From the classic Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour and Il sorpasso, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
1★ 4.3 · 82,645 reviews
Get ahead of the crowds with an early-morning guided sweep through the Vatican's biggest highlights. Move through the Museums' galleries to the Sistine Chapel, then walk straight into St. Peter's Basilica, all in one efficient three-hour outing.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
3h
Best time
early morning or morning
Walking intensity
Active — lots of walking
2★ 4.4 · 4,082 reviews
Discover Il sorpasso, a lively Prati trattoria with a wine-bar edge. Settle in for classic ragù pasta or an easy Aperol Spritz and cured-meat aperitivo, booking around 6:30pm to beat the crowds.
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
3★ 4.3 · 2,661 reviews
Discover Flavio al Velavevodetto ai Quiriti, a Prati neighborhood favorite for classic Roman cooking. Enjoy genuine, well-executed dishes and attentive, friendly service, all at reasonable prices without the historic center's crowds.
Typical visit
1h30
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
4★ 4.3 · 842 reviews
Discover L'Arcangelo, a Michelin-guide favorite tucked on a quiet Trastevere street. Sit down for refined Roman classics and handmade ravioli that reviewers rank among the best they've ever tasted.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h30
Best time
lunchtime or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
5★ 4.5 · 4,741 reviews
Step into Sciascia Caffè 1919, a Rome classic pouring coffee since its namesake year. Sit down for a splendid affogato and cakes, served with the attentive, personable touch regulars rave about in Prati.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
25 min
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
6★ 4.8 · 330 reviews
Discover Pulejo ristorante, a sleek fine-dining room near Piazza Cavour. Settle in for a technique-driven tasting menu of inventive pairings, like eel-style sweetbread and trout roe, served with attentive, professional care.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h30
Best time
evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
7★ 4.5 · 2,359 reviews
Discover Neve di Latte, a Prati gelateria loved for its extensive vegan selection. Sample plant-based flavors like pistachio and walnut, or try the standout ricotta and hazelnut-chocolate Viterbese.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
20 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
8★ 4.7 · 10,638 reviews
Discover Gelateria La Romana on Via Cola di Rienzo, a Prati favorite with over 10,600 glowing reviews. Sample creamy, high-quality gelato across a wide range of flavors, then pause your shopping stroll for a dessert stop many call the best of their whole Rome trip.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
20 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
9★ 4.6 · 649 reviews
Discover Aqualunae, a design-led dinner spot near Piazza dei Quiriti. Book ahead for a visually striking room built for a special occasion, where the setting itself is as memorable as the plate in front of you.
Typical visit
1h40
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
10★ 4.6 · 5,695 reviews
Step into Castroni, the gourmet grocer Romans have relied on for decades. Browse packed shelves of Italian coffee, chocolate, pasta, and preserves alongside global imports, then stock up on tea, coffee, or edible souvenirs to take home.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
20 min
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
11★ 4.9 · 7,725 reviews
Discover the art of Italian cooking near the Vatican. Roll fresh pasta and layer a classic tiramisu by hand over three hours, sipping fine wine as you go.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
3h
Best time
morning or early evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
12★ 4.7 · 209 reviews
Step into The First Musica, Rome's boutique hotel bar built entirely around a music theme. Sip cocktails in a design-led space with attentive service, soaking in a distinctive atmosphere far from the traditional bar scene.
Reasons to go
The hotel has a dedicated music-themed floor with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows over Rome.
Typical visit
1h30
Best time
early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
13★ 4.8 · 1,186 reviews
Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on pizza-making class in Rome. Craft your dough from scratch, sip fine wine throughout, and finish with your pick of tiramisù or gelato.
Typical visit
2h30
Best time
afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
14★ 4.5 · 570 reviews
Explore Via Cola di Rienzo, Prati's go-to shopping street near the Vatican. Browse gourmet food shops, grocers, and accessible fashion boutiques the way Roman locals do, away from the historic center's crowds.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
45 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
15Discover Prati, Rome's orderly answer to the tangled historic centre. Wander the grid streets and boutiques of Via Cola di Rienzo, then dine at neighborhood restaurants just steps from the Vatican, away from tourist crowds.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Active — lots of walking
16★ 4.5 · 511 reviews
Discover Bencò Osteria Calabrese, a rare taste of Calabria tucked into Rome's quiet Prati district. Enjoy carefully plated regional dishes that break from the city's usual pasta routine, in a peaceful setting away from the tourist crowds.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h30
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
17★ 4.6 · 712 reviews
Discover Fabric, a compact neighbourhood café tucked into Prati near the Vatican. Settle in for quality coffee, smoothies, and warm, attentive service that turns first-time visitors into regulars.
Typical visit
20 min
Best time
early morning, morning or afternoon
Walking intensity
Easy pace
18★ 4.1 · 1,330 reviews
Discover Pop's Roma, a millennial-styled American diner tucked away on Via Federico Cesi. Dig into oversized, heavily topped pancake stacks for a late Sunday brunch with a distinctly American diner vibe.
Typical visit
1h
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
19★ 4.3 · 353 reviews
Step into a single, curious room tucked inside one of Rome's rare Gothic churches. Examine prayer books and cloth said to bear scorch marks left by souls from purgatory, then take a moment to admire the church's own Gothic artwork.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
45 min
Best time
early morning, morning, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
20★ 4.0 · 64 reviews
Stop by Gallo in Prati for a taste of Italy you can pack in your bag. Browse shelves of packaged Italian specialty products, from pantry staples to gift-worthy treats, for a quick shopping stop rather than a sit-down meal.
Typical visit
20 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace