Discover Rome’s 27 best Parks nature spots for your trip

Villa Borghese

★ 4.6 · 95,371 reviews

Discover Villa Borghese, Rome's grand 17th-century park. Wander shaded avenues, row across the boating lake, take in the view from Pincio Terrace, and step inside the Galleria Borghese's art collection.

Giardino degli Aranci

★ 4.7 · 25,923 reviews

Discover the Giardino degli Aranci, Rome's quiet garden retreat atop Aventine Hill. Wander among the orange trees planted by Dominican monks and watch the sun set over St Peter's dome before peeking through the famous keyhole nearby.

Gardens of Vatican City

★ 4.7 · 2,695 reviews

Step into the Pope's private gardens, tucked behind St Peter's Basilica. On a pre-booked guided tour, wander formal Italian parterres, fountains, and wooded paths across 23 hectares of centuries-old papal grounds.

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.

Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip

★ 4.6 · 10,067 reviews

Discover three of Italy's icons in a single sweeping day trip from Rome. Wander Pompeii's excavated streets and plaster-cast victims, then ride the Amalfi Coast's cliffside road through citrus groves to Sorrento.

Villa Doria Pamphili

★ 4.6 · 21,054 reviews

Escape to Villa Doria Pamphili, Rome's largest park and a favorite of locals over tourists. Wander pine-lined avenues, stroll past the ornamental lake, and picnic on open meadows away from the city's crowds.

Colle Oppio and Terme di Traiano Park

★ 4.2 · 4,951 reviews

Explore Colle Oppio, a green hilltop park rising just above the Colosseum. Wander shaded paths past the exposed ruins of Trajan's Baths and Nero's buried Domus Aurea, pause at the drinking fountains, and watch for the resident cats.

Amalfi & Positano Day Trip with Optional Boat Cruise

★ 4.5 · 3,841 reviews

Spend a full day soaking in the Amalfi Coast without the rush of extra stops. Wind along the cliffside road to Positano, then, if you choose the optional boat cruise, see the coastline unfold from the water.

Botanical Garden of Rome

★ 4.4 · 11,586 reviews

Explore the Botanical Garden of Rome, tucked away on the Janiculum Hill in Trastevere. Wander through terraced rose gardens, a Japanese-style garden, and a bamboo grove, pausing for quiet rooftop views over the city.

Villa D'Este and Hadrian's Villa Tivoli Day Tour

★ 4.5 · 2,354 reviews

Escape Rome for a day trip to Tivoli's twin wonders. Wander Villa d'Este's terraced Renaissance gardens and elaborate fountains, then explore the sprawling pools, temples, and baths of Hadrian's ancient countryside retreat.

Parco della Caffarella

★ 4.6 · 15,003 reviews

Explore Parco della Caffarella, a working slice of countryside tucked inside Rome's city limits. Walk or run the wide dirt paths past ancient ruins and grazing sheep for an unpolished counterpoint to the manicured Appian Way villas.

Roman Coast State Nature Reserve

★ 4.3 · 8,209 reviews

Escape to the Roman Coast State Nature Reserve for a break from the ruins. Wander sandy trails through umbrella pine forests and dunes, breathing sea air while spotting coastal wildlife away from Ostia's beach crowds.

Villa Celimontana

★ 4.5 · 1,374 reviews

Escape the crowds around the Colosseum at Villa Celimontana. Wander shaded paths past scattered Roman ruins and a 16th-century Egyptian obelisk, or catch the summer open-air jazz festival after dark.

Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede

★ 4.2 · 3,919 reviews

Escape the crowds at Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede, a sprawling nature reserve southwest of Rome. Wander countryside trails through woodland and farmland, then climb to one of its higher points for a clear, sweeping view over the city.

Villa Torlonia

★ 4.7 · 27 reviews

Explore Villa Torlonia, a leafy Roman estate with a layered past. Wander uncrowded paths past eccentric follies like the stained-glass Casina delle Civette, and discover the grounds once home to Mussolini himself.

Tor Fiscale Park, Rome

★ 4.4 · 109 reviews

Discover Tor Fiscale Park, where two ancient Roman aqueducts cross beneath a medieval tower. Wander the open parkland at a slow pace, taking in the layered ruins with far fewer crowds than nearby Parco degli Acquedotti.

Riserva naturale di Monte Mario

★ 3.8 · 43 reviews

Explore Monte Mario, Rome's highest hill and a quiet escape from the city center. Wander wooded trails past the historic astronomical observatory and take in sweeping views over the skyline from near the summit.

Villa Sciarra

★ 4.2 · 3,319 reviews

Discover Villa Sciarra, a quiet hilltop garden above Trastevere. Wander past Baroque fountains and statues on shaded paths, or relax on a bench while kids enjoy the playground.

Riserva Naturale della Marcigliana

★ 4.2 · 5,348 reviews

Escape to the Riserva Naturale della Marcigliana, a working stretch of rural Lazio inside Rome's city limits. Wander past farmland, woodland, and a horse farm on rugged trails, spotting protected wildlife along the way.

Pineto Regional Park

★ 4.1 · 1,819 reviews

Discover Pineto Regional Park, a pine-shaded escape on Rome's northern edge. Wander easy woodland paths or tackle steeper ridge trails, enjoying quiet terrain far from the city-centre crowds.

Valle dell'Aniene Nature Reserve

★ 4.2 · 8,538 reviews

Discover the Valle dell'Aniene Nature Reserve on Rome's quieter northeastern edge. Walk or cycle riverside trails past tall trees and open pasture where sheep graze, far from the city's usual sights.

Parco degli Scipioni

★ 4.2 · 679 reviews

Discover Parco degli Scipioni, a small shaded green space near the Appian Way. Relax on benches under mature trees, stroll the dog-friendly paths, and enjoy a quiet pause while exploring the area near the ancient Tomb of the Scipios.

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.

Piazza della Cervelletta

Discover Piazza della Cervelletta, a quiet green square on Rome's eastern outskirts. Relax on shaded benches near open grass, with the historic fortified Casale della Cervelletta farmhouse standing as a backdrop.

Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip

★ 4.6 · 7,185 reviews

Explore ancient Pompeii's ruins before winding along the Amalfi Coast to Positano. Wander the cliffside village's stacked pastel houses and small beach, the coast's most photogenic stop.

Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch

★ 4.6 · 5,736 reviews

Explore Pompeii on a day trip that goes beyond the ruins. Wander the ancient streets, then head up to Mount Vesuvius's crater for the view that explains it all, with lunch available along the way.