I’m Femke and as a product specialist at The Tour Guy, research trips are part of my job—tough, I know. This time, it meant 3 days in Rome, hopping between trattorias, uncovering local secrets, and strolling through parks that have been around longer than some countries. Now, I get to share it all with you.
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Rome with Femke: 3-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Discover Rome’s Coolest Neighborhood
Morning: Explore Pigneto, Rome’s bohemian neighborhood.
How to get here: From Roma Trastevere, hop on Metro Line A to San Giovanni, then switch to Metro Line C which will take you to Pigneto.
Afternoon: Aperitivo at Necci dal 1924.
Evening: Dinner at Dar Parucca, topped off with a gelato at Capriccio di Carla.
Not ready to book a tour? Find out if a Rome food tour is worth it.
Day 2 – Villa Borghese and the Best Bites in Trastevere
Morning: Breakfast with a view at Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese. Afterward, stroll around Villa Borghese—one of Rome’s most beautiful gardens.
Add to your itinerary: Witness masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, and Raphael on a skip-the-line Borghese Gallery tour.
Afternoon: Lunch in the Jewish Quarter at Ba’Ghetto.
Evening: Three-hour food tour in Trastevere, complete with a three-course meal and gelato.
Not ready to book a tour? Check out our article on the best restaurants in Trastevere.
Day 3 – Markets, Rooftops, and One Last Roman Feast
Morning: Fuel up for the day with a stop at Mercato Trionfale, home to Al 224 Gusto e Tradizione’s legendary sandwiches.
Next, visit the graves of John Keats and Percy Shelley at Cimitero Acattolico—a non-Catholic cemetery in Testaccio.
Afternoon: Lunch at Flavio al Velavevodetto.
Evening: Kick off the evening with a cocktail at the Atlante Star Hotel’s Roof Garden & Bar, followed by whisky tasting at Drink Kong.
Add to your itinerary: Rome Evening Cocktail Tour With a Local Guide
Lastly, grab a bottle of wine and settle in for a classic Italian film under the stars at Casa del Cinema.
Not ready to book a tour? Check out our article on the best places to have a drink in Rome.
More Inspiration For Your Trip to Rome
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and you won’t see it all in one either. But with our insider guide, you can narrow down what to see, where to eat, which tours to book, and more.
