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Rome travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-08

Colosseum and Roman Forum, Rome
Photo: Michael Wilson from York, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0 · source

Common scams in Rome

23 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Rome, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Rome — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Rome

6 places worth your time in Rome, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Rome →

Top food to try in Rome

6 dishes to eat in Rome, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Rome →

Traditions and customs in Rome

5 customs and traditions in Rome — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Rome →

Getting around Rome

How to travel around Rome — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Rome: transport and taxi apps →

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