Rome in 4 days, paced like a local
“Colosseum, Vatican, and Trastevere split across days that never backtrack — plus trattorias picked near each afternoon stop.”
The plan
Day by day- 9:00 AM115 minColosseumNorth Roma Capitale
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
- 10:55 AM15 minTransit
- 11:10 AM180 minRoman ForumNorth Roma Capitale
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
- 2:10 PM25 minTransit
- 2:35 PM105 minMercato Hostaria RomaNorth Roma Capitale
Roman classics including grilled meats & pizza at a straightforward venue on a lively public square.
- 4:20 PM20 minTransit
- 4:40 PM115 minArch of ConstantineNorth Roma Capitale
A 21m-high Roman structure made up of 3 arches decorated with figures & battle scenes.
- 6:35 PM15 minTransit
- 6:50 PM115 minBaths of CaracallaNorth Roma Capitale
Ruins of a vast rectangular-shaped Roman thermal bath complex used from around 216 A.D. to 537 A.D.
- 9:00 AM115 minVatican MuseumsNorth Roma Capitale
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
- 10:55 AM10 minTransit
- 11:05 AM115 minSaint Peter’s BasilicaNorth Roma Capitale
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
- 1:00 PM20 minTransit
- 1:20 PM120 minSant' Eustachio CaffèNorth Roma Capitale
Coffee shop famed for its home-roast beans, blended with water from an ancient aqueduct.
- 3:20 PM20 minTransit
- 3:40 PM115 minCastel Sant'AngeloNorth Roma Capitale
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
- 5:35 PM15 minTransit
- 5:50 PM180 minAra Pacis MuseumNorth Roma Capitale
Designed by Richard Meier, this imposing, light-filled museum showcases an ornate Roman altar.
- 9:00 AM180 minGalleria BorgheseNorth Roma Capitale
Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.
- 12:00 PM15 minTransit
- 12:15 PM115 minPasseggiata del PincioNorth Roma Capitale
Historic promenade featuring 200+ busts of prominent figures, gardens & picturesque city views.
- 2:10 PM20 minTransit
- 2:30 PM120 minCantina e CucinaNorth Roma Capitale
Casual restaurant serving regional fare & pizzas amid rustic, vintage-style surroundings.
- 4:30 PM15 minTransit
- 4:45 PM115 minSpanish StepsNorth Roma Capitale
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
- 6:40 PM10 minTransit
- 6:50 PM115 minPiazza di SpagnaNorth Roma Capitale
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
- 9:00 AM180 minNational Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo alle TermeNorth Roma Capitale
Neo-Renaissance palace with a classical art collection including sculptures, mosaics & gold jewelry.
- 12:00 PM15 minTransit
- 12:15 PM180 minGalleria Doria PamphiljNorth Roma Capitale
Art by Rubens and Titian, plus ornate furniture and tapestries in palatial, 18th-century apartments.
- 3:15 PM10 minTransit
- 3:25 PM105 minOsteria BaccoNorth Roma Capitale
Osteria Bacco
- 5:10 PM20 minTransit
- 5:30 PM115 minBasilica of San Giovanni in LateranoNorth Roma Capitale
Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.
- 7:25 PM90 minGandhi 2 Indian RestaurantNorth Roma Capitale
Indian specialties & vegetarian options are offered in this popular, warm place with a terrace.
- 7:25 PM20 minTransit
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