48 hours in ROME

Visit the Colosseum and beyond with our insider's quide to the Italian capital

- Paul Ewart

DAY ONE

MORNING

Of course, no first-time visitor can come to the Eternal City and skip big-ticket items like the Colosseum (one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world!) and the Pantheon (a Roman temple turned into a Catholic church), but there is a way to see these sites without battling the masses. Top tip: Tourists and locals don't generally get up early, so set the alarm before sunrise, lace up your running shoes and you'll be rewarded by having the city's most iconic sights almost to yourself!

MIDDAY

After burning calories, it's time to refuel. To get an overview of the food scene here, skip breakfast and join a walking food tour instead. Eat With's Unique Roman Food Walk With An Archeologist (eatwith.com) takes travellers through the lesser-known Prati area, and pairs expert storytelling and history with more than 20 tastings from espresso and handmade pasta, to gelato and bruschetta - each at uniquely local haunts.

AFTERNOON