Rome Travel Guide

The Colosseum, Vatican, Trastevere and 2,500 years of layered history make Rome the ultimate open-air museum.

Top things to do in Rome

The essential Rome experiences — landmarks, neighborhoods, museums and hidden corners that locals actually love.

Best neighborhoods and hotels in Rome for first-timers, couples, families and budget travelers.

From cult street-food spots to Michelin-starred dining — the Rome food guide travelers ask for again and again.

The best half-day and full-day trips from Rome when you want to step outside the city without losing your base.

Getting from the airport, the best transport pass, neighborhoods to avoid at night and the etiquette every visitor to Rome should know.

3–4 days covers the Rome essentials; 5–7 lets you slow down and explore neighborhoods most tourists never see.

Rome is generally very safe for tourists. Standard big-city precautions for pickpockets in crowded tourist areas apply.