
Things to do in Rome
Welcome to Rome
An open-air museum home to two millennia of architecture, art, and culture, Rome is one of the world’s most visited cities—for good reason. You can spend hours exploring ancient wonders, traveling between attractions, or hunting for the best gelato; but those in the know stay ahead of the crowd with skip-the-line entrance tickets and guided tours. Hop-on hop-off tours allow visitors to breeze through must-do lists, while group visits to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican Museums offer a more in-depth experience. For a true taste of Italy, take advantage of the city’s central location with day trips to Pompeii, Tuscany, and beyond.
Top 15 attractions in Rome
Colosseum
Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani)
Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina)
St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)
Vatican City (Citta del Vaticano)
Mt. Vesuvius (Monte Vesuvio)
Pantheon
Piazza Navona
Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)
Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna)
Circus Maximus (Circo Massimo)
Campo de' Fiori
St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro)
Piazza Venezia
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When to visit
Avoid Rome in July and August unless you can handle heat and humidity. Spring and fall offer perfect conditions, but the trade-off is peak crowds and prices. Instead, visit during the off-season months of October through April, when you’ll trade shorter opening hours for fewer crowds. Winter is crisp, but nothing a light coat can’t handle.