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30 Things to Do in Rome | The Ultimate Rome Bucket List Skip to content 30 Things to Do in Rome | The Ultimate Rome Bucket List Pinterest Facebook Flipboard This post may contain affiliate links. When you make a purchase using one of these affiliate links, we get paid a small commission at no extra cost to you. Rome is the capital city of Italy and one of the largest cities in Europe. With its long, rich history, famous landmarks, museums and archaeological sites, the to-do list for visitors is enormous. 30 things to do in Rome sounds like a lot, and it is, but there are many more places we could have added to this list. So far, we have visited Rome twice. The first time was a quick visit, the start of our one year trip around the world. We only had a few days in the city, and Tyler and Kara were kids at the time. We had just enough time to visit a few must-see sights and learn that this city has an incredibly long list of places to visit. On our most recent visit, we spent four more days in Rome, using this time to revisit a few places and to venture off the beaten path. One of our favorite experiences was ending the day with an aperitivo at a rooftop bar. If you want to elevate your experience in Rome, the rooftop bars and restaurants are incredible, as you will see later in this guide. Below is a big list of things to do in Rome. Don’t expect to see them all on your first visit, not unless you are planning to spend at least a week here. Most likely, you don’t have that kind of time, so this list starts with top 10 experiences in Rome. We then go on to list more things to do in Rome, for those with lots of time. January 2026 Update: Confirmed all pricing, added information about the new ticketing required to visit the Trevi Fountain. Table of Contents Toggle Top 10 Things to Do in Rome This list starts with the very best things to do in Rome. These are the essential experiences to have, particularly if it is your first visit to Rome. 1. Colosseum Completed in 80 AD, this is the largest amphitheater that was ever built at the time. It could hold up to 80,000 people, spectators who were drawn here to watch gladiatorial contests, executions, animal hunts, and re-enactments of famous battles. It is one of the seven New Wonders of the World. On a visit to the Colosseum, there are several ticket types. The basic ticket gives you access to the main area of the Colosseum, plus the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You can also add on the Arena Floor and the Underground, each for an additional price. Adding on the Arena Floor is absolutely worth it. A platform was built over a portion of the arena, and with a ticket here, you can stand on this platform and look up at the walls of the Colosseum. On a guided tour, you can tour the Underground and learn about the fascinating history of the Colosseum, including stories on where the animals were kept, where the gladiators waited to be released, and the inner workings of the Colosseum. On our most recent visit to the Colosseum, we took a private, guided tour of the Colosseum with the Underground at opening time. If you want to get the full experience of visiting the Colosseum, book a tour that includes the Underground …it is one of Rome’s most interesting history lessons. The Colosseum Touring the Underground On the Arena Floor How to Visit the Colosseum We have a detailed guide about how to visit the Colosseum, but here are a few tips. On your visit to the Colosseum, you can either wander through it on your own, take the audio guide tour, or join a guided tour. Most visits last 1 to 3 hours. You must purchase your entrance ticket in advance (you cannot just show up and get in line for a ticket). If online tickets are sold out for your dates of travel, I recommend joining a guided tour of the Colosseum. You will spend a little more money than purchasing your tickets directly from the Colosseum website, but at least you will get to visit the Colosseum. Hours: Hours vary by season. Click here to get hours for your dates of visit (be aware that the official website frequently goes down…if so, book your tickets on GetYourGuide ). Cost: €16 (+ €2 online reservation fee) for the standard ticket that gets you in to the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum; there is also a Full Experience ticket that also includes a visit to the Colosseum arena and underground area for €24. Website: Get updated hours and pricing and purchase your tickets here. Roma Pass: If you have the Roma Pass, you must make your reservation to visit the Colosseum in advance. There is a €2 reservation fee. Getting Here: The closest metro stop is Colosseo. When you exit the metro station, the Colosseum will be right in front of you. The Colosseum How to Visit the Colosseum For more information, including ticket types, how to book your tickets, things to do at the Colosseum, plus many more photos, check out our guide on the Colosseum. 2. Roman Forum & Palatine Hill The Roman Forum The Roman Forum is the historical center of Rome. This is ancient Rome, a complex of government buildings, temples, and marketplaces from 2000 years ago. The Roman Forum is located just a short walk from the Colosseum. It sits in a valley between Palatine and Capitoline Hill. Notable things to see in the Roman Forum include the Via Sacra, the Temple of Venus, the Temple of Romulus (the bronze doors date back to 309 AD), the Temple of Antonius and Faustina and its “hanging door,” the Temple of Vesta, the Temple of Saturn, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Temple of Julius Caesar. The view of the Roman Forum from Palatine Hill Tickets to the Colosseum also include the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. A visit here lasts anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on how many sites you visit and/or your tour. Palatine Hill Palatine Hill is one of the seven hills of Rome. It looms over the Roman Forum and is just a short walk from the Colosseum. Since it is included on a ticket with the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, grouping these three sites together makes the best use of your time. To visit all three, plan on spending anywhere from 3 to 5 hours, depending on how quickly you move. We visited all three sites with a guide and I highly recommend it. It’s the best way to learn about the long history here, and to know what you are looking at. Sitting on Palatine Hill is a complex of archaeological excavations, the remains of temples and palaces, and a museum. During the time of the Roman Republic, many imperial palaces were built here, including palaces for Augustus, Tiberius, and Domitian. Palatine Hill There are several sites, such as the House of Augustus, which requires an additional ticket (it is included on the S.U.P.E.R ticket). One of the best things to do on Palatine Hill is to enjoy the view over the Roman Forum. There are two different viewpoints. This viewpoint is lesser known. From a small terrace near Tempio della Magna Mater you look out to Capitoline Hill and a small portion of the Roman Forum. It doesn’t have a name but here are the GPS coordinates 41°53’23.8″N 12°29’05.7″E and here is the view: The view from Palatine Hill From Terrazza Belvedere del Palatino, you get a bird’s eye view of the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. It’s one of the best views in Rome. Here is the view: The view from Terrazza Belvedere del Palatino HOW TO VISIT THE ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE HILL: Tickets to the Colosseum also include the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. A visit here lasts anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how many sites you visit and/or your tour. It is helpful to take a guided tour of Roman Forum. There are many ancient sites to visit and without a knowledgeable guide, it’s hard to know the importance of each site. 3. Vatican City: The Vatican Museums & St. Peter’s Basilica WHAT IS VATICAN CITY?: There are three big sites to visit in Vatican City: the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. On a visit to Vatican City, you will visit these sites as two different sections. The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are visited on one ticket. You will enter the Sistine Chapel through the Vatican Museums, so if you only want to see the Sistine Chapel, you will have to walk through the Vatican Museums first. St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square is the second area you will visit. It is free to enter St. Peter’s Basilica but there is a line to get through security, and from mid-morning through mid-afternoon, this line can be enormous. Here is an overview of each area. Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel The Vatican Museums display a massive collection of art that was amassed by the Catholic Church. There are 70,000 works of art on display, in various rooms and corridors of this maze of a museum. Room of the Immaculate Conception Gallery of Statues and the Hall of Busts On a visit to the Vatican Museums, you can add on a few rooms that are closed to the general public (sometimes called the “secret rooms” of the Vatican ). The Cabinet of Masks has mosaics from Emperor Hadrian’s Villa, statues of Aphrodite and Nymph, and the Dung Chair. Cabinet of Masks Vatican You also have the option to add on the original Bramante Staircase. It was built in 1505 by Donato Bramante as a double helix. Its purpose was to allow people and animals to ascend to the Belvedere palace of Pope Innocent VIII. The original Bramante Staircase The design of the modern staircase, which is also a double helix and how visitors exit the museum, was inspired by the original Bramante Staircase. The modern Bramante Staircase On a visit to the Vatican Museums, you will also see the Sistine Chapel. The Sistine Chapel is famous for its frescoes on the ceiling and The Last Judgement, which were painted by Michelangelo. Note, no photos are allowed in the Sistine Chapel and this is strictly enforced. The lines to enter the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are legendary. We are talking up to 3-hour waits on the busiest days. Mid-morning