Rome Travel Stories

Jul 24, 2024 • 6 min read

A short but packed day-long itinerary delivers the best of Rome in a single day.

Mar 27, 2024 • 5 min read

Want to travel from Rome to Tuscany on a day trip? Lonely Planet writer, Paula Hardy, tells you how to make that happen.

Mar 15, 2024 • 9 min read

A trip to Rome is as much about lapping up the dolce vita lifestyle as gorging on art and culture. Here's a look at the city's top neighborhoods.

Feb 29, 2024 • 13 min read

Rome is teeming with incredible experiences and one trip will never cover them all. Start your must-see list with our 10 favorite things to do in Rome.

Feb 27, 2024 • 8 min read

Rome is a sensory overload in the best way but that can also make it overwhelming for first-time visitors. Here's what you need to know before you go.

Jan 3, 2024 • 4 min read

Discover architectural jewelry, local design, vintage finds, and tiny treasures in Rome's independent shops and markets.

Oct 18, 2023 • 9 min read

Visiting Rome on a budget? These are the best free experiences in Italy's capital city.

Jun 29, 2023 • 7 min read

Find your way around in Rome with this guide to transportation and tickets.

Jun 16, 2023 • 7 min read

There’s no need for the Eternal City to leave you eternally broke. The city offers myriad ways to visit in style while saving money.

May 30, 2023 • 5 min read

From the Colosseum to the catacombs, and sprawling parks to virtual time travel, Rome promises a memorable trip for the whole family.

Oct 24, 2022 • 3 min read

Writer Marcia DeSanctis shares photos from a recent trip to Rome, highlighting the best places to eat, drink & sleep in.

Sep 7, 2022 • 8 min read

Writer Matthew Webster returns from working remotely in Rome with advice on the best ways to experience the city.

Jun 15, 2022 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet writer Kevin Raub got an exclusive tour of the Vatican Museums, even opening the door to the Sistine Chapel. But there are plenty of ways to…

May 18, 2022 • 6 min read

Thought you couldn’t enjoy Rome as a vegan? These 12 restaurants, cafes and sweetshops may change your mind.

Apr 5, 2022 • 11 min read

It can be maddeningly tricky to choose between Paris and Rome, two of the great European capitals. But which is better? We've done the sparring for you.

Feb 28, 2022 • 5 min read

The Appian Way was the first great highway of the Roman world, and today it provides a stunning setting for a bucolic country walk, bike or horseback ride.

Feb 8, 2022 • 7 min read

The delights of both Rome and Florence are reason enough for a trip to Italy. But if you only have time for one, which should you pick?

Jan 5, 2022 • 7 min read

There are hundreds of important museums, monuments, churches and important sites in the Eternal City. Here's our pick of the ones you shouldn't miss.

Mar 19, 2021 • 8 min read

When one thinks about traveling to Rome, the first attractions that may come to mind are historical jewels such as the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and…

Sep 18, 2020 • 5 min read

Call it the Instagram effect: some sites are more impressive in person than they seem to be in pics, and others fail to live up to their billing.

Sep 1, 2020 • 7 min read

The memory of a meal can linger long after you return home from a trip, especially when you're grounded from international travel by a global pandemic.

Aug 12, 2020 • 6 min read

Italy was hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak early, but the country flattened the curve and travel restrictions are beginning to lift. Here’s the latest.