Travel Guide: How to Spend 3 Days in Rome

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Travel Guide: How to Spend 3 Days in Rome

Last Modified: December 1, 2022

FREE ATTRACTIONS IN ROME

There are a lot of free things to see and do in Rome. Sights like the Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps don’t charge any fee to enjoy.

OPENING HOURS VERY

When planning your trip, pay special attention to opening times. All the attractions, shops, and restaurants have different time frames when they are open. Many will also close down for a few hours in the afternoon. Museums are also closed on either Mondays or Sundays.

DINING IN ITALY

If you sit down for a meal, make sure you have lots of time. Restaurants in Europe are a lot slower-paced than many tourists are used to. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time for lunch and dinner so that you are not rushed. Also, most waiters will not give you the check until you ask! Another tip for eating at a restaurant is that tipping is not expected. I will always leave a few extra euros for excellent service. 

WANDER THE STREETS

Carve out some time to get lost in Rome. Some of the best parts of our stay were spent wandering the streets and immersing ourselves in the wonderful culture. We really enjoyed the Trastevere area because it is where many of the locals live and close to one of Rome’s universities.

DRESS CODE

Many churches have a dress code. If you plan on visiting a church, make sure to look up the dress requirements before you go. Many require shorts/skirts that are past the knee and covered shoulders. A lot of people carry around a shawl with them to quickly put over their shoulders.

SAFETY

Be careful with all the street vendors around the touristy sites. You will find a lot of merchants trying to get you to buy their products, and many of them can be very pushy. There were many around the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, and outside of St. Peter’s Square. It is easiest to stay away from them and make sure to keep your purse and wallet close to you.

DRINKING WATER

Rome offers free drinking fountains around the city. Don’t be scared to bring a bottle around to fill up throughout the day. The water is extremely clean!

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