5 minutes With...SAMUEL JOHNSON

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

DAY ONE

MORNING

Of course, no first-time visitor can come to the city and skip big ticket items like the Colosseum literally the most popular tourist attraction in the world!), and the Pantheon a Roman temple turned Catholic church), but there is a way to see these attractions without battling the tourist masses. Top tip: tourists and locals don’t generally get up early, so set the alarm before sunrise, lace up your runners, and you'll be rewarded by having an A to Z of 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