Rome is thought to be an expensive city, out of young travelers’ reach.
Well, you will be amazed by the myriad of fun things and places to discover with your friends. We suggest you mix the main highlights with insider’s sites and experiences.
With some little skills, you will be surprised to know how easy it is to meet locals, hanging out in the same sites without breaking the bank.
To take in the Eternal beauty of such an ancient town, you shouldn’t miss a tour with a professional guide. Sharing your experience and expenses with other people could be the best solution to get the best out of your time there. In fact, Small group tours of Rome cover almost all the relevant sites, plus they are more affordable than private tours.
Try to avoid the peak season but choose less crowded periods of the year. Basically, Rome’s high season goes from May until September. However, you can benefit from good weather and sunny days even in April and October, which is probably the best month to visit the Eternal city.
Wondering which are the best places to visit with Friends in Rome? Take a look at our choices below.
Colosseum
No trip to Rome can lack a stop at the iconic Colosseum, Rome most famous symbol. Its astonishing majesty that defies time and space surely deserves an indoor tour. Above all, there is nothing more memorable than stepping into the same place where gladiators proved their strength fighting for their freedom in bloody combats.
To make your experience extraordinary, choose a moonlight tour of Colosseum, where you will be able to explore Colosseum away from the daily crowds and enlightened by a new halo.
Street Art in Tor Marancia District
Rome is not only made of historical sites and worldwide famous monuments, it is instead an open air museum filled with unique pieces. You can spend a few hours admiring the original street art decorations in Tor Marancia District, in the Southern area of Rome. This area was modernized through the project Big City Life, which involved 22 artists from all over the world, who decorated with contemporary art pieces the buildings nearby. Soon this district was turned into the most colorful in town, with murals that refer to various themes: some more common like religion, others totally unexpected.
Vatican Museums
Why waste time on long lines to the Vatican Museum? Maximize your fun time with your group and avoid queues by pre-booking your skip-the-line fast access tickets.
Vatican Museums are one of the biggest art collections in the world, with different sections and tons of masterpieces. We could spend hours gazing at the breathtaking artworks by Raphael, Michelangelo and many more.
Trastevere and its culinary delights
Food is the best pair for a visit to Rome. Local culinary traditions, made of simple ingredients and tasty specialties undoubtedly deserve to be discovered. The best way to savour Rome dishes is to stroll in Trastevere district and stop here and there to eat finger food. In Trastevere, you can still feel that quiet atmosphere during the day. Locals love spending their free time having a chat in outside dining areas like in San Callisto bar or in front of bakeries and shops where you can try Carbonara, Supplì and pizza.
The list of roman delicious treats is long: to avoid tourist traps you can choose a Small group rome food walking tour mixing fun with traditions.
Have a night out in Monti
If you love informal outdoors nights out, you can’t miss the sparkling Monti district. This area is famous for vintage shops during the day, while at night locals meet and hang out there, near the main Square called Piazza della Madonna dei Monti. The spiced up atmosphere and the countless pubs and restaurants makes it one of romans most loved areas to relax while drinking a beer with your friends.
Explore Villa Borghese Park by bike
The most central park in Rome, Villa Borghese, is one of the biggest and definitely full of must sees to appreciate. To make your visit funny and unforgettable, you can rent a four seat bike: you will benefit from its speed to get to the most beautiful sites such as Pincio Terrace, Borghese Gallery, Globe Theatre and the lovely lake.
