Whether you have 24 hours or a full week, here is how to master the city from our hub in Regola.
Our signature arrival day route, named in honor of Spanish master painter Ramón Gaya who lived and painted in this very apartment.
Take an official airport taxi straight to Piazza Farnese.
Turn on the air conditioning and stock the fridge with cold beers from Johnny's Off License.
Stroll from Piazza Navona to the Church of Saint Louis of the French, then to the Basilica of Saint Augustine, on to the Pantheon, and ending at the Trevi Fountain.
Eat delicious artisan pizza at Piccolo Buco.
Stop at historic wine bar Il Vinaietto on the way home.
Start at Trajan's Market, then eat at Piccolo Buco (right when they open), then throw a coin in the Trevi, then tour the Galleria Doria Pamphilj, then pass the Pantheon on the way to Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi, then visit Piazza Navona, then (time and energy permitting) visit Castel Sant'Angelo before dining at CiPASSO, then have a glass of wine and some gelato and cheese at Ruma.
Coffee and croissant at Barnum, then visit Welcome to Rome, then tour the Vatican Museum and/or St. Peter's Basilica, then grab a Trapizzino, then visit Castel Sant'Angelo, then have some wine at Enoteca Costantini, then dinner at CiPASSO. If you're still standing, visit La Saletta Karaoke or NUR BAR.
Walk through Piazza Navona, coffee at Sant'Eustachio, visit Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi, visit Basilica di Sant’Agostino, visit the Pantheon, grab an All'Antico Vinaio if the line is short or get some pizza al taglio at Forno Ceralli 1920, then some gelato at Giolitti. Tour the Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II or the Capitoline Museum before visiting the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, or Trajan's Market. Dine at 53 Untitled and then do the Campo Wine Crawl.
Grab a small bite at Sto Bene or Scrocchia before walking through the Ghetto over to Bocca della Verita. Then walk over past the Circo Massimo to the Terme di Caracalla. Then cab to Gourmandise for gelato, then walk to Elementare for Roman pizza and suppli, then cab to Galleria Borghese. Walk to Terrazza pel Pincio for the sunset. Follow Via del Babuino to the Spanish Steps. Throw a coin in the Trevi. If you still want pizza and don't mind a line, dine at Piccolo Buco, otherwise Rosina. Visit Ruma for gelato and wine. Trek over to Latteria and Ma Che Siete Venuti A Fa.
Follow the Classic Weekend plan, then dive deeper into Rome’s hidden sanctuaries, secluded parks, and monumental imperial ruins:
Head south along the ancient cobblestones of the Appian Way to descend into the subterranean Catacombe di San Callisto. Afterwards, head over to the Caelian Hill to discover the unique 5th-century circular Basilica di Santo Stefano Rotondo al Celio, followed by excellent cured meats and natural wine at Fuorinorma. Finish your afternoon enjoying the sweeping sunset over the Roman skyline from the Giardino degli Aranci on the Aventine Hill.
Since the Baths of Caracalla are already covered on Day 3, dedicate this morning to the colossal ancient ruins of the Baths of Diocletian (Terme di Diocleziano) and its peaceful cloister gardens designed by Michelangelo. Walk to the opulent Baroque halls of Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica - Palazzo Barberini, then tour the magnificent private collection inside Galleria Doria Pamphilj on Via del Corso. Conclude your Roman getaway with a celebratory dinner at Armando al Pantheon.
A curated walking route dedicated to the master of chiaroscuro across central Rome:
Visit the Cavalletti Chapel to see the revolutionary Madonna di Loreto (Madonna dei Pellegrini) with its barefoot Madonna and dirt-soled pilgrims.
Steps away in the Contarelli Chapel, view the complete Saint Matthew cycle: The Calling, Inspiration, and Martyrdom of Saint Matthew (bring coins for the lighting box).
Stroll to Via del Corso to admire Rest on the Flight into Egypt, Penitent Magdalene, and John the Baptist inside a breathtaking private palace.
Head to Palazzo Barberini for the dramatic intensity of Judith Beheading Holofernes, Narcissus, and Saint Francis in Meditation.
Walk to Piazza del Popolo for the Cerasi Chapel to see The Crucifixion of Saint Peter and The Conversion on the Way to Damascus.
Finish in Campo Marzio at Vicolo del Divino Amore where Caravaggio lived and worked (and cut a hole in the ceiling). Just down the street near Via dei Prefetti is the home of his muse Maddalena Antognetti, whose doorstep inspired Madonna di Loreto.