Known as the Eternal City, Rome is one of the most coveted capitals in the world. Home to some of the oldest and most famous attractions on the planet (we’re looking at you, Colosseum), it often features high up on travellers’ bucket lists – and for good reason.
But with so much to see and do, where do you even start? And, more importantly, how do you make sure you get to see everything you want to during your time in the city?
The key is choosing the right way to explore. Here are your options:
1. Scoot Around on a Vespa
Embrace Italian heritage and hire a Vespa to glide around the cobbled streets on. The city is packed full of locals whizzing around on two wheels – it’s the quickest and easiest way to navigate the busy roads. This provides you with a quick way to see all the major attractions while staying true to the local Roman culture.
2. Use Your Two Feet
Like most capital cities, Rome was made for walking. Most of the highlights can be reached by foot and are within walking distance of each other, giving you the chance to take in some of the lesser known sights in between pitstops.
It’s easy to walk around the historic centre, where you’ll find the Pantheon, the Jewish Ghetto, and most of the major Piazzas, and you can then head further into the Colosseo district to explore the Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum, and the impressive Colosseum. Walking also provides you with the opportunity to duck into shops, cafes, and bars along the way.
3. Hire a Bike
If you don’t fancy walking but also don’t want to get a scooter, opt for old-fashioned pedal power and cycle your way around the city. Rome isn’t as bike-friendly as many other European cities, but there are plenty of tours you can do, as well as the Appia Antica, a 2,300-year-old Roman road lined with ruins and ancient aqueducts.
4. Eat Your Way Around
Rome is a melting pot of delicious food – pasta, pastry, pizza, you name it, Rome has it – and one of the best ways to dig deep into the history and culture of the city is through its mouth-watering dishes. Many of the labyrinthine streets are flanked with family-run eateries and cosy cafes, giving you plenty of places to stop off and grab a bite – don’t forget dessert too, which can be picked up from one of the many gelatarias around town.
5. Hop on the Bus
There are a number of hop-on, hop-off bus services that navigate around Rome’s streets. These give you the chance to jump on and off wherever you want to take in some of the attractions in more detail. The buses all run past the major hotspots, including the Colosseum, Vatican City, and the Fontana di Trevi.
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