What’s the best way to spend three days in Rome? The short answer is, eating, drinking, and visiting the sites! In addition to mouth-watering Italian food (with Roman specialities), you have incredible historical sites and ruins all throughout the city.
Although Rome if heavily touristed, there are certain neighborhoods that provide more of a local charm. One of them is Trastevere, which is right across the river from the major sites. It’s filled with cafes, wine bars, restaurants, and local character. Charming during the day and fun during the night, we recommend basing yourself there for this three day Rome itinerary.
Day 1
- Grab an espresso (or cappuccino) at a local coffee bar.
- Explore the Trastevere neighborhood, stopping at Piazza di Santa Maria, Piazza Trilussa, and Tiber Island.
- Early lunch at Salumeria Con Cucina Roscioli. Reservations highly recommended.
- Explore Rome, stopping at the market at Piazza Campo de’Fiori, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona.
- Dinner at Armando Al Pantheon Roma. It’s surprisingly tasty even though right next to a tourist attraction.
- Drinks Jerry Thomas Project or somewhere in Trastevere and stumble home.
Day 2
- Grab an espresso (or cappuccino) at a local coffee bar.
- Explore the Portico d’Ottavia
- Early lunch at Nonna Betta in the Jewish Ghetto. Overall, not worth ordering anything except for the fried artichoke.
- Explore Rome, stopping at the underground archeological remains Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini, the Roman Forum, Fonta di Trevi, and Piazza di Spagna.
- Dinner at Trattoria Da Cesare to Casaletto.
Day 3
- Grab an espresso (or cappuccino) at a local coffee bar.
- Lunch at La Tavernaccia.
- Explore Rome, stopping at Mercato Testaccio, Piramide di Caio Cestio, Circo Massimo, and the Colosseum.
- Grab a snack at Mercato Centrale Roma, and then head to the Vatican to see the Pope.
- Dinner at Rimessa for wine tasting.
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