3-day itinerary · Rome
3 Days in Rome: First-Time Highlights
This plan suits first-time visitors who want Rome’s headline sights alongside art, food culture and outdoor exploration. Three days combine guided sightseeing with gardens, a cycling excursion and hands-on cooking, without repeating the major landmark tours.
Customize this with AIDay 1: Ancient Rome and city highlights
Begin with ancient landmarks, broaden your city perspective by golf cart and finish with food culture in Trastevere.
Morning
Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a guide for an introduction to ancient Rome.
Afternoon
Private Rome By Golf Cart: Beyond the Landmarks
Shape a private golf-cart route around sights beyond your morning tour, building a broader first impression of Rome.
Evening
Winner 2026 Rome Twilight Trastevere Food Tour by Eating Europe
Explore Trastevere through a guided food tour, pairing its narrow streets with an introduction to local food culture.
Day 2: Art, gardens and evening sights
Pair the Vatican’s artistic highlights with the Borghese Gallery and Gardens, then see the city by sidecar.
Morning
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica with a guide for a focused introduction to these cultural highlights.
Afternoon
Rome: Borghese Gallery & Gardens Small Group Guided Tour
Explore the Borghese Gallery and Gardens, combining guided art appreciation with an outdoor change of pace.
Evening
Vespa Sidecar Tour By Night with Pickup
Ride through Rome by Vespa sidecar at night, revisiting the city’s landmark scenery from a different perspective.
Day 3: Outdoor history and food traditions
Explore ancient remains by bicycle before discovering Rome’s food traditions through cooking and a street-food walk.
Morning
Rome Bike / EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts
Explore the Appian Way, catacombs and Roman aqueducts on a bicycle tour that brings ancient history outdoors.
Afternoon
Rome 3 in 1 Cooking Class: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu
Make fettuccine, ravioli and tiramisu alongside professional chefs, adding hands-on food culture to your sightseeing.
Evening
Rome Street Food Tour with Local Guide
Follow a local guide through Rome’s alleyways and sample street food, closing your visit with culture experienced on foot.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.