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RomeSpring, autumn5 min read

Unhurried Rome: Aventine, the Tiber and hidden squares

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

Local atmosphereFewer touristsGood for a return trip

Aventine Hill

Start the day in one of the city's quietest districts. Visit the Orange Garden and the famous keyhole of the Knights of Malta.

A walk along the Tiber

After lunch, walk along the embankment, stopping at small squares and local cafes.

Evening

Finish the route at Campo de' Fiori or Piazza Navona, when the flow of tourists thins out.