Love London Love Culture’s Things to do in Rome (2026)

Italy has some of the best cuisine in the world (ok yes very much in our opinion), so why not how to learn to make Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu to impress dinner guests on your return home. Providing tips and tricks of these three important aspects of Italian cooking from a professional chef, you can then go on and enjoy your creations for a satisfying experience.

Another one for foodies, this tour invites guests to enjoy all the flavours most associated with Rome and particular this area of the city which is known for its deep connection to Roman culinary history. The experience allows you to skip the line at some of Rome’s most iconic restaurants, enjoy wine tasting in spots that have stood for thousands of years, and finish the walking tour with the finest Italian gelato.

Following a fire in 64 AD, which destroyed much of the centre of Rome, the emperor Nero began building a new residence which went on to become known as  the Domus Aurea. Designed by architects Severus and Celer and decorated by the painter Fabullus, the palace consisted of a series of buildings separated by gardens, woods and vineyards and an artificial lake, which lay in the valley where the Colosseum stands today.

The parts that can be visited today are those on the Oppian hill: these areas were probably used for holding festivities and banquets. After they were buried, they remained unknown until the Renaissance. It provides a fascinating part of Roman history.

Naturally, everyone heads to the Coliseum for their first visit (highly recommend that you book in advance to avoid the queues), but another place to add to your list is the pantheon. With every first Sunday of the month access being free, why not take in another one of Rome’s best known monuments?

While the catacombs are a popular part of Rome, this specific tour is on our list of the things to do when we next visit the city. This is because it will offer a different perspective of Rome, filled with stories told by an expert guide. This tour also also gives you skip-the-line access to the Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Martino ai Monti.