Rome Tour Packages

10 Places To Visit In Rome On A Vacation

A Rome trip is a whole lot of fun full of a myriad of experiences. Traveling around Rome is like taking an intriguing journey through time which fast-forwards from one era to another. From admiring ancient ruins at the Roman Forum, gazing at the architectural marvel that is the Pantheon, traveling to Baroque Rome at Piazza Navona, paying your respects to the Vatican and its museums, admiring the wonder that is St. Peter’s Basilica, explore Trastevere, throwing a coin in Trevi Fountain, admiring countless masterpieces in the Galleria Borghese, strolling through Villa Borghese, to paying visit the oldest cat museum- the variety of activities that can be done in Rome is simply astounding.

1. Piazza Navona

What’s Special: picturesque appearance

Nearby Attractions: Museo Di Roma palazzo Braschi, Trevi Fountain

Entry Fees*: Free

Built-In: 1st century AD

Distance from Airport: 30.7 km

This is one of the largest and the most beautiful squares in Rome which must not be missed at any cost. The stunning place consists of 3 fountains and each one of them is better than the other. The architecture is really intricate and shows off the brilliance of the artists and workers back then. The surrounding of the square has several restaurants and cafes along with artists who sit and display their artwork. This is a great place to see some of the architectural marvels and to understand history. Apart from this Pizza Navona is also great for hanging out and see Romans go by there day to day task.

2. Colosseum

What’s Special: Used for gladiatorial contests

Nearby Attractions: Arch of Constantine, Sostruzioni della Terrazz, Temple of Venus and Rome

Entry Fees*: 12 Euros

Timings: 8:30 AM to 7 PM

Distance from Airport: 29.8 km

Colosseum needs no introduction and is one of the most popular historical places in the world. The place was commissioned around AD 70-72 by the then emperor and was a gift for the people of Rome. But it was only in AD 80 that the Colosseum was opened for the people with 100 days of games which included the very famous gladiatorial fights and animal fights. Today, the architecture is swamped by people every single day who come here to see the beauty that it has and to hear the many tales that the place has to tell.

3. Vatican Museum

What’s Special: Various artworks

Nearby Attractions: Museo Storico - Padiglione delle Carrozze, Necropoli di San Pietro, Sistine Chapel

Entry Fees*: 15 Euros

Timings: 9 AM to 4 PM, Sundays Closed

Founded By: Pope Julius II

Built-In: Early 16th Century

Distance from Airport: 28.1 km

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world with a population of approximately 1000. The places consist of various museums, chapels and much more. One of the most popular of these is the Vatican Museum. The museum has the world’s great art collection. It consists of things like Egyptian mummies, Etruscan bronzes to ancient busts, old masters and modern paintings. One of the highlights of this place is Michelangelo painted Sistine Chapel.

4. Galleria Borghese

What’s Special: a collection of Bernini statues

Nearby Attractions: Edificio della Meridiana , Villa Borghese

Entry Fees*: 6 to 13 Euros

Timings: 9 AM to 7 PM, Monday Closed

Built By: Flaminio Ponzio

Distance from Airport: 49.8 km

This is a famous art gallery in Rome that is also known for its splendid gardens. One can see art pieces like Apollo and Daphne, the Rape of Proserpina and Aeneas, Anchises & Ascanius. Apart from this there are also several other artworks belonging to Bellini, Raphael, Titian, Rubens, and Caravaggio. The museum actually displays the art collection of a man who was the pope’s personal secretary. It is believed that he was a powerful, and ruthless man who would go to the extent of imprisoning an artist to steal his artwork. Today people come to see the many fabulous artworks that are on display here.

5. The Pantheon

Nearby Attractions: Church of St. Louis of the French, St Maria Sopra Minerva Basilica, Doria Pamphilj Gallery

Entry Fees*: Free

Timings: 8:30 AM to 7:50 PM

Built By: Emperor Hadrian

Built-In: 120 AD

Distance from Airport: 30.3 km

Pantheon is one of the top most popular places. It attracts a lot of people from all around the world. The place was once a temple of Gods which now is a church. The Pantheon is very popular for its architecture, especially the dome that remained the largest dome in the world for 1300 years and still is the largest unsupported dome in the world.

6. Roman Forum

Don’t miss: Senate House, Temple of Saturn, Arch of Septimius Severus, Arch of Titus, Atrium Vestae, Temple of Concord and Temple of Venus, and the Basilica of Maxentius

Opening hours: 8:30 am to an hour prior to sunset

Charges: € 12, 00

Forum Romanum or Roman Forum is one of the most iconic tourist places in Rome – considered as a centre of ancient Roman civilisation, culture, and ethos. This ancient hub is encircled by remnants of ancient government buildings. Majority of the structures, temples, and triumphal arches have been destroyed and very few like Curia Julia and the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina still remain as they were converted to churches.

7. Trevi Fountain

Don’t miss: Light and shade effects on the marble of the fountain and the Baroque art sculpture

Trevi Fountain is a world famous Baroque fountain, showcasing a mythical sculptural configuration of Neptune, god of the sea, fringed by two Tritons. Located at the end of ancient Aqua Virgo aqueduct, this fountain structure is a marvelous work of art and must see in the list of tourist places in Rome.

8. St. Peter’s Basilica

Don’t miss: Magnificent view of Rome from the dome, the treasury with church ornaments, statues, papal miters and meeting and taking blessings from the Pope (every Sunday noon).

Opening hours: 7 am to 5 pm in winter months and during summer (April-September), it is open till 6:30 pm.

St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the largest churches of the world and certainly one of the best places to visit in Rome, located at the sanctified place where Peter, the first pope, was crucified and buried. The church is historically significant as many renowned artists contributed to the design. Michelangelo designed the dome while Bernini designed the great St. Peter’s Square.

9. Spanish Steps

Don’t miss: Piazza di Spagna, Fontana della Barcaccia, and the museum dedicated to the famous English poet John Keats. If you happen to be here in May, do visit the Spanish Steps- decorated with pink azaleas.

One of the important historical tourist attractions in Rome today, Spanish Steps was built to bridge Bourbon Spanish embassy with the French church, Trinità dei Monti. It is bustling with tourist during the day, and becomes one of the most romantic places to visit in Rome at night.

The Steps have also been a location for the 1953 romantic comedy – Romantic Holiday, that featured Audrey Hepburn & Gregory Peck.

10. Castel Sant’Angelo

Don’t miss: Sepulchral Chamber, Passetto Di Borgo, Pappal Fortress, and Museum of Hadrian

Opening hours: 9 am to 7:30 pm

Charges: € 14.5

Castel Sant’Angelo – the erstwhile mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian is among the best tourist places in Rome. A shooting site for the 2009 American thriller, Angels and Demons, the mausoleum intrigues with an intriguing history and excellent craftsmanship. For tourists, it is a delight to hear all the church bells ring at the same time, dine at the cafes around the mausoleum, and enjoy the river view.

Must See In Rome

Every year millions of tourists come to Rome to enjoy Rome tours packages and admire the treasures and masterpieces of Roman art and architecture. Some of the famous masterpieces that should not be missed while visiting Rome are- Michelangelo’s Moses, Apollo and Daphne by Bernini, Mosaics in Santa Maria in Trastevere, The Last Judgement by Michelangelo, Bernini’s Ecstasy of Saint Theresa, Sarcophagus of the Spouses, and the Trevi Fountain by Nicola Salvi. Day trips can also be customized into the itinerary of Rome packages to make the trip to Italy more memorable.

Our tour packages for Rome include a visit to ancient monuments such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Altar of the Fatherland, Spanish Steps, Arch of Titus and Pantheon testifying the huge role of Rome in the establishment and development of human civilization. In its glory days, Romans fondly called Rome ‘urbs caput mundi’—the city at the center of the world. A gorgeous mixture of ancient and Renaissance influence can be seen in the buildings around the city which is endlessly fascinating for a history enthusiast.

Go through our listings of tour packages for Rome and book the itinerary that suits your travel budget and interests better.

How To Reach Rome

The inspiring art and architecture is the beauty of the city. Rome is known as a Romantic city and an art inspiring city. The vibrant streets here give lively nightlife to the city. Rome is known mainly for Colosseum. Colosseum is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is a Flavius amphi theater which was started by Emperor Vespasian in 80A.D. The Amphitheater has 4 floors and is elliptic in shape that holds more than 70,000 spectators. The Pantheon is known as the Temple of Roman Gods. It is known for its biggest brick dome in the history of architecture. It is the most copied of ancient work. It is considered as the work of Angels.

By Air

Rome has only 2 airports. One is Leonardo da Vinci a Fiumicino. The airport is 32 kms from the city. Ciampino Airport is another Airport. Budget flights land here.

By Train

Best way to reach the city from Fiumicino airport is through Leonardo Express which will drop you at Stazione Terminal. The ticket is of €11. One can also take a taxi. People do not get conned by fake taxi drivers, the fare of a taxi is fixed. It takes €48 from the airport to Central Europe.

Best Time To Visit Rome

Rome is a glorious place to visit at any time of the year. But travelers should consider a number of factors including events, weather, and budget when planning their vacation to the Eternal City. The best times of the year to visit for sightseeing on a decent budget are April, May, and late September and October. In the depths of summer, the heat and the crowds make the city unbearable. During the winter season (especially around Christmas) the prices of holiday packages for Rome tend to increase.

Every year Rome attracts a huge flock of tourists in July and August giving the city a carnival feel. Some travelers relish visiting Rome during these months because of the amount cultural activities and musical performances that run throughout the city. However, the travelers should also consider the excruciatingly long cues to get inside a monument (that often can eat up hours), and the extremely high prices for a decent hotel room in the capital of Italy and its surrounding areas.

April through June (late spring season) and late September to October (fall season) are the best months for a Roman holiday. Overall, October through April is the best time to visit Rome. During these months, the weather in Rome is usually mild and the flight/hotel prices are not too high.

The traveler should have various factors under consideration which include budget, weather, and events. The best time to visit Rome for holiday will be comfortable and will have the most exciting events or festivals but the prices and the crowd may not be very pleasing. The traveler should make a plan to choose a comfortable season and find the best season to visit Rome. It is advised to then make the arrangements based on the weather to enjoy the best trip. The months from October to April is when Rome can be visited with fewer prices and crowd.