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Best Things to do in Rome (2026)

Some of the best experiences in Rome come from slowing down and exploring on foot. Trastevere rewards an afternoon wander through its lanes and churches before dinner, and Campo de' Fiori is at its best in the morning, when the market stalls are set up around the statue of Giordano Bruno. For a taste of everyday Roman life, the Mercato di Testaccio combines produce stalls with street food counters above the remains of an ancient warehouse.

When you need a break from the crowds, head for open space. The Appian Way Regional Park protects miles of the ancient road, with tombs, catacombs and aqueducts best explored by bike, while the Giardino degli Aranci on the Aventine Hill offers one of the finest free views over the city, especially at sunset. Combine the garden with the Knights of Malta keyhole nearby, and pair Testaccio's market with lunch in one of its trattorias. Wear comfortable shoes for the cobbles, carry water in summer, and keep the hottest hours for shady churches or museums.

5 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 things to do in Rome

  1. Trastevere Historic neighbourhood, TrastevereRome's 13th rione, across the Tiber from the centre, is a web of cobbled lanes, ancient churches and trattorias that comes alive in the evening.
  2. Mercato di Testaccio Covered food market, TestaccioTestaccio's covered neighbourhood market gathers around 100 stalls of produce, fish, street food and household goods above the remains of a Roman warehouse.
  3. Appian Way Regional Park Archaeological park and walking route, Appia AnticaEstablished in 1988, this regional park protects more than 16 km of the ancient Appian Way along with catacombs, aqueducts and the Caffarella valley.

Thing to do

1. Trastevere

Historic neighbourhoodTrastevere

Rome's 13th rione, across the Tiber from the centre, is a web of cobbled lanes, ancient churches and trattorias that comes alive in the evening.

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