ao Monte Palantino . Aqui encontra as ruínas dos palácios imperiais e das antigas villae romanas com faustosa decoração interior e belas áreas ajardinadas.

Piazza del Campidoglio e Monte Capitolino

A Loba, Rómulo e Remo

Qual a história deste ícone romano? Bem, conta uma lenda que certa vez um homem muito cruel atacou o pai de dois gémeos, aprisionando-o e raptando os seus dois filhos que mais tarde abandonou na floresta, deixando-os entregues ao seu destino. Porém, o choro das crianças atraiu a atenção de uma loba que os “adotou” e amamentou como se fossem as suas crias. Um dia um camponês passava pela floresta e deu com as duas crianças a amamentarem-se da loba. Decidiu levá-las com ele e batizou-as de Rómulo e Remo. Muitos anos mais tarde, já adultos, Rómulo e Remo foram à procura do seu pai sendo que o encontraram, libertaram e puniram o homem que o havia aprisionado. Depois, voltaram para o lugar onde a Loba os havia amamentado, nas margens do rio Tevere (Tibre), e decidiram que aquele seria o lugar de uma nova cidade. O nome escolhido foi Roma.

Monumento Nacional a Vittorio Emanuele II

Isola Tiberina

Roteiro para visitar Roma: dia 2

Antes de avançarmos, queremos esclarecer que tem toda a liberdade para trocar os dias de roteiro para visitar Roma que sugerimos conforme lhe for mais conveniente. Só queremos alertar para não planear a visita aos Museus do Vaticano num domingo – estão fechados! Saiba também que no último domingo de cada mês a visita é gratuita (das 9:00h às 14:00h, última entrada às 12:30h), mas as filas são gigantes!

Cidade do Vaticano

Basílica de São Pedro

A vista à basílica é gratuita, mas se quiser ter as melhores vistas panorâmicas da cidade de Roma, terá de adquirir um ingresso e subir os 551 degraus até à cúpula : 6€ para a totalidade dos 551 degraus a pé são 6€; 8€ de elevador até ao terraço e restantes 320 degraus a pé.

Museus do Vaticano e Capela Sistina

Prepare-se para quilómetros e quilómetros de galerias luxuosas, repletas de arte e decoração palaciana faustosa. Recomendamos que não perca a oportunidade de ver in loco os engalanados soldados da Guarda Suíça Pontifícia .

Castel Sant’ Angelo

Atualmente, turistas e visitantes convivem de forma descontraída com jovens universitários, a típica família italiana e casais de enamorados num mesmo spot . Todos confluem para a Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere (onde se situa a magnifica Basílica de Santa Maria in Trastevere ) e a Piazza San Calisto e ruelas em redor. Bulício e animação, garantidos. Mas a razão principal é que em Trastevere se pode saciar a fome nas trattorie (mais económicas), umas com paladares mais tradicionais outras ousando algo mais inovador, saciar a sede nas cervejarias tradicionais, e satisfazer o shopaholic que há em si numa das lojinhas de artesanato locais.

Roteiro para visitar Roma: dia 3

Piazza del popolo.

No centro ergue-se o Obelisco Flaminio , um dos 8 obeliscos egípcios originais trazidos para Roma, após esta tomar o domínio do território do Egito.

Suba à Terrazza del Pincio e surpreenda-se com as vistas panorâmicas acima dos telhados da bela cidade de Roma.

Salientam-se ainda a Porta del Popolo (principal ponto de entrada em Roma em tempos idos) e os templos religiosos da Igreja de Santa Maria del Popolo com origens no século XI, e a igrejas-gémeas de Santa Maria in Montesanto e Santa Maria dei Miracoli ou dos Milagres (século XVII).

É a partir delas que parte o famoso “ tridente de Roma ”, formado pela Via Ripetta, Via del Corso e Via del Babuino, que conduziam os peregrinos às 3 maiores basílicas de Roma: a Via Ripetta termina na Basílica de São Pedro, a Via del Corso conduz à Basílica de Latrão e a Via Babuino à magnifica Basílica de Santa Maria Maggiore.

Piazza di Spagna

A Piazza di Spagna é um local tradicional de encontro de jovens, turistas e dos indispensáveis artistas de rua, que usualmente se reúnem em torno da Fontana della Barcaccia . A igreja que fica localizada no topo tem por nome Trinità dei Monte , tendo sido construída em 1495 e contendo no seu interior inúmeras obras de arte.

Via Condotti e Via del Corso

A animação de rua também marca presença por estas bandas, na Via del Corso . O único “senão” é a quantidade de turistas por metro quadrado… Mas nada é perfeito, e afinal de contas estamos a falar da badalada Via del Corso, uma das mais movimentadas artérias de Roma.

A caminho do Panteão

Até à Piazza della Rotunda (onde se encontra o Panteão) é uma promessa de surpresa a cada esquina. Seja uma casa que parece nascida de um sonho, seja uma ruela mágica, uma fonte que goteja ou “somente” uma piazza que teima em aparecer diante dos nossos olhos. Roma é rica neste tipo de recantos, neste tipo de surpresas.

Igreja Santa Maria sopra Minerva

Panteão de Roma

Piazza Navona

Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi

Os arredores da piazza são também muito simpáticos. Aconselhamos um passeio ao longo da Via del Governo Vecchio , onde pode sentir a Roma antiga, caracterizada pelas fachadas dos edifícios renascentistas, pelos fascinantes antiquários e pelas inúmeras trattorie .

Campo dei Fiori

A estátua no meio da praça homenageia o filósofo Giordano Bruno , queimado na fogueira neste preciso local pela heresia de insistir que a Terra girava ao redor do sol e não ao contrário como definido pelo Vaticano. A curiosidade é que a estátua olha fixamente para o outro lado do rio, para o Vaticano.

Fontana di Trevi

E quem por aqui passa não deve partir sem cumprir a já lendária tradição de mandar uma moedinha para a dentro da fonte . Dizem que assegura que um dia voltará à cidade eterna – connosco resultou sempre! Mas não pode atirar a moeda de qualquer maneira. Existe todo um ritual romano a cumprir para assegurar a sua futura viagem a Roma: deve estar de costas para a fonte, segurar a moeda com a mão direita e mandá-la para trás com um movimento sobre o ombro esquerdo. Não deve olhar para a moeda. Portanto, se tiver dúvidas em relação à sua pontaria, peça a alguém para conferir.

Obviamente que também nós cumprimos a tradição, se bem que para tal, tivemos que abrir caminho através de uma multidão de turistas. Mas valeu bem a pena até porque a Fontana de Trevi foi o nosso ponto de eleição em Roma.

Roteiro para visitar Roma em 2 dias

Não desanime por não conseguir entrar em todas as atrações imperdíveis de Roma. Pode sempre visitar Roma uma segunda vez. De forma a maximizar o tempo de visita, escolha os monumentos que quer visitar e compre previamente online o bilhete de entrada prioritária (skip the line) para pular a fila .

Abaixo encontra a nossa sugestão de roteiro para visitar Roma em 2 dias, podendo ler a respetiva descrição dos locais de interesse no roteiro de 3 dias para visitar Roma. Obviamente que, e sendo-lhe mais conveniente, pode trocar os dias (lembre-se que os Museus do Vaticano estão fechados ao domingo), alterar a ordem de visita às atrações imperdíveis de Roma e adequar as nossas sugestões apresentadas neste roteiro de 2 dias aos seus interesses.

Roteiro para visitar Roma em 2 dias: Dia 1

Roteiro para visitar roma em 2 dias: dia 2, mapa das atrações imperdíveis num roteiro para visitar roma.

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Olá Anabela e Alexandre, o vosso blog tem servido de inspiração para as últimas viagens que tenho feito. Todas as vossas sugestões são muito uteis e acertadas. Desta vez, eu e o meu marido vamos a Roma no fim semana da Páscoa. Sabemos que é uma altura mais caótica, mas como faço anos dia 15 abril, vai ter que ser ;-). Gostaria der saber se têm algumas recomendações de restaurantes para almoço/jantar.

Obrigada pelo vosso fantástico trabalho

Olá Cláudia! Muito obrigado pelo feedback relativamente ao nosso trabalho 🙂 Um dos nossos restaurantes favoritos em Roma é o Felice a Testaccio. Está longe de ser económico mas para um dia especial é uma opção a ter em conta. Reservem é com antecedência! Para refeições económicas apostem no bairro Trastevere. Têm imensas trattorias por onde escolher! Boa viagem e Feliz Aniversário!

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