From the classic Trevi Fountain and Underground Guided Tour and Galleria Colonna, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
1★ 4.3 · 2,033 reviews
Discover the Trevi Fountain beyond the postcard photo. Join a guided visit above the Baroque masterpiece, then descend into the ancient Roman aqueduct and ruins hidden beneath it.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h30
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
2★ 4.9 · 3,289 reviews
Step inside Galleria Colonna, a private princely palace that only opens its doors a few hours a week. Wander the mirrored, frescoed Sala Grande lined with ancestral portraits and Roman antiquities, one of the most theatrical rooms in Rome.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h
Best time
morning or lunchtime
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
3★ 4.7 · 519,201 reviews
Discover Rome's largest Baroque fountain, tucked into a small piazza where three streets meet. Watch Oceanus's shell chariot and sea-horses roar with water, then toss a coin over your shoulder for a promised return to Rome.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
20 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
4★ 4.6 · 9,057 reviews
Step inside Palazzo Barberini, a Baroque palace built by Bernini and Borromini. Wander beneath Pietro da Cortona's dizzying ceiling fresco and stand before Caravaggio's Judith Beheading Holofernes, with far shorter lines than the Vatican.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Active — lots of walking
5★ 4.7 · 7,363 reviews
Step into Scuderie del Quirinale, the former papal stables turned Rome's top spot for blockbuster art shows. Book ahead and spend a couple of hours exploring major touring exhibitions, from pharaonic treasures to master retrospectives, just steps from the Quirinal Palace.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h
Best time
morning or afternoon
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
6★ 4.3 · 2,060 reviews
Discover Il new Gelato di San Crispino, a tiny gelateria tucked just steps from the Trevi Fountain. Slip through its narrow door for creamy, naturally flavored gelato that's noticeably less sweet than the touristy spots nearby.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
20 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
7★ 4.5 · 8,046 reviews
Discover Piccolo Buco, a walk-in pizzeria just steps from the Trevi Fountain. Join the queue past walls lined with competition awards and dig into pizza that thousands of reviewers rate among Rome's best.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
8★ 4.4 · 16,525 reviews
Discover RINASCENTE Rome, a sleek multi-floor department store steps from the Trevi Fountain. Browse floors of Italian and international fashion, beauty, and design, then head to the rooftop terrace for views over Rome's rooftops.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
9Stand at the crossroads of central Rome at Piazza Venezia. Take in the Altar of the Fatherland and Palazzo Venezia's balcony before heading down Via dei Fori Imperiali toward Trajan's Column and the Colosseum.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
15 min
Best time
morning, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
10★ 4.5 · 1,067 reviews
Discover Moma, a Michelin-starred restaurant tucked near Via Veneto in central Rome. Sit down for a competently crafted fine-dining meal at premium prices, going in with steady expectations rather than hopes for a career-best dinner.
Reasons to go
Holds a Michelin star and is located near Via Veneto in central Rome
Typical visit
2h
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
11★ 4.7 · 5,302 reviews
Step onto the Quirinal Hill and stand before the residence that's housed popes, kings, and now Italy's president. Catch the changing of the guard outside, or join a limited interior visit to peek inside this still-active seat of government.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
30 min
Best time
morning or afternoon
Walking intensity
Easy pace
12★ 4.3 · 2,645 reviews
Discover Rome's operatic soul at "The Most Beautiful Opera Arias." Enjoy beloved highlights from La Traviata, Tosca, and Carmen performed by a small ensemble in an intimate 75-minute evening concert.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
13★ 4.7 · 1,892 reviews
Step into the Doria Pamphilj Gallery, a private palazzo on Via del Corso still home to the family who built its collection. Wander centuries-spanning Old Master paintings at your own pace, with an audioguide to help you make sense of it all, minus the queues of Rome's bigger museums.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h30
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
14★ 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.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
3h
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
15★ 4.2 · 1,284 reviews
Discover Rome after dark from the top deck of an open-top bus. Ride past floodlit landmarks like the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain area, listening to recorded commentary while you sit back with no walking required.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h30
Best time
evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
16Discover Piazza Barberini, a lively crossroads anchored by Bernini's dynamic Triton Fountain. Pause here to admire the muscular figure blowing water skyward before continuing on to Palazzo Barberini or Via Veneto.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
20 min
Best time
morning or early evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
17★ 3.6 · 2,394 reviews
Step into Museo delle Cere on Piazza dei Santi Apostoli for a quirky break from Rome's grand museums. Wander past wax figures ranging from pop culture icons to historical and religious characters, an easy, budget-friendly stop for a quick laugh or a family outing.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
45 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
18★ 4.4 · 316 reviews
Discover Rooftop Spritzeria Barberini, a laid-back rooftop bar near Trevi. Arrive early to grab a spot, sip a spritz or aperitivo, and enjoy the view before the evening crowd fills in.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h
Best time
early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
19★ 4.0 · 768 reviews
Discover Theater Quirino Vittorio Gassman, a historic stage near Trevi named for the celebrated actor. Catch an affordable theatrical production, unwind over on-site coffee, and enjoy authentic Roman culture without opera-house prices.
Reasons to go
The theater is named after Vittorio Gassman, one of Italy's most celebrated stage and film actors.
Typical visit
2h
Best time
afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
20★ 4.4 · 2,646 reviews
Catch a movie at Cinema Barberini, right on the piazza in central Rome. Settle into clean, comfortable seats, grab some snacks, and enjoy a reliable, mainstream film outing without any fuss.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h
Best time
afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
