Guidebook for Rome
Sightseeing
One of Romes major basilicas, also called "the golden church", as her entire inner ceiling is made with pure gold. The gold was sent from Columbus to Spain and the king and queen sent it to the pope.
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Cappella Sistina di Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza di Santa Maria MaggioreOne of Romes major basilicas, also called "the golden church", as her entire inner ceiling is made with pure gold. The gold was sent from Columbus to Spain and the king and queen sent it to the pope.
The biggest amphitheatre of Roman times. Built in the 1st century AD and still (somewhat) standing. Take one of our award winning guided tours to truly bring the history of this place to life!
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Colosseum
1 Piazza del ColosseoThe biggest amphitheatre of Roman times. Built in the 1st century AD and still (somewhat) standing. Take one of our award winning guided tours to truly bring the history of this place to life!
Discover 2000 years of history when you visit the Basilica of S. Clemente.Travel back in time to explore the Basilica of the 4th century and then descend into the world of Rome in the 1st cent. below.
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Basilica of San Clemente
95 Via LabicanaDiscover 2000 years of history when you visit the Basilica of S. Clemente.Travel back in time to explore the Basilica of the 4th century and then descend into the world of Rome in the 1st cent. below.
Home to one of Michelangelos masterpieces "The Moses", meant to be a part of a tomb for Pope Julius II. Why was it not completed? One our award winning guided tours can tell you this and more!
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San Pietro in Vincoli
4/a Piazza di San Pietro in VincoliHome to one of Michelangelos masterpieces "The Moses", meant to be a part of a tomb for Pope Julius II. Why was it not completed? One our award winning guided tours can tell you this and more!
Built by the first king of Italy for, well, himself, the altar of the Fatherland is one of our biggest landmarks in the city and also goes by the nickname "the wedding cake". Head down there and see!
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Piazza Venezia
Built by the first king of Italy for, well, himself, the altar of the Fatherland is one of our biggest landmarks in the city and also goes by the nickname "the wedding cake". Head down there and see!
All women around the world owe Emperor Trajan their gratitude as he puts up the worlds first indoor shoppingmall in the 2nd cent AD on this spot. Can still be visited and hosts temporary exhibits.
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Trajans Marked
94 Via IV NovembreAll women around the world owe Emperor Trajan their gratitude as he puts up the worlds first indoor shoppingmall in the 2nd cent AD on this spot. Can still be visited and hosts temporary exhibits.
A must see through your walk in the city (although under scaffolding for restauration until late 2015). A great story lies behind it's construction, take one of our award winning guided tours to know!
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Trevi-fontænen
Piazza di TreviA must see through your walk in the city (although under scaffolding for restauration until late 2015). A great story lies behind it's construction, take one of our award winning guided tours to know!
Emperor Hadrians temple from the 2nd cent AD. Admire what is left as you pass by or take one of our award winning guided tours to learn why one of the most hated men of Rome got a temple built for him
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Hadrians Tempel
Piazza di PietraEmperor Hadrians temple from the 2nd cent AD. Admire what is left as you pass by or take one of our award winning guided tours to learn why one of the most hated men of Rome got a temple built for him
The oldest remaining temple from Roman antiquity, the one please you can see how the Romans truly built their buildings, today a catholic church. Get the whole story on one of our award winning tours.
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Pantheon
Piazza della RotondaThe oldest remaining temple from Roman antiquity, the one please you can see how the Romans truly built their buildings, today a catholic church. Get the whole story on one of our award winning tours.
The "livingroom" of Rome; go mingle, hav a glass of wine, a coffee, a gelato, a nutella crepe, watch the artists paint or dance, take one of our award winning tours to learn about Berninis fountain!
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Piazza Navona
Piazza NavonaThe "livingroom" of Rome; go mingle, hav a glass of wine, a coffee, a gelato, a nutella crepe, watch the artists paint or dance, take one of our award winning tours to learn about Berninis fountain!
Great for an early morning market for trinkets and fruit and food, perfect for lunch and as evening falls have a drink and walk easily from here across the river to Trastevere.
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Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' FioriGreat for an early morning market for trinkets and fruit and food, perfect for lunch and as evening falls have a drink and walk easily from here across the river to Trastevere.
Michelangelos Sistine Chapel, St Peters Basilica,home of the Pope, a must see stop on your touring through Rome,and one of our Top Three most popular tours. Cover your knees and shoulders for a visit.
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Vatikanstaten
Michelangelos Sistine Chapel, St Peters Basilica,home of the Pope, a must see stop on your touring through Rome,and one of our Top Three most popular tours. Cover your knees and shoulders for a visit.
Start your shopping here, or end your city walk here by having a glass of wine in the myriad of bars in this area.Learn the meaning of the fountain and the name of this area on one of our guided tours
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Spanske Trappe
Piazza di SpagnaStart your shopping here, or end your city walk here by having a glass of wine in the myriad of bars in this area.Learn the meaning of the fountain and the name of this area on one of our guided tours
Pack a picknick basket and head up on the Gianicolo Hill and catch the sun setting over all of Rome.No better view of the entire city than from here; Vatican, Castel St Angelo, Pantheon, Colosseum...
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Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi
Piazzale Giuseppe GaribaldiPack a picknick basket and head up on the Gianicolo Hill and catch the sun setting over all of Rome.No better view of the entire city than from here; Vatican, Castel St Angelo, Pantheon, Colosseum...
The best place on Sundays in Rome. Full of quaint shops, bars, and restaurants, a favourite of the locals and picturesque as little has changed since the 14th century.Definitely worth a visit any day!
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Intrastevere
3 Vicolo MoroniThe best place on Sundays in Rome. Full of quaint shops, bars, and restaurants, a favourite of the locals and picturesque as little has changed since the 14th century.Definitely worth a visit any day!
The ruins of these ancient baths, are remarkable in and of themselves. But my favorite time to go is on a summer evening when they host Operas and Ballets from the Teatro di Roma.
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Caracallas bade
Viale delle Terme di CaracallaThe ruins of these ancient baths, are remarkable in and of themselves. But my favorite time to go is on a summer evening when they host Operas and Ballets from the Teatro di Roma.
Food Scene
The most famous bakery in the city, famous for bread art and delicacies. Great for breakfast, lunch or a pre-dinner aperitif.
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Pasticceria Panificio Panella Roma
54 Via MerulanaThe most famous bakery in the city, famous for bread art and delicacies. Great for breakfast, lunch or a pre-dinner aperitif.
Familyrun since 1965, and if you manage to stay in business for this long, you are doing something right! Excellent food at excellent prices, and you'll be made to feel like family in this place!
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La Vecchia Conca
26a Via Carlo AlbertoFamilyrun since 1965, and if you manage to stay in business for this long, you are doing something right! Excellent food at excellent prices, and you'll be made to feel like family in this place!
Right across the street from our apartment, another great restaurant with a small menu and always fresh ingredients, almost only locals at all times.
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Trattoria Monti
13 Via di S. VitoRight across the street from our apartment, another great restaurant with a small menu and always fresh ingredients, almost only locals at all times.
2 michelin stars and run by a husband and wife team. If you are in Rome to try high end dining, you don't have to go to the five star hotels, your money goes further - and better - in this place!
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Agata e Romeo
45 Via Carlo Alberto2 michelin stars and run by a husband and wife team. If you are in Rome to try high end dining, you don't have to go to the five star hotels, your money goes further - and better - in this place!
Considered one of the best Indian restaurants in the whole city, if you want to take a break from the excellent Italian cuisine we have to offer, this is a great alternative.
Taste Of India
237 Via Principe AmedeoConsidered one of the best Indian restaurants in the whole city, if you want to take a break from the excellent Italian cuisine we have to offer, this is a great alternative.
For anyone with a different dietary restriction, this is a new place with some of the freshest food and best service around, they also have gelato. Best falafels in Rome!
Halal Vittorio Faith Resturant
62 Via LeopardiFor anyone with a different dietary restriction, this is a new place with some of the freshest food and best service around, they also have gelato. Best falafels in Rome!
Great food, great ambiance, a favourite of the centerdwelling locals and if you get early you can (almost) always score a table. Pair your pasta with a great wine and enjoy Rome the Roman way!
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Maccheroni
44 Piazza delle CoppelleGreat food, great ambiance, a favourite of the centerdwelling locals and if you get early you can (almost) always score a table. Pair your pasta with a great wine and enjoy Rome the Roman way!
Hidden away in a side street from the usually busy and expensive Piazza del Popolo, here you'll have an amazing selection of pasta, pizza, cold cuts, cheese, wine and desserts at very reasonable price
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Brillo Restaurant
12 Via della FontanellaHidden away in a side street from the usually busy and expensive Piazza del Popolo, here you'll have an amazing selection of pasta, pizza, cold cuts, cheese, wine and desserts at very reasonable price
Fresh and chic,organic food is on the menu in one of Romes most beautiful places to eat,everything from meats and fish to vegan friendly food. Wine or smoothies, mix with exotic berries and rejuvenate
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Ginger
43-46 Via BorgognonaFresh and chic,organic food is on the menu in one of Romes most beautiful places to eat,everything from meats and fish to vegan friendly food. Wine or smoothies, mix with exotic berries and rejuvenate
Romes oldest wine bar from the late 1700's offers some of Italys best wines by the glass, a great selection of pasta and pizza, or just a platter of salami and cheese to enjoy with your wine.
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Antica Enoteca
76b Via della CroceRomes oldest wine bar from the late 1700's offers some of Italys best wines by the glass, a great selection of pasta and pizza, or just a platter of salami and cheese to enjoy with your wine.
A great place to eat before or after your Vatican tour, the freshest and biggest selection of paninos in all of Rome, complete with vegetarian / vegan options.
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200 Gradi
3 Piazza del RisorgimentoA great place to eat before or after your Vatican tour, the freshest and biggest selection of paninos in all of Rome, complete with vegetarian / vegan options.
As a tourguide, let me tell you that this is the favourite place for all guides. Organic, fresh, salads, sandwiches and wraps made by Fabio and fresh juices made like nowhere else by Claudio. A gem!
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Fa-bìo Organic
59 Via GermanicoAs a tourguide, let me tell you that this is the favourite place for all guides. Organic, fresh, salads, sandwiches and wraps made by Fabio and fresh juices made like nowhere else by Claudio. A gem!
Considered one of the best pizzerias in all of the central part of Rome, typical Trasteverian; noisy, crowded and fun. No bookings, just go. Don't forget to order nutella/ricotta calzone for dessert!
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Dar Poeta
45 Vicolo del BolognaConsidered one of the best pizzerias in all of the central part of Rome, typical Trasteverian; noisy, crowded and fun. No bookings, just go. Don't forget to order nutella/ricotta calzone for dessert!
Cheap, authentic, lively, fast (if you can push ahead for a table, that is!). Another personal favorite of mine. And they love my mother in law there...so you know it’s really Italian :)
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La Montecarlo
13 Vicolo SavelliCheap, authentic, lively, fast (if you can push ahead for a table, that is!). Another personal favorite of mine. And they love my mother in law there...so you know it’s really Italian :)
This is a more upscale enoteca with complete dinner menu & tasting menu to match the wines. This would be the most expensive dinner, about 30-50€ per person minimum, excluding the excellent wines.
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Casa Bleve
48 Via del Teatro ValleThis is a more upscale enoteca with complete dinner menu & tasting menu to match the wines. This would be the most expensive dinner, about 30-50€ per person minimum, excluding the excellent wines.
Gelateria del Teatro
65/66 Via dei CoronariUnique, interesting, and gourmet flavors.
They offer a four couse tasting meal for 20 to 30€- but even though it is a good deal, you will still get some of the best food, wine and service in Rome.
Rivadestra
7 Via della PenitenzaThey offer a four couse tasting meal for 20 to 30€- but even though it is a good deal, you will still get some of the best food, wine and service in Rome.
Gelato! One of the best chocolate gelatos in Rome, hands down. And everything is organic, too.
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Fiordiluna
96 Via della LungarettaGelato! One of the best chocolate gelatos in Rome, hands down. And everything is organic, too.
For aperitivo, they offer a mixed meat & cheese plates from 6€ per person. Great beer & wine.
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Ai Tre Scalini
251 Via PanispernaFor aperitivo, they offer a mixed meat & cheese plates from 6€ per person. Great beer & wine.
Pizza! The oldest pizzeria in Rome but it serves Neopolitan style pizza (which is a thicker crust). It is a cheap eat: fried starters plus pizza plus house wine is never more than 15€ per person.
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Antica Pizzeria Est Est Est
32 Via GenovaPizza! The oldest pizzeria in Rome but it serves Neopolitan style pizza (which is a thicker crust). It is a cheap eat: fried starters plus pizza plus house wine is never more than 15€ per person.
Located almost inside of the Pantheon. It was Mussolini's favorite place to eat.
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La Rosetta
8 Via della RosettaLocated almost inside of the Pantheon. It was Mussolini's favorite place to eat.
Ristorante Camponeschi
50 Piazza FarneseIn the center and very swanky. Great wine list.
Amazing seafood and Sicilian cuisine. A lot of our foodie friends love this place - its their 'special occasion' place to eat.
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Osteria La Gensola
15 Piazza della GensolaAmazing seafood and Sicilian cuisine. A lot of our foodie friends love this place - its their 'special occasion' place to eat.
A change from the checkered tablecloth vibe, it's definitely modern Italian. Incredible service, and an incredible view of Rome is to be had on your walk after dinner.
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Antico Arco
7 Piazzale AurelioA change from the checkered tablecloth vibe, it's definitely modern Italian. Incredible service, and an incredible view of Rome is to be had on your walk after dinner.
Best selection of beer around for the beer lovers out there, and a great menu with burgers, also catering most excellently to vegetarians and vegans.
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Open Baladin
6 Via degli SpecchiBest selection of beer around for the beer lovers out there, and a great menu with burgers, also catering most excellently to vegetarians and vegans.
Entertainment & Activities
You can plat basketball in one of the courts, take a walk in the green shade, sit on a bench and eat a gelato, relax and watch the local neighbourhood life play by.
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Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
1 P.za Vittorio Emanuele IIYou can plat basketball in one of the courts, take a walk in the green shade, sit on a bench and eat a gelato, relax and watch the local neighbourhood life play by.
Take your little ones - or the kid inside yourself to the only gelateria in Rome boasting a whopping 150 flavours to choose from. Opt for the Jumbo Cone with 6 flavours & top it off with whipped cream
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via della maddalena
Take your little ones - or the kid inside yourself to the only gelateria in Rome boasting a whopping 150 flavours to choose from. Opt for the Jumbo Cone with 6 flavours & top it off with whipped cream
Grom
30a Via della MaddalenaAmazing ice-cream!
Interesting and innovating flavour of gelato, and gluten free to boot!
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Fatamorgana Monti
5 Piazza degli ZingariInteresting and innovating flavour of gelato, and gluten free to boot!
One of the best gelaterias in town, hidden away from main stream tourism but definitely worth the trip!
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Gelateria dei Gracchi
272 Via dei GracchiOne of the best gelaterias in town, hidden away from main stream tourism but definitely worth the trip!
One of THE best gelatos in the city, straight from Rimini flowing Artisan traditions ever since 1947. Try the chocolate gelato and make sure you are sitting down for it / it-s that amazing.
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Gelateria La Romana
60 Via XX SettembreOne of THE best gelatos in the city, straight from Rimini flowing Artisan traditions ever since 1947. Try the chocolate gelato and make sure you are sitting down for it / it-s that amazing.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best watering holes in the city. Small but quaint, mostly tourist free they offer fresh smoothies and a raw food buffé at day, and delicious cocktails and fusion food at night.
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Salotto42
42 P.za di PietraOne of the best watering holes in the city. Small but quaint, mostly tourist free they offer fresh smoothies and a raw food buffé at day, and delicious cocktails and fusion food at night.
Via del Boschetto
Via del BoschettoGourmet foodstuffs; wine bars with local products.
An enoteca and restaurant, mid-prices, with local Roman specialties. Almost all their dishes are farm-to-table, as well.
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VyTA Enoteca Regionale del Lazio
94 Via FrattinaAn enoteca and restaurant, mid-prices, with local Roman specialties. Almost all their dishes are farm-to-table, as well.
For an aperitif before dinner; beautiful and intimate venue on a quiant street that does delicious appetizers. They also offer a full dinner service.
Emporio Libreria Gusto
7 Piazza Augusto ImperatoreFor an aperitif before dinner; beautiful and intimate venue on a quiant street that does delicious appetizers. They also offer a full dinner service.
Great cocktails and full appetizer buffet for less than 10 euro! Amazing peoplewatching.
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Freni e Frizoni
4 Via del PoliteamaGreat cocktails and full appetizer buffet for less than 10 euro! Amazing peoplewatching.
A nicer ‘gourmet’ restaurant in the really old, charming part of Trastevere.Perhaps their greatest strength is that they start serving dinner at 6:30pm,great if you think dinner after 8 pm is too late
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Spirito di Vino
31A Via dei GenovesiA nicer ‘gourmet’ restaurant in the really old, charming part of Trastevere.Perhaps their greatest strength is that they start serving dinner at 6:30pm,great if you think dinner after 8 pm is too late
Shopping
3 kilometers makes this the longest street in the whole city, and a great place for shopping, especially for clothes. H&M and Zara have their flagship stores here, and also other smaller boutiques.
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Via del Corso
Via del Corso3 kilometers makes this the longest street in the whole city, and a great place for shopping, especially for clothes. H&M and Zara have their flagship stores here, and also other smaller boutiques.
Best place for shopping if visiting the Vatican, not just clothes but also souvenirs.
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Via Ottaviano
Via OttavianoBest place for shopping if visiting the Vatican, not just clothes but also souvenirs.
Via Frattina, 38
For shopping bags and briefcases.
Find the old world apothecary selling interesting creams, scents, shaving products, etc. all handmade by old world monks at Santa Maria Novella & ai Monasteri.
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Corso del Rinascimento
Corso del RinascimentoFind the old world apothecary selling interesting creams, scents, shaving products, etc. all handmade by old world monks at Santa Maria Novella & ai Monasteri.
Gourmet foodstuffs, local foods, can be found here in this charming neighbourhood on this street.
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Via dei Serpenti
Via dei SerpentiGourmet foodstuffs, local foods, can be found here in this charming neighbourhood on this street.
Everything Else
Visiting the Castel Sant’Angelo is like playing fort when you were a kid. You will be able to visit the ancient part of the site as well as the transformation through dark ages and renaissance
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Castel Sant'Angelo
50 Lungotevere CastelloVisiting the Castel Sant’Angelo is like playing fort when you were a kid. You will be able to visit the ancient part of the site as well as the transformation through dark ages and renaissance