tour and food was an amazing experience. our tour guide was Toni. she was fun energetic and very…read moreknowledgable about the places and history of the food stops! Highly recommend!

Took the twilight food walking tour through the Jewish"Ghetto" with Fabio. He was knowledgeable,…read morefriendly, funny and all around great! We visited about 6 different places and tried so many foods - I did not expect to be THIS FULL!! Personal faves included the pork stew, the SUPPLI, and the fried artichoke. Loved the tour, the history, and the experience. Will definitely check out an Eating Europe tour again in the future!

The crew was excellent and the boat was in great shape. The problem is the Tipur River is…read moreembarrassing to the city of Rome. Graffiti on all the walls on both sides of the river, trash on the sidewalks, not very well-maintained, and the river is dirty. Strongly urge you to take no boat tours until for the city of Rome to clean it up.

The Borghese Museum houses an unmatched collection of Italian baroque and renaissance masterpieces…read more Artworks by Bernini and Caravaggio are among their popular pieces and a whole lot more including sculptures. Not to miss pieces are Bernini's marble sculptures - Apollo & Daphne and The Rape of Proserpina. Canova's neoclassical Paolina Borghese as Venus Victrix and Carravaggio's painting - David with the Head of Goliath. We came in immediately after checking in to our hotel for a 4pm timed entry. Reservation is a must. Bought our tickets a month in advance back in 2023. This was still early on after covid so restrictions still apply. I love how we were able to savor every moment we spent here because it wasn't congested at all. From the outside, it was a beautiful building in a magnificent park. I would call this a hidden gem in Rome. Borghese museum is a must go to when in Rome. The time we spent was good enough. During that time, there weren't a lot of people as they control the number of people entering the museum. Definitely 5 thumbs up. August 2026

I didn't know that this museum is so popular and that you must purchase your tickets in advance…read more Luckily, I was able to purchase tickets before our trip to Rome, but they had only a limited number of tickets available for the time that we were going to be there. So if you are planning on going to Galleria Borghese, make sure to purchase your tickets in advance. We visited the Borghese in the afternoon during the week, and I think that was a great idea because it was pretty empty, and we had yet another chance to see everything with almost no one around. I'm not sure if it's always like that or if we got lucky. Either way, I was able to take my time to look at all the beautiful art pieces. Everything was so beautiful. I recommend going to this museum if you have the time; it's definitely worth it.

My husband and I had a great experience visiting the Colosseum! Securing tickets online was…read morehonestly pretty stressful though because we were visiting during a popular time (end of April) and tickets were selling out SO quickly. I would definitely recommend doing your research well in advance to figure out exactly when tickets go on sale so you're ready to book! We visited in the morning and it was already super busy. There are also quite a few staircases to navigate, but luckily since I was pregnant at the time, I was allowed to use the elevator which made things a lot easier lol. I think one of the things I love most about Rome is how these massive ancient landmarks are just casually immersed within the rest of the modern city. You could literally be walking down the street going about your day and suddenly pass by the Colosseum! It's honestly so grand and impressive no matter what angle you're looking at it from. Definitely one of those landmarks that's worth seeing in person!

Ah the Colosseum. An awe-inspiring visit to the world's largest amphitheater! This iconic Roman…read moresymbol vies with the likes of the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums and Saint Peter's Basilica for the most-visited tourist destination when visiting Rome.* I'll spare everyone the history which is probably covered in one of many previous reviews and mention some points for visiting this national treasure. Book tickets in advance, most preferably through the Colosseum's website. Don't expect to buy tickets in person at the entry, though I believe you may be able to pick up tickets at the office, and occasionally they may have end of day availability. Unsurprisingly these sell out very quickly so constant checking of their website for availability is needed, and you have to go with whatever time slots are available. Tickets seem to be released one month in advance and sell out almost immediately though when I was checking it was unclear what time of day they are released. If you can't buy tickets via the official website, then third parties also sell tickets though 1) there may be surcharge, 2) may be part of a group or audio tour where reviews range from mixed to excellent. For booking individual tickets on the website with access to the underground or attic, these need to be booked specifically so check what access each ticket provides. Also some access combinations don't include the Colosseum itself, and only the Forum/Palantine Hill, so make sure you choose the right one. Arriving to the Colosseum, there are crowds incessantly lining up for entry on the southwest side, and no organized lines. Everyone basically crowds around the security tent while staff constantly explain to people asking what time slot they are currently permitting entry. For how chaotic this appeared, given four functioning lanes for security, a fair number of people were allowed thru with about a twenty minute wait. It is very IMPORTANT (BOLD CAPS this) to bring an official ID--I saw people being turned away without ID. Inside depending on what access you have you can visit the arena level, upper levels, lower and/or attic. My ticket included the first two areas and they scan the QR/barcode to allow access. Inside this ancient amphitheater the views were grand--even in its current ruined state the vast underground corridors and soaring upper levels are super impressive. 80 arched entryways, a labyrinth of lower level holding cells, pulley systems and trapdoors, even retractable overhead shades, all colossal feats of engineering. You can just begin to imagine how glorious it looked in its heyday; it was mind blowing to me how much labor it must've taken to construct and maintain the series of tiered levels under and overground. Aside from the arena ground level, which is about a fifth covered and open to walking around, the route of tour is in a single direction to help the flow of foot traffic. Technically individual tickets limit visits to 75 or 90 minutes though I didn't see anyone checking. That's a sufficient enough time for visitors to see everything. Since most individual Colosseum tickets include Forum access, most people seemed to head over across the street afterwards. *Though I guess the latter two aren't actually in Italy.

First impressions: amore! I love contemporary art and street art so this was a match made in heaven…read morefor me. Wunderkammern is a gallery space and curator of important street art projects in and around Rome, with a very able and talented artistic director and lots of fresh ideas to boot. The location is definitely off the beaten track, in Tor Pignetara, which is an extension of the up-and-coming Pigneto district. Out here, you could be anywhere from Shoreditch to East Berlin, with plenty of local colour on the streets and sprayed walls everywhere. The important thing is to go with an open mind, as the road that Wunderkammern is on is also host to some excellent street art - these are no graffiti kids but key design projects assisted and commissioned by Wunderkammern. So visiting the gallery is also about keeping your eyes peeled for art "in the wild". This was just my first visit, so I had the chance to enjoy the gallery show of (usually) street artist MP5, who is an extremely talented prospect (I also met the artist, but I don't think this usually happens!) Can't wait to go back next month and see who's showing next.

Free to visit and just a 10-15 min walk from a metro stop!…read more This was our first touristy thing we did while visiting Rome. It was crowded at 5p on a Friday which was expected. There is an option to get closer to the fountain for a fee but we were able to get a good view and photos from our distance. At some point, security blew their whistles at people trying to go into the fountain. Why do people even try? Lol! Rumor has it, you can visit Trevi super early in the morning for a much emptier experience.

24 hours in Rome!…read more Super crowded! You can pay to enter a route closer to the fountain The fountain was amazing! Spectacular architecture!

Welcome to Vatican City! I truly enjoyed walking around and visiting St.Peters Basilica, Vatican…read moreMuseum, and the Sistine Chapel. The Vatican museum was by far my favorite. This museum is truly impressive in both scale and content. It covers a vast span of world history across different eras, cultures, and continents. It can easily take half a day or one full day or even more to cover the entire museum. I personally like those artworks that's being displayed on the ceiling.

It's the Vatican. It's impressive and historic, but the best part of it is being able to drink a…read morebeer in St. Peter's square. If you choose to do the tour, it's opulent and depending on your opinion it's gorgeous. Personally, I don't love tourist stuff like this, but that's my opinion not a slam on the Vatican. Expect a ton of tourists, people trying to sell you trinkets, and the occasional stammer. This is what tourism is, don't blame the Vatican. It's a gorgeous building and the area around it is high energy. I recommend at least seeing it if you're here.