Of course, Rome isn’t built in a day and this is just more than a phrase. It took around 1,010,450 days to build this capital city of Italy. But, you don’t need these many days to get familiar with the City of Seven Hills. A list of things to do in Rome, a friend, and a pet is all you need to fill your Rome Diaries with memories.
The trip will make you dead tired as you have to start the journey early so that you don’t miss the must-visit tourist places in Rome. It’s going to be worth in the end!
Things To Do And See In Rome
1. Enjoy the Views of Rome’s Famous Attraction- Colosseum
This oval-shaped amphitheater is very, very, very old, it was built in 70 AD and the construction was so solid that the theatre still stands strong. However, a large part is broken due to earthquake and for creation of new structure. Despite this, beauty of this UNESCO site is intact.
Location- Piazza del Colosseo
Opening hours– 9 am to 5:30 pm
Tickets- 12 Euros
How to reach– If you are directly going from airport then take a train to Colosseo, it will take you within half an hour. Second way is to reach via bus so that you can get a glance of multiple attractions as well.
[Note- Do an advanced booking to save your time]
2. Click Pictures At Roman Forum
It is a place where major events happened in the history of Rome. You will get the evidences from the ruins at Roman Forum. From ancient temples, podiums, buildings used by Roman emperors and markets, all are present here. Thus it is called as ‘Heart of the Roman Empire.’
Location- Boa della Salara Vecchia
Opening hours– 9 am to 4:30 pm
Tickets- Price is included in the Colosseum ticket
How to reach– Forum Romanum is only a few minutes away from the Colosseum, you can either take a taxi or a walk to the west.
3. Get Panoramic View Of Rome From Palantine Hill
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This is one of the Seven Hills in Rome which is also the most ancient and important due to the history it has. There are total 8 monuments- House of Tiberius, Domus Severiana, Temple of Cybele, and House of Livia and Augustus, The palace of Domitian, Septizodium, Temple of Apollo Palatnus, and Domus Transitoria. All are worthy sightseeing in Rome.
Location- Adjacent to the Roman Forum
Opening Hours- 10:30 am to 7:15 pm
Tickets- Price is included in the Colosseum ticket
How to reach– Take a left turn from the arch of Titus inside the Forum to reach palatine hill
4. Eat The Best Italian Food
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By the time your trip gets over, you will be hungry. So, take a lunch at one of the best nearby restaurants of the colosseum.
Aroma restaurant serves the best Italian food and dining experience. It has an open terrace area from where you can get a straight view of the Colosseum while enjoying your meal.
Location- Via Labicana
Opening hours– 12:30 pm-3 pm | 7 pm – 11 pm
How to reach– Aroma is only at a 4-minute distance from the attraction
5. Get Your Wish Done At Trevi Fountain
Begin with Trevi Fountain from the second list of things to do in Rome. It is located just at the centre of three streets that gave it name Trevi which means ‘Three Street Fountain’. It is a symbol of excellent Roman craftsmanship and famous for its coin throwing tradition.
It is believed that throwing coin in the fountain water please God and they help you return home safely. Another fact about trevi is that its water is magical so make sure to fill your water bottle from the fountain taps.
Location- Piazza di Trevi
Opening hours- 24 hours
How to reach- Trevi fountain is only 20 minutes away from Colosseum, you can easily reach via taxi
6. Meet The World Famous Artists In Vatican Museum
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Next stop in our list is the museum with the largest art collection in the world. Vatican museum is an art galaxy for the artists where they can get inspiration from the world’s famous artists like Da Vinci. There are more than 20 thousand paintings in the building. A day won’t be enough to appreciate all.
Location- 00120 Vatican City
Opening hours– 8:30 am to 10:30 pm
Tickets- Entry is free on last Sunday of every month and on other important days whereas as regular ticket price if between 8 and 17 euros
How to reach– Walk to the museum from the fountain so that you can closely experience the Roman street culture. It will take only 10 minutes to reach the location. You can also hire taxi in case google map seems confusing to you.
7. Visit Sistine Chapel
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This Chapel is like a big canvas where meticulous paintings of Michelangelo are displayed on the walls and ceilings. It will leave you surprised!
Location- Inside Vatican Museum complex
Opening hours– 9 am to 4 pm
Tickets- Entry to this tourist place in Rome is included with your ticket to Vatican Museum.
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8. Breathe Through Green Lungs Of Rome- Villa Borghese Garden
As you move ahead with our list of things to do in Rome, sun will also start fading which mean it’s time to go back home. But you can still utilize this time to make some more memories. Visit Borghese Garden, this is one of the largest urban parks in Europe.
Here you can relax watching greenery or enjoy a boat ride or conclude your trip watching the beautiful sunset.
Location- Piazzale Napoleone I, 00197 Roma RM
Opening hours- 24 hours
How to reach– Drive to the garden or take Line 490 bus, it will take barely half an hour depending upon the traffic.
9. Do Shopping in Via del Corso
If you are done relaxing, it’s time to do some serious business. Shop at one of the inexpensive shopping streets in Rome, Via del Corso. Here you will get best quality of leather products, cosmetics, and some worthy souvenirs.
Location- The street runs from Piazza Venezia to Piazza del Popolo.
Opening hours– All-day
How to reach– Metro Line 64 runs from Rome to this destination, and if you prefer bus then pick line 64. Taxi will be a comfortable public transport to reach quickly if you are in no mood to slow down
Also Read: 17 Reasons Why Italy Worth the Best Travel Destinations Tag in Europe
10. Take A Segway Tour
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Most of the tourist places in Rome are covered on your one-day trip, now it’s time for the fun part. Segway tours are one of the first and last things to do in Rome where you can explore the entire city on wheels.
Lastly, do not forget to stop at the gelato shops and taste the best-frozen dessert of Rome. It’s not an icecream but more like of it. Have a dinner in a rooftop restaurant if you are too hungry and taste the delicious Roman pizza, Porchetta or Allesso di bollito.
This is it! Hope our list will fulfill your dream to see and discover Rome in a day.