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Best Things to Do in Rome

Featured Rome Travel Tips
  • Plan a sunrise stroll through tourist hotspots to beat the crowds
  • Visit the Roman Forum to capture the ruins of the Colosseum
  • Start at the Pantheon and wander the the beautiful streets of Rome
  • Stroll through St. Angelo Castle and the Vatican
  • Enjoy an espresso or glass of vino in the Trastevere neighbourhood
  • Capture memories on a Flytographer photoshoot

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Amanda's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Our favourite restaurant was Taverna Trilussa in the beautiful area of Trastevere. Dine on the most delicious pasta dishes and then stroll through the magical streets of Trastevere. It’ll be a night to remember!

What are the best things to do in Rome?

This was the first time we returned to Rome with small children so we did all the major sights and landmarks. Our kids loved the Colosseum, which we opted for a private tour and then ventured out on our own to take in the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon…with plenty of Gelato stops in between!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

Travel early in the season to avoid the heat waves and crowds of July and August. Plan tours early in the day to stay a little cooler and book a hotel with a pool to beat the afternoon heat. We pile on a lot of gelato stops and pepper in live outdoor music and delicious restaurants for the entire family to enjoy!

Visited Rome in June

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Francesca V. in Rome for Flytographer

Sara's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

The Hassler Hotel rooftop bar had the most beautiful views of the city. We loved Hostaria Di Pastini Pizzaria near pantheon area pizza was so good and on a cute street bustling with people

What are the best things to do in Rome?

We loved everything in Rome the beauty of the coliseum and pantheon were are favorites. We did a fun cooking class just outside of Rome in Frascati took the train it was a hidden gem

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

I traveled With teens so much easier because they are interested in the history. Best advice for any age kid is to be sure you pre book all tours so you avoid long lines and waiting. It makes the experience so much better especially for kids plus all the walking is already a lot so taking out that extra waiting and standing is key I tealled loved our tour company EF Go Ahead Tours who did all of this for us. I also Used Get Your Guide for extra activities

Visited Rome in June

Photo Shoot Location: Trastevere

Francesca V. in Rome for Flytographer

Alfredo's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

The hotel was nice and in a great location. Hotel Della Donziliazione

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Sisteen chapel was a 1000 positive adjectives.

Visited Rome in June

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Angela's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Day trip to Orvieto!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

Take the kids to gladiator school, especially before or soon after to a colosseum visit! And be sure to wear insect repellent! The mosquitos there will bite you!!!

Visited Rome in June

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum

Guido in Rome for Flytographer

Kayla's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Ristorante Alla Rampa Amazing service and amazing food

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Flytographer shoot with Roberta

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Rome?

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Visited Rome in May

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Kate's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Da Enzo - best burrata we’ve ever had!

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Family photos and food tour! And a golf cart tour where we hit all the highlights in one afternoon, topped off with gelato!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

Bring a white noise machine for the stroller and hope for naps on the go!

Visited Rome in May

Photo Shoot Location: Trastevere

Francesca V. in Rome for Flytographer

Shari's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Al42 was a delicious option for quick eat inside and take away. The pasta was superb and service efficient, which makes a huge difference when on time a time crunch traveling with small children.

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Colosseum of course was a favorite! Make sure to book those underground tickets online a month in advance!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

We love using our Osprey child carrier for kids up to 4 yrs old. We also traveled with yeti bottles to keep our drinks cold and to fill up with the Roman water. I’d also recommend the Apple AirTags in bracelets for kids walking around as areas were packed shoulder to shoulder in some of the high tourist spots. Most sites are free for under 18, so book on official sites or in person. We also got some Roman soldier and goddess costumes in advance for the kids, and they loved them! It made the experience of the colosseum and forum feel EXTRA and also they got treated like little stars by workers and tourists ;)

Visited Rome in May

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Brittany's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Our favorite restaurant was Mazze - make sure to try the artichoke appetizer!

Visited Rome in May

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Signe's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Aroma - incredible view and incredible food. A higher end experience but worth it if you’re looking for that!

Visited Rome in May

Photo Shoot Location: Trevi Fountain and The Pantheon

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Lauren's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Armando Al Pantheon came highly recommended, and it quickly became our top dining spot in Rome. The seasonal artichoke and mozzarella, along with the rigatoni, were absolute highlights that we’ll be reminiscing about for years to come. As a self-proclaimed ice cream aficionado, I embarked on a quest to sample multiple gelatos each day in search of the best in Rome. Grom stole the show as my favorite gelato spot!

What are the best things to do in Rome?

The Colosseum was truly awe-inspiring. Learning about the rich culture and history of the events that took place beneath our feet left a profound impact. Our visit to the Sistine Chapel happened to coincide with a Wednesday, and our luck continued when we wandered over to St. Peter’s Basilica afterward, only to stumble upon the Pope conducting his Wednesday service! It was one of those quintessential “only in Rome” moments that my husband and I will cherish forever.

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Rome?

It’s wise to plan your activities in advance to avoid long waits in lines. Additionally, don’t forget to schedule some downtime for yourself and indulge in a spa or relaxing experience.

Visited Rome in April

Photo Shoot Location: The Pantheon & Streets of Rome

Francesca V. in Rome for Flytographer

Sharita's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Trattoria da Enzo al 29 in Trastevere is our favorite restaurant because the food is spectacular!

What are the best things to do in Rome?

The Roman Gladiator School off of Appia Antica was great for children!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

Make sure to schedule in rest days where there is no schedule so that the kids can rest and/or so that there is time for spontaneous activities.

Visited Rome in March

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum

Guido in Rome for Flytographer

Jacqueline's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Doris has amazing seafood

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Sights, landmarks

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

Be flexible with timing and not plan too many activities for the day

Visited Rome in March

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Guido in Rome for Flytographer

Sarah's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Hands down our favorite landmark was the Colosseum.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

We booked a kid-friendly tour of The Colosseum that kept our kids (ages 10, 7 and 5) completely engaged. My husband and I also found it fascinating, so it was PERFECT for us and made for the most memorable morning of our trip.

Visited Rome in March

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Jules's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

I feel every restaurant we ate it was phenomenal! We kept onside streets and tried to avoid anything commercialized.

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Spending time with our beautiful family was the best. We found amazing places to eat dinner and we sat and laughed with amazing food and even more amazing wine. We tried to see as much of Rome as we could if we the 4 days before we headed out to Florence.

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Rome?

Finding Guido as our photographer was the #1 thing we did. We researched places to go and hidden gems in Rome. We walked to find so many fun places and sites to see.

Visited Rome in February

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Guido in Rome for Flytographer

Allison's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Al42 in the Monti neighborhood near the Colosseum. It’s a small spot with counter service and absolutely fantastic pasta. Probably our favorite meal of the trip and lots of vegetarian options!

What are the best things to do in Rome?

The Borghese museum was my absolute favorite. The marble statues were breathtaking and you can get so close to them! Just be sure to get there early!

What is the best tip for celebrating your birthday in Rome?

Get out of city center and explore the lesser visited neighborhoods of Rome. Monti and Trastevere were our favorites!

Visited Rome in February

Photo Shoot Location: Trastevere

Francesca V. in Rome for Flytographer

Tous's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Trilussa area is amazing ! Full of color, food and people ! Its amazing.

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Colosseum, Trevi fountain, and Vatican

What is the best tip for celebrating your birthday in Rome?

Tell everyone it is your birthday because they will be so happy for you and eat as much food as you can !

Visited Rome in January

Photo Shoot Location: Trastevere

Francesca V. in Rome for Flytographer

Christy's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Portofino Cafe in Prati for gelato and pastries

Visited Rome in January

Photo Shoot Location: The Vatican

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Mary's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Ninù Every bite was perfection

What are the best things to do in Rome?

We loved the optical illusion ceiling at Sant Ignacio in Rome.

What is your best travel tip for Rome?

Smile and enjoy it all!

Visited Rome in December

Photo Shoot Location: Trastevere

Guido in Rome for Flytographer

Kristen's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Golf cart tour through the city and a pasta cooking class

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

Take lots of gelato breaks! It was really hot when we were there and it helped to keep the little one engaged if we stopped for a cone every couple hours.

Visited Rome in October

Photo Shoot Location: Trastevere

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Jenifer's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best things to do in Rome?

My favorite experience in Rome was taking a cooking class. We learned how to make homemade pasta and tiramisu. This was a hands-on class where we actually got to make the dishes and then eat our creations. Not only did we learn how to make pasta and tiramisu, but we got to taste several traditional Italian foods (buffalo mozzarella, truffles, Prosecco, etc), and learn about some Italian food traditions. It was a blast!

Visited Rome in November

Photo Shoot Location: Trastevere

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Kristine's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Dinner at Mirabelle, seated on their glass-encased balcony, is an absolute treat. You get unparalleled views of Rome while enjoying a Michelin star dinner.

What is the best tip for solo travel in Rome?

Eat all the street food. And yes, pizza with tomato sauce will be cold. You get used to it.

Visited Rome in November

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Sara's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Sciascia caffe 1919

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Eating Europe - Trastevere food tour

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Rome?

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Visited Rome in October

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Risa's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Loved Castro Protorio! Food was wonderful and people were so nice. Also the Brassai! Excellent food and great service.

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Trevi Fountain, Castel Sant'Angelo, The Colosseum, and of course St. Peter's Square. Went on a tour bus so that we could really get the feel of the city and some of the other highlights.

Visited Rome in November

Photo Shoot Location: Trevi Fountain and The Pantheon

Guido in Rome for Flytographer

christina's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

Osteria Reposto was our favorite meal under their outdoor lights. Their tuna tartar was amazing, honestly everything was amazing!

What are the best things to do in Rome?

We really enjoyed doing a private tour of the Vatican with What A Life Tours. There is nothing like having private access to the Vatican museum during sunset and stepping into the Sistine Chapel as the sun is beginning to set. It was phenomenal. We also loved the green hop on hop off bus which hits all the landmarks and makes getting around easy! Make sure to stop for gelato as a daily treat too!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

There is so much to see and do that our daughter enjoyed every aspect of it to be honest. Pack lots of snacks, sometimes it’s hard to find something to eat immediately because it is not a quick service setting like the US.

Visited Rome in October

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer

Elizabeth's Travel Tips for Rome

What are the best places to eat and drink in Rome?

We didn't have a favorite restaurant. We looked at Google reviews and dropped into restaurants when hungry. We loved the ability to be free lance with eating and not tied down to a schedule for food.

What are the best things to do in Rome?

We loved the private tour with early entry tour of the Vatican. Susana Corona was a fantastic guide. We were the first to enter the Sistine chapel which was jaw dropping. We also enjoyed St Peter's Basilica and the Colosseum tour. I would also recommend the night electric bike tour as an introduction to the Rome tourist sights. It gave a great overview.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Rome?

I would try not to overschedule. Leave some free time to wander the streets of Rome. Be aware of your surroundings. Enjoy the culture, people and food. It's an amazing place with so much history.

Visited Rome in October

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum

Guido in Rome for Flytographer

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