One day in Rome: an itinerary built around a golf cart tour

Updated October 2026

Morning: golf cart tour (9:30am–12:30pm)

Start early: traffic is lighter and the Trevi Fountain is less crowded. A classic 3-hour route usually covers:

• The Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine
• Circus Maximus and the view of the Palatine Hill
• The Aventine Hill: the famous keyhole and the Orange Garden viewpoint
• The Mouth of Truth and the Theatre of Marcellus
• Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona
• The Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps

Ask the guide to drop you near your lunch spot at the end.

Lunch (1pm)

Stay in the center: the streets around the Pantheon and Campo de' Fiori are full of trattorias. Try one of the four Roman pastas: carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana or gricia.

Afternoon: go inside one sight (2:30–5:30pm)

Golf carts don't go inside monuments, so pick one to visit properly, with tickets booked in advance:

• The Colosseum and Roman Forum for ancient Rome
• The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's for art
• The Borghese Gallery for a shorter, quieter visit (booking essential)

Evening: Trastevere

Cross the river to Trastevere for an aperitivo and dinner among ivy-covered streets. In summer, consider swapping the morning for a night golf cart tour instead.