Lonely Planet Pocket Rome

Discover Rome’s most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises – neighbourhood by neighbourhood – with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From digging into world-class pizza in Trastevere, to enjoying the cheerful throngs at Porta Portese flea market, and plunging into the creepy Catacombe di San Sebastiano.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet’s PocketRome travel guide:

• Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 – 7 days
• Find what you’re looking for fast with this guide’s all-new structure and design and navigate Rome with ease
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain
• Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions
• Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood’s personality and get you to those ‘don’t miss’ sights
• Discover ‘A Few Surprises’ in a new feature that showcases Rome’s best kept secrets and rising trends
• Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our ‘Getting Around’ section
• Make quick travel decisions using ‘Trip Planning’ pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance
• Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Rome
• Covers: Ancient Rome; Centro Storico; Vatican, Prati & Borgo; Tridente & Trevi; Monti & Esquilino; San Giovanni & Celio; Aventino & Testaccio; Trastevere & Gianicolo plus day trips to Borghese Gallery & Gardens; journey along the Appia Antica

 

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city – neighbourhood by neighbourhood – and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet’s Pocket Rome.