There are TONS of incredible sites to see throughout Rome. But often there are long lines and complicated entries to things like the Vatican, Colosseum, Pantheon & Palazzo Borghese. We recommend going with a tour if you'd like to check out these sites.
We've teamed up with Context Travel if you'd like to see some of Rome's most incredible sites with a guide!
https://explore.contexttravel.com/pierce-lorenzo
They are offering a 10% discount for guests on any bookings of tours, audio guides, and lectures! If you book 3 or more tours, they will discount 15%. Use code - pierce&lorenzo10 at checkout.
A group of people can also book a private tour through Context Travel. The prices drop significantly for groups of 4 or more and this might be a better route for you to go. All of the prices are on the website.
Brittany with Context has been a terrific partner and she is available to coordinate tours and answer any questions you might have! Her email is: brittany.whalen@contexttravel.com
Happy Travels!
This route will take you to some of the best sites in the city center of Rome. We recommend starting at the Trevi Fountain followed by the Spanish Steps. These sites in particular can get very crowded and can be a nightmare to walk through / experience. Get there early in the morning and you might even have the sites to yourself. It's the best way to see it. Continue along this route and you'll see the Pantheon, and a spectacular church with a Caravaggio masterpiece hung on its wall. Then on to Piazza Navona and Campo de Fiori, known for its food and flower markets Monday-Saturday.
Old Rome Walking Tour
This route takes the lush & luxury route around Rome. Start on the stunning Via Veneto. Classic architecture and old hotels will make you feel like you're in the glamorous 60s. You'll pass the American Embassy on the way to the Borghese Gardens. In this park, there will be tons of sculptures, fountains, ponds, and paths. Stop at the Borghese Gallery for amazing art and marble pieces (you need tickets in advance!). Continue through the park and you'll get amazing views of the city. Make your way down the winding steps to Piazza del Popolo to see where major roads in Rome all converge. See the old walls that marked the edge of the old city and the Egyptian obelisk at the center of it all. Finish this route in the beautiful garden of Hotel de Russie at the Stravinskij Bar. Have a few snacks and a Stravinskij Spritz... their take on an Aperol Spritz... but this one has prosecco with a mix of wild berries, saffron flowers, spices, and passionfruit.
Borghese Gardens Walking Tour