Luxury Rome Tours & Vacations

What to do in Rome

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  Visit the iconic Colosseum

  Regarded as the main symbol of Rome, the Colosseum is an impressive piece of construction with over 2,000 years of history behind it. The Colosseum was built under the empire of the Vespasian, and after its impressive construction, it was used as an amphitheater for entertainment, where almost 50,000 people gathered. The incredible Colosseum is most commonly known for holding fights among gladiators. These fighters were often prisoners of war, made to fight one another in a gruesome battle. Over 2,000 gladiators lost their lives under the reign of emperor Titus. 

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  Appreciate the Pantheon

  Arguably one of the most popular sites to visit during your stay in Rome, the Pantheon is an incredible monument and because of its excellent preservation, it has been imitated in other architectural works across the world. In the words of Michelangelo, the Pantheon was not work done by men, but instead, by angels. When it was originally built, between the 25 and 27 B.C, it was a small temple dedicated to the Gods. Today, it is still appreciated as a place of worship, and thousands visit to see the spectacular dome – which is still today’s biggest dome ever built. 

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  Wander the Roman Forum

  You cannot visit Rome without visiting the Roman Forum, also known as the Forum Romanum in Latin. This expansive area holds religious, political and historical importance. In 500 B.C., it was believed that local people started gathering in open-air spaces here socially. With beautifully impressive monuments, temples and buildings surrounding them, it would have been quite a spectacular area to gather. Over time, the area served as a battlefield for gladiators (before the Colosseum), a marketplace, and a space for public speeches and elections. 

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  Explore the Vatican City

  Although located in Rome, the Vatican is actually its own state, and the smallest in Europe at that. Approximately 1,000 people live inside the state of the Vatican, and over 4 million tourists visit every year. Inside the Vatican, you will have access to a number of attractions which are on most people’s bucket list for Rome. These include St. Peter’s Square (also known as the Piazza San Pietro), St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel – the most visited of all. For those interested in art, the Sistine Chapel is definitely worth queuing for as it was designed and painted by Michelangelo.

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  Trevi Fountain

  Although it is arguably one of the most crowded sites in Rome, the Trevi Fountain is a work of it. Located in the Tridente district of Rome, the Trevi Fountain is often an attraction that you end up ‘stumbling across’. At a height of 26 meters and 20 in width, the Trevi Fountain is the largest in Rome and, although subjective, regarded as the most beautiful. You will often see people throwing coins into the fountain, with a second visit to Rome, love, and marriage on the cards.