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Rome, Italy

Things to Do in Rome

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

Most booked tours and tickets in Rome

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

4.541,969 reviews3h
Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

4.625,884 reviews1h 30m
Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

4.615,635 reviews3h
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

4.611,422 reviews2h 30m
Rome 3 in 1 Cooking Class: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu

Rome 3 in 1 Cooking Class: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu

4.910,580 reviews3h
Colosseum Arena Floor, Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Colosseum Arena Floor, Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

4.210,403 reviews2h 30m
Skip-the-Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's | Small Group

Skip-the-Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's | Small Group

4.98,429 reviews3h
Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome

Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome

4.57,231 reviews13h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Rome's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Rome

  1. 1Colosseum
  2. 2Vatican City
  3. 3Trevi Fountain
  4. 4Roman Forum
  5. 5Pantheon
  6. 6Spanish Steps
  • Walk through 3,000 years of history in a single afternoon—from the Roman Forum where emperors ruled to Baroque masterpieces and modern Italian life.
  • Experience the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, home to some of humanity's greatest artistic achievements, including Michelangelo's ceiling that changed art forever.
  • Discover why Italian food culture started here—from the simplicity of cacio e pepe to the ritual of afternoon espresso at a neighborhood bar.

Tickets and passes in Rome

Private Rome By Golf Cart: Beyond the Landmarks

Private Rome By Golf Cart: Beyond the Landmarks

5.05,167 reviews2h
Rome: Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St Peter Small Group

Rome: Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St Peter Small Group

4.94,182 reviews3h 15m
Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

4.73,856 reviews2h
Skip-The-Line Vatican Museums,Sistine Chapel & Optional Basilica

Skip-The-Line Vatican Museums,Sistine Chapel & Optional Basilica

4.61,554 reviews1h

Food and drink experiences in Rome

Winner 2026 Rome Twilight Trastevere Food Tour by Eating Europe

Winner 2026 Rome Twilight Trastevere Food Tour by Eating Europe

4.96,787 reviews4h
Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

4.75,704 reviews12h
Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*

Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*

5.04,579 reviews3h
Rome Gourmet Food Tour by the Vatican with Free Flowing Fine Wine

Rome Gourmet Food Tour by the Vatican with Free Flowing Fine Wine

4.93,864 reviews4h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Rome

Pompeii from Rome with Optional Mt. Vesuvius & Pizza Lunch

Pompeii from Rome with Optional Mt. Vesuvius & Pizza Lunch

4.66,531 reviews12h
Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option

Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option

5.02,870 reviews3h
Rome Highlights City Guided Tour by Golf Cart with Gelato

Rome Highlights City Guided Tour by Golf Cart with Gelato

4.91,993 reviews3h

Hidden gems in Rome

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Aventine Keyhole (Buco della Serratura)

A keyhole in the door of the Knights of Malta priory that perfectly frames St. Peter's dome through a garden tunnel.

Centrale Montemartini

Ancient Roman sculptures displayed among the machinery of Rome's first power plant—a stunning contrast of industrial and classical.

Quartiere Coppedè

A hidden neighborhood of fantastical Art Nouveau buildings that feel transported from a fairy tale—gargoyles, frescoes, and impossible architecture.

Protestant Cemetery (Cimitero Acattolico)

A peaceful cypress-shaded cemetery where Keats and Shelley rest among crumbling monuments and prowling cats.

San Clemente Basilica

A 12th-century church built atop a 4th-century church built atop a 1st-century Mithraic temple—descend through layers of Roman history.

Day trips from Rome

Pompeii & Naples

1 hour 10 minutes by high-speed train to Naples

Walk the streets of the ancient city frozen in time by Vesuvius, then explore Naples' chaotic charm, legendary pizza, and archaeological museum holding Pompeii's finest treasures.

Tivoli (Villa d'Este & Hadrian's Villa)

45 minutes by regional train

Two UNESCO sites in one day: Hadrian's sprawling imperial retreat and the Renaissance Villa d'Este with its spectacular water gardens and hundreds of fountains.

Orvieto

1 hour by regional train

A dramatic hilltop town in Umbria crowned by one of Italy's most stunning Gothic cathedrals. Underground tunnels, excellent white wine, and a slower pace make this a perfect escape.

Plan your Rome trip

Things to do in Rome: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Rome?+

Top sights include Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum. Away from the crowds, try Aventine Keyhole (Buco della Serratura) and Centrale Montemartini.

What are the most popular tours in Rome?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour (4.5 stars, 41,969 reviews); Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour (4.6 stars, 25,884 reviews); Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica (4.6 stars, 15,635 reviews).

How much do tours in Rome cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €20 and €165 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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