Rome — Ancient Old Town Walk

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A half-day walk through the heart of ancient and baroque Rome — from the Colosseum to the Spanish Steps — with the exact spots for coffee, gelato and a much-needed rest stop along the way.

Colosseum — main entrance

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The Flavian Amphitheatre and the obvious place to begin. Book a timed ticket to skip the line.

Roman Forum entrance

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The ruined civic heart of the ancient city — temples, basilicas and the Via Sacra.

Palatine Hill viewpoint

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Looks down over the Forum from the hill where emperors built their palaces.

Pantheon

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A 2,000-year-old temple with the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome and an open oculus to the sky.

Caffè Sant'Eustachio

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One of Rome's most loved espresso bars, a minute from the Pantheon.

Piazza Navona

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A baroque square built over a Roman stadium, framed by Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers.

Campo de' Fiori market

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A lively morning produce and flower market that turns into a nightlife square after dark.

Public restroom — Largo di Torre Argentina

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A reliable paid public WC near the ancient temples and cat sanctuary.

Trevi Fountain

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Rome's grandest fountain — toss a coin over your shoulder to guarantee a return trip.

Gelateria del Teatro

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A tucked-away gelateria making small-batch flavours from seasonal fruit and herbs.

Spanish Steps

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The monumental staircase rising from Piazza di Spagna to the Trinità dei Monti church.

Roma Termini — metro & trains

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The main rail and metro hub, a good place to end the walk and head onward.