3 Days in Rome: Itinerary with Photos and Videos
Rome stacks two thousand years of history on top of each other. Three days covers the ancient sites, the Vatican and the neighbourhoods where you will want to eat.
Below is a simple 3-day plan with a morning, afternoon and night stop each day. Want to see what each place looks like first? Planora builds the same kind of plan for you in 30 seconds, with a photo and a video preview for every stop and a map.
Plan my Rome trip free →Day 1: Ancient Rome
- Morning
Colosseum and Roman Forum. Book a timed entry to skip the longest line. - Afternoon
Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Two of the best-preserved sights in the centre. - Night
Trevi Fountain. Quieter later in the evening.
Day 2: Vatican and Trastevere
- Morning
Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Book ahead and go early. - Afternoon
St. Peter's Basilica. Free to enter, with a security line. - Night
Dinner in Trastevere. Cobbled streets and small trattorias.
Day 3: Parks and local Rome
- Morning
Villa Borghese and the Borghese Gallery. A gallery with timed entry inside a large park. - Afternoon
Spanish Steps and the shopping streets. A walk through the elegant streets nearby. - Night
Dinner in Testaccio. A neighbourhood known for traditional Roman cooking.
Best time to go
April to May and September to October are the most comfortable. Summer is very hot.
Getting around
The centre is best on foot, and the metro covers the longer distances. Always carry water in summer.
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Common questions
How many days do you need in Rome?
Three days covers the main sights without rushing. Four days leaves room for a day trip to Ostia Antica or Tivoli.
Do I need to book Rome attractions in advance?
The Colosseum, Vatican Museums and Borghese Gallery use timed entry, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Hours and ticket rules change, so check the official site of each attraction before you go.
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