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Best Things to Do in Rome

Featured Rome Travel Tips
  • Plan a sunrise stroll through tourist hotspots to beat the crowds
  • Visit the Roman Forum to capture the ruins of the Colosseum
  • Start at the Pantheon and wander the the beautiful streets of Rome
  • Stroll through St. Angelo Castle and the Vatican
  • Enjoy an espresso or glass of vino in the Trastevere neighbourhood
  • Capture memories on a Flytographer photoshoot

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Stevie's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Trevi Fountain at night with gelato was my favorite moment of the trip!

What is your best travel tip for Rome?

Research the best / oldest restaurants and make reservations ahead of time!

Visited Rome in October

Photo Shoot Location: Trastevere

Francesca V. in Rome for Flytographer

Maggie's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Da Enzo 29 was our favorite restaurant. We loved it so much we went back twice. The pasta was the best we had and the atmosphere was so fun!

What are the best things to do in Rome?

We loved seeing the Pantheon and the Colosseum as well as Vatican City.

Visited Rome in October

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Francesca V. in Rome for Flytographer

Brittney's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Colosseum, Pantheon, and the top of the Vittoriano- panoramic views of the entire city!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

Walk everywhere, use the subway to save time. Explain to your kids the architecture around them, explain how old the grounds are. It was an amazing experience!

Visited Rome in October

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Kallie's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Ristorante Carlo Menta

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum Pizza & Gelato Making class with InRome Cooking

Visited Rome in September

Photo Shoot Location: Trastevere

Marcos in Rome for Flytographer

Bianca's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Get into the neighborhoods for a more authentic experience.

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Did a ebike tour withTopBike Rentals that went to Catacombs, Appian Way, Aquaducts and more. Great way to see more than city center. Borghese Park is incredible. It’s like the Central Park of Rome. So lovely and animated.

What is your best travel tip for Rome?

Be prepared to walk a lot. Comfy shoes are important. Also, you will never see all the amazing sites so be prepared to come back until you do!

Visited Rome in October

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Rachel's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Ristorante Bernini and Ristorstine Emma! Get the buffalo mozzarella and aged ham pizza at Ristorante Emma, it’s the best pizza I’ve ever had!

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Golf cart tour of the city, private tour of the Colosseum, and seeing the Vatican!

What is the best tip for a romantic getaway in Rome?

Don’t overbook your days! We allowed down time for shopping, walking around, and relaxing and I’m so glad we did! Only one tour or activity each day that was a half day max!

Visited Rome in September

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Roy's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Lilli a Tor di Nona (central, typical Roman dishes, non-touristy) Il Moschino in Garbatella (a lovely area to explore) Cul de Sac and Il Piccolo (both near Piazza Navona, cozy wine bars with great ambiance) Filettaro a Campo de' Fiori (famous for its baccalà filets, Campo de' Fiori is especially lively on Friday nights) Mercato Coperto di Testaccio (a vibrant market full of great food options) Trapizzino (locations in Testaccio and Trastevere; a must-try street food)

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Just strolling on cobblestoned streets and discovering little piazzas and Villa Farnesina where beauty, art and history blend seamlessly.

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Rome?

You cant go wrong with celebrating it in a nice restaurant overlooking the colosseum at hotel manfredi.

Visited Rome in September

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Ryan's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Al mora. Excellent pasta

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Walking thru great neighborhoods at night

Visited Rome in June

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Marcos in Rome for Flytographer

Marianna's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

I’ll Giardino

What are the best things to do in Rome?

The photoshoot near the colleseum

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Rome?

Go where the locals go

Visited Rome in August

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Sam's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Barnum cafe near camp de Fiori- it has the most delicious pastries!

What are the best things to do in Rome?

My kids really like the ikono and illusion museum. I loved walking around Trastevere and Borghese Gardens.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

Rome is a great city with kids even though everyone says the opposite. Everything is easily walkable and even something like going to the market is a different and fun experience for kids. They also loved the water fountains everywhere, it was a daily activity for our 18 month old. Plus everyone there loves kids, it was so great to be there with them.

Visited Rome in August

Photo Shoot Location: Trastevere

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Kirsty's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Trattoria Luzzi - cheap dishes and great service!

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Golf cart buggy in Borghese Park.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

Don’t do two much - pick two things a day!

Visited Rome in August

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Kris's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Our favorite restaurant was Mariuccia. The pizza was pure perfection.

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Our favorite experiences were our sunrise photoshoot with Roberta being able to walk around and take in the city before it got crowded and super hot. We also loved walking through the Roman Forum at night. It was beautiful and peaceful.

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Rome?

The food, wine and sights are all incredible.

Visited Rome in July

Photo Shoot Location: Trevi Fountain and The Pantheon

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Julia's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best things to do in Rome?

LivTours private golf cart tour with Riccardo was the highlight of this time in Rome! It was amazing!

Visited Rome in July

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Francesca V. in Rome for Flytographer

Julie's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Antica Enoteca

What are the best things to do in Rome?

While in Rome, we enjoyed shopping, eating gelato, and walking around to observe the architecture.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

Try Maria Claudia's tour of the Colosseum or the Borghese Galleria!

Visited Rome in July

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Amanda's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Our favourite restaurant was Taverna Trilussa in the beautiful area of Trastevere. Dine on the most delicious pasta dishes and then stroll through the magical streets of Trastevere. It’ll be a night to remember!

What are the best things to do in Rome?

This was the first time we returned to Rome with small children so we did all the major sights and landmarks. Our kids loved the Colosseum, which we opted for a private tour and then ventured out on our own to take in the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon…with plenty of Gelato stops in between!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

Travel early in the season to avoid the heat waves and crowds of July and August. Plan tours early in the day to stay a little cooler and book a hotel with a pool to beat the afternoon heat. We pile on a lot of gelato stops and pepper in live outdoor music and delicious restaurants for the entire family to enjoy!

Visited Rome in June

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Francesca V. in Rome for Flytographer

Sara's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

The Hassler Hotel rooftop bar had the most beautiful views of the city. We loved Hostaria Di Pastini Pizzaria near pantheon area pizza was so good and on a cute street bustling with people

What are the best things to do in Rome?

We loved everything in Rome the beauty of the coliseum and pantheon were are favorites. We did a fun cooking class just outside of Rome in Frascati took the train it was a hidden gem

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

I traveled With teens so much easier because they are interested in the history. Best advice for any age kid is to be sure you pre book all tours so you avoid long lines and waiting. It makes the experience so much better especially for kids plus all the walking is already a lot so taking out that extra waiting and standing is key I tealled loved our tour company EF Go Ahead Tours who did all of this for us. I also Used Get Your Guide for extra activities

Visited Rome in June

Photo Shoot Location: Trastevere

Francesca V. in Rome for Flytographer

Alfredo's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

The hotel was nice and in a great location. Hotel Della Donziliazione

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Sisteen chapel was a 1000 positive adjectives.

Visited Rome in June

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Angela's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Day trip to Orvieto!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

Take the kids to gladiator school, especially before or soon after to a colosseum visit! And be sure to wear insect repellent! The mosquitos there will bite you!!!

Visited Rome in June

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Guido in Rome for Flytographer

Kayla's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Ristorante Alla Rampa Amazing service and amazing food

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Flytographer shoot with Roberta

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Rome?

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Visited Rome in May

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Kate's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Da Enzo - best burrata we’ve ever had!

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Family photos and food tour! And a golf cart tour where we hit all the highlights in one afternoon, topped off with gelato!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

Bring a white noise machine for the stroller and hope for naps on the go!

Visited Rome in May

Photo Shoot Location: Trastevere

Francesca V. in Rome for Flytographer

Shari's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Al42 was a delicious option for quick eat inside and take away. The pasta was superb and service efficient, which makes a huge difference when on time a time crunch traveling with small children.

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Colosseum of course was a favorite! Make sure to book those underground tickets online a month in advance!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

We love using our Osprey child carrier for kids up to 4 yrs old. We also traveled with yeti bottles to keep our drinks cold and to fill up with the Roman water. I’d also recommend the Apple AirTags in bracelets for kids walking around as areas were packed shoulder to shoulder in some of the high tourist spots. Most sites are free for under 18, so book on official sites or in person. We also got some Roman soldier and goddess costumes in advance for the kids, and they loved them! It made the experience of the colosseum and forum feel EXTRA and also they got treated like little stars by workers and tourists ;)

Visited Rome in May

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Brittany's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Our favorite restaurant was Mazze - make sure to try the artichoke appetizer!

Visited Rome in May

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Signe's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Aroma - incredible view and incredible food. A higher end experience but worth it if you’re looking for that!

Visited Rome in May

Photo Shoot Location: Trevi Fountain and The Pantheon

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Lauren's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Armando Al Pantheon came highly recommended, and it quickly became our top dining spot in Rome. The seasonal artichoke and mozzarella, along with the rigatoni, were absolute highlights that we’ll be reminiscing about for years to come. As a self-proclaimed ice cream aficionado, I embarked on a quest to sample multiple gelatos each day in search of the best in Rome. Grom stole the show as my favorite gelato spot!

What are the best things to do in Rome?

The Colosseum was truly awe-inspiring. Learning about the rich culture and history of the events that took place beneath our feet left a profound impact. Our visit to the Sistine Chapel happened to coincide with a Wednesday, and our luck continued when we wandered over to St. Peter’s Basilica afterward, only to stumble upon the Pope conducting his Wednesday service! It was one of those quintessential “only in Rome” moments that my husband and I will cherish forever.

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Rome?

It’s wise to plan your activities in advance to avoid long waits in lines. Additionally, don’t forget to schedule some downtime for yourself and indulge in a spa or relaxing experience.

Visited Rome in April

Photo Shoot Location: The Pantheon & Streets of Rome

Francesca V. in Rome for Flytographer

Sharita's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Trattoria da Enzo al 29 in Trastevere is our favorite restaurant because the food is spectacular!

What are the best things to do in Rome?

The Roman Gladiator School off of Appia Antica was great for children!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

Make sure to schedule in rest days where there is no schedule so that the kids can rest and/or so that there is time for spontaneous activities.

Visited Rome in March

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum and Colosseum

Guido in Rome for Flytographer

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