Travel Ideas for your Rome Trip

The City of Rome

When you flick through the Travel Bucket List of most people, City of Rome is most probably included. This Roman capital is the largest city in Italy which is also dubbed as the Eternal City and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It can probably easily pass off as the honeymooner’s capital of the world and has long been the center of power, culture and religion in the European region.

Discover New Sides of Rome in an Exceptional Tour

Any Italy travel guide book will give you a list of the must-visit sites in Rome like the magnificent structure of Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon which serves as a reminder of the great Roman Empire, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the numerous museums and galleries in the city. But what if you would like to discover a facet of Rome like the culinary industry, the fashion trends, or what the city used to be several centuries ago?

To give you a non-textbook tour of Rome, here are some of the must-do activities in the Roman capital.

Tram Bus in Rome for your City Tour

Learn more about the Eternal City’s history by taking any of the city tours with the well-experienced tourist guide:

If it’s your first time to visit Italy, there are many tours which you can take that will give you more information about Rome’s history. It is estimated that this city was founded at around 753 BC, and the name Rome is patterned after its mythical founder, Romulos. It will probably take you several days to get through all the historical attractions in Rome because it’s virtually a living, breathing museum of a city. It may include a lot of walking but this city assures you of wealthy information, everything you want to know about Rome.

If you definitely wouldn't want to tire your feet, schedule a guided tour like the Tram bus Open. It’s a hop-on, hop-off tour where you can go through the main historical sites. The tour begins at the Termini Railway Station where you can board the double-decker tram. Some of the sites which the tour passes include St. Peter’s Basilica, the National Museum of Rome and the Colosseum. Similar tours include the American Express tour which uses a tour bus, and the Italy Segway Tours which lets guests ride a two-wheeled electric vehicle similar to scooters.

Shop ‘til you drop or simply watch well-groomed locals and tourists walk down the street.

If you’d like to discover the fashionable facet of Rome, dress up for a night at the opera or take the opposite route and dress casually as you go from one antique market to the next. If you think you need a time-out from all those walking and tours, you may simply find that perfect rest area where you can relax and have a sit and watch locals and tourists all groomed up as they pass by. It feels like you’re watching a free fashion show, right? Being fashion forward is never more fun than in Rome!

Never miss out visiting restaurants in Rome and try famous Roman cuisines.

Discover what real Italian cuisine is all about.

You cannot leave Rome without falling in love with their Roman food – la cucina romana –as Italians would say. At San Crispino or almost every street corner in Italy, you will find gelato stands where you can indulge in the creamy texture of Italian ice cream. Rome's Trattoria Checchino dal 1887 serves excellent traditional Roman food in a beautiful dining room in the Testaccio District of Rome. You can also have snacks or coffee at its many piazzas, grab a slice of authentic pizza at rustic restaurants, or sip a glass of wine at one of the hostelries. All those typical dishes from the Roman kitchen are all worth-a-try. A taste of it will bring you and your palate a closer to a complete Roman experience.

History, fashion and food, all can be found in this vibrant city. Rome is really a multi-layered city which allows guests to discover one facet after another. So when you end your Rome trip,  you can’t help but toss a coin and wish on that Trevi Fountain that you want to come back and will come back for more!

Toss a coin in Trevi Fountain for your wish.

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