Rome Travel Guide

What to Do in Rome

Historic Landmark

The Colosseum & Roman Forum

Piazza del Colosseo 1, Rome

The world’s largest ancient amphitheater, built in 70–80 AD, once held 80,000 spectators. Combine with the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for a full day exploring the heart of the ancient empire — all covered by a single ticket.

💡 Book skip-the-line tickets online at least a week ahead. The underground arena floor tour offers a completely different perspective.

World Heritage

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Viale Vaticano, Vatican City

Home to one of the world’s greatest art collections, culminating in Michelangelo’s breathtaking Sistine Chapel ceiling. The Vatican Museums hold over 70,000 works — plan at least 3 hours and don’t miss the Gallery of Maps and the Raphael Rooms.

💡 Book an early access tour (before regular opening) for a quieter Sistine Chapel — transformative compared to the afternoon crowds.

Iconic Monument

Trevi Fountain & Pantheon

Piazza di Trevi / Piazza della Rotonda

Toss a coin in the Baroque Trevi Fountain (legend says you’ll return to Rome) then walk to the magnificent Pantheon — a 2,000-year-old temple with an unreinforced concrete dome that still stands as an engineering marvel.

💡 Visit the Trevi Fountain at dawn (6–7am) for a magical, crowd-free experience — completely different from the midday chaos.

Tours & Experiences

Food Tour

Testaccio Market Food Tour

Mercato di Testaccio, Rome

Testaccio is Rome’s most authentic food neighborhood. A morning market tour samples supplì (fried rice balls), porchetta sandwiches, aged pecorino romano, fresh pasta, and local wines from the Castelli Romani hills south of the city.

💡 Book with New Way Travel Corp for a private guide who knows the market vendors personally and secures the best tastings.

Private Ancient Rome Tour

Ancient Rome After Dark

Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill

Experience the Colosseum and Roman Forum illuminated at night on an exclusive after-hours private tour. With the monuments lit against the dark sky and crowds gone, this is one of the most magical experiences available in Rome.

💡 Available only on select evenings — contact New Way Travel Corp early to secure spots as these tours sell out months in advance.

Cooking Class

Roman Pasta & Tiramisu Masterclass

Prati District, Rome

Learn to make Rome’s four iconic pasta dishes — carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana, and gricia — from a professional Roman chef. The class ends with making tiramisu from scratch, then you sit down to eat everything you’ve made.

💡 Small group classes (max 6) mean personalized attention — book 3–4 weeks ahead for summer dates.

Where to Stay in Rome

Palace Hotel

Hotel de Russie

Via del Babuino 9, Piazza del Popolo

One of Rome’s most glamorous hotels, loved by artists, designers, and celebrities since the 19th century. The terraced secret garden, the Stravinskij Bar, and the perfectly positioned location between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo make it extraordinary.

💡 Book the garden-view room — the terrace garden is one of the most beautiful and tranquil spaces in central Rome.

Boutique

Arco del Lauro

Via dell’Arco de’ Tolomei 29, Trastevere

A beautifully restored 6-room guesthouse in the heart of Trastevere — Rome’s most charming and atmospheric neighborhood. Exposed brick walls, antique furnishings, and a warm family welcome make this feel like staying in a Roman home.

💡 Trastevere is the best neighborhood for experiencing local Roman life — lively piazzas, excellent restaurants, and far fewer tourists than the historic center.

Mid-Range

Hotel Locarno

Via della Penna 22, Piazza del Popolo

A charming Art Nouveau hotel with a beautiful courtyard garden, vintage bicycles for guests, and a cozy bar. Located steps from Piazza del Popolo and Villa Borghese, it perfectly blends character with value in a prime location.

💡 Borrow one of the hotel’s vintage bicycles to cycle through Villa Borghese park — Rome’s most beautiful green space.

Insider Tips for Rome

• Get the Roma Pass (48 or 72 hours) for unlimited metro and bus travel plus free or discounted entry to museums and monuments — it pays for itself quickly in a city with this many paid sites.
• Rome’s drinking water fountains (nasoni) are everywhere and provide free, clean, cold drinking water. Refill your bottle constantly and stay hydrated, especially in the summer heat.
• Dress code at Vatican and major churches is strict — shoulders and knees must be covered. Keep a scarf or light layer in your bag to drape over if needed. Entry is denied otherwise.
• Avoid eating within 100 meters of major tourist attractions — Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Pantheon. These zones are tourist-trap territory. Walk two streets away for dramatically better food and prices.
• The best time to visit the Colosseum is 30 minutes before closing — most day-trippers are leaving, golden afternoon light floods in, and you can often linger in near-solitude.
• Trastevere and Pigneto neighborhoods offer the most authentic Roman dining experiences with few tourists. Cross the Tiber for dinner and you’ll eat far better for far less money.
• Rome is extremely walkable between major sites — the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain is a pleasant 25-minute walk through the historic center. Skip the metro for short distances.
• Contact New Way Travel Corp for a curated Rome itinerary with private guides, skip-the-line access to all major sites, and restaurant reservations at Rome’s most sought-after tables.