Free things to do
Activities for the 2777th Birthday Celebration of Rome
Birthday of Rome 19-21 April 2024 at Circus Maximus April 18, 2024 - 8:09 PM On the occasion of the 2777th Birthday of Rome, the area of the Ci... Read more...
The Torlonia Foundation in Rome opens the antiquarium of Villa Albani to the public
The Torlonia Foundation in Rome is celebrating its 10th anniversary, a significant milestone that also marks the opening of the antiquarium of Vill... Read more...
How to Celebrate Women’s Day in Italy in 2024
Women’s Day, or La Festa della Donna, is a popular and meaningful occasion in Italy. It is celebrated every year on March 8 to honor the achievemen... Read more...
How to get free access to some Rome’s museums with the MIC card
If you love art and culture, and you live, study, or work in Rome or its metropolitan area, you may want to get the MIC card. The MIC card is a spe... Read more...
The Colossal Statue of Constantine: FREE Exhibition at the Capitoline Museums
From February 6, 2024 to December 31, 2025, the Capitoline Museums in Rome will host a spectacular exhibition featuring the life-sized reconstructi... Read more...
Explore the ancient Rome at the new Celio Archaeological Park and Museum
Do you love ancient Rome? Then you will enjoy the new Celio Archaeological Park and Museum, which opened on Friday, January 12, 2024. The park and ... Read more...
Navigating Public Transportation in Rome – December 2023: Free Rides and Discounts
3 Days of Free Public Transportation Three days of free transportation are planned for all local surface public transport lines and metropolitan l... Read more...
The Italian Holiday Calendar for 2024: A Guide for Expats
Italy is a country that celebrates many holidays throughout the year, some of which are national and some of which are local. The Italian Holiday C... Read more...
Nights at Villa Torlonia: Music, Opera, and Family Shows
The outdoor summer of the Teatro di Roma lights up the stage in the park of Villa Torlonia with a program of initiatives that will accompany spect... Read more...
Introducing the Newly Opened Path in the Sacred Area of Largo Argentina
Since June 20, the Sacred Area of Largo Argentina has opened to the public with a new route that allows access to the site for the first time and e... Read more...
Enjoy the Night of the Museums Events with Our Curated List: some events require a paid museum pass, which we have excluded from our list.
We've compiled a list of events for you to enjoy during the Night of the Museums or Notte dei Musei. While some events may require a paid museum pa... Read more...
Blooming of azaleas in the Spanish Steps: a symbol of the arrival of spring in Rome
Over the years, the blooming of azaleas in Piazza di Spagna (the Spanish Steps) has become a symbol of the arrival of spring in Rome, bringing life... Read more...
All the Exciting Things to Do in Rome and Italy this May
Explore All the Exciting Things to Do in Rome and Italy this May, from the well-known attractions to hidden gems! Welcome, expats living in Rome... Read more...
A Guide to Italian Easter in 2024
The lively celebrations of Easter (or Pasqua, as it is known in Italian) draw nigh as springtime blooms and the warm Italian weather breathes life ... Read more...
Off the Beaten Path: 5 Unique and Fun Things to Do in Rome with Friends
Rome is a city with countless things to see and do, but sometimes the best experiences are the ones that are a little off the beaten path. Here are... Read more...
Exploring Italy on a Budget: Low-Cost Activities for Expats
Italy is known for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and delicious cuisine, but it can also be an expensive country to live in. However, that... Read more...
Free Vatican Museums Admission: Last Sunday of the Month in Rome
Did you know that every last Sunday of the month Vatican Museums are free?! Are you an expat living in Rome or planning to move to Rome? O... Read more...
Free Museum Admission in Rome: First Sunday of the Month
Free Museum Admission in Rome Every First Sunday of the Month! Rome is a city that's rich in culture and history, and it's no secret that its ... Read more...
Discover the Best Free Places to Study and Work Remotely in Rome
Looking for a free place to study or work remotely in Rome? There are plenty of options to choose from. Here are our top picks: Cinema Trois... Read more...
Rome’s Christmas Markets | 2022 Dates, Locations
Christmas markets, called Mercatini di Natale in Italian, tend to be more common in northern European countries. Beginning in the Late Middle ... Read more...
Free bus and metro for Christmas shopping in Rome 2022
Christmas shopping announcement and Ztl active all day even on holidays! Four days of free public transportation and also three free bus lines ev... Read more...
Free museum visits in Rome every first Sunday of the month
Would you like to delight your eyes with incredible artistic masterpieces and increase your cultural knowledge on roman artistic heritage free of c... Read more...
What to do the weekend of 21st and 22nd of May in Rome
Another weekend in Rome with the summer heat upon us! If you go to the beach, it's just outside Rome and you can discover some villages (why not!)... Read more...
Rome at Christmas: Top 5 Things to do in 2021
#1 Visit the Christmas Markets Ice skating in December at the Christmas market in the Auditorium Parco della Musica or eating traditional Italian ... Read more...
Free Gym and skating for all ages at foro Italico
Foro Italico opened a gym for the young and the old. And it’s free! “UrbanSport” a project that was inaugurated by the Sport Councilor, Veronica T... Read more...
5 Hidden Streets to Walk in Rome
Out-of-the-way gems can still be found in the well-trod city For millennia, Rome's streets and piazzas have been walked and then some—the fo... Read more...
Dog Friendly places in and near Rome
Thinking of taking a trip out of town near Rome with your dog? We discovered dog-friendly places for you to escape in and around Rome. Summer i... Read more...
Villa Borghese: Solidarity Run Saturday 29 February
Villa Borghese: The Solidarity Run is a marathon for everyone. On Saturday 29 February 2020, at 3.00 pm, in Piazzale del Pincio in Villa Borgh... Read more...
What’s ON in Rome in January 2020
Crivelli’s Gold, Until Jan 21 The small but precious exhibition set up in the Pinacoteca of the Vatican Museums focuses on the significant co... Read more...
40 free things to do in Rome
Travelling to Rome on a budget? Never fear – sightseeing in Italy's magnificent capital city doesn't have to cost the earth. Although many museu... Read more...
FREE CONCERTS IN ROME SUMMER 2017
As much as we compliment and complain about the city of Rome and how unorganized things are they are able to offer free things to do and see! This ... Read more...
