Rome In 48 Hours: The Ultimate Itinerary For First-timers
Coming to Rome for a short break? Here's the perfect itinerary for visiting the best of Rome's must-see sites on a 2-day visit.
With only 48 hours, you can't see it all but you can see a lot!
Find out the best way to visit the Eternal City and hit all the top attractions with the least amount of stress.
⌚ CHAPTERS/ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Early morning tour of the Vatican Museums
01:48 The Angel Bridge
02:22 Via dei Coronari
03:10 Piazza Navona - the most beautiful square in Rome
05:03 Pantheon - my favorite monument
07:28 Largo Argentina
08:08 Campidoglio
10:00 My suggestions for more sightseeing
10:50 Colosseum
11:36 Via dei Fori Imperiali
12:10 The Trevi Fountain
12:31 The Spanish Steps
12:53 Pincio, Popolo, Margutta
13:25 My suggestions for more sightseeing
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Your videos are absolutely the best for Rome, I have planned my entire trip based on your advice! Thank you so much.
Thank you so much! So nice of you!
Very helpful in planning our visit in March. Thank you
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Great tips ! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful... thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, the map download was such a nice touch! Thank you for sharing ❤ heading here in 2 weeks
Thanks so much! Hope you have a wonderful visit!
This is one of your best videos! Thank you so much. Love the tips for reducing stress and options for those who want to go at a more relaxing pace or for those w more energy. Also, really love your maps and the suggestions on places to stop for food!!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'll be doing more itinerary videos so please stay tuned. After years of helping tourists with their itineraries when we had our B&B in Rome, I know that there are many different types of visitors, and I try to let make the itinerary good for everyone. I also know many people try to pack in too much and can get tired out, which is why I default to a slower pace and less stuff, but give you the option in case you find the time and energy for more! I'm glad you find that, and my maps, helpful!
Thank you for your wisdom and charm.
Wow, thank you so much! You really made my day! I am very grateful to you for letting me know you enjoy my videos! 🙏😊
This is such a fantastic video! Thanks for all the work you put into these guides.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you find it helpful!
Once again you have out done yourself. Grazie Mille. We will be following your videos all over Rome next week. Ty again Gator Girl.
Thank you so much as always for your kind support!! Go Gators!
Thank you so much for all your videos. I head to Rome tomorrow and this one in particular was amazingly helpful ! I love your attention to details. Among all the videos I watched , yours were definitely the best ones.
Wow thanks so much for your kind comments! They mean a lot to me! I am so glad you found my video helpful! Have a wonderful trip!
Thank you so much for that Pantheon hint. I've walked past it several times this week and did not want to wait in that line. I will give this a try tomorrow for sure! 🙂
Glad I could help! I hope you'll try it! Please come back and let me know here in the comments!
Wow, the absolute best video on Rome!
Wow, thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video!
Wow! Great information. So glad I found your channel! We are going in May 2024 :)
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Been watching your videos since we booked our trip for the Christmas holidays. Thanks so much for all your great tips and information! This is our second trip to Rome but this time we have more time to really look around.
Thanks so much for your kind comments! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos!
Such a comprehensive itinerary for a short trip to Rome! Love how you've packed in all the must-see sites without feeling rushed. Thanks for the detailed breakdown and timestamps, makes planning my own visit so much easier! Can't wait to explore the Eternal City. Grazie mille! 🇮🇹✨
So glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful! Have a wonderful visit to Rome!
Thanks for your nice and helpful videos. I hope to visit Rome again in the near future. It’s also very interesting to see what changed in Rome since my last visit. Greetings from Germany 😊
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my videos and find them helpful!
Great.
Your videos helped me plan our very recent trip to Rome. Didn't see everything we wanted, but we did see the essentials- Vatican City, the Vittorio Emmanuele monument, Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain & a few other sights. Thanks so much, we loved Rome & hope to return to see some more of this wonderful city. ❤
Thanks so much for your kind comments! I'm really glad you found my videos helpful with your trip planning! Yes, you have to keep coming back - as the Romans say, "A lifetime is not enough"!
This is so perfect! Thank you for sharing. We have a trip planned to Italy in May and We're arriving in Rome on a Sunday. Monday. We already have Vatican City and museum's booked and Tuesday we already have Colosseum and Palatine Hill in Roman forum booked. Thank you so much. This will help us to do things afterwards
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you have a wonderful visit to Rome next May!
LOVE LOVE you youtube and webpage.. we are going on a girls trip in Aug. 4 days in Barcelona, then 8 days on cruise ship then 3 days in Rome.. I have planned my Rome trip according to your videos... also posted your videos to the FB page for my cruise for those staying in Rome for a few days after the cruise.. love all the history you give about the main sites and small sites..
Thank you so much for your kind compliments! I'm really happy to know you enjoy my content and find it helpful with your trip planning! I hope you and your friends have a fabulous trip this August!
Excellent advice Elyssa. Almost exactly what I did, but in reverse! Lol. That's why Rome must be visited for a lengthy time or multiple times! There is so much to see and do and learn.
Absolutely! There is no one right way to see Rome. I live here and even when I see things over and over, it's like seeing them again for the first time every time. There is always something new to see! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed my video!
I love your itinerary for a two day trip. We were there a month ago for three days and I was able to hit almost everything you have here. We decided to spend an evening doing a twilight food tour in Trastevere as we’ve been to Rome many times and skipped the major sites this time. The Borghese Gallery was a real highlight for me as was Piazza Del Popolo. We used your KZhead video as we toured Largo Argentina. It was very helpful and informative. That was a fantastic site! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you so much! It's tough to see it "all" in 2-3 days but with some planning, you can definitely see a lot. I agree the Galleria Borghese is a must and I include it in my 3-day itinerary on my website. I'll be making that video soon. Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed my Largo Argentina video and used it while you visited!
Yesterday, my wife and I had lunch with a lady who is going to Rome with her college age daughter (over spring break). I'll forward this to her-- very applicable! Thanks
Thank you so much, that's so nice of you!
Perfect video Elyssa, this if fantastic adive for anyone paying a visit to Rome for the first time. Everyone who has not been to Rome if you follow Elyssa'a suggestion here you will see the lot. I know as we follow her suggestions and advice all of the time and she has never disappointed.
Thank you so much! I know you've seen most things in this video, but I am glad you still enjoy watching them and I especially appreciate your recommending them to others!
I just got back from Rome. I live in Spain. Thank you for everything. You really helped me plan a perfect visit. One suggestion of topic for a video : Tiramisus. I planned my Tiramisù experience using Tik tok and it was a great adventure. I tried some homemade ones at the restaurants I ate.. I also went to 101 tiramisus and Pompi. It was a lot of fun and I'm sure you'll have fun making this video as well. My favorite one was a Nutella and pistachio Tiramisù I had at 101.. For the mixture of flavors. The second one was at Armando al Panteon, the texture was amazing! Thanks again!
Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed my videos and found them helpful with your trip planning! Thanks also for the suggestion about a video about tiramisù! I'll add it to my list and see what I can do.
This was EXACTLY what I needed for our trip in 3 weeks! Landing in Rome Sunday morning from the US, taking the train to Florence Wednesday. Your suggestions are perfect for our Monday and Tuesday. I’ve already booked the Colosseum/Forum/Palatine Hill tour for one day, and the Vatican/St Peter’s Basilica morning tour for the other full day. Thank you so much for varied options in pacing, restaurants, and gelaterias!
I just returned 2 weeks ago. I did exactly what you're doing. Elyssa's videos are a great resource and example of what you can do in a short period of time. I promise, the biggest thing you'll learn is that you need to go back and stay twice as long next time! Enjoy.
Thanks so much for your comments! I'm glad you find this helpful with your trip planning. Please check our Florence videos, too! I'd love to hear how it all went - please feel free to come back and let me know in the comments. Have a wonderful time in Rome and Florence!
@matthewgiuliano7498 Thanks a lot! So glad you enjoy my videos! And yes, Rome always needs more time - like the Romans say, a lifetime is not enough!
We are going back to Rome in Feb 2024. This will be our 3rd time and I love your videos, They are GREAT!!! -- Thank You
Thank you so much! That's so kind of you! I'm really glad you find my videos helpful!
Love this itinerary! It helps me plan out our 3 day visit in a few months, with our 3 kids! Great ideas for a relaxed pace visit as we don’t want to overwhelm the kids ❤
That's great! I'm so glad you find it helpful. Yes, I wanted to give the most relaxed itinerary possible, to allow for a fun stress-free visit. But of course I always give extra options because I know that some people like to pack in more things! I hope you and your family have a wonderful time in Rome! @@MiriamLopez-qn8li
I've been to Rome around 50 times, each time for a day. I have plenty of other trips coming up, each for 24 hours each again. I'm going to use your guide to break up several things to do an do them over my numerous trips. Thanks for all the suggestions.
That's great! I hope you have some wonderful Rome trips coming up! Enjoy!
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Found it ! ❤
great!
I have been watching your videos and find them very informative. Right to the point! Thank you. How do I find the maps for the itineraries you recommended?
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoy them and hope you find them helpful. If you click to expand the description, you will find the maps there.
I have to say that I picked up my English on this channel, tourism English. It helps me a lot traveling in other countries. 😆😆😆
Thank you for letting me know you find my video helpful!
Great advice, how much are the Pantheon tix? Having been to Rome several time, Elyssa does give the best advice-from the ultimate Turbo Tourist! Always worth popping your head in a church for the art!
Thanks as always! I don't love being a turbo tourist, but I know many people are. As long as you've got the energy for it, that's great! The Pantheon costs 5€ for a normal adult. There are reductions for kids and other categories. And then as I mentioned, there is a 1.50€ fee for using PayPal. But I think it's a small price to pay!
Thank you so much for all your videos! I got lost when the names of the restaurants you recommended weren't being shown. I didn't know how to spell some of them from just listening to the name and subsequently couldn't locate them until I found them on the map link.
Thanks so much for watching. Ah, sorry for any confusion about the restaurants. I am glad you found them in the map. I'll try to make sure to write them on the screen next time!
Love your videos. Suggestions: please spell out the name of your suggestions for restaurants or bars on the screen.
Thank you so much! Yes, I usually do and I think I neglected to do so in a few spots in this video. I hope you can easily find them in the map I shared. Thanks so much for watching and for giving me helpful tips to improve!
Detailed organized guide! Thanks for sharing. So did you walk all the way or do you take buses as well? Thank you
Thanks! I am a walker so this itinerary is pretty much a walking itinerary. But you can certainly use the buses or other transportation if that suits you better.
Great video and I love all your videos but I can’t believe the Trevi fountain didn’t make this list. Quick and free and not far from the things that did make the list
Ah of course I would not leave off the Trevi Fountain - please see the table of contents. You'll find the Trevi Fountain is at 12:10. Thank you for your kind comments about my videos - I'm glad you enjoy them!
Hi, thanks for your incredible work. I am preparing my trip to Italy with your videos, I live in Utah but I am Argentine. My English is not fluent, but I can understand you. I’m planning to visit Rome soon, probably in October. Can you explain or give me the information about buses? I think I will need many of them, because I have problem with my leg. Thanks in advance.
Thank you so much. I'm glad you understand me. If you like, you can turn on subtitles and set them to Spanish. They may not be perfect because they are AI generated but they can do a pretty good job! Yes, I have a page about this on my website: www.romewise.com/rome-transportation.html Taking the bus is easy and convenient! Just get a pass for the time you will be here (1, 3- or 7 day), and use your phone (Google maps is connected to Rome's public transportation system ATAC) to figure out which buses you need to get from point A to point B. Have a wonderful trip!
Do you have a video with suggestions of things to do when arriving in Rome after an all night flight from the US? We plan to leave our luggage at our hotel until check in time, have brunch and walk, walk, walk to stay awake and fight jet lag. Maybe a food tour, a garden, museum? Our hotel is near the Spanish Steps.
That's a great idea for a video! Believe me, as an American who flies back home 1-2x a year, and as someone who ran a B&B (with my husband) here in Rome for nearly 20 years, I know exactly what it's like to arrive in Rome on those early arrival flights, get to your hotel in a jet-lag haze, only to try to figure out what to do for the next few hours until your room is ready. I do not recommend a food tour as this will not be enjoyable and you will likely not really remember anything. I also would avoid a museum. I think walking outside is the best thing, to keep you awake and to keep you feeling minimally refreshed. But you are right, it's a good idea for a video and I'll add it to the list!
I really appreciate this itinerary! I was worried about overdoing it (my poor husband) so this will save him from being too exhausted. We will be visiting for the first time in December 2023. We will end up back in Rome on Christmas day, after a cruise. What would you suggest we do regarding sightseeing on Christmas day?
So glad you like this itinerary. As for Christmas, I have some videos on the channel so you can see what it's like: kzhead.info/channel/PLEAd_Z-Tx6V2k0eykkhfuj60cCd0N4COn.html As for what to do in Rome at Christmas, please visit these pages on my website: www.romewise.com/rome-at-christmas.html www.romewise.com/christmas-events-in-rome.html www.romewise.com/where-to-eat-in-rome-at-christmas.html www.romewise.com/rome-in-december-christmas-markets.html I hope that helps!
Can you please spell the name of the lunch spot near the Colosseum so I can book reservations? Thank you for the great content!
Thanks for your kind comments. The restaurant is Taverna dei Fori Imperiali.
@@Romewise Thank you so much!!
Wondering which area you recommend for first time visiting Rome with young adults: near Villa Borghese (hotel room)or near the colloseum rione monti area(apartment) This would be in early March. I have both places on hold:)
Monti/Colosseum is much more central and closer to the sites. Villa Borghese is a bit further out but may be quieter. Depends on what you are looking for.
Hi , could not catch the name of the lunch restaurant near Colosseum ? Appreciate if you let me know thanks so much!
Sorry about that! It's the Taverna dei Fori Imperiali. I included all the place names in the Google maps that shows these itineraries. You can also find them there! Enjoy!
If you just want to walk around the Roman Forum do you need a ticket? TY!
A few decades ago, it was free to walk around the Roman Forum, but since I've lived in Rome (I moved here in 2001), there has been a fee to enter the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill. It's part of your Colosseum ticket. I have a whole Colosseum playlist and I talk about all the different tickets available and the different ways to visit these sites. I hope you find it helpful!
Hi Elyssa! How can I visit St Peters Basilica and the Sixtine chapel without going to the vatican museum? Are there tickets for only those 2?
Hi and thanks for watching. It's not possible to visit the Sistine Chapel without visiting the Vatican museums. The Sistine Chapel is INSIDE of and at the end of the museums. You might find my pages on my website helpful: www.romewise.com/vatican-hub.html You might also find my Vatican playlist on this channel useful: kzhead.info/channel/PLEAd_Z-Tx6V2P1eyvXoPNB6EbSOd3ZIHf.html
Do you know a personale guide, i can use?
We offer trip planning as a paid service and can book guides, tours, hotels, restaurants, transportation, etc. If you are interested, please write us at alessandro@romewise.com.
Which tour has breakfast?
This is an excellent tour that includes breakfast AND the shortcut to Saint Peter's Basilica. Please note that there are no longer tours that access the museums before opening hours with a pre-opening breakfast. You'll go in right at the opeming at 8AM, enjoy a buffet pancake/egg breakfast in the courtyard, and then tour the museums. The huge bonus is being able to take the shortcut from the Sistine Chapel into Saint Peter's Basilica. gyg.me/wbPQdZy0
I’m coming to Rome in two weeks time is it safe with all the Riots going on getting very worried because I’m taking grandchildren
There have been a few demonstrations but no riots. We always have a large security presence in the form of police, carabinieri, and the military, due to the fact that Rome is the capital and full of government facilities and embassies from around the world. It is of course up to you to decide to come or not, but in general, Rome is a safe city.
Thank you I feel much more happier now
I'm happy if I reassured you. @@bevrleygreen3900
I can’t figure out how to get the map anybody know?
If you click to expand the description, the link to the map is there.
I booked a tour through viator I’m unsure as I don’t see you listing them..
Yes, Viator is a reliable booking agency. They are what I call a "tour umbrella" - they allow you to see lots of different tours offered by different companies so you can make the best choice for your visit. I use Viator as one of my trusted affiliates. I hope you have a great time!
Please can you take me around?
Aww that's very kind of you! I am not a tour guide but I am glad you enjoyed the video!
Two days in rome and expecting to see , is receipt for heart attack. Advice from 1900 travel book.
The Romans say that a lifetime is not enough....but I know sometimes people have limited time. And while you can't see it all in 2 days, you can see a lot!
48 hrs in Rome is stupid. Srart with that and think it through. 5 days,,?
I am all for spending a lot of time in Rome, but many people just don't have that much time. I hope this video will help those with only 48 hours to get the most out of their visit with the least amount of stress.