The 27 best things to do in Rome
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From Vespa tours to viewing private collections and relaxing in Roman baths, find a different side to the city at its top attractions. Copy link. twitter. facebook. whatsapp. email. The challenge when visiting Rome is deciding what not to do: there are so many churches, archaeological sites, piazzas and paintings to see that a lifetime is hardly enough. Don’t try to cram too much in; Rome moves at a slower pace than many northern Italian cities, and to enjoy it you should take time out in pavement cafés as well as shuffle round the Sistine Chapel.
Read on for our experts' tips for the best things to do in Rome, including at night and unusual options. To help you plan your city break, we also have guides for Rome's best restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, free things to do and how to spend a weekend there.
What could be more Roman than zipping around the Colosseum on the back of a Vespa? A great way to see sights away from the centre of town, which can be tricky to get to otherwise. In a half-day private tour you’ll see a great deal with the friendly folk at Scooteroma. Choose a classic itinerary to take in the city’s highlights or a themed tour to focus on anything from food to street art.
Insider's tip: Save yourself the stress of Roman traffic and be driven in convoy by the experts; this option means you can also arrange to be picked up wherever suits you. Contact: scooteroma.com. Price: £££. Taking a tour with a private guide can bring ruins to life or help you to skilfully negotiate intriguing backstreets, nipping into bucolic courtyards and pretty churches you wouldn’t know were there. Even a visit to the notoriously crowded Vatican Museums can become an entertaining breeze. Agnes Crawford, a transplanted Brit with an master’s degree from Edinburgh in architectural history, has been leading tours in Rome since 2001. She and her expert archaeologist colleagues specialise in personalised tours.
