Rome is the third most visited city in Europe, and the fifteenth-most visited city globally, thanks to its unique history. It draws people from all over the globe who are eager to see the city's great structures and ancient sites, as well as its famous food and bustling environment.

When visiting the Colosseum, tourists may readily visualise the gladiators fighting for their lives in the arena, cheered on by the audience. In the Circus Maximus, visitors may imagine chariots colliding to win the race, and in the Roman Forum, they can imagine Roman public life.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Explore the Colosseum

Even though the queue of visitors sometimes appears interminable, the Colosseum is not to be missed. It is over 2,000 years old and was the Roman Empire's greatest amphitheatre (it could hold 50,000 people). The admission fee is 12 EUR.

Tour Vatican City

Don't leave Rome without visiting Vatican City to view the Pope's residence, St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the many museums. Tickets are priced at 17 EUR. (Due to the Basilica's rigorous dress rule, please dress modestly.)

Eat Your Way Around Trastevere

This is one of our favourite parts of town to visit. The meandering lanes are beautiful, and there is some excellent cuisine to be found here. Spend some time walking about – you won't regret! Because there are fewer visitors here, it has a much more real Roman atmosphere!

WHAT TO EAT

Simply said, Rome is a fantastic place to eat. Its inhabitants are well-versed in the concepts of freshness and authenticity, and they may be rather demanding when it comes to the quality of the foods they are given.

Most restaurants in the city centre provide basic Italian menus focusing on classic Roman foods, while a few more daring establishments have recently opened. There are also various restaurants serving a range of regional cuisines.

The city also has a plethora of excellent pizzerias that serve thin, crispy-baked Roman pizza from wood-fired ovens. In recent years, a handful of successful exponents of the thicker, airier, Neapolitan style have also achieved favour.

WHERE TO STAY? | Best Hotels

There is plenty of lodging in Rome. The broad selection of hotels in the city centre has improved significantly in recent years, with several new boutique hotels and modern B&Bs appearing. 

Rooms of Rome

Alda Fendi interrupted her design career to establish an art foundation; this hotel/gallery is the next phase. It's an 18th-century palace reduced to the brick bone and reconstructed by Jean Nouvel under the Palatine Hill and near the Bocca Della Verità (immortalised in Roman Holiday). The balcony offers breathtaking views of the Palatine, and visitors have access to the hotel's exhibits.

Palazzo Manfredi

No other hotel in the city can provide such a breathtaking view as this contemporary, quiet hotel located just across the Colosseum. Enjoy the views from the rooftop restaurant or reserve a front-facing room to sleep next to one of the world's most iconic structures. 

Residenza Ruspoli Bonaparte

Looking for a hotel appropriate for a king or queen? This is the destination for you — Napoleon Bonaparte III's boyhood house, former French Emperor. The marble staircase is an architectural wonder, as are the coffered ceilings and silky damask walls. 

THE BEST BARS

People are having a great time in Rome since Romulus and Remus chose to settle here, so thirsty tourists can expect some truly fantastic times when it comes to the top bars in Rome. The hackneyed cliché of 'traditional but contemporary' is alive and well here, with old-school enotecas (wine bars) coexisting alongside forward-thinking mixologists and craft beer taprooms. To say the least, the bar scene in Rome is growing. Following are the best Roman bars:

• Il Goccetto

• Salotto 42

• Ma Che Siete Venuti a Fà

• Stravinskij Bar

• Bar San Calisto

• Drink Kong

• The Jerry Thomas Project

• Terrazza Borromini

• Bar del Fico

• Litro

THE BEST BEACHES NEAR ROME

With all of its historical and cultural charms, most visitors to Rome do not come for the beaches. However, after a few days of touring in the city's scorching summer heat, it's nice to know that there are convenient areas nearby to cool down in the water. These are the best beaches near Rome:

• Fregene

• Santa Severa.

• Sabaudia

• Lido di Ostia

• Terracina

• Gaeta

• Castel Porziano

REACH ROME BY PRIVATE JET FLIGHTS

With some of Italy's most well-known multinational enterprises and religious organisations, it's not unusual to need a private charter aircraft to Rome. Our Rome private jet service lets you travel in style to and from Italy.

Why should you travel with Astute Aviation to Rome?

Astute Aviation is UK’s top private jet charter firm with years of expertise. We are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure that your trips are easy and pleasant. Choose Astute Aviation and benefit from:

• Travel time from the UK to Rome is just 02:50 hours.

• Get picked up at your desired place.

• Enjoy unrivalled on-board service, including your favourite foods and beverages

• Allow Astute Aviation to handle all of your transports to your ultimate destination in Rome.

• Read our Rome travel guide above for ideas or contact us to book your favourite hotel or restaurant.

AIRPORTS AND CHARTER ROUTES IN ROME 

Fortunately, six airports within 50 miles of this great metropolis make travel to this famous city a breeze. The most visible travel hubs around Rome are: 

• Ciampino Airport (CIA),

• Fiumicino Airport (FCO),

• Guidonia Airport (LIRG), and

• Urbe Airport (LIRU).

If you plan on visiting or travelling through the region, each of these airports is near Vatican City.

GET A QUOTE RIGHT NOW

With so many private jet models to pick from, it's difficult to determine which one is best for your trip. 

• Light aeroplanes (Citation Mustang, Phenom 100, and Citation CJ1),

• Midsize jets (Citation VII, Gulfstream G150, and

• Hawker 800XP), and

• Large jets are popular alternatives near Rome (Gulfstream IV, Challenger 601, and Legacy 600).

Regardless of any private jet type you choose, Astute Aviation offers the lowest feasible prices in the private charter business, backed by an incredible price match guarantee. Call us now to discuss your luxury jet charter options with Astute Aviation!