Visiting Rome? Need some travel inspo? See what I got up to in 48 hours on my solo trip in the European city of classical architecture and good food!

Drink Coffee With The Locals

Coffee in Italy is a cultural mainstay, and the coffee shops are local meeting places. Mingle among the locals as a first stop and enjoy a morning coffee kick and a sweet or savory treat. You can choose from various locations, as cafes and coffee shops are on every corner.

Visit The Colosseum

The Colosseum was the most prominent Roman world arena, providing entertainment. It was primarily gory entertainment for legions of ancient Romans. Due to its size and architectural and structural sophistication, it became one of the world’s new wonders in 2007. For this reason alone, it is a must-see. To get an authentic feel for the history of what happened here hundreds of years ago, I decided to opt for a tour including the Underground, Arena and Gladiator Gate with Roman Forum. 

I booked this experience through LivTours, and I couldn’t recommend it anymore. They offer small private tours, and the guide was very knowledgeable and offered to take many photos of me as I was traveling solo. It is on the pricier side, but it was definitely worth the money. I even felt like a VIP with the added access where you can walk down the tunnels that cross the length of the arena where wild animals were kept ready for theatrical performances. This area only opened up in June 2021, so I felt fortunate to have been able to see it while on the map!

Make a Wish at The Trevi Fountain

Famous for its intricate artwork the Trevi Fountain is one of Rome’s biggest attractions. 

It is a great hang out spot and a good place to make a wish.

The lore goes that for your wish to come true, you must turn around, facing away from the fountain, and toss your coin over your shoulder! So here it goes!

Cycle Around Rome on a Bike, Food & Wine Tour

Fancy doing something different at night? Opt for a bike food and wine tour. Rome is gorgeous at night, with lit-up buildings and a relaxed ambiance. I booked an e-bike food and wine tour through TripAdvisor. 

During this experience, I met the most fantastic group of people and had the funniest guide, who was also very knowledgeable about all the sites and monuments. Two tour guides came along with the group. One at the front and one at the back. This was so no one got lost or pressured to keep up a fast pace. 

I rode along side city traffic, side streets, and lively cafes. The tour also included stop-offs and photo opportunities at the Trevi fountain, Colosseum, Roman forum, and more. It was a different vibe than the day and ended up being one of the highlights of my trip. 

After exploring the city on wheels, we stopped at a local restaurant, where we enjoyed a selection of local cheeses, cured meats, bread, and a few glasses of Italian wine. It was a fantastic experience. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

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