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Things to do in Rome, Italy

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8 hand-picked things to do in Rome, Italy right now · 1 with confirmed dates

Last updated: Sun, Jul 12, 2026

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Day 1

MorningCapitoline Museums Afternoon

Escape the peak afternoon sun inside the world's oldest public museum. The marble statues and cool, thick walls provide a perfect sanctuary from the July heat.

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AfternoonDa Enzo al 29

Famous for their fiori di zucca (zucchini flowers) stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies. A quintessential Roman summer appetizer.

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EveningOrvieto, Umbria

Just an hour north by train, this hilltop town offers cooler breezes, stunning Gothic cathedral architecture, and local white wine to escape the city humidity.

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Day 2

MorningRoma Summer Fest 2026

The annual concert series at the Auditorium is in full swing. Keep an eye on the schedule throughout July for international acts and Italian stars.

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AfternoonPalazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi

Escape the afternoon sun at one of Rome's oldest gelaterias. Their 'sanpietrini'—small, chocolate-covered gelato cubes—are a local favorite.

$
EveningSperlonga Coast

A 2-hour drive south brings you to pristine sandy beaches and whitewashed buildings. Perfect for a cooling dip in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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Day 3

MorningEvening Aperitivo in Trastevere

As the heat breaks, join the locals for a spritz in the winding, ivy-covered alleys. It's the perfect way to soak in the neighborhood's vibrant, bohemian pulse.

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AfternoonSubsonica - Terre Rare 96 - 26 | Roma Summer Fest 2026

Live at Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone.

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☀️ Happening Today

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Subsonica - Terre Rare 96 - 26 | Roma Summer Fest 2026

Sun, Jul 12, 2026 · 9:00 PM · Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone · $$ · Best for Everyone

Live at Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone.

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Evening Aperitivo in Trastevere

Trastevere, Rome · $ · Best for Friends

As the heat breaks, join the locals for a spritz in the winding, ivy-covered alleys. It's the perfect way to soak in the neighborhood's vibrant, bohemian pulse.

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Capitoline Museums Afternoon

Campidoglio, Rome · $$ · Best for History buffs

Escape the peak afternoon sun inside the world's oldest public museum. The marble statues and cool, thick walls provide a perfect sanctuary from the July heat.

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🍝 Eat & Drink

Summer flavors and cool refreshments

Da Enzo al 29

Trastevere, Rome · $$ · Best for Foodies

Famous for their fiori di zucca (zucchini flowers) stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies. A quintessential Roman summer appetizer.

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Palazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi

Esquilino, Rome · $ · Best for Everyone

Escape the afternoon sun at one of Rome's oldest gelaterias. Their 'sanpietrini'—small, chocolate-covered gelato cubes—are a local favorite.

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What's happening around the city

Roma Summer Fest 2026

Flaminio, Rome · $$ · Best for Music lovers

The annual concert series at the Auditorium is in full swing. Keep an eye on the schedule throughout July for international acts and Italian stars.

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Easy trips from Rome

Orvieto, Umbria

Orvieto, Italy · $$ · Best for Couples

Just an hour north by train, this hilltop town offers cooler breezes, stunning Gothic cathedral architecture, and local white wine to escape the city humidity.

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Sperlonga Coast

Sperlonga, Italy · $$ · Best for Families

A 2-hour drive south brings you to pristine sandy beaches and whitewashed buildings. Perfect for a cooling dip in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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What are the best things to do in Rome, Italy?

Current local highlights in Rome, Italy include Subsonica - Terre Rare 96 - 26 | Roma Summer Fest 2026, Evening Aperitivo in Trastevere, and Capitoline Museums Afternoon. WonderKit refreshes this guide daily so the picks reflect real local happenings.

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