The Rough Guide to Rome

This practical travel guide to Rome features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Rome guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Rome easier to navigate while you’re there. This guide book to Rome has been fully updated post-COVID-19.

The Rough Guide to ROME covers: The Centro Storico, Campo de’ Fiori and the Ghetto, Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill, Ancient Rome, The Tridente and Trevi, The Quirinale and Via Veneto, Monti, Termini and the Esquiline, The Caelian Hill and San Giovanni, The Aventine Hill and south, Trastevere and the Janiculum Hill, Villa Borghese and north, The Vatican, Day-trips from Rome.

Inside this Rome travel guide you’ll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER 

Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Rome, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Ara Pacis to family activities in child-friendly places, like Piazza Navona or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Vatican Museums.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS 

Essential pre-departure information including Rome entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Rome, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Rome travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for food, hiking, beaches or festivals.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of The Caelian Hill, San Giovanni, The Aventine Hill, Trastevere’s best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Rome, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides’ expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Rome guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Rome features fascinating insights into Rome, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Pantheon and the spectacular Trevi Fountain.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Campo de’ Fiori, Ancient Rome and many more locations in Rome, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT 

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.