Free Things to Do in Rome
You don't need to spend a cent to have an incredible time in Rome. Here are the best free experiences the city has to offer.
Free activities in Rome
The Pantheon
The best-preserved ancient Roman building is free to enter. The 2,000-year-old concrete dome with its open oculus is an engineering marvel. Stand in the centre and look up — the experience is spiritual.
Vatican Museums Free Last Sunday
The Vatican Museums are free on the last Sunday of each month. Queue very early (before 8am) for this incredible opportunity. The Sistine Chapel ceiling alone makes the wait worthwhile.
Trevi Fountain
The baroque fountain is free to visit — throw a coin with your right hand over your left shoulder. Visit at dawn for photos without crowds. The sound of rushing water echoing off the buildings is magical.
Walk the Roman Forum from Above
While the Forum interior charges entry, the Via dei Fori Imperiali and the surrounding viewpoints offer free panoramic views of the ancient ruins. The Campidoglio terrace view is particularly stunning.
Spanish Steps
Climb the 18th-century monumental staircase for free. The view from the top over Via dei Condotti and the city rooftops is beautiful, especially at sunset.
Explore Trastevere
The medieval neighbourhood across the Tiber is free to wander. Cobblestone streets, ivy-covered buildings, artisan workshops, and the stunning Santa Maria in Trastevere church (free entry).
Orange Garden (Giardino degli Aranci)
A free hilltop garden on the Aventine with orange trees and a panoramic terrace. The view across the Tiber to St Peter's dome is one of Rome's most romantic.
Chiesa del Gesù Interior
The mother church of the Jesuits has one of Rome's most spectacular painted ceilings — the trompe l'oeil by Andrea Pozzo appears to extend the architecture into heaven. Free entry and rarely crowded.
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