Rome — Ancient Old Town Walk
A half-day walk through the heart of ancient and baroque Rome — from the Colosseum to the Spanish Steps — with the exact spots for coffee, gelato and a much-needed rest stop along the way.
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Colosseum — main entrance
The Flavian Amphitheatre and the obvious place to begin. Book a timed ticket to skip the line.
"Start here. Entrance is on the north side, facing Via dei Fori Imperiali."
Roman Forum entrance
The ruined civic heart of the ancient city — temples, basilicas and the Via Sacra.
"Same ticket as the Colosseum. Allow an hour to wander."
Palatine Hill viewpoint
Looks down over the Forum from the hill where emperors built their palaces.
"Best light in the late afternoon."
Pantheon
A 2,000-year-old temple with the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome and an open oculus to the sky.
"Free to enter; quietest first thing in the morning."
Caffè Sant'Eustachio
One of Rome's most loved espresso bars, a minute from the Pantheon.
"Order a caffè at the bar — it comes pre-sweetened unless you say 'senza zucchero'."
Piazza Navona
A baroque square built over a Roman stadium, framed by Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers.
"Cut through to the south end for the quieter cafés."
Campo de' Fiori market
A lively morning produce and flower market that turns into a nightlife square after dark.
"Mornings only for the stalls; closed Sundays."
Public restroom — Largo di Torre Argentina
A reliable paid public WC near the ancient temples and cat sanctuary.
"Small fee. Handy mid-walk before the Trevi stretch."
Trevi Fountain
Rome's grandest fountain — toss a coin over your shoulder to guarantee a return trip.
"Heaving by midday; come early or after dinner."
Gelateria del Teatro
A tucked-away gelateria making small-batch flavours from seasonal fruit and herbs.
"Hidden gem — try the rosemary-and-honey or the ricotta-and-fig."
Spanish Steps
The monumental staircase rising from Piazza di Spagna to the Trinità dei Monti church.
"Sitting on the steps is fined — admire from the piazza below."
Roma Termini — metro & trains
The main rail and metro hub, a good place to end the walk and head onward.
"Metro lines A and B meet here."
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