Combo (Save 9%): Colosseum + Vatican Museums Access
Från68,27 US$
— No ticket required
Free things to do in Rom
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Rom. These experiences are completely free to attend — though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
See all Rom
Zero cost, still worth booking.
Matches
605
City
Rom
Total in city
605
Min rating
any
About this list
Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Rom, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in Rom
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tickets
Från37,54 €
Combo (Save 7%): Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Hosted Entry + Pantheon Fast-Track Tickets
Från49,17 US$
Combo: Leonardo Express One-Way Tickets + Vatican Museums Tickets
Från56,6 US$
Combo (Save 16%): Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill + Vatican Museums + Pantheon Tickets
Från74,35 US$
Combo: Vatican Museums + 48-Hr Rome Pass Tickets
Från91,97 US$
Combo (Save 9%): Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Castel Sant'Angelo Priority Access Tickets
Från62,61 US$
Combo (Save 17%): Colosseum with Arena Access + Castel Sant'Angelo Tickets
Från56,45 US$
St. Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour
Från15 €
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour with St. Peter's Basilica
Från79 €
Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Access
Från23,69 €
Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour
Från35,9 €
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Från59 €
Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with Exclusive Arena Floor Guided Tour
Från49 €
Combo (Save 43%): Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Guided Tour
Från114,25 US$
Combo (Save 16%): Castel Sant’Angelo + Pantheon Entry Tickets with Audio Guide
Från30,57 US$
Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: Combo deals
Från46,75 US$
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access with Exclusive Arena Floor
Från29,9 €
Combo (Save 19%): Rome Walking Tour + Pantheon Fast-Track Tickets
Från32,38 US$
Combo (Save 26%): Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Tickets
Från51,57 US$
Rome Pantheon Fast-Track Tickets
Från5 €
Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Small Group Tour
Från41,83 €
Leonardo Express: One-Way Train Transfers Between Fiumicino Airport & Rome Termini Station
Från14 €
Combo: Leonardo Express One-Way Tickets + 48-Hr Rome Pass
Från68,39 US$
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes — there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.