Costs nothing · Rome, Italy
15 Free Things to Do in Rome
The best budget in travel is zero. These Rome spots have verified free entry.
Only places with a confirmed free-entry policy make this list. Ranked by traveler review volume. Updated monthly.
Trevi Fountain
LandmarkThe Trevi Fountain is a masterpiece of Baroque art and one of Rome's most beloved landmarks.
Read our full guide →Pantheon
LandmarkThe Pantheon is one of Rome's most iconic and best-preserved ancient buildings.
Read our full guide →Piazza Navona
LandmarkPiazza Navona is one of Rome's most famous squares, renowned for its stunning Baroque architecture and vibrant atmosphere.
Read our full guide →Vatican Museums
MuseumThe Vatican Museums are a vast collection of art and historical artifacts amassed by the Roman Catholic Church over centuries.
Read our full guide →Piazza di Spagna
LandmarkPiazza di Spagna is one of Rome's most famous landmarks, centered around the stunning Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti).
Read our full guide →Piazza del Popolo
LandmarkPiazza del Popolo is one of Rome's largest and most famous squares, located at the foot of the Pincian Hill.
Read our full guide →Spanish Steps
LandmarkThe Spanish Steps are one of Rome's most iconic landmarks, a sweeping staircase of 135 travertine steps that rise from the Piazza di Spagna to the French church of Trinità dei Monti.
Read our full guide →Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
LandmarkThe Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, also known as the Altare della Patria or simply the Vittoriano, dominates Piazza Venezia with its gleaming white Brescian marble.
Read our full guide →Janiculum Hill
LandmarkJaniculum Hill (Gianicolo) is one of Rome's highest hills, located just west of the Tiber River and offering some of the best panoramic views of the Eternal City.
Read our full guide →Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi
LandmarkThe Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) is a stunning Baroque fountain located in the center of Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy.
Read our full guide →Arch of Constantine
LandmarkThe Arch of Constantine stands as a majestic triumphal arch in Rome, located between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill.
Read our full guide →Keyhole of the Order of Malta
LandmarkThe Keyhole of the Order of Malta, also known as the Knights of Malta Keyhole, is a small, unassuming brass keyhole set into a green door at the entrance of the Priory of the Knights of Malta on the…
Read our full guide →Piazza di Siena
LandmarkPiazza di Siena is an iconic open-air arena nestled in the heart of Rome's sprawling Villa Borghese park.
Read our full guide →Capitoline Hill
LandmarkThe Capitoline Hill is one of the Seven Hills of Rome, located between the Roman Forum and the Campus Martius.
Read our full guide →Cordonata Capitolina
LandmarkThe Cordonata Capitolina is a grand, gently sloping staircase that serves as the ceremonial approach to Rome's Capitoline Hill.
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How we pick these
Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 62 Rome places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.
Good to know
A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.
Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Rome still add up.
Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.
Common questions
What can you do for free in Rome?+
This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Rome, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.
Are there free museums in Rome?+
Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.
Is Rome expensive to visit?+
You can see a lot of Rome on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.
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