From the classic National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo alle Terme and Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
1★ 4.6 · 6,328 reviews
Explore Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, a quiet branch of the National Roman Museum right by Termini station. Wander uncrowded galleries of ancient sculpture, marvel at Livia's villa garden frescoes, and browse a rich collection of ancient coins.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
2★ 4.7 · 6,023 reviews
Step inside Rome's principal opera house for a formal evening of world-class performance. Take in the ornate boxes and tiered seating as opera or ballet unfolds on stage in the heart of the city.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h30
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
3★ 4.5 · 5,002 reviews
Step into the Baths of Diocletian, once ancient Rome's largest imperial bathing complex and now home to the National Roman Museum. Wander the massive Roman ruins and Michelangelo's cloister, exploring clearly labeled epigraphic and protohistoric collections just steps from Termini station.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
4★ 4.6 · 803 reviews
Discover Mùn Rooftop Cocktail Bar near Piazza dell'Esquilino. Sip expertly crafted cocktails from a genuine drinks programme while attentive staff look after you above Rome's rooftops.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
5★ 3.9 · 19,152 reviews
Explore Rome at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off ticket covering three separate scenic routes. Hop on and off freely as you travel between the historic centre, the Vatican, and Trastevere without arranging separate transport.
Typical visit
2h
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
6★ 5.0 · 3,152 reviews
Discover a livelier side of Rome's cooking class scene near Termini. Mix and sip a classic Italian spritz while learning to hand-make spaghetti from scratch, all in one fun, sociable session.
Typical visit
2h30
Best time
afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
7★ 4.0 · 695 reviews
Discover Ristorante Santi, a friendly neighborhood spot tucked on a quiet street near Termini. Enjoy an easygoing, affordable meal with attentive service that's happy to accommodate special requests off the menu.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
8★ 4.5 · 1,374 reviews
Discover the Four Fountains, a Baroque crossroads hiding in plain sight in Rome. Stand at the intersection to see all four figures, Tiber, Arno, Diana, and Juno, face each other while distant obelisks frame the streets beyond.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
20 min
Walking intensity
Easy pace
9★ 4.5 · 1,979 reviews
Grab a quick, quality coffee break at Coffee Shop Fondi, right across from Roma Termini. Enjoy fresh croissants and genuinely good espresso before hopping on your train.
Typical visit
20 min
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Easy pace
10★ 4.9 · 1,332 reviews
Explore Rome after dark on a small-group e-bike ride past floodlit landmarks. Cruise easily past the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and central piazzas, then pause for an optional food-and-wine stop along the way.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
3h
Best time
evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
