# Rome in 2 days: day-by-day itinerary

> Two days in Rome cover the ancient and Baroque centre plus the Vatican. Day one: the Colosseum and Roman Forum, then the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona. Day two: the Vatican, with St Peter's Square and Bernini's colonnade, the basilica and Michelangelo's Pietà, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/in-2-days

## Day 1

1. [Colosseum](https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/colosseum.md) — YesGo score 73/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h · ≈ €18
   ↓ 11 min on foot
2. [Roman Forum](https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/roman-forum.md) — YesGo score 63/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ €18 with Colosseum
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 20 min by transport
3. [Spanish Steps](https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/spanish-steps.md) — YesGo score 62/100 (Yes, go) · 20 min · Free
   ↓ 10 min on foot
4. [Trevi Fountain](https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/trevi-fountain.md) — YesGo score 79/100 (Yes, go) · 20 min · Free; basin €2
   ↓ 10 min on foot
5. [Pantheon](https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/pantheon.md) — YesGo score 82/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · ≈ €5
   ↓ 5 min on foot
6. [Piazza Navona](https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/piazza-navona.md) — YesGo score 56/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · Free

Total with walks: 7 h 6 min

## Day 2

1. [St Peter's Square](https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/st-peters-square.md) — YesGo score 54/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · Free
   ↓ 5 min on foot
2. [St Peter's Basilica](https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/st-peters-basilica.md) — YesGo score 71/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · Free; dome ≈ €8–15
   ↓ 3 min on foot
3. [Sistine Chapel](https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/sistine-chapel.md) — YesGo score 64/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · Vatican Museums ticket ≈ €25
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 6 min on foot
4. [Vatican Museums](https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/vatican-museums.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · ≈ €25

Total with walks: 6 h 44 min

## What to see in Rome in 2 days

Day one is the classic centre route: ancient Rome in the morning, Baroque squares and fountains later. Day two is all Vatican, a separate state across the Tiber that's easiest to reach by metro to Ottaviano.

Book two things ahead: a timed Colosseum slot and the Vatican Museums. Without a booking the Vatican line can take over an hour. St Peter's Basilica is free but has a security check, which moves faster early in the day.

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## Day two: the Vatican

There are two ways to do the Vatican. Start at the Museums at opening, walk the galleries to the Sistine Chapel, then cross to the basilica. Or start early at St Peter's while the security line is short and do the Museums after lunch. The planner picks an order by distance; switch it if the other suits you.

Allow 3 to 4 hours for the Museums and Sistine Chapel, about an hour for the basilica and another for the dome climb. No photos or loud talking in the Sistine Chapel, and covered shoulders and knees for St Peter's.

## More to see

On the evening of day two, walk from the Vatican to [Castel Sant'Angelo](https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/castel-sant-angelo) and back into town over Bernini's bridge of angels. With a third day, add [Trastevere](https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/trastevere), the [Aventine](https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/aventine-keyhole) and the [Borghese Gallery](https://yesgo.io/italy/rome/galleria-borghese) by booking.

## Tips

- Book the Colosseum and Vatican Museums ahead for the morning.
- Do the Vatican on a weekday; the Museums usually close on Sundays.
- Churches require covered shoulders and knees, and large backpacks are often refused.
- Italy uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere; carry a little cash for cafés and markets. Buy museum tickets ahead on official sites, where closing days are listed too.
- Take metro line A to Ottaviano for the Vatican.

## Questions

### What should I see in Rome in 2 days?

Day one: the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, Trevi, Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona. Day two: the Vatican with St Peter's, the Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

### Are 2 days enough for Rome?

For the highlights, yes. Trastevere, the Aventine and the Borghese need another day.

### How long do you need at the Vatican?

About half a day: 3 to 4 hours for the Museums and Sistine Chapel, an hour for the basilica.

### When are the Vatican Museums closed?

On Sundays, except the last Sunday of the month, when entry is free and the queue enormous.

### Do I need to book the Colosseum?

Yes, buy a timed ticket ahead on the official site.

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