Things to do · Rome, Italy
Things to Do in Rome
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- Getting there
- Most visitors arrive via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (about 24 km from the historic centre) or the smaller Ciampino airport (roughly 12 km away). Flights from major European hubs and North America are common, with many connections through Rome’s main railway station, Roma Termini, which sits a short walk from the city core.
- Who goes
- Rome welcomes roughly ten million tourists each year, pulling in a mix of history‑loving backpackers, cultural enthusiasts, and families on vacation. The city feels busiest from April through September, while the cooler months of November to February tend to be quieter, offering a more relaxed pace for those who prefer fewer crowds.
- Budgeting
- A careful traveler can expect to spend around €50–70 per day (about $55–$75), whereas a comfortable stay often runs €120–150 daily (roughly $130–$165). Food and lodging typically dominate the budget, so opting for a trattoria outside the main tourist districts can shave a noticeable amount off the total cost. Estimate →
Colosseum
attraction · 4.8 rating · €18
The iconic ancient Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, a defining symbol of Rome. Travelers visit for its monumental scale and history.
Trevi Fountain
attraction · 4.7 rating · Free
A monumental Baroque fountain and one of Rome's most famous landmarks, renowned for its dramatic sculptural facade and the tradition of tossing a coin to ensure a return to Rome.
Pantheon
attraction · 4.8 rating · €7
An ancient Roman temple turned church, famous for its massive unreinforced concrete dome and central oculus. Travelers visit to marvel at one of the best-preserved monuments of antiquity.
Piazza Navona
attraction · 4.7 rating · Free
A lively Baroque square built over an ancient stadium, centered on Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers. Travelers visit for its fountains, artists, and vibrant atmosphere.
Roman Forum
ruins · 4.8 rating · €18
The sprawling ruins of ancient Rome's political and civic center, filled with temples, arches, and public buildings. Travelers go to walk among the heart of classical Rome's history.
Piazza di Spagna
attraction · 4.7 rating
The square famed for the Spanish Steps rising to the Trinità dei Monti church, a classic Roman meeting place. Travelers come to sit on the steps and soak in the scene.
Spanish Steps
attraction · 4.6 rating · Free
A monumental 18th-century stairway in Rome linking Piazza di Spagna with the Trinità dei Monti church, a famous meeting point and iconic landmark. Travelers go to sit, people-watch, and take in the surroundings.
Piazza del Popolo
attraction · 4.7 rating · Free
A grand neoclassical public square with an Egyptian obelisk, twin churches, and sweeping symmetry. A popular gathering and photo spot at the northern gate of central Rome.
Castel Sant'Angelo
attraction · 4.7 rating · €18
A towering cylindrical fortress and former mausoleum of Hadrian beside the Tiber, offering museum spaces and sweeping city views. Travelers visit for its history and panoramas.
Villa Borghese
attraction · 4.6 rating · Free
A large landscaped public park in central Rome featuring gardens, fountains, and museums, popular for strolling, picnics, and boating on its lake.
Campo de' Fiori
attraction · 4.4 rating · Free
A lively central square hosting a daily open-air market by day and a bustling bar and nightlife scene by night, surrounded by historic architecture. Travelers visit for the market stalls, people-watching, and evening atmosphere.
Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major
church · 4.8 rating
One of the four major papal basilicas in Rome, renowned for its early Christian mosaics, coffered ceiling, and Marian devotion. Travelers visit for its historic religious art and architecture.
Circus Maximus
attraction · 4.5 rating
An ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium, now a large open public field between the Aventine and Palatine hills. Travelers visit to walk the historic grounds and imagine the scale of Rome's largest entertainment venue.
Piazza Venezia
attraction · 4.7 rating · Free
A busy central square dominated by the vast white Vittoriano monument to Victor Emmanuel II. A major traffic and landmark hub that travelers pass through and photograph.
Galleria Borghese
museum · 4.6 rating · €16
A world-renowned art museum in the Villa Borghese gardens housing masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, and Raphael in a former cardinal's villa. Travelers visit for one of Rome's finest sculpture and painting collections.
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