Free Walking Tour In Rome
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This walking tour itinerary includes Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, and other sights in Rome. I'll include estimated walking durations between locations and distances in kilometers, as well as recommendations for lunch and dinner stops. Be sure to take lots of breaks and consider our suggestion of doing this walking tour over two days.
Day 1:
Trevi Fountain: Start your day by visiting the Trevi Fountain. Enjoy the beauty of the fountain and take some time to toss a coin for good luck.
Spanish Steps: From Trevi Fountain, walk to the Spanish Steps. Climb the staircase and enjoy the panoramic view from the top. Distance: Around 1 kilometer. Walking duration: Approximately 15 minutes.
Piazza del Popolo: Walk from the Spanish Steps to Piazza del Popolo. Admire the twin churches and the Egyptian obelisk. Distance: Around 0.8 kilometers. Walking duration: Approximately 10 minutes.
Lunch: For lunch, you can stop at one of the restaurants near Piazza del Popolo. There are various options offering traditional Roman cuisine and international dishes.
Villa Borghese Gardens: Walk from Piazza del Popolo to Villa Borghese Gardens. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the park and take in the beautiful surroundings. Distance: Around 1 kilometer. Walking duration: Approximately 15 minutes.
Borghese Gallery: Visit the Borghese Gallery, located within Villa Borghese Gardens, to admire its stunning collection of artwork. Distance: Within Villa Borghese Gardens.
Piazza Navona: From Villa Borghese Gardens, walk to Piazza Navona. Marvel at the fountains and enjoy the lively atmosphere of the square. Distance: Around 1.8 kilometers. Walking duration: Approximately 25 minutes. This is our personal favourite piazza in Rome and we often find there to be many artists and craftspeople in the evening. Sometimes with lively busker entertainment too.
Dinner: For dinner, there are several great restaurants around Piazza Navona that offer a variety of Italian and international cuisines.
Day 2:
Colosseum: Start your day by visiting the Colosseum. Explore the ancient amphitheater and learn about its history. Distance: Around 2.5 kilometers. Walking duration: Approximately 30 minutes. Top tip - book your tickets for the type of tour you want to do at the Colesseum far in advance of your trip to skip the line and get the experience you want.
Roman Forum: After the Colosseum, visit the Roman Forum, located nearby. Explore the archaeological site and imagine life in ancient Rome. Distance: Within the Colosseum area.
Lunch: There are several restaurants and cafes near the Colosseum and Roman Forum where you can enjoy a delicious lunch. The further from the actual site you are, the more affordable and arguably more authentic the cuisine becomes.
Capitoline Hill: Walk from the Roman Forum to Capitoline Hill. Admire the stunning views of the city and visit the Capitoline Museums. Distance: Around 0.7 kilometers. Walking duration: Approximately 10 minutes.
Pantheon: From Capitoline Hill, walk to the Pantheon. Marvel at the impressive architecture and explore the interior of this ancient Roman temple. Distance: Around 0.8 kilometers. Walking duration: Approximately 10 minutes.
Dinner: For dinner, you can find a variety of restaurants near the Pantheon that offer both traditional Roman dishes and international cuisine. Pay in Euros for all dining and all major credit cards are accepted. Exchange your home currency for small local bills in Euro to have cash on hand to tip street performers, or buy artisan crafts from street vendors.
Please note that walking durations and distances are approximate and can vary depending on walking speed and route choices. It's always a good idea to have a map or use a navigation app to help navigate through the city.