Insideat offers you 4 perfect ideas for a vacation in Rome between the Vatican, the Colosseum, Testaccio and Trastevere, to discover the artistic beauties and the delicious food and wine.
It’s time to organize your vacation in Rome in detail. If you are preparing to plan a holiday in the most beautiful city in the world, you will surely be wondering what places you absolutely must visit and what experiences you can have in the capital of Italy. We are talking about the city that more than any other defines the good and the beautiful of Italy, a metropolis built over more than 2700 years which, layer after layer, beauty after beauty, has gathered in its territory the most fascinating things the Italians could create. Art, culture, architecture, history and cinema have their capital in Rome. But that is not all! A large and lively city like Rome is the right terrain for all the activities linked to one of Italy’s greatest riches to flourish and prosper: food and wine economy and Made in Italy.
Vacation in Rome, the 4 experiences not to be missed
Anyone organizing a vacation in Rome is sure to be able to satisfy their curiosity linked to the artistic and cultural beauties of the city, but also their palate. The curious traveler wants to taste the best of Roman and Italian cuisine, stopping in many different places. The goal is to experience the best that the Roman territory can offer in terms of ingredients, recipes and culinary culture. No other city in the world has a historic center as full of artistic, architectural and cultural beauties as Rome. The 22 Rioni (historic center districts) of Rome, with their alleys, squares, avenues and Lungotevere (Tiber riversides), are so rich in points of interest that hundreds of different itineraries could be designed every day, to give travelers spectacular experiences for all tastes. So let’s see together what the 4 most delicious and fascinating ideas and experiences are that can be enjoyed during your holiday in Rome and that will make you keep falling in love with Italy and Made in Italy.
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The Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica
If you are a lover of churches and architecture or perhaps a pilgrim traveling for the Jubilee for example, you will be able to discover dozens of wonderful structures every day by visiting the most important Basilicas of Christianity. You will certainly be able to start from a visit to the Vatican, the Holy See, the center of Christianity and also the location of Dan Brown’s famous novel: Angels and Demons. Insideat takes you on a tour of the places mentioned and described in Ron Howard’s book and film. Book it now!
If you reach St. Peter’s Square to visit the Colonnade, St. Peter’s Basilica with its dome, you will find yourself in a very central area of the capital: the Prati district. It is one of the most beautiful and elegant neighborhoods in Rome, with its buildings built between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century. In this area there are dozens of excellent hotels and B&B, incredibly convenient for those who want to visit Rome on foot, or using the Metropolitana (subway). But it is also one of the neighborhoods richest in restaurants, bars, pubs and shops. Right in the Prati district, near the Vatican, Insideat has its location where it carries out its cooking classes most appreciated by travelers from all over the world. For your Roman holiday we recommend that you live one of these fantastic experiences. For example, you can take part in the best pizza lesson in Rome, with the 1 hour pizza class, or learn how to make fresh pasta with Insideat’s 1 hour pasta class. But that’s not all, in our cooking school you can also learn to make real traditional Italian gelato with your own hands, prepared with genuine ingredients, or tiramisu, either by combining it with a complete fettuccine and ravioli lesson, or with fettuccine alone.
Another great idea for your holiday in Rome is to try a typical Roman dinner with us at Insideat, during which you can taste carbonara, amatriciana and cacio e pepe made to perfection with first choice ingredients! The location will be the PummaRe Restaurant, a short distance from the Vatican Museums.
2. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the historic center of Rome, a concentration of beauty and taste
If you are a fan of art, architecture, history and archaeology, in Rome you can visit the largest archaeological park in the world, perfectly preserved and full of wonders with some of the most loved wonders in the world, such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Baths of Caracalla and the Circus Maximus. From there you can move through the streets of the center and visit the most iconic museums, squares and scenic places in Rome. What an incredible charm it is to experience a sunset on the Pincio terrace or an evening with the magical lights of Piazza di Spagna and Trinità dei Monti with the beautiful Spanish Steps. Without forgetting the Jewish quarter (Ghetto), Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and Campo de’ Fiori. But we know that modern travelers are interested not only in immersion in artistic and historical culture, they are in fact strongly motivated to discover and experience the true soul of the territory. Since the times of the Dolce Vita, those who come to Rome have wanted to immerse themselves in the Roman world, in the customs of the Romans, live a few days like them, eat like them, shop like them, walk like them and have fun like them. Insideat has learned to recognize these needs and tastes of travelers and wants to offer them some fully immersive experiences, perfectly suited to satisfying this curiosity. We then propose that you take part, for example, in our food tour of the center of Rome, to discover the food and wine excellences in the restaurants and food shops that are chosen every day by real Romans.
3. Testaccio, the neighborhood of taste par excellence
The journey to discover the beauty and goodness of Rome certainly cannot stop at the Vatican and the historic center. There is so much more to discover in order to be able to say that you have immersed yourself in the truest and most genuine Roman culture, for example visiting the Testaccio district. Insideat offers you a Testaccio street food tour to discover the culinary treasures hidden in this picturesque neighborhood. Here you can taste local dishes and street food such as the classic supplì al telefono (fried ball rice with stringy mozzarella heart), some samples of local cured meats and cheeses, pasta with typical sauces, a local dessert and much more. Our expert guide will tell you about the origins of the dishes you will try and the history of the neighborhood, during a walk that will take you to discover the Pyramid of Cestius and the lively Testaccio Market where you can meet the locals, while avoiding the classic touristic routes, and so to live a true local experience.
Book the Testaccio street food tour now to live an unforgettable experience with Insideat!
4. Trastevere, a great gastronomic laboratory in the heart of Rome
It is impossible to come to Rome and not visit Trastevere. This neighborhood is a concentration of beauty and authenticity. Romans have lived here for generations, but in recent years artists have also arrived who draw inspiration from these magnificent alleys located between the Janiculum Hill and the Tiber River. Walking through the streets of Trastevere you have the feeling of being in the true heart of Rome, a place apart from the classic elegance of the rest of the historic centre. Everything is more on a human scale, every shop, restaurant or gelato parlor can be reached easily and the relationship with innkeepers, grocers or gelatieri (gelato masters) becomes direct and sincere. But you also need to know where to go in order to savor the most genuine things you can find in Trastevere. You need the right guide and Insideat has an idea for you, namely to book and participate in the best Trastevere food tour available today in Rome. With Insideat guides you will be able to immerse yourself in the alleys of the neighborhood and discover scents, stories and curiosities. Here are some ideas: you can try the crunchy Roman pizza, prepared to perfection in an old-style bakery in the heart of the city. Or reach Piazza Trilussa, where you will taste the famous and stringy supplì al telefono (fried ball rice with stringy mozzarella heart). Among poems and quotes from ancient poets, you will cross the Tiber river to taste a selection of exquisite cured meats produced by small local companies. Finally you will try the artisanal gelato made in one of the best gelateria in the Capital, perfect for the grand finale!
To discover the complete offer of experiences organized by Insideat in Rome, you can consult the catalog on the website and subscribe to the newsletter!
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