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A Week in Rome: Unveiling the Eternal City

Chivo Tatemado

27 Sep 2023

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Embark on a captivating journey through Rome's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica, the charm of Trastevere, and the ancient wonders of the Colosseum. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City.

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$14

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$ 4

St. Peter's Basilica

Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Fontana dell'Acqua Paola

Ornate marble fountain commissioned by Pope Paul V, floodlit at night, with impressive city views.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere

Grand Catholic church known for its 12th-century mosaics & lavish interior with 22 Roman columns.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Turtle Fountain

Elegant Renaissance fountain with bronze figures of young men, turtles & dolphins, in paved piazza.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Tiber Island

Compact island in a bend of the River Tiber with a number of historical buildings & monuments.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Centrale Montemartini

Ancient sculpture museum, in a former power plant, with Greek & Roman statues, busts & friezes.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$14

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Basilica of Saint Paul Outside The Walls

Magnificent papal basilica dating from the 4th century, with tomb of St Paul & elegant cloisters.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$14

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$ 2

Testaccio market

Glass-roofed market on a Roman archeological site with 100+ gourmet & fresh food stalls & more.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Largo di Torre Argentina

Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Pantheon

Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Church of St. Louis of the French

France's baroque national church in Rome, known for the Caravaggio paintings in its chapel.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Fiumi Fountain

Classical 17th-century fountain, a homage to 4 rivers, featuring a Roman obelisk topped by a dove.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Campo de' Fiori

Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Directions

Castel Sant'Angelo

Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$14

16 - 24 min

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Directions

Sistine Chapel

Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$43

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$ 2

Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Mosè di Michelangelo

Catholic place of worship with 5th-century origins & a transept with Michelangelo's statue of Moses.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Colosseum

Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$21

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Arch of Constantine

A 21m-high Roman structure made up of 3 arches decorated with figures & battle scenes.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Arch of Titus

Triumphal arch with inscriptions & sculptures honoring the military victories of Emperor Titus.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Palatine Hill

Legendary founding site of the city & home to ruins of Roman Imperial palaces, temples & baths.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$21

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Circus Maximus

Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$50

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$ 4

Park of the Aqueducts

Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Baths of Caracalla

Ruins of a vast rectangular-shaped Roman thermal bath complex used from around 216 A.D. to 537 A.D.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$11

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Domus Aurea

Remains of Emperor Nero's grand 3-floor villa complex, originally decorated with colorful frescoes.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$18

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Roman Forum

Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$49

Capitoline Museums

Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$21

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Doria Pamphili Gallery

Art by Rubens and Titian, plus ornate furniture and tapestries in palatial, 18th-century apartments.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$14

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Piazza di Spagna

Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Fontana del Tritone

17th-century baroque fountain in a public square, featuring a sea god surrounded by dolphins.

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo

Neo-Renaissance palace with a classical art collection including sculptures, mosaics & gold jewelry.

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM

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$14

Day 6

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$38

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$ 4

National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

Renowned collection of 19th- & 20th-century art, including work by Canova, Modigliani & Van Gogh.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$14

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Museo dell'Ara Pacis

Designed by Richard Meier, this imposing, light-filled museum showcases an ornate Roman altar.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$14

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Quirinal Palace

Former royal & papal residence, now the presidential palace & museum, on piazza offering city views.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Capuchin Crypt

Museum & 500-year-old monastery, with a crypt known for its elaborately arranged skulls & bones.

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

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$10

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs

Basilica in the adapted remains of a Roman-era frigidarium with a meridian line designated in 1702.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore

Landmark papal basilica founded in the 5th century & known for its Roman mosaics & gilded ceiling.

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $220 In total

Activities & Food:$207

Transport:$14