Rough Guides Rome is a comprehensive travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Rome's ancient monuments, Renaissance art, neighbourhoods and food culture – from the Colosseum and Vatican City to Trastevere, Testaccio and day trips..
It brings together everything you need in one place – from must-see sights and hidden gems to ready-made itineraries, in-depth sightseeing coverage, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.
Plan your perfect trip with a guide that combines in-depth regional coverage with an online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.
This travel guide to Rome covers:
- Ancient Rome – The Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill, Capitoline Museums and imperial sites
- The Vatican and Prati – St Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and elegant streets
- Centro Storico – Piazzas, fountains, churches, galleries and classic walking routes
- Trastevere, Testaccio and Southern Rome – Food markets, nightlife, street art and local trattorias
- Day Trips from Rome – Tivoli, Ostia Antica, Castelli Romani and nearby beaches
- Lesser-known Rome – Hidden basilicas, quiet gardens, catacombs, contemporary districts and local viewpoints
The complete Rough Guides package – print edition, free eBook and online trip planner – helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Rome with confidence.
Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Rome.
Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.
Martin Zatko has written or contributed to almost fifty Insight Guides and Rough Guides since making his debut in 2006, including those to Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, India, Turkey, Greece, Morocco, Australia, Fiji and Egypt.