This page is your complete starting point for planning a trip to Rome.
Use the top navigation tabs to explore curated itineraries, the unmissable attractions, the best restaurants (from cacio e pepe holes-in-the-wall to two-Michelin temples), hotels for every budget, experiences with skip-the-line tickets, and day trips to Pompeii, Florence, and Tivoli, everything you need to build your own perfect Rome trip.
↓Scroll down for an in-depth guide to the city, and if you're short on time, jump straight to the ⚡ Quick Facts section for a direct, no-fluff summary of the essentials.
Rome is one of the most-visited cities in the world, and one of the easiest to misjudge on your first trip. This complete Rome travel guide covers public transport from Fiumicino airport, the cheapest metro pass, free things to do (most of the historic centre is walkable and free), local etiquette around tipping and church dress codes, and the practical money-saving tips most tourists only learn after a few days. Bookmark this page before you book your flight.
Rome is the capital of Italy, with a population of around 2.8 million in the city proper and roughly 4.3 million across the Roma Capitale metropolitan area. The historic centre is compact: most major sites sit within a 2.5 km radius and the entire area is UNESCO-protected as the world's largest urban World Heritage site. The Tiber river cuts the city in two: the eastern bank holds the Forum, Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi, Spanish Steps, and the seven historic hills; the western bank is home to Vatican City (its own sovereign country), Castel Sant'Angelo, and the lively neighbourhood of Trastevere.
Whether you're planning a 3-day weekend in Rome or a full week, the following sections cover the essentials: how to use the metro and walk the historic centre, the cheapest way to get from Fiumicino to the city, what to pack for Roman heat, money-saving tricks for the Vatican and Colosseum, and the cultural rules that will keep you out of trouble in churches and at the table.
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