The Ultimate Rome Bucket List For First Timers

Ultimate Rome Bucket List: Top 10 Experiences for First Timers

With its iconic attractions and lively atmosphere, Rome is a destination like no other! To help you make the most of your visit, we've created an extensive bucket list full of the city's best sites to explore.

1. Go Wine Tasting in a Frascati Winery

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2. Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

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3. Bring the Angels & Demons book to life on this tour

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4. Gourmet Street Food & Sightseeing Tour

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5. Discover the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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6. Explore the Capuchin Crypts and Catacombs

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7. Take a Roman Jewish Ghetto Cooking Class

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8. Walking Tour of Rome's Ghosts and Mysteries

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9. Explore the Navona Square + Trevi District Underground

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10. Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip

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