Around Piazza Navona to the Tiber
A day in Rome — 6 stops, about 2.35 km on foot, 33 minutes walking.
A compact loop through the streets around Piazza Navona, taking in a Baroque square, a Caravaggio chapel, a market square and ending at the river fortress. About 1.7 km of walking, suited to a first full day in the centre when you want depth rather than distance.
The route, in order
Piazza Navona
Opens 00:00
Start here early, before the artists set up and the café tables fill, when the square is still mostly locals crossing it.
1 min walk — Head east toward Piazza Navona
Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi
Opens 00:00
Bernini's fountain sits at the centre of the square you're already standing in, so look at it properly before moving on.
3 min walk — Head north on Piazza Navona toward Corsia Agonale
Church of Saint Louis of the French
Opens 09:30
A short walk off the square's east side; the Caravaggio chapel is dim, so give your eyes a moment after the bright piazza.
2 min walk — Head south on Piazza di S. Luigi de' Francesi toward Via Giustiniani
Camillo a Piazza Navona
Opens 09:30
Back toward the piazza for a sit-down Roman meal, timed for when the churches and squares get busiest.
7 min walk — Head south on Piazza Navona toward Corsia Agonale
Campo de' Fiori
A few streets south, where the market trade winds down through the afternoon and the bars begin taking over the square.
20 min walk — Head northwest on Campo de' Fiori toward Via Dei Baullari
Castel Sant'Angelo
Opens 09:00
Cross west toward the Tiber to finish at the fortress, with the river and the city views best late in the day.