We look forward to welcoming you to the Eternal City. Immerse yourself in Roman life and get to know the countless sights with us.
Enjoy the dolce vita on the streets and squares of Rome with an ice cream or an aperitif and indulge in a delicious dinner.
Always stay up-to-date on sights, museums and events with our first-hand information.
Tickets
A trip to the city. Life on the streets of Rome, good food and sightseeing are part of an unforgettable experience in Rome. Buying tickets on site can also be a special experience. Gamblers like to risk everything and buy tickets and tours from dubious street vendors. Since the Coronavirus, it has been mandatory to reserve a fixed entry time at the most important museums.
Bookings with the major portals Tiqets and Getyourguide are convenient and secure. Here you will find everything you need to know. You won’t have to worry about the different booking systems of the individual museums on their websites. Check out our ticket page for a collection of the best tickets, tours, and activities.
Tickets & top tours
Attractions
Rome and the Vatican can be seen as an open-air museum itself, most of which you can visit for free. There is always something new to discover!
Colosseum
Panem et circenses, Bread and games, that’s what the Colosseum stands for. This multifunctional amphitheater of ancient Rome is one of the most visited attractions today. Learn how this colossal entertainment machine worked and how to best organize a visit.
The Colosseum in Rome
Vatican
In Rome everything always has a history. If we can believe the legend, it is thanks to Emperor Nero that St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City were built on the Vatican Hill. Archaeologists are still doing research in the necropolis under St. Peter’s Basilica, which was leveled by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century.
Guided tours for the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica give you an introduction to the works of art and a glimpse into 2,000 years of history. If you want to experience Pope Francis up close, you will have a chance to do that at the general audiences.
Vatican tickets and guided tours
Travel information
Whether by car, bus, train or plane, all roads lead to Rome. Play the trip to Rome – musical chairs – with us. The game is also very popular in the Roman traffic and local public transport.
Rome Passes Compare
With these Rome City Passes all reservations are included:
Rome hotels
Hotels advertise a good location, even if you then need an hour to get to the center. Check here which locations are really convenient.
Best season
The best season to visit Rome is very individual. In winter you can mostly even go skiing in the vicinity of Rome. In summer you can combine your visit with a swim in the sea. Every season has its charm, so it’s up to you to choose what suits you best.
3 days in Rome
Three days and two nights are the classic for a city trip. With a little luck you will arrive in the morning and fly back in the evening. In our handy kit you will find suggestions that can be combined with each other so that you can see and experience as much as possible in Rome.
3 days in Rome
Gastronomy
In Rome, good food is a cornerstone of the way of life. Rome offers a spectacular street food scene, traditional Roman cuisine, pizza and of course healthy Mediterranean cuisine.
Gastronomy in Rome between street food and restaurants
The 9 best pizzas to go in Rome · Pizza al taglio
Roman Cuisine · Typical dishes simply explained
The 12 best ice cream parlors in Rome · Gelateria and Gelati
Top restaurants in Rome · top cuisine for every taste
Breakfast and brunch in Rome
Guided street food tour GetYourGuide Original · This tour is cult
Bars, cafés and pastry shops in Rome · A little guide
Shopping
Rome offers a wide range of shopping options. Whether it’s fashion for every budget, culinary specialties, antiques or flea markets Rome has a lot to offer.
Gastronomy in Rome between street food and restaurants
The 9 best pizzas to go in Rome · Pizza al taglio
Roman Cuisine · Typical dishes simply explained
The 12 best ice cream parlors in Rome · Gelateria and Gelati
Practical tips
Rome is a wonderful city. Take it easy and don’t stress yourself out. Don’t drink a cappuccino after lunch don’t wear an open neck pouch, and don’t let your wallet hang out of your pants.
Can you keep a secret? So can we! Nevertheless, we would like to tell you a few anecdotes in our insider tips and introduce you to lesser-known sights off the beaten paths.
The top 5 museums in Rome and the best alternatives
Colosseum Rome · Tickets & tours · Useful information
Vatican Museums · Vatican Gardens · the best tickets
St. Peter’s Basilica · History & description of St. Peter’s
Roma Pass, is it worth it? Tourist card comparison
The Vatican · Sights · Information & Backgrounds
Rome is wonderful but it is also full of trash too!! Such a shame! The authorities should spend some of the millions of euros they get from the tourist tax of 3 euros per day and really clean up the city. Its appalling.
The Romans also pay a lot for garbage collection. Let’s see what the next election will be. Joseph de Maistre: “Every nation gets the government it deserves.”
I live in Virginia in the USA. My desire is to come for several and do the 2020 Marathon. I would appreciate any and all info on marathon. It will be my first time to Italy, so I need lots of guidance.
Thank you,
Teresa
Hi Teresa,
there are more events in Rome during the year. I believe, you are asking about the Rome Marathon in April. Registrations are not yet open. Here you find information about the Rome Marathon, procedures are every year the same. Only the location of the Marathon Village may change.
If you have more questions, let me know.
Best
Bernhard
appreciate your efforts for bringing us such informative article. Planning my visit soon.
thanks !
🙂
Will be in Rome during Christmas. I need to get to a dinner Christmas day evening around 7:30 pm & be picked up around 11:30 pm. Are the taxis running at that time? I heard that transportation is limited on Christmas.
Hi Thomas,
Very few taxis are available on Christmas Eve. I would therefore recommend you to reserve a driver in time.
Hello,
I really appreciate all of your practical tips for visiting Rome at Easter. Are all of the tours self-booking, or can you make specific recommendations for me somehow? I could use the help figuring out the best way to spend our time, making tour bookings, and an Easter meal reservation.
Thanks!
Jen
Hi Jen,
the tours are self booking but if you tell me about your preferences (eg. visiting churches, ceremonies, ancient Rome, etc) and the length of your stay, I can give some recommendations. Here I have put together recommendations for the Easter menu and information about the dates.
Enjoy your preparation and your stay in Rome.
Bernhard
Hello. I would like to climb to the top of St Peters Basilica. I will be taking an early tour of the Sistine Chapel and St Peters, which does not include a climb up the dome. I would like to climb the dome after my tour is over at 11:30. Is there a way of doing this without waiting in a long line for the elevator? Someone told me if I book a Vox Mundi audio tour that I could skip the line for the dome. Is this true and how do I do this?
Thank You
Hi Loren,
L’m sorry, but the Vox Mundi tour for the dome is no more available since last autumn. At the moment I know only one tour including St. Peter’s Basilica and the dome but it starts already at 8:15. I suggest to ask your guide of the St Peter’s tour for help.
Enjoy your stay in Rome!