Travel guide

48 hours in Rome

Two days is enough for Rome if you book the two big sights ahead and walk the rest. This route avoids the worst queues and the tourist-trap restaurants.

Day 1 — ancient Rome

Colosseum at 8:30 with a timed ticket, then Forum and Palatine Hill. Lunch near Monti. Afternoon: Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain. Dinner in Trastevere.

Day 2 — Vatican and centro

Vatican Museums first entry (8:00–8:30) or St. Peter's Basilica early. Afternoon: Castel Sant'Angelo, Spanish Steps, Borghese Gardens.

Tickets

Book Colosseum and Vatican 2–4 weeks ahead. Skip-the-line is worth it at the Colosseum; city passes only pay off if you plan 3+ sights.

Food

Away from the main squares: pizza al taglio $4–6, pasta $12–16, gelato $3–4. Avoid restaurants with photo menus.

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