Rome

Three thousand years of history, and the pasta to match.

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Rome is an open-air museum where you trip over ancient ruins on the way to dinner.

Top attractions in Rome

Colosseum and ForumOne ticket covers both plus the Palatine Hill.
Vatican MuseumsSistine Chapel and St. Peter's; book the first entry slot.
Pantheon and Piazza NavonaWalk between them through the old center.
Trevi FountainVisit very early or late to beat the crowds.
TrastevereCobbled lanes and the city's best trattorias.
Borghese GalleryBernini and Caravaggio; reservations required.

Where to stay

Centro Storico to walk everywhere; Trastevere for evenings.

LuxuryHotel Hassler RomaTop of the Spanish Steps

Mid-rangeHotel ArtemideVia Nazionale

ValueThe Hoxton, RomeParioli

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Getting there and around

From the airport. Fiumicino (FCO): Leonardo Express to Termini in 32 min. Ciampino (CIA) for some budget flights.

In the city. Walk the historic center; metro and buses for longer trips. Taxis from official ranks.

Train and bus tips

Walk the center; Metro lines A, B and C for longer trips.
Frecciarossa high-speed trains: Florence 1h30, Naples 1h10, Milan 3h.
Buses and trams for Trastevere.
Validate paper tickets or tap a card at the gates.

Events, nightlife and sports

March/AprilHoly Week and EasterPapal Masses at St. Peter's.

OctoberRome Film FestRed carpets at the Auditorium.

June–SeptemberEstate RomanaSummer concerts and open-air cinema.

DecemberChristmas marketsPiazza Navona's traditional market.

Nightlife and parties. Trastevere and Monti for wine bars, Testaccio for clubs.

Sports. AS Roma and Lazio at Stadio Olimpico, Italian Open tennis (May), Six Nations rugby (February–March).

Dates change every year; check official sites before booking. The concierge can get tickets.

What to eat

Cacio e pepeCarbonaraSupplìPizza al taglioGelato

Local tours in R Travel

Our picks for Rome, plus more options once you search.

Coming soonColosseum, Forum and Palatine3 hours

Guided entry including the arena floor.

Arena floor access
Roman Forum
Small group

Coming soonVatican early entry3 hours

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel before the crowds.

Early access slot
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica

Coming soonPompeii and Amalfi CoastFull day

Ancient Pompeii and the coastal road to Positano.

Pompeii guided walk
Positano stop
High-speed train option

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Practical info

When to go

April–May and late September–October.

Money

Euro (EUR)

Language

Italian

Visa (US passport holders)

No visa needed for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period (Schengen area). Since April 2026, first entries are registered biometrically (EES) at the border — no advance application. ETIAS pre-registration is delayed to 2027, not required yet.

R Travel tip

Fill water bottles at the free public fountains (nasoni).

Entry rules shown are for US passport holders and change often — always confirm with the destination's embassy or your airline before booking. Other nationalities should check separately.

Good to know

Vatican sites need shoulders and knees covered.
Fountains (nasoni) give free drinking water.
Book the Colosseum and Vatican weeks ahead.

Opening hours, prices, event dates and entry rules change. Check official sites before you go. Written by the R Travel team.