Rome is not an expensive city to visit. It gets that reputation sometimes thanks to tourist traps, but most of the classic sights are actually really reasonable to visit – and a huge amount of the city is completely free to enjoy. Below is a growing list of amazing things you can do and see without putting your hand in your pocket.
How do I skip the lines at St Peter’s Basilica?
St. Peter’s Basilica is free and the lines can be extremely long. There are, however, several legitimate ways to skip the lines. We give you insider tips.
What’s the difference between St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican?
To clear up any confusion we first need to define some terminology: Vatican City is a city-state with clearly defined borders. It is an independent country surrounded by Italy, and presided over by the Holy See (the Catholic church's jurisdiction), with its own...
Why you never need to buy water in Rome
Rome may not be cheap, but there’s one thing that’s always free and available throughout the city – clean, fresh spring water from the Roman aqueducts.
How to see the Pope!
Il Papa is a world figurehead, whether you’re Catholic or not. We show you how you can see him speak during your visit.
Orientation tour: self-guided piazza walk
A gentle, rewarding walk that introduces you to Rome’s major baroque piazzas and some ancient sites. Perfect for those who have just arrived, but to be enjoyed by everyone.
The optical illusion of St Peter’s Basilica from Via Niccolò Piccolomini
The further you get from the dome, the bigger it gets! This amazing view of St Peter’s is from the residential street of Via Niccolò Piccolomini.
Where can I see Caravaggios for free in Rome?
How and where to see Rome’s Caravaggios in their original setting, for free.
How do I skip the lines at the Pantheon?
The Pantheon is one of the most impressive of all of Rome's ancient sights. Standing in Piazza della Rotonda, in the middle of the historic center of the city, it is one of the only ancient buildings that still takes its place as an integral part of the...
Where can I see street art in Rome?
Where to see the best of Rome’s street art in Garbatella and Tor Marancia.
Self-guided walk around the ancient city
This free self-guided walk takes you from the site of Caesar’s death to Rome’s own pyramid, taking in the original Jewish Ghetto and the most beautiful view of the most beautiful city on earth.
Off the beaten track to see the beaten track: Via Flaminia Antica
Take an unusual trip through Roma Nord to see the Road that linked the ‘Caput Mundi’ to the rest of Europe.
Where can I run in Rome?
Running in Rome can be fun and exciting, with trails in its parks and ancient monuments helping you to see a different side of the city.
