The Best of Rome in 3 Days (For First Timers)
- woztechindustriesl
- Jul 3, 2023
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 19, 2024
Where to stay?
Hotel Green House Morin- an apartment outside the touristy area OR any hotel/bed & breakfast you find.
THING TO NOTE: All museums are FREE the 1st Sunday of the month and the Vatican is FREE on the last Sunday of the month.
Day 1:
Get a flight where you arrive the night before.
Check into your hotel.
Must see Attractions:
Spanish Steps- I recommend Spring because the weather is still warm and they are covered in Azalea flowers. So beautiful. (Expect 30min here).
Trevi Fountain- Recommend early morning from 7a.m.-9a.m. so you have it all to yourself for photo opportunities. (Expect to spend 30min here).
Pantheon- Recommend early morning as well from 7a.m.-9a.m. to have it all to yourself for photos. They open from 9a.m.-6:45pm and admission is FREE. You will spend around 30min here.
Largo di Torre Argentina- Open from 12-6pm and is known as the cat sanctuary. This is FREE to see and could only be accessed from the above view. But now as of June 2023, they have an accessible ramp allowing tourists to walk along the area and see the temples from up close. (Expect to spend about 1hr here)
Piazza Navona- Beautiful square with many fountains. Beautiful for pictures either at sunrise or sunset. Definitely AVOID eating on the square, it is a big tourist trap. See below for all the BEST places to eat in Rome. (Expect to spend around 30min-1hour here).
Campo De Fiori- It is near the Piazza Navona. The stands are there from 7a.m. to 2p.m. to walk around and check out the market. (Depending on time you can spend 30min to 1hr here).
Castel Sant Angelo- Hours are from 9a.m. to 7:30p.m. and you will need 1-2 hours to tour this. Tickets to book the best tour click our link below:
Day 2:
Colosseum: Tour in the morning. It must include Skip the line, the Roman Forum and the Underground/Arena floor area. (You will spend between 3-4 hours here). Click our link below to book the BEST Tour:
Appian Way: This is a beautiful long trail that you can take a stroll through. If you are a Bible reader this is where the Apostle Paul walked when heading to Rome. Be careful as cars do drive through this cobble stone trail. (You can spend as little or as long as you want to hike here)
Aventine Hill an Knights of Malta Keyhole & Orange Trees Garden (Giardino degli Aranci): These two are right next to each other, both FREE. Sunset is BEAUTIFUL for the Garden and it smells like honeysuckles. You will see local musicians playing their music and families playing soccer. The Keyhole will have a long line but don't let that intimidate you, it moves really fast.
Enjoy the rest of your day on your own, getting dinner or walking by the Colosseum at night to see its beauty.
Day 3:
The Vatican- If this is something that interests you then add it to your list and get the first available tour in the morning. You will the beautiful Sistine Chapel inside. (Expect to spend 3-4 hours here). Check our link below to book your GREAT tour:
IF this doesn't interest you at all then you can check out these AMAZING places below, but if it does then pick 1 or 2 more items from below to finish your day:
Circus Maximus- It is an antique race track where they used to host games, chariot races and processions. It is FREE of charge and you will spend about 45min here.
Baths of Caracalla- This is Rome's 2nd largest Roman public baths and it costs about 12 euros. (You will spend about 2hrs here) Click our tour link below to book:
Quartiere Coppede Corner of Via Dora & Via Tagliamento- This is outside of the city of Rome so you will need a taxi or uber. This is known as the Fairy Tale Area with beautiful places to take pictures and AMAZING local places to eat.
THE BIGGEST THING OF COURSE IS WHERE TO EAT- BELOW IS A LIST OF OUR FAVORITE SPOTS:
Things to know:
1. Avoid touristy restaurants
2. Avoid restaurants with pictures on the menu
3. Avoid restaurants where they are trying to get you inside.
4. Most restaurants charge Coperto (Cover Charger per person at the table)
5. You do not need to tip- I know that isn't normal for most Americans but it is not mandatory nor expected.
6. Make a Reservation
Instead eat here:
1. Trastevere Area (Local Food/atmosphere)
2. Antica Caciara (Best Cheese)
3.Paticceria Valzani (Traditional pastry)
4. Giacomelli (Great for dinner, pizza or dessert and great prices)
5. MAE Cafe, Vin et Cuisine (Good breakfast near the Vatican)
6. Sciascia Caffe 1919- Good for breakfast and coffee
7. Bar Farnese- Cute coffee shop run by two old men (Old School and Italian speaking only)
8. Pizza e Mozzarella- Great Pizza shop not far from the Pantheon
9. Gelato in Trevi- Now I did say stay away from touristy spots but this Gelato is really good! It is right next to the Trevi fountain.
10. Pasticceria Boccione- They have such a cute story. This family got taken during the Holocaust but after the war the ones that survived returned to their bakery and it has been open ever since. They are delicious and you must have one.
11. Pizzeria Boccaccia- Great Pizza
12. La Prezzemolina- Great Pizza
13. Gelateria Fassi- Gelato artiganale a Roma dal 1880- Cheap and Delicious Gelato
14. Fraschetta da Sandro- Our Favorite place. Homemade sandwhiches to order and 1 euro glass of their house wine. Definitely local spot barely anyone speaks english except the owner taking your order.
15. Le Levain Roma- Bakery/Pastries
16. Ristorante L'Archetto Due Roma- Amazing food
17. Mr. Clood Bistrot- Took us right away even if we didn't have reservations. One server doing everything. She was amazing.
18. Nannarella Osteria, Roma Trastevere- Roman restaurant style food
19. Tonnarello- Roman style restaurant
20. Mimi e Coco Trast- Amazing food, sat us down despite no reservation and they have outdoor, indoor, and downstairs seating.
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