Day 1: from the Vatican to Trastevere

A lifetime is not enough to visit Rome, that’s for sure. In the Italian capital, however, there are some things to see and some experiences to do that would really be a shame to miss during a stay in the city.

In this short guide, we want to suggest you a real route to discover Rome in just two days while enjoying all the best attractions.

That’s why, in our opinion, you should start your visit to the city from the Vatican and devote the first day to the beauties in the surrounding area.

Saint Peter’s

St. Peter’s Square is certainly one of the most famous places in the world: the square surrounded by the famous Bernini’s Colonnade is a symbol of Rome and Christianity.

The advice, if you want to enter the majestic church, is to get in line early in the morning to avoid the long lines that are often formed.

Inside St. Peter’s are kept majestic works such as the enchanting Pieta by Michelangelo.

Entrance to the Basilica is free.

Vatican Museums

The Vatican Museums are among the most beautiful and rich in the world. The museum, in fact, consists of numerous galleries and exhibition: we are talking about 7 km of path!

The advice we give you is to organize your visit in advance, informing yourself on which works you absolutely want to see: this is the only way not to get lost within the various corridors and the many rooms.

Doing so, also, you will not waste time: having only two days available, every minute is precious!

At the end of the visit, you will be able to admire the majestic Sistine Chapel.

Castel Sant’Angelo

Once you’ve left Vatican City, we suggest you head towards Castel Sant’Angelo.

The ancient mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian over the centuries has undergone numerous alterations: transformed into a fortress it then became a real castle and, finally, today it is an interesting museum that tells the story of the development of the building.

If you have some time to spare, we suggest you go inside to climb up to the terrace and enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the Eternal City.

Trastevere

The perfect conclusion to the first of your two days in Rome is a pleasant stroll through the heart of Trastevere, one of the city’s most charming and authentic neighborhoods.

A visit to Trastevere is a must if you want to taste the real Roman cuisine: here, in fact, you will find several traditional taverns loved and frequented by the locals.

Pasta alla Carbonara, pasta alla Gricia, abbacchio, artichokes alla Giudia, gnocchi alla romana, Roman pizza… what are you in the mood for?

We have a bit of everything and that’s why we invite you to participate in our Roma Trastevere Gastronomic Tour! Together with a local guide you will get to know the neighborhood and its most authentic restaurants: it will be a great opportunity to discover Rome from an alternative point of view.