La Posta Vecchia – Ladispoli
byA villa built by Prince Orsini in 1640; a five-star hotel with a fantastic restaurant and its own private beach just 40 minutes far from Rome
Things to See and Do in Rome
Looking for the best things to do in Rome? Start here. Explore must-see attractions, neighborhood guides, free things to do, panoramic spots and easy itineraries for 1–3 days. When you’re ready to book, visit Plan Your Trip for hand-picked tours and experiences. Your essential hub for what to see and do in Rome, beyond the usual list.
Follow the Frescoes of Rome
byRome has some of the most astonishing frescos in the world, ranging from ancient roman villa interiors, to eighteenth century wall tapestries.
Under the Summer Sun: a day trip to Ostia
byOstia, Rome’s iconic seaside neighbourhood, is the perfect destination for a day trip in the sun. Easily reachable both by car and public transport, you’ll want to take an excursion to this waterfront.
Poderi Finerri – The Lazy Olive Villa in Tuscany
byPodere Finerri (The Lazy Olive) is a 1700’s farmhouse in the enchanting Tuscan town of Asciano. The perfect place to unwind, sit back and relax.
Three Under the Radar Ancient Sites in Rome
byFor all antiquity lovers, I would like to point out three minor ancient sites in the Italian capital, that you might have missed but would have loved to visit.
The Women of Saint Peter’s Basilica
byHere we talk about the three women buried inside the Basilica of St. Peter, namely Matilda of Canossa, Christina of Sweden and Maria Clementina Sobieska.
The new SUPER ticket – a deep dive into the Palatine Hill
byFor €16, the SUPER ticket includes one entrance to the Roman Forum – Palatine, where seven historical sites can be accessed.
A Stroll through History: Movements in Roman Architecture
byThe saying goes that Rome wasn’t built in a day, and almost 3000 years after its foundation it is still a work in progress. Here, we make a run down of the most interesting buildings from each architectural movement.
Centro Samila Pilates and Yoga
byCentro Samila Pilates and Yoga offers therapeutic treatments, pilates, yoga and gyrokinesis classes, and yoga for pregnant women in Rome’s Aventino.
Miles & Miles Private Tours in Italy
byToday Miles & Miles operate in Rome, Florence, Venice, Naples, Barcelona and this year will open in Turin and London. Every day they run private tours on foot, by minivan or by boat, and while the office staff is American, the guides and drivers are all local.
Castel Sant’Angelo
byCastel Sant’Angelo (or The Mausoleum of Hadrian), reigning over the banks of the river Tiber, is a familiar and majestic monument on the Rome city skyline.
Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza
byLocated behind the hidden walls of Palazzo alla Sapienza, this Baroque marvel is very hard to spot from the outside.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do, quite literally!
byWithlocals.com is the perfect site to discover things to do with locals in Rome!
Rome’s Piazza Navona Neighbourhood
byPiazza Navona is perfect for daytime strolling, shopping and cafes, as well as an evening out for aperitivo, dinner and late night drinks. Here’s our guide to the Piazza Navona neighbourhood’s top spots.