It is entirely possible to see almost everything in less than 6 hours in Rome. Ok, not everything but enough to fill your photo album and your friends’ Facebook!

For those of you who are art enthusiasts, church lovers, architecture buffs, and Da Vinci code breakers, this is not the grand tour for you. However, there are many of you with only one or two nights booked in Rome and wondering if you will have enough time or if you will see it all… Well, you won’t see it all, but you can get a sense of yourself in front of almost everyone. the main sites in a few hours. We recently hopped in the car at 7am for a day trip to Rome from our Le Marche cottage with a friend in tow who had never seen the Eternal City.

This is the exact “tour” we did last week in less than 6 hours:

Arrive at Plaza de España to start the tour, even with a car, there’s no problem finding affordable parking downtown. (Parcheggio Ludovisi: Via Ludovisi 60, €2.20/hour to €18/day) Go down the Spanish Steps, watch all the couples kissing and taking photos.

(Possible detour for high-end shopping along via dei Condotti)

Follow the signs to the Trevi Fountain:
Mix your currency to ensure your return. (Maybe next time you’ll have more time in Rome!) If you can plan it right, visit the Trevi Fountain at dusk or late at night for a completely different feel, less crowds more romantic.

Skip the beaten track and head straight to the Pantheon, just a few blocks away.
Spring for the audio tour, it’s only a few minutes and a few dollars, well worth the time and the euro.

Once your neck hurts from looking at the entire ceiling while wondering how they did that! cross the city to Piazza Navona, this would be a perfect time for ice cream. Luckily you’re not far from the famous Giolitti Gelateria (via Uffici del Vicario 40) definitely worth a stop (if a bit touristy) they still do fantastic ice cream – after walking around splurge for a medium (3 scoops)!

Happy and thinking you could eat another one, start heading towards Piazza Navona, as you round the corner you will be greeted by lively street musicians. Marvel at the fountains vying for photos in the elongated rectangular Piazza Navona, packed with cafes, tourists, artists and architecture. A perfect place for a glass of wine to people watch if you like this crowd.

If you’re looking for a different essence, wander the streets to Camp di Fiori for its fabulous market and trendy atmosphere: choose lunch from the fresh vegetables or try the fried fish. It’s a little hard to find, but down the street is a terrific fried fish restaurant that we visited years ago. Fried cod, wrapped in paper. That’s it and it’s so good! Filettaro a Santa Barbara, at Largo dei Librari 88, is located in a small square just off Campo dei Fiori square. Rest your feet, drink some wine and eat.
Now back on the road!

Find via Nazionale and head straight to the huge monument of Italy’s first president, Vittorio Emanuele, Piazza Venezia.

From here you will see the Colosseum further on. Make your way in their direction stopping at the Roman Forum for more photos and let the Roman ruins blow your mind!

Stay away from aggressive costumed Roman soldiers (if you must take a photo of them from afar, use a zoom lens), otherwise they will try to convince you to pay for your photo. And for the grand finale, take that slightly out of focus photo of yourself in front of the Colosseum!

Now hop in a taxi back to your hotel or car, you must be exhausted!
(Always recommended, market trips)