Monica's Rome Guide

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I've been to Rome numerous times (and my husband and I actually got married there in 2024, which you can read all about in this blog post!), so this post will continue to be updated as we visit more in the future too. I most recently updated it after our June 2026 trip!

There is so much to see in Rome, so I would highly recommend going there for a week so that you aren't rushing around. I'm not much of a sucker for touristy things. I really like to stay places for a period of time where I can just walk around the city and be a local for a day.

But, if you only have two days in Rome, like we did when I went with my husband (boyfriend at the time) in July 2022, then you must get a Vespa. We only had 2 days, and Rome is HUGE, so he was on a mission to show me most of the city in 48 hours. He accomplished his mission and we managed to make our flight.

We always stay: St Regis, Rome. This hotel NEEDS to go on your bucket list. Words cannot describe this hotel. For videos, go to my Instagram highlight 'Rome.' 

The Vespa Tour Date My Man Took Me On:

Janiculum Hill (Colle del Gianicolo), Botanical Garden of Rome (Orto Botanico) and Garibaldi Monument (Piazzale Garibaldi): This is the highest hill in Rome and gives you full views of the city, and I would recommend going at sunset, as it was gorgeous!

Via Appia Antica (Appian Way): this felt like we were in the mountains of Tuscany but in reality, we were in Rome. It's one of the oldest and most famous roads in Rome, and the landscape is to die for.

The Vatican & Vatican City. The streets are beautiful, and I loved the drive over there.

Drive around The Colosseum (and/or go in it). Again, just driving there was a dream because everywhere is gorgeous in Rome!

Piazza Vienna, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, and all the other main monuments are obviously a must, too.

Best Gelato: 

• Come il Latte

• 70 Anni

• The Gelatist

• Gelateria La Romana

Favourite Restaurants:

• Trattoria Tritone 1884 - Authentic Italian food with the most beautiful traditional atmosphere

• Ristorante Fuocolento

• L'Angolo di Napoli - Gluten free pizza available

• Dal Bolognese Roma

• Ristorante Dillà

Must Do: 

• Go shopping near the Spanish Steps. (I will say, Rome shopping is crap compared to Paris. The stock always seems to be so low, especially on shoes, and I'm a size 41). But none the less, the cute streets are to die for! 

• Walk around the Colosseum and the Roman Forum 

• Relax at Villa Borghese park

• Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel

• Visit the Ruins, and make sure you book the colosseum and ruins in advance and don't go as a 'group' or on a tour because the lines are 10000x longer that the 'individual' lines 

• Take a stroll through the historic center, visiting the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon (one of the best-preserved ancient buildings in Rome)

• Walk, walk, and WALK! The city is full of wonders, and the only way that you're going to come across them is if you WALK.

If you've been to Rome, or are from there, feel free to email support@monicayateshealth.com with any additional suggestions for me to check out next time I'm there!

Ciao!