Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour
Skip the line with a guide who brings ancient Rome to life.
See dates and prices →☀️ Relaxed things to do
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour
Michelangelo's ceiling and St. Peter's Basilica without the long wait.
See dates and prices →Golf cart tour of the city's highlights
See the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and Pantheon without tired feet.
See dates and prices →Pompeii day trip from Rome
High-speed train to Naples and a guided walk through the buried city.
See dates and prices →Tivoli day trip: Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa
Renaissance fountains and an emperor's country estate an hour from Rome.
See dates and prices →🍷 Foodie things to do
Trastevere food tour
Supplì, cacio e pepe, pizza and gelato in Rome's most charming neighborhood.
See dates and prices →Pasta and tiramisù making class
Roll fettuccine and make tiramisù with a Roman chef, then eat with wine.
See dates and prices →Italian wine tasting with a sommelier
Taste wines from across Italy with cheese and cured meats.
See dates and prices →🧗 Adventure things to do
Vespa tour of Rome
Ride pillion behind a local driver past fountains, hills and secret viewpoints.
See dates and prices →Appian Way and aqueducts bike tour
Cycle the ancient Roman road through countryside, tombs and aqueducts.
See dates and prices →Catacombs and underground Rome
Early Christian burial tunnels and buried churches beneath the city.
See dates and prices →Colosseum underground and arena floor
Go below the arena where gladiators and animals waited.
See dates and prices →Where wedding guests should eat in Rome
Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina
Campo de' Fiori
Deli and restaurant with famous carbonara. Book ahead.
Map ↗Da Enzo al 29
Trastevere
Tiny and beloved. Expect a line without a booking.
Map ↗Armando al Pantheon
Pantheon
Family run since 1961, steps from the Pantheon.
Map ↗Felice a Testaccio
Testaccio
Cacio e pepe tossed at your table.
Map ↗Piperno
Jewish Ghetto
The place for carciofi alla giudia, fried artichokes.
Map ↗Da Cesare al Casaletto
Monteverde
Worth the tram ride for perfect Roman classics.
Map ↗La Pergola
Monte Mario
Rome's three-Michelin-star rooftop with city views.
Map ↗Antico Arco
Gianicolo
Elegant dinners on the Gianicolo hill.
Map ↗Pizzarium Bonci
Near the Vatican
Creative pizza al taglio. Grab and go.
Map ↗Trapizzino
Trastevere and Testaccio
Pizza pockets filled with Roman stews.
Map ↗Supplizio
Via dei Banchi Vecchi
Gourmet fried rice balls.
Map ↗Giolitti
Pantheon
Historic gelato parlor since 1900.
Map ↗Where to stay
- Hotel Hassler Roma $$$
Spanish Steps. Grand hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps. - Hotel de Russie $$$
Piazza del Popolo. Peaceful terraced garden in the center. - Hotel Artemide $$$
Via Nazionale. Comfortable and central, with a rooftop terrace.
Getting around
- The historic center is walkable. Most sights are 15 to 30 minutes apart on foot.
- Use official white taxis or the FreeNow and itTaxi apps. Uber only offers pricier cars.
- The metro is useful for the Vatican, Colosseum and Termini, but does not reach Trastevere.
- Rental cars are a bad idea: much of the center is a ZTL zone with automatic fines.
- Watch for pickpockets on buses and in crowded spots.
Arriving
Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is 45 minutes by car or 32 minutes on the Leonardo Express train to Termini.
Good to know for guests in Rome
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Tipping: Not expected. Many restaurants add a small "coperto" cover charge per person. Rounding up or leaving 5 to 10% for great service is appreciated.
- Dinner time: Dinner usually starts between 8 and 9:30 pm. Many kitchens close between lunch and dinner.
- Power plugs: Type F and L plugs, 230 V.
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Questions guests ask about Rome
When is the best time for a wedding in Rome?
April to June, September to October is the most popular season. Ancient ruins, Baroque piazzas and long dinners in Trastevere. The historic center is compact and best explored on foot.
How do guests get to Rome?
Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is 45 minutes by car or 32 minutes on the Leonardo Express train to Termini.
How do guests get around Rome?
The historic center is walkable. Most sights are 15 to 30 minutes apart on foot. Use official white taxis or the FreeNow and itTaxi apps. Uber only offers pricier cars. The metro is useful for the Vatican, Colosseum and Termini, but does not reach Trastevere. Rental cars are a bad idea: much of the center is a ZTL zone with automatic fines. Watch for pickpockets on buses and in crowded spots.
What can wedding guests do in Rome as a group?
Good group options include colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour, vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour, trastevere food tour, pasta and tiramisù making class. Most have private options for 10 to 20 people.
Is there a ready-made weekend plan for guests in Rome?
Yes. Our Rome wedding weekend itinerary has relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
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Ready-made relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
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