Is practical guide to Rome in 5 days It will help you not to miss anything from one of the most incredible cities in the world, making the most of time and, above all, visiting its most tourist and important places.
Considered by many to be an open-air museum, Rome is a city full of charming corners, impressive monuments, neighborhoods, as well as restaurants to try one of the tastiest restaurants in the world.
After visiting many of the most essential places in the previous 4 days, on this fifth day we have drawn a less usual route, but no less interesting for Rome.
To create this Route of Rome in 5 days We have been based on the month we spent living in the Trastevere neighborhood, during which we wrote this travel guide to Rome step by step.
Tips for traveling to Rome
This list of tips will help you prepare your trip to the Eternal City:
- To get to your hotel from any of the 2 main airports of Rome, you have several means of transport: train, bus, taxi or book the direct transfer to the hotel, the most convenient and fastest alternative.
You can find more detailed information about the transfer in this post on how to get from Fiumicino Airport to Rome and how to get from Ciampino Airport to Rome. - Keep in mind that Rome does not have a wide metro network, so if you want to get around the city by public transport, the bus is probably the best option. Tickets can be purchased at kiosks for a price of 1.5 euros each ticket and you must remember to validate it at the time of entering.
- One of the best tips if you are going to visit the most famous monuments and buildings in the city is to buy the OMMIA Vatican and Roma Card, with which you will save time and money by skipping the long lines that form in all these places. You also have unlimited public transport and the free tourist bus.
- A good area to stay in this Rome in 5 days It is the area where Termini station is located. We have stayed twice in this place, being well connected to the airport and not far from the center.
The hotels chosen for our stay were the Hotel Cherubini and the UNA Hotel, the first one cheaper, although the second one for us has a better value, despite being more expensive. - If you want to stay in a more charming neighborhood, we recommend Residenza San Calisto, located a few meters from Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of our favorite neighborhoods in the city. For more information on accommodation you can consult this post about the best neighborhoods and hotels to stay in Rome.
- Remember that in order not to pay commissions and always have the current change we recommend you use the N26 card to pay and the Bnext and Revolut cards to get money at the ATMs. They are the ones we use, They are free and will save you a lot. You can find more information in this article about the best cards to travel without commissions.
For more recommendations you can consult this post of tips to travel to Rome essential.
First day route in Rome
The first day of Rome in 5 days You will start by visiting the Arch of Constantine, the famous Roman Colosseum and the Palatine, and then tour the Roman Forum to Campidoglio Square. It is from behind this square, where the Capitoline Museums are located, where you will have the best views of the Forum and from where we are safe, you can get an idea of the magnitude of the city.
To learn more about the history of all these places and skip the long lines that are formed every day you can book this tour with a guide in Spanish that includes the Coliso, the Forum and Palatine or this offer that also includes the Vatican.
Roman Coliseum
After the visits, which can take you all morning, the next stop on the route is the Trastevere neighborhood, passing first in front of the Marcello Theater and crossing the Tiberina Island. This neighborhood has for us the best restaurants in the city, where you can try Roman cuisine, such as La Prosciutteria that serve delicious sausage and pickle tables, or Grazia e Graziella, specialized in pasta.
And how could it be otherwise, finally, do not stop at Fior di Luna where we advise you to try a nocciola ice cream, without words!
After lunch, we recommend you spend some time in Trastevere, the most charming neighborhood in the city where you can not miss walking through streets such as Via della Scala, Via della Lungaretta and all its adjacent streets, where you can get lost to enjoy from this beautiful neighborhood without forgetting the visit to the church of Santa María and that of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere.
Streets of Trastevere
To end this first day of Rome in 5 days You can walk along the banks of the Tiber until you reach the church of Santa María in Cosmedin, where you can see the Bocca della Veritá and the Forum Boarium, which is located right next door.
If you still have a little more time you can reach the Circus Maximus, very close to the church, to remember putting a lot of imagination, the chariot races of Ancient Rome.
For dinner you can return to Trastevere, also beautiful at night to enjoy a plate of Da Enzo pasta or a pizza at Pizzeria Ai Marmi.
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Route of the first day of Rome in 5 days
Second day route in Rome
The second day of Rome in five days Start with the entrance to the Basilica di San Pietro in Vincole, to see the extraordinary white marble sculpture of Moses by Michelangelo. The second visit of the day will be to the Trajan's Market, the oldest shopping center in the world, where right in front you can see the Trajan's Forum with the Trajan's Column as a great jewel.
A few meters walk from the column you will reach the busy Venezia Square, with the gigantic Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II Monument, to which we recommend you take the elevator to the terrace, to enjoy good views of the city.
Nazionale Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II
To end the morning you can make a route through the Jewish quarter through the Turtle Fountain and the Sacra Area, two very interesting places in Rome.
For lunch we recommend you go to the Market of Campo de Fiori square, where in one corner is the famous restaurant Osteria da Fortunata, where you can taste one of its famous pasta dishes.
The route of Rome in 5 days Continue walking through the historic center until you reach Piazza Navona, our favorite square in Rome, where we recommend you to spend some time discovering, in addition to the 3 fountains, the atmosphere of one of the most beautiful corners of the city.
The next stop is at the Pantheon of Agrippa, the best preserved monument of Ancient Rome and one of the most essential places to visit in Rome, from which following in the direction of the Trevi Fountain you will also pass through the beautiful Temple of Hadrian and Colonna Square.
Hadrian's Temple
To end the day nothing better than sitting in front of the Trevi Fountain, the most beautiful fountain in the world, enjoying the moment and the place, one of which we are sure, will become unforgettable.
For dinner in this area we recommend a panini or a cheese and sausage board in the famous Pane e Salame, an entire institution in the city.
Another good option for the night of this day is to book this night tour with a guide in Spanish that runs through the best-lit monuments and squares in the city.
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Route of the second day of Rome in five days
Route of the third day in Rome
The third day of trip to Rome in 5 days Start arriving by subway or walking to the Vatican, where you will spend the morning visiting the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Square, St. Peter's Basilica and if you can book in advance, the amazing Vatican Necropolis.
Keep in mind that for this day a magnificent option, with which you can learn more about the history of one of the most sacred places in the world and skip the long lines that form in the Vatican Museums and in the basilica is to book this guided tour of the Vatican in Spanish.
Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums
At this time of day, to eat near the smallest country in the world, we recommend Rione XIV bistrot pasta and a delicious ice cream in L'Arena del Gelato, two of our favorite places in the area.
After eating, the Route of Rome in 5 days Continue on Via della Conciliazione until you reach Castel Sant'Angelo, which you have the ticket included if you have purchased the OMMIA Vatican and Roma Card.
This castle has an interesting history and one of the best viewpoints in Rome, which we recommend you to climb to enjoy a new perspective of the city.
When you get off the castle you can walk along the banks of the Tiber to the Umberto I Bridge, from where you can take a postcard photo with the Vatican in the background.
Views from the Umberto I Bridge
You can spend the last part of the day shopping on Via del Corso and its adjacent streets, one of the most commercial areas of the city. This street ends in the beautiful Piazza del Popolo, where the famous are two twin churches.
To end this third day you can reach the steps of the Plaza España by the beautiful Vía Margutta, after climbing the stairs, reach the terrace, where you can enjoy good views from where to enjoy the sunset and the Trinità dei Monti church .
If you have more time, this area is full of pedestrian streets to walk and have a drink on one of its terraces.
For dinner we recommend you try the pizza at the taglio, especially ask for a portion of pesto, from the local Grano Frutta e Farina and as a dessert, the delicious tiramisu from Pompi.
(Extended route information here)
Route of the third day of Rome
Fourth day in Rome
The fourth day of Rome in 5 days Start visiting the Basilica of Santa María Maggiore early in the morning, located near the Termini station. When you leave the church you can visit Via Merulana until you reach the Basilica of St. John Lateran, which was the first church that was built in Rome.
In front of the basilica is the Holy Staircase, a staircase brought from Jerusalem that according to tradition, was the one Jesus climbed for his Good Friday trial.
Scala Santa
To finish this route of churches you can visit the Basilica of San Clemente, which has some beautiful frescoes of an ancient church of the fourth century.
The next stop of Rome in 5 days are the Baths of Caracalla, located about 20 minutes walk from San Clemente. These public baths of Ancient Rome, in which mosaics are still preserved on the floor, are simply spectacular.
Keep in mind that in these places where much of the original work is not preserved, it is advisable to book this visit with a guide in Spanish that also includes the Circus Maximus, considered one of the best excursions from Rome.
Hot Springs of Caracalla
From the hot springs you can take bus 118 that will take you to the entrance of the Catacombs of San Calixto, one of the best Roman catacombs in the city, where in the underground galleries full of history, you can enjoy one of the best things What to do in Rome.
To eat in this area we recommend two good restaurants that serve a quality menu such as the Garden Risto and Antica Roma.
After lunch, taking into account the proximity, we recommend you approach the most beautiful area of the Via Apia, one of the oldest preserved roads of the Roman Empire.
A good option to visit these places and get to know their history better is to book this tour that includes the catacombs and the Apia road.
Appian Way
The route of Rome in five days Continue to take bus 118 and C3 to reach Villa Borguese, where among its magnificent gardens, you will find one of the most important art museums in the world.
To visit the museum you must book this guided tour in Spanish or buy the ticket in advance.
Keep in mind that a good way to travel all the important points of the Eternal City is to book the tourist bus that is already included if you buy the OMMIA Vatican and Roma Card
After visiting the museum, you can walk through the gardens until you reach the Pincio viewpoint, where you can see one of the best sunsets in Rome.
(Extended route information here)
What to see in Rome in 5 days
The last day of what to see in Rome in 5 days Start at the Cestia Pyramid, one of the most amazing places in Rome. This Egyptian-style pyramid was built in the year 12 a. C. as a grave for Cayo Cestio.
You can reach the pyramid by subway by getting off at the Piramide stop, just in front of the monument.
Near this place is the Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, where you can see the dome of the Vatican through the hole of the lock of a door, which although it is one of the best known curiosities of Rome, you can enjoy better views approaching the Giardino degli Aranci.
Giardino Degli Aranci
The next visit of Rome in 5 days It is the Domus Aurea, a huge palace built by Emperor Nero after the great fire of 64.
On this visit you will go down several meters deep to tour the remains of the palace with a guided tour, which according to our experience, has been one of the most interesting visits we had on our last trip to Rome. To enter the Domus Aurea you have to book a guided tour of an hour and a half in Spanish on this official page.
Domus Aurea
Near the Domus Aurea is the Monti neighborhood, one of the city's fashionable neighborhoods, which we recommend you to visit via Leonina and via Baccina, where you will find numerous art galleries, vintage shops, coffee shops and wine shops .
Also, keep in mind that Monti is a good place to eat, where you can try the Fuoriroma paninis or the exotic flavors of the Hummus Bistrot.
After regaining strength, we recommend you walk to the crossroads, Quattro Fontane, where a beautiful Renaissance fountain is located on each corner.
Continuing on Via delle Quattro Fontane you will arrive at the next stop on the route, Piazza Barberini, which highlights the magnificent Bernini Triton Fountain, one of the most beautiful in the city.
Quattro Fontane
A few meters from the square you will find the Church of Santa María de la Concepción, which hides the macabre Crypt of the Capuchins, decorated with bones of human skeletons. Once this visit is over, you will go to the Termini Station, passing before the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria, where inside you can see the "The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa" by Bernini, one of the most important works of the Baroque. Next to the church you also have the imposing Fountain of Moses.
If you still have time we recommend you visit the Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, where you can see the best Roman frescoes that are preserved in the world, among which are the walls of the House of Livia and Villa Farnesina.
Casa di Livia in the Palazzo Massimo
You can take advantage of the entrance to the museum, we recommend you also visit the Dioclesian Baths, included in the ticket, which are the largest thermal baths in the Roman Empire, although you have to take into account that although they were twice the size of the Baths from Caracalla, not many remains are preserved.
To finish the Rome in 5 days Nothing better than visiting the Mercato Centrale Roma, located on one of the sides of the Termini Station, where we recommend you try the black truffle risotto at Il Tartufo.
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