{"id":16831,"date":"2024-04-21T08:15:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T12:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=16831"},"modified":"2026-09-04T16:30:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T14:30:36","slug":"one-day-in-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/","title":{"rendered":"One day in Rome: The Ultimate 24 hour Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day<\/strong>&#8230;as the famous saying goes! And you certainly can\u2019t see all of it in 24 hours. <strong>But<\/strong> <strong>if one day in Rome is all you have, don\u2019t worry<\/strong>! You can still experience a host of the Eternal City\u2019s most iconic sights and get a real taste of Roman life. The trick is knowing what to prioritize and how to make the most of your time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 24 hour guide takes you on a full day of Roman exploration. From the Pantheon and Piazza Navona to the Vatican, Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Trastevere neighbourhood. With plenty of opportunities to wander, stop for a coffee, admire the scenery, and enjoy a memorable Roman meal along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0006-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two men smile while taking a selfie inside Rome\u2019s Colosseum, surrounded by tourists and ancient stone walls beneath a cloudy sky.\" class=\"wp-image-23218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0006-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0006-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0006-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0006-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0006.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can take more than just selfies home with you, when you learn the stories behind the sites.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#One_day_in_Rome_Itinerary_Suggestions\" title=\"One day in Rome: Itinerary Suggestions\">One day in Rome: Itinerary Suggestions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Early_Morning_in_Rome\" title=\"Early Morning in Rome: \">Early Morning in Rome: <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Sipping_an_Espresso_Italian_Style\" title=\"Sipping an Espresso Italian Style\">Sipping an Espresso Italian Style<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Perusing_The_Pantheon\" title=\"Perusing The Pantheon \">Perusing The Pantheon <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Late_Morning_in_Rome\" title=\"Late Morning in Rome: \">Late Morning in Rome: <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Perambulating_the_Piazzas\" title=\"Perambulating the Piazzas\">Perambulating the Piazzas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Lunchtime_in_Rome\" title=\"Lunchtime in Rome: \">Lunchtime in Rome: <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Eating_like_a_local\" title=\"Eating like a local  \">Eating like a local  <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Early_Afternoon_in_Rome\" title=\"Early Afternoon in Rome: \">Early Afternoon in Rome: <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Visiting_The_Vatican\" title=\"Visiting The Vatican\">Visiting The Vatican<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Vatican_Museums\" title=\"Vatican Museums\">Vatican Museums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#St_Peter%C2%B4s_Square\" title=\"St. Peter\u00b4s Square\">St. Peter\u00b4s Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#St_Peter%C2%B4s_Basilica\" title=\"St. Peter\u00b4s Basilica\">St. Peter\u00b4s Basilica<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Late_Afternoon_in_Rome\" title=\"Late Afternoon in Rome: \">Late Afternoon in Rome: <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Stepping_back_in_time_to_Ancient_Rome\" title=\"Stepping back in time to Ancient Rome\">Stepping back in time to Ancient Rome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#The_Roman_Forum\" title=\"The Roman Forum\">The Roman Forum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#The_Colosseum\" title=\"The Colosseum \">The Colosseum <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Evening_in_Rome\" title=\"Evening in Rome: \">Evening in Rome: <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Drinking_Dining_in_Trastevere\" title=\"Drinking &amp; Dining in Trastevere\u00a0\">Drinking &amp; Dining in Trastevere\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Sightseeing_Ideas\" title=\"Sightseeing Ideas \">Sightseeing Ideas <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Dining_Recommendations\" title=\"Dining Recommendations \">Dining Recommendations <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_One_day_in_Rome\" title=\"FAQs &#8211; One day in Rome\">FAQs &#8211; One day in Rome<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#What_should_I_book_in_advance_for_one_day_in_Rome\" title=\"What should I book in advance for one day in Rome?\">What should I book in advance for one day in Rome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#Where_should_I_stay_if_I_only_have_one_day_in_Rome\" title=\"Where should I stay if I only have one day in Rome?\">Where should I stay if I only have one day in Rome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/one-day-in-rome\/#What_should_I_bring_for_a_day_of_sightseeing_in_Rome\" title=\"What should I bring for a day of sightseeing in Rome?\">What should I bring for a day of sightseeing in Rome?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_day_in_Rome_Itinerary_Suggestions\"><\/span>One day in Rome: Itinerary Suggestions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a suggested itinerary of the key sights you will want to fit into your schedule. You can follow the route independently, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/rome-in-a-day-tour\/\">let an expert take care of the planning<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Morning_in_Rome\"><\/span>Early Morning in Rome: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sipping_an_Espresso_Italian_Style\"><\/span>Sipping an Espresso Italian Style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your day smack in the center of Rome, right in the belly of the beast at Piazza della Rotonda, standing in front of one of the world\u2019s greatest remnants of antiquity: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.direzionemuseistataliroma.beniculturali.it\/istituti\/pantheon\/\"><\/a>Pantheon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before starting your visit to the sights, head over to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tazzadorocoffeeshop.com\/\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tazzadorocoffeeshop.com\/\">La Tazza d\u2019Oro<\/a>.\u00a0 This bustling coffee bar has been pulling perfect shots of espresso since 1946.  And it isn\u2019t just an ordinary Roman coffee bar &#8211; it\u2019s a <em>torrefazione<\/em>! This means they also roast their own coffee beans here. So, you\u2019ll get a cup that\u2019s as unique as the spot you\u2019re sipping it in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Be like a real Roman. Pay for your espresso (and perhaps a croissant &#8211; or <em>cornetto<\/em>, in the local lingo) at the register. Then hand your receipt to the barista, and stand at the bar while sipping away. This is how the Italians do it&#8230;  and you pay more if you choose to sit at a table . <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perusing_The_Pantheon\"><\/span>Perusing The Pantheon <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After your coffee, stroll over to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pantheonroma.org\/home-eng\/\">the Pantheon<\/a>, Rome\u2019s magnificent \u201ctemple of all gods.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the fun part: the building you see today isn\u2019t actually the original. Marcus Agrippa built a temple on this spot in the 1st century BC, but after it was destroyed, Emperor Hadrian rebuilt it in the 2nd century AD. Hadrian even kept Agrippa\u2019s name on the fa\u00e7ade, a little nod to the building\u2019s long history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0012-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Water streams from the Fontana del Pantheon fountain as people gather beneath the columns of Rome\u2019s ancient Pantheon temple.\" class=\"wp-image-23214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0012-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0012-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0012-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0012-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0012.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rome\u2019s ancient Pantheon temple, with the famous historical inscription<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step inside and you\u2019ll see the resting places of various famous Italians, including the painter Raphael. But the real spectacle is looking up at the enormous dome and its famous oculus, the open hole at its center. Sunlight streams through it, illuminating the mosaic floor below. And yes, when it rains, it rains inside the Pantheon too! Water falls through the oculus and drains away through tiny holes in the floor, just as it has for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Late_Morning_in_Rome\"><\/span>Late Morning in Rome: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perambulating_the_Piazzas\"><\/span>Perambulating the Piazzas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, just a 10-minute or so amble through the streets or Rome and you\u2019ll be at one of the world\u2019s great public spaces: Piazza Navona. This oblong-shaped square gets its form from the fact that in ancient Roman times the space was a circus. (Although, not the kind of \u201ccircus\u201d that 21st-century humans would think of.)  It was a race track for athletic competitions. In the year 86 CE, Emperor Domitian had it created and it could hold up to 20,000 spectators.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Piazza-Navona-1024x742.jpg\" alt=\"Crowds gather near illuminated cafes and Bernini\u2019s Fountain of the Four Rivers by Sant\u2019Agnese in Agone church, Piazza Navona, Rome.\" class=\"wp-image-18440\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.380083345308234;width:362px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Piazza-Navona-1024x742.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Piazza-Navona-600x435.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Piazza-Navona-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Piazza-Navona.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Piazza Navona is full of fountains and features to discover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Piazza Navona has an abundance of outdoor cafes that invite locals and visitors alike to pull up a chair for a spot of people watching. However, the square itself is full of eye-popping fountains that you will want to see up close. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The centerpiece (both literally and figuratively) is Bernini\u2019s masterpiece, \u201cLa Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi,\u201d . This fountain was dedicated to the world\u2019s four great rivers in the middle of the 17th century &#8211; the Nile, the Danube, the Ganges, and the Rio de la Plata in South America. In the center is a 50-foot Egyptian obelisk that once stood proudly in the Roman-era Circus Maxentius on the Appian Way.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Piazza-Navona-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Piazza Navona in Rome stands empty at dawn, featuring Fountain of the Four Rivers, Baroque buildings, and a tall obelisk.\" class=\"wp-image-18513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Piazza-Navona-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Piazza-Navona-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Piazza-Navona-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Piazza-Navona.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bernini\u2019s masterpiece, \u201cLa Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi&#8221;. Photo credit: Fernando Mola-Davis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have time, walk south about five minutes, crossing the sometimes busy Corso Vittorio Emanuele II until you reach Campo dei Fiori. This intimate square feels less planned than Piazza Navona. It doubles as the main farmers market in Rome\u2019s historical center. Today, though, there are also souvenir stands among the vegetable and fruit sellers. It\u2019s still one of the most inviting squares in the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1280px-Campo_dei_Fiori-1024x718.jpg\" alt=\"People shop and stroll among white-canopied stalls in a sunny Roman piazza surrounded by tall, historic buildings.\" class=\"wp-image-16841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1280px-Campo_dei_Fiori-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1280px-Campo_dei_Fiori-600x421.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1280px-Campo_dei_Fiori-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1280px-Campo_dei_Fiori.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Centuries of history overlap in the Campo dei Fiori. Photo credit: Myrabella<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunchtime_in_Rome\"><\/span>Lunchtime in Rome: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_like_a_local\"><\/span>Eating like a local  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For lunch, you\u2019ll have plenty of good options around Campo de\u2019 Fiori. For a quick and typically Roman meal on the go, look for a <em>pizza al taglio<\/em> (pizza by the slice), <em>suppl\u00ec<\/em> (fried rice croquettes), or a <em>trapizzino<\/em>, a pocket of pizza dough stuffed with Roman-style fillings. If you have more time, settle into a traditional <em>trattoria<\/em> for pasta such as <em>carbonara<\/em>, <em>amatriciana<\/em>, or <em>cacio e pepe<\/em>. You could also pick up some fresh ingredients or prepared foods at the market and have a picnic, before making your way west towards the Vatican.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Walks-20190717-NY-Greenwich-Village-High-Res-0050-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling person wearing sunglasses takes a bite of pizza from a white plate while sitting outdoors at an Astoria restaurant.\" class=\"wp-image-20240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Walks-20190717-NY-Greenwich-Village-High-Res-0050-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Walks-20190717-NY-Greenwich-Village-High-Res-0050-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Walks-20190717-NY-Greenwich-Village-High-Res-0050-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Walks-20190717-NY-Greenwich-Village-High-Res-0050.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pizza by the slice is a great option if you want to eat on the go! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Afternoon_in_Rome\"><\/span>Early Afternoon in Rome: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visiting_The_Vatican\"><\/span>Visiting The Vatican<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After lunch, it\u2019s time to head to see the Vatican. This 108-acre city-state is one of the chief sites to see if you only have a limited time here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f8a22b62 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vatican_Museums\"><\/span>Vatican Museums<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, it\u2019s a lot to ask of anyone with only one day in Rome to attempt visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/m.museivaticani.va\/content\/museivaticani-mobile\/en.html\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/m.museivaticani.va\/content\/museivaticani-mobile\/en.html\">Vatican Museums<\/a>, partly due to long wait times for entry&#8230; That is,  unless you pre-booked your ticket, or you are joining a guided tour, like the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/vatican\/tours\/vatican-museums-tour-highlights\/\"> Vatican Express Tour<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2e2d76a gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Peter%C2%B4s_Square\"><\/span>St. Peter\u00b4s Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who decide against spending a few hours inside the museums, your time is best spent wandering around the grandiose St. Peter\u2019s Square. The two arms of colonnades, complete with 284 columns, are an impressive sight. It is like they are reaching out to embrace each and every visitor. And then, to the cherry on the top is the amazing Michelangelo\u2019s dome of St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Vatican_St-Peters-Top-to-Bottom-0090-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"St. Peter\u2019s Square in Vatican City features circular colonnades, a central obelisk, and crowds, with Rome visible beyond.\" class=\"wp-image-16899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Vatican_St-Peters-Top-to-Bottom-0090-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Vatican_St-Peters-Top-to-Bottom-0090-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Vatican_St-Peters-Top-to-Bottom-0090-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Vatican_St-Peters-Top-to-Bottom-0090.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">St. Peter\u00b4s square is an impressive site, both from below, or the bird\u00b4s eye view from the dome.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-79f95435 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Peter%C2%B4s_Basilica\"><\/span>St. Peter\u00b4s Basilica<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basilicasanpietro.va\/it.html\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basilicasanpietro.va\/it.html\">Basilica of St. Peter<\/a>, the architectural cherry crowning Vatican City, was completed in the early 17<sup>th<\/sup> century, exactly 1,300 years after the first St. Peter\u2019s was completed on this site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An all-star team of legendary Renaissance and Baroque architects and artists gave a hand in building the \u201cnew\u201d St. Peters, including Bramante, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini. There\u2019s often a security line to get into St. Peter\u2019s but it goes quicker than you think. And it is worth the wait to go inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interior highlights that can\u2019t be missed are Michelangelo\u2019s \u201cPieta\u201d and Bernini\u2019s monumental brass \u201cBaldacchino,\u201d a 100-foot tall \u201ccanopy\u201d that serves as the focal point of the church. Most of the brass, by the way, came from the roof of the Pantheon, just as ample amounts of marble to make St. Peter\u2019s were stripped away from the Colosseum.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Late_Afternoon_in_Rome\"><\/span>Late Afternoon in Rome: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stepping_back_in_time_to_Ancient_Rome\"><\/span>Stepping back in time to Ancient Rome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, it\u2019s time to take a trip to one of the most iconic sights of Ancient Rome, the Colosseum. The quickest way to do that is by taking the Metro from the Vatican. Hop on at Anagnina station and take line Termini, changing to the B line (toward Laurentina) and exiting the Metro at Colosseo.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roman_Forum-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Tall columns and stone remains of the Roman Forum stand among greenery, with modern Rome visible under a partly cloudy sky.\" class=\"wp-image-16942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roman_Forum-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roman_Forum-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roman_Forum-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roman_Forum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Roman Forum, once the bustling center of ancient Rome&#8217;s political, religious, and commercial life, now stands as a captivating archaeological site. Photo credit: J. Miers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6b12031b gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Roman_Forum\"><\/span>The Roman Forum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This ruin-studded swath of land, known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/colosseo.it\/area\/foro-romano\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/colosseo.it\/area\/foro-romano\/\">Roman Forum<\/a>, was the very center of Roman power for centuries and the symbolic heart of the empire. Temples and courthouses and administrative buildings and arches filled the area. After the fall of the empire in the 5th century CE, the area became a quarry for marble. This is why today the patch of land is just marble stumps of its former self. A junkyard of marble. There is still plenty to see, though. Marble arches, such as the arch of Titus, commemorating the 1st century CE sack on Jerusalem. In addition, standing columns from various temples, create an atmospheric stroll throughout what once was the center of the known world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c460ffca gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Colosseum\"><\/span>The Colosseum <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, if you haven\u00b4t pre-booked, then the line might be too long to get into the <a href=\"https:\/\/colosseo.it\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/colosseo.it\/\">Colosseum<\/a> if you only have one day in Rome. The good news is that seeing this nearly 2,000-year-old iconic structure from the outside is extremely satisfying.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Colosseum_Giulia-Verdinelli_002-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tourists walk and talk with a tour guide in front of the Colosseum in Rome on a sunny day, with other visitors and old buildings nearby.\" class=\"wp-image-23213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Colosseum_Giulia-Verdinelli_002-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Colosseum_Giulia-Verdinelli_002-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Colosseum_Giulia-Verdinelli_002-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Colosseum_Giulia-Verdinelli_002-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Colosseum_Giulia-Verdinelli_002.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Colosseum is a unique sight, and an amazing place to enjoy a guided tour!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In its prime, this stadium could hold over 50,000 Romans. People would watch men take on each other as well as slaughter ferocious animals. In the first 100 days of the stadium\u2019s inauguration, 5,000 beasts were slaughtered, much to the enjoyment of the masses. Thanks to its ingenious design and the many \u201cvomitoria,\u201d or exits, the Coliseum could be emptied within 10 minutes. All the fun ended with the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century. By the Middle Ages, the Coliseum was viewed simply as a quarry for marble, like vultures picking away at a dead carcass.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If visiting the Colosseum is a priority for you on your one day in Rome, check out the range of different guided tours available. You can select skip-the-line access, so you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/roman-colosseum-tours\/\">circumvent that long line too<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evening_in_Rome\"><\/span>Evening in Rome: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drinking_Dining_in_Trastevere\"><\/span>Drinking &amp; Dining in Trastevere\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask a Roman to name a favorite neighborhood in the center of town and you\u2019re likely to hear Trastevere. This neighborhood, beloved for its charm and timelessness, literally means \u201cacross the Tiber.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trastevere has long been one of Rome\u2019s most distinctive neighborhoods. A maze of narrow streets, ivy-covered buildings, and lively piazzas. Today, it\u2019s a favorite spot for an evening stroll, aperitivo, and dinner, when the neighborhood really comes alive.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Trastevere3-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"A person reads at a red table outside a vine-covered caf\u00e9 and bar on a cobblestone corner in Trastevere, Rome.\" class=\"wp-image-18057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Trastevere3-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Trastevere3-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Trastevere3-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Trastevere3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trastevere is like a postcard, isn&#8217;t it? Photo credit: Daniele Salutari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-71657bbe gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sightseeing_Ideas\"><\/span>Sightseeing Ideas <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get here in time for some sightseeing, there are a few not-to-be-missed places: Pop into the church of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santamariaintrastevere.it\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.santamariaintrastevere.it\/\">Santa Maria in Trastevere<\/a>, said to be the first official place of worship for Christians in Rome. And also don\u2019t miss the church <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanfrancescoaripa.it\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanfrancescoaripa.it\/\">San Francesco a Ripa<\/a>, which houses the Bernini sculpture, \u201cThe Ecstasy of Beata Ludovica Albertoni,\u201d one of the artist\u2019s most breathtaking works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If not, though, there\u2019s plenty of fun leisure in Trastevere: wandering the curvy narrow streets, plonking down at a bar to people watch while sipping a glass of wine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-28cfd67e gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining_Recommendations\"><\/span>Dining Recommendations <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider getting dinner here, as there are plenty of great restaurants. There is the no-frills Trattoria da Augusto, at Vicolo di\u2019 Renzi 15,\u00a0 where they add up your bill on the paper tablecloth. Or the classic trattoria <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daenzoal29.com\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daenzoal29.com\/\">Da Enzo al 29<\/a>, where you\u2019ll get one of the best versions of the Roman staple, carbonara. Or why not treat yourself to the Michelin-starred <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasshostaria.it\/en\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasshostaria.it\/en\/\">Glass Hostaria<\/a>, where chef Cristina Bowerman puts her stamp on a menu of Southern-meets-Central Italian fusion fare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you want something more organized, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/tours\/rome-trastevere-gourmet-food-wine-tour\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/tours\/rome-trastevere-gourmet-food-wine-tour\/\">a guided tour of Trastevere\u2019s best restaurants and wine bars<\/a> at sunset.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1648-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A server in a light blue shirt offers three plates of bruschetta appetizers at an indoor Naples dining event with warm lighting.\" class=\"wp-image-22729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1648-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1648-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1648-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1648-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1648.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoy traditional and modern twists on italian cuisine in Trastevere, it has it all!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_One_day_in_Rome\"><\/span>FAQs &#8211; One day in Rome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_book_in_advance_for_one_day_in_Rome\"><\/span>What should I book in advance for one day in Rome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Book your tickets for major attractions such as the Colosseum and Vatican Museums ahead of time. If you\u2019re want to take a guided tour or have a particular restaurant in mind, reserve those too. This lets you spend your limited time sightseeing rather than waiting in line. And you can work the sights around you pre-booked activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_I_stay_if_I_only_have_one_day_in_Rome\"><\/span>Where should I stay if I only have one day in Rome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose accommodation in or close to the historic center so you can walk to as many sights as possible. Areas around the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Campo de\u2019 Fiori, or Monti are convenient for a short visit. Staying centrally may cost more, but the time you save getting around can be worth it when you only have 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_bring_for_a_day_of_sightseeing_in_Rome\"><\/span>What should I bring for a day of sightseeing in Rome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wear comfortable shoes, you\u2019ll be doing a lot of walking on cobblestone streets and uneven pavements. Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, and a light rain jacket or umbrella depending on the season. A small bag is also useful for carrying essentials, but check attraction rules before bringing larger bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0008-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A tour guide in the Colosseum, Rome, shares photos with a group, who listen as ancient arches and brick walls rise around them.\" class=\"wp-image-23217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0008-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0008-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0008-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0008-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walksdevour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0008.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Discover unusual facts and travel back in time, as your Rome Travel Guide brings the ancient city to life.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make the most of your 24 hours in Rome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you only have one day in Rome, every hour counts. 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