Day before the wedding
- AfternoonColosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour · 3h
- EveningDinner at Antico Arco
☀️ The relaxed weekend
Boat days, gardens, gentle walks and long lunches.
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Pizzarium Bonci
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningPompeii day trip from Rome · 12h
- EveningTrastevere food tour · 3.5h
🍷 The foodie weekend
Wine tastings, cooking classes, markets and great tables.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonPasta and tiramisù making class · 3h
- EveningDinner at Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Da Enzo al 29
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningPompeii day trip from Rome · 12h
- EveningTrastevere food tour · 3.5h
🧗 The adventure weekend
Hikes, kayaks, balloons and things to brag about at brunch.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonAppian Way and aqueducts bike tour · 4h
- EveningDinner at Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Da Enzo al 29
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningPompeii day trip from Rome · 12h
- EveningDinner at Armando al Pantheon
Staying longer?
Add one of these full-day trips:
- Pompeii day trip from Rome. High-speed train to Naples and a guided walk through the buried city.
- Tivoli day trip: Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa. Renaissance fountains and an emperor's country estate an hour from Rome.
Budget-friendly bites
- Da Enzo al 29, Trastevere. Tiny and beloved. Expect a line without a booking.
- Pizzarium Bonci, Near the Vatican. Creative pizza al taglio. Grab and go.
- Trapizzino, Trastevere and Testaccio. Pizza pockets filled with Roman stews.
- Supplizio, Via dei Banchi Vecchi. Gourmet fried rice balls.
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.
Questions about a Rome wedding weekend
How many days should wedding guests spend in Rome?
Three days covers the essentials: arrive the day before, the wedding day and a free day after. Guests flying long-haul often stay four to six days and add day trips such as pompeii day trip from Rome or tivoli day trip: Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa.
What is the best group activity for wedding guests in Rome?
Popular choices are colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour, vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour, trastevere food tour. Most offer private options for groups of 10 to 20.
Where can guests eat cheaply in Rome?
Try Da Enzo al 29 (Trastevere), Pizzarium Bonci (Near the Vatican), Trapizzino (Trastevere and Testaccio), Supplizio (Via dei Banchi Vecchi).
When is the best time for a wedding in Rome?
April to June, September to October is the most popular season.
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