Rome

Rome is a living museum, and this guide helps you read it. Time your visits to the ruins around the light and the crowds, wander the piazzas at golden hour, and find the family trattorias serving the plates the city is famous for.

Inside Rome

• A ruins itinerary timed around crowds and light
• Trattorias serving cacio e pepe worth the walk
• Golden-hour piazza and fountain routes
• Gelato and espresso stops rated by locals

What's inside

1. 01Before you go: visas, money & getting around
2. 02Neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown
3. 03Where to eat: from street food to sit-down
4. 04Do this, not that: curated things to do
5. 05Self-guided walking routes with maps
6. 06Day trips & weekend escapes
7. 07Practical tips: apps, phrases & etiquette