Good morning
Rome!

Ancient ruins, artistic heritage, la dolce vita, alfresco dining … welcome to the Italian capital!
There’s lots to explore. So let’s get going!

MORNING

Start the day like a Roman and brew your own caffè latte.

Play it DJ

Home of opera music, the Italians know a thing or two about the performing arts. Now’s the time to explore some of most famous Italian operas.

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Explore with one click

Explore some of Rome’s most popular sights.

📍Colosseum
📍St Peter’s Basilica
📍Pantheon
📍Roman Forum
📍Trevi Fountain
📍Piazza de Spagna & The Spanish Steps

Start here

Helicopter tour

Take in the sheer beauty of Rome with a tour from above.

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AFTERNOON

Now that you’ve familiarised yourself with the city and the atmosphere, let’s get immersed in the local culture.

Talk like a local

One of Europe’s major languages, Italian is the first language for about 67 million people. It’s the official language in Italy, Switzerland, San Marino and Vatican City.
Italian is also the language of classical music. If you’ve ever cast an eye on classical music scores, you would’ve encountered terms like crescendo, soprano, alto and tempo. All these words have Italian origins.

Ready to practice a bit of italiano?

Start the class here

Greetings

Ciao – Hello
Ciao (informal), Arrivederci (formal) – Goodbye
Buongiorno – Good morning
Buonasera – Good evening
Buonanotte (use this when you’re going to bed) – Goodnight
A più tardi – See you later
Riguardati — Take care
Ci vediamo — See you
Alla prossima — ‘Til next time

Showing courtesy

Per favore; per piacere – Please
Grazie – Thank you
Grazie mille – Thanks so much
Prego; Di niente – You’re welcome
Scusa (informal), mi scusi (formal) – Excuse me
Si – Yes
No – No

Phrases for eating out

Antipasto – Appetizers
Primo – Main course
Secondo – Second course
Contorno – Side dish
Insalata – Salad
Il dolce – Dessert
Posso ordinare […] ? – Can I order the [menu item]?
Da bere? – Drinks?
È delizioso. – It’s delicious.
Il conto, per favore. – The check, please.

In bocca al lupo

Literal translation: In the mouth of the wolf
Meaning: Good luck! Break a leg!

Non vedo l’ora

Literal translation: Can’t see the time
Meaning: I can’t wait (from excitement)

Lunch time

It’s time to sit down and enjoy a plate of Pasta alla Gricia – Rome’s famous pasta dish. There are very few ingredients, but the result is absolute delicousness.

Find the recipe

Afternoon at the museum

Several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world are to be found in Rome, at the Vatican Museums. Take a virtual tour and admire The Sistine Chapel, Raphael’s Rooms and the Pio Clementino Museum.

Visit the Vatican Museums

Fun Facts

Every day 3000 Euros are collected from the bottom of the fountain and donated to catholic charity Caritas, who uses the money to help needy families in Rome.

The first ever shopping mall was built in Rome by Emperor Trajan between 107-110 AD. It sold different goods and grocery items.

Rome City Guide

Travelling with kids?

We’ve got you covered. Get them excited for their trip to Rome with this fun colouring activity.

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EVENING

The day is not over yet. Ready for a drink, dinner and some entertainment?

Happy hour

Italians are experts at pre-dinner drinks, which they call aperitivo. Do like the locals and start the evening with a refreshing Aperol Spritz.

Here’s the recipe

Dinner

Rome-style pizza is on the menu tonight. One of the key differences compared to the Neapolitan style is that the dough contains oil, which makes the base crispy.

Here’s the recipe

Cultural encounters

Considered the birthplace of Western civilisation and a cultural powerhouse, Italian culture spans music, movies, literature, theatre, design, architecture, fashion … basically all the arts categories.

Movie

Among some of the most popular films of all time, follow the story of restless reporter Marcello Rubini who pursues heiress Maddalena and movie star Sylvia, embracing a carefree approach to living.

Binge-watching

The inner workings of the Vatican have always been steeped in mystery and intrigue. Follow the fictional story of the young cardinal Lenny Belardo who becomes the first American pope and head of the Catholic Church.

Books

This novel depicts Italian urban life in its beauty and brutality through the story of 12-year-old Riccetto, who grows up in the notorious slums of Monteverde.

Catch a show

Watch an opera from the The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma … you can find all the classics, from Tosca to The Barber of Seville.

Good morning Rome!