Discover Rome’s 200 best Offbeat Adventurer spots for your trip

Jerry Thomas Speakeasy

★ 4.5 · 1,760 reviews

Step through a hidden, password-style entrance into Jerry Thomas Speakeasy near Campo de' Fiori. Settle into the dim, Prohibition-era interior for a warm welcome and a carefully crafted classic cocktail.

The Sanctuary Eco Retreat

★ 3.1 · 3,355 reviews

Step into The Sanctuary Eco Retreat, a jungle-themed hideaway near the Colosseum. Settle into the lush, immersive lounge for dinner and drinks in a visually distinctive setting unlike a typical Roman night out.

Capuchin Crypts Guided Tour with Audio Guide Option

★ 4.6 · 1,861 reviews

Step into the Capuchin Crypts for an hour-long visit unlike any other in Rome. Wander through chapels decorated entirely with friars' bones, adding an audio guide if you want the full story behind this centuries-old memento mori tradition.

Casa Vidaschi

★ 4.1 · 760 reviews

Discover Casa Vidaschi, a leafy garden hideaway blending restaurant, cocktail bar and offbeat evening entertainment. Settle into the plant-filled terrace for dinner and drinks, then catch a themed show like a comedy drag night for a relaxed, unconventional night out.

Capuchin Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

★ 4.7 · 7,208 reviews

Descend into Rome's underground world at the Capuchin Crypts. See chapels where friars' bones form intricate wall patterns and ceiling motifs, then continue to the early Christian catacombs, with round-trip transfers included throughout.

Knights of Malta Keyhole

★ 4.3 · 699 reviews

Discover Rome's quirkiest secret on a quiet Aventine street. Peer through a plain garden door's keyhole to spot St. Peter's dome perfectly framed by a tree-lined avenue, miles away.

Stadio Nando Martellini

★ 4.5 · 990 reviews

Lace up at Stadio Nando Martellini, a public athletics track tucked into the Foro Italico complex. Run laps surrounded by tree-lined grounds styled after ancient Roman baths, just note a small fee and possible medical documentation apply.

Pyramid of Caius Cestius

★ 4.3 · 7,112 reviews

Discover the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, a genuine Egyptian-style tomb rising unexpectedly in Rome. See its sharp white marble form fused into the Aurelian Walls, then wander next door to the atmospheric Protestant Cemetery.

Forte Antenne

★ 4.0 · 488 reviews

Discover Forte Antenne, a hidden-gem club tucked inside a former military fort on Rome's outskirts. Dance through themed nightlife events like Halloween parties in this unusual, off-the-beaten-path setting few regular clubgoers know about.

Museo delle Illusioni Roma

★ 4.4 · 4,142 reviews

Step into Museo delle Illusioni Roma for a playful break near the Colosseum. Test out hands-on optical illusions and trick exhibits made for snapping fun, photogenic pictures with the whole family.

Cieloterra Roma

★ 3.3 · 270 reviews

Discover Cieloterra Roma, a low-key underground techno spot tucked away in Portonaccio. Dance to a stripped-back sound setup among a niche crowd, with friendly bouncers and bartenders keeping the vibe easygoing.

Cinema dei Piccoli

★ 4.7 · 376 reviews

Discover Cinema dei Piccoli, a tiny historic theatre hidden inside Villa Borghese park. Settle into its cozy, intimate seats for a low-priced film screening after a relaxed stroll through the surrounding greenery.

Eggs

★ 4.4 · 2,533 reviews

Discover Eggs, Trastevere's playful egg-only concept restaurant. Try the six-egg tasting menu served in a real egg carton, share the Egg Game starter, and dig into a classic Carbonara.

Vintage Fiat 500 tour with Photoshoot service

★ 5.0 · 1,445 reviews

Cruise through Rome's centre in a classic 1960s Fiat 500, letting a driver-guide handle the route while you soak in the sights. Stop at scenic spots near the Colosseum and Circus Maximus for a built-in photoshoot capturing your ride in style.

Brancaleone

★ 4.1 · 264 reviews

Discover Brancaleone, Rome's underground home of Italian hip-hop. Head to the city's outskirts on a Thursday for the long-running radio show and live event night, dancing alongside locals with no booking required.

EUR

Explore EUR, Rome's surreal district of 1930s Fascist rationalist architecture. Walk wide boulevards past the 'Square Colosseum' and artificial lake, a striking detour from the city's classical core.

MONK

★ 4.3 · 4,647 reviews

Discover MONK, a sprawling nightlife complex near Cinecittà. Move between live concerts, DJ sets, ping pong, and basketball across its indoor and outdoor spaces, pausing for a beer as the night unfolds.

Catacombe di San Callisto

★ 4.6 · 12,454 reviews

Descend into the Catacombs of San Callisto along the ancient Via Appia. Follow a required guided tour through the cool underground tunnels, past the tombs of 3rd-century popes and martyrs, learning early Christian burial customs and symbolism.

Welcome To Rome

★ 4.7 · 1,939 reviews

Step into Welcome To Rome for a fast-paced primer before you hit the streets. Watch a 45-minute film-and-hologram show near Piazza Navona that maps out the city's history and helps you prioritize which monuments to see next.

Stadio Nicola Pietrangeli

★ 4.9 · 239 reviews

Step into Stadio Nicola Pietrangeli, the Italian Open's second show court at Foro Italico. Watch top-level tennis beneath a ring of classical statues, a setting fans rank among the most memorable on the circuit.

Parco Regionale dell'Appia Antica

★ 4.6 · 1,961 reviews

Discover Parco Regionale dell'Appia Antica, a protected stretch of the ancient Appian Way just outside Rome. Walk or cycle the original basalt paving past crumbling tombs, catacombs, and pine-lined countryside for a glimpse of rural Rome largely lost elsewhere.

The Park of the Aqueducts

★ 4.7 · 20,451 reviews

Wander into open countryside on Rome's southern edge at the Park of the Aqueducts. Walk beneath towering Roman aqueducts striding across green fields, the same quiet, cinematic scenery Fellini once filmed.

Catacombs of Saint Sebastian

★ 4.6 · 4,588 reviews

Descend into the Catacombs of Saint Sebastian, the burial tunnels that gave "catacomb" its name. Join a required guided tour through the underground galleries where Peter and Paul's relics once hid, learning early Christian burial symbolism along the way.

YEZI Rome

★ 4.6 · 145 reviews

Discover YEZI, Rome's buzzy Asian-fusion favorite. Savor inventive, beautifully plated duck rolls and skewers alongside standout cocktails in a lively, contemporary setting.

Ostiense

Explore Ostiense, Rome's post-industrial district beneath the towering gasometer. Wander past block-long street murals and converted warehouses turned clubs and breweries, then hit the odd contrast of the ancient Pyramid of Cestius nearby.

Explore the City by Vespa with an Optional Photoshoot

★ 5.0 · 1,620 reviews

Discover Rome the Roman Holiday way, riding pillion on a Vespa through the city's streets and piazzas. Pass landmarks like the Colosseum and Circus Maximus, then add an optional photoshoot to capture the ride at scenic stops along the route.

Mamertime Prison Entrance Ticket with Audio guide

★ 4.1 · 1,018 reviews

Step into Rome's oldest prison, tucked beneath the busy streets near the Forum. With your audio guide, explore the underground cistern-turned-dungeon and learn of its dark past and Saint Peter's traditional imprisonment here.

Alcazar Live

★ 4.2 · 1,308 reviews

Discover Alcazar Live, a Trastevere club doing nightlife a little differently. Dance to genre-blending sets where DJs team up with live guitarists and other musicians in a casual, mid-sized space.

Pianostrada

★ 4.3 · 1,421 reviews

Discover Pianostrada, a family-run kitchen counter tucked into Trastevere. Grab a seat facing the open kitchen and settle in for adventurous, wine-paired dishes served at an easy, unhurried pace.

Popes' Lake, Kayak Tour with Swimming & Roman Pizza

★ 4.9 · 980 reviews

Paddle away from Rome's usual crowds on the volcanic waters of Popes' Lake at Castel Gandolfo. Kayak the quiet, green shoreline, cool off with a swim, then refuel with a Roman pizza lunch before the midday heat sets in.