Rome itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · ItalyJune–September
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 33
- Per day
- ≈ €109
- First stop
- 08:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers Rome itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 33 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 Ancient Rome: Colosseum and Forum
- Day 2 The Vatican
- Day 3 Baroque Rome: Pantheon, Navona and Trevi
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 6 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €109 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 08:30–18:30
Ancient Rome: Colosseum and Forum
Culture
Colosseo
One ticket covers the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine (about 18 EUR). Book the 08:30 first slot online. The arena floor costs extra, there is no shade, so bring water.
≈ €18 per personCulture
Foro Romano
Included in the same ticket. Walk along the Via Sacra to the Temple of Vesta.
FreeCulture
Palatino
Imperial palaces and views over the Forum, plus an orange garden.
FreeFood
Trattoria Luzzi
A cheap, no-frills local trattoria next to the Colosseum. Try the cacio e pepe; the queue moves fast.
≈ €18 per person- 3 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Piazza del Campidoglio
Michelangelo's square. The terrace behind it has a free sunset view over the Forum.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Li Rioni PizzeriaRoman-style pizza near the Colosseum, open in the evening.
- Basilica di San ClementeA three-level church (built over a Roman temple), right next to the Colosseum.
Day 2 · 08:00–17:00
The Vatican
Culture
Musei Vaticani
Book the 08:00 first slot for the Sistine Chapel (25 EUR online, 60 days ahead). Expect the Raphael Rooms and long corridors.
≈ €25 per personCulture
Basilica di San Pietro
Free, but there is a security queue. The dome costs 10 EUR (551 steps), and the Pietà is by the entrance.
FreeFood
Bonci Pizzarium
Gabriele Bonci's pizza by the slice, eaten standing up. Nearest metro: Cipro (Vatican).
≈ €12 per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Culture
Castel Sant'Angelo
Hadrian's mausoleum turned fortress, with a terrace view of the Vatican.
≈ €15 per personLandmark
Ponte Sant'Angelo
Bernini's bridge lined with angels. Take your photos before sunset.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Pizzeria Da Remo TestaccioThin Roman pizza in Testaccio, open in the evening.
- Giardini VaticaniGuided tour of the Vatican Gardens, as an alternative to the castle.
Day 3 · 09:00–15:45
Baroque Rome: Pantheon, Navona and Trevi
Culture
Pantheon
See the oculus in the dome. Entry is 5 EUR; morning light is best, and there is Mass on Sundays.
≈ €5 per personLandmark
Piazza Navona
Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers. The cafés are pricey, so come for the photos.
FreeShopping
Campo de' Fiori
Morning market with cheese, spices and truffle products.
Free- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Roscioli Salumeria
Carbonara and a deli counter, among the best in Rome. Booking is essential.
≈ €35 per person- 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Trevi Fountain
Toss in a coin. It is empty at 07:00 or 23:00 and packed by day (entry system in place since 2025).
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Armando al PantheonRoman cooking since 1961, next to the Pantheon. Reserve ahead.
- Galleria Doria PamphiljA private palace collection with Caravaggio and Velázquez, a calmer option than Trevi.
Day 4 · 09:30–18:30
Trastevere and Gianicolo
Culture
Santa Maria in Trastevere
One of Rome's oldest churches dedicated to Mary, with golden mosaics. Quiet in the morning.
FreeLandmark
Trastevere Streets
Cobblestones and ivy-covered walls; head along Via della Lungaretta.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Da Enzo al 29
A small Trastevere classic serving amatriciana and artichokes. Join the queue when it opens at 12:00.
≈ €20 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Villa Farnesina
A Renaissance villa with Raphael frescoes. Peaceful.
≈ €12 per person- 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Gianicolo Terrace
Rome's best free view, with the Garibaldi monument. Come at sunset.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Trapizzino TrastevereStew stuffed into a pizza pocket. Street food.
- Orto Botanico di RomaA botanical garden in Trastevere, as an alternative to the villa.
Day 5 · 09:00–15:30
Borghese and Spagna
Culture
Galleria Borghese
Bernini sculptures and Caravaggio paintings in a 2-hour slot. Booking weeks ahead is mandatory.
≈ €18 per personNature
Villa Borghese Gardens
A park walk; from the Pincio terrace you look over Piazza del Popolo.
FreeLandmark
Spanish Steps
No sitting on the steps. Via Condotti is nearby.
FreeFood
Pastificio Guerra
Fresh pasta for 5 EUR behind the Spanish Steps. There is a queue at 13:00.
≈ €5 per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Ara Pacis
Augustus's altar of peace, housed in Richard Meier's glass pavilion. Air-conditioned.
≈ €13 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Ginger Sapori e SaluteA light Italian lunch near Spagna.
- Piazza del PopoloTwin churches and a Caravaggio (Santa Maria del Popolo, free).
Day 6 · 09:30–17:00Day trip
Ostia Antica
Culture
Ostia Antica
30 minutes from Rome (metro and train). A port city as well preserved as Pompeii, with mosaic-floored baths. There is little shade.
≈ €18 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Ostia Lido Beach
10 minutes from the ancient city, this is the Romans' own beach. A stabilimento (private beach club) sunbed costs 10-20 EUR.
≈ €10 per personFood
Ristorante Ostia Lido Balık
Seafood on the beach, best between lunch and dinner.
≈ €25 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Sbarco di Enea OstiaA trattoria by the Ostia Antica exit.
- FrascatiA wine town in the hills outside Rome, as an alternative to Ostia.
Day 7 · 09:30–15:30
Testaccio: a gentle farewell
Food
Mercato Testaccio
A local market. At Mordi e Vai, try the beef stew sandwich and supplì (fried rice balls).
≈ €10 per personCulture
Pyramid of Cestius and Non-Catholic Cemetery
A pyramid in Rome and the Keats-Shelley cemetery, with resident cats.
FreeNature
Aventine Orange Garden
Giardino degli Aranci and the Knights of Malta keyhole: a farewell view.
FreeFood
Flavio al Velavevodetto
A trattoria carved into Monte Testaccio. Order the carbonara and coda alla vaccinara (oxtail stew).
≈ €22 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Roma Termini
The Leonardo Express reaches Fiumicino in 32 minutes. Time to say goodbye.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Trapizzino TestaccioStew in a pizza pocket, a quick farewell bite.
- Baths of CaracallaThe vast ruins of a Roman bathhouse, as an alternative to the pyramid.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Rome trip easier
- Rome is walkable. Metro lines A and B are limited; bus 64 goes to the Vatican. The Leonardo Express to Fiumicino costs 14 EUR. The Roma Pass (48 or 72 hours) covers museums and transport.
- Timed online tickets are essential for the Colosseum, Vatican Museums and Borghese. Book Borghese weeks ahead and the Vatican 60 days ahead.
- Summer reaches 33-38°C: finish the ancient sites by 08:30, spend 13:00-16:00 indoors or in a siesta, and eat dinner after 20:00. Some trattorias close in August for Ferragosto.
- Rome's four classic pastas: carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana and gricia. Coperto (cover charge) is 2-3 EUR, and tipping means rounding up.
- Cover shoulders and knees in churches (the Vatican is strict). The street fountains (nasoni) give drinkable water, so refill your bottle.
- Watch for pickpockets on bus 64 and at Termini. At Trevi and Spagna, say 'no grazie' to bracelet sellers.
Spending: ≈ €760 per person for 7 days
- Food€450
- Entry and tours€180
- Local transport€50
- Other€80
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Rome?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Rome cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €109 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Rome?
The first stop is at 08:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.