City guides for Rome

Ancient Rome, the Vatican and calm districts — scenarios for a first trip, hot weather and a slow day.

April to June and September to OctoberJune to SeptemberSpring, autumn

A basic first-trip route: the Colosseum, the Vatican, fountain squares and short hops through the historic center.

6 min read

A plan for a hot day, when you want to see the city without constant fatigue from the sun.

5 min read

A route for those who have already seen the main sights and want to discover a calmer Rome.

5 min read

Ready-made routes

Rome in 3 days

Ancient centre, baroque squares and the Vatican — three days split by era rather than by circling the map.

Pick the dates and the pace — Vaeli spreads the places across days and builds the route between them.