What to do in Rome in 12 hours

1 self-guided 12-hour route through Rome — every stop timed, mapped and in the order that works on the ground.

Vatican at opening, the centro storico over lunch, the ancient core at golden hour. Five kilometres, nine stops.

Planning the rest of the trip

These routes cover the walking. The Rome guide has where to stay, what a day costs at each tier, and what to book before you go.