Lonely Planet Experience Rome

Lonely Planet's Experience Rome travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic city with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Feast on pizza rossa, admire the Vatican's famous basilica from St Peter's Square, watch a summertime opera from towering ruins–using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Rome travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic city with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.

Discover amazing local experiences from digging into a slice of pizza rossa at Panificio Passi in Testaccio, to admiring the Vatican's showpiece basilica from St Peter's Square, and watching a summertime opera from the towering ruins of Terme di Caracalla. 

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience Rome travel guide:

• Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
• Make the most of your time with 'Perfect Day' itineraries recommended by our on-the-ground writers
• Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Rome
• Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from understanding the important role of cats in Rome's history and identity, to experiencing life's simple pleasures in a Roman piazza
• Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
• QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets
• Covers: Ancient Rome; Centro Storico; Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale; Vatican City, Borgo & Prati; Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo; Trastevere & Gianicolo; San Giovanni & Testaccio; Villa Borghese & Northern Rome; Southern Rome plus day trips to Splash & Dine in Nettuno; Relax Lakeside in Castel Gandolfo; Fraschette Flavours; Five Villages Road Trip

Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience Rome.

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