Top Things To Do in Rome

The Italian capital is ‘The Eternal City’ with its ancient ruins, world-class galleries and lively squares.  

Awe-inspiring monuments like the Pantheon, the Roman Forum and Colosseum continue to draw throngs. Via Veneto is filled to the brim with sleek hotels and hotspots like the Café de Paris and Harry’s Bar. Villa Borghese in the Northern Center is another popular attraction worth seeing. The Repubblica and Quirinale are famous neighbourhoods, where one can find the Trevi Fountain and Rome’s National Museum.  

Zip around the city on a Vespa to experience the buzzing nightlife of Camp de’ Fiori, designer boutique shopping of Via Condotti and the bohemian handicrafts of Trastevere. Treat yourself to treasures housed at the museums, sip espresso in at sidewalk cafés and enjoy Italian fare in trattorias. On a guided city tour, one can stumble upon Baroque and Renaissance masterpieces by Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Raphael and Bernini. Hop on hop off bus tours make touring the large city a cakewalk. 

With its awe-inspiring architecture and art collection, the Vatican City is an essential stop. Visiting the St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel are considered to be essential items on the agenda of art buffs. A variety of private sightseeing tours are available to enjoy the Vatican’s interiors without the crowds. 

Among the best things to do in Rome is to take a day trip to see the lovely Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d'Este in Tivoli.