Rome — A Nice, Long Walk

More and more tourists and vacationers going to Italy are rightfully turning in their bus passes for comfortable shoes. There are walking tours in Rome, both guided and self-guided between various European cities and attractions, but if you’re looking to spend a day–or a few days–exploring Italy and don’t want to shell out extra cash for the privilege of stretching your legs, I humbly recommend Rome as your one stop stroll shop.

Rome just lends itself to walking. Even if it weren’t the case that many of the more interesting ancient roads are too thin to admit any vehicle more robust than a Vespa scooter, there would still be something to stop and see around every corner, and scores of people to interact with along each path.

One good walk can begin at the Colosseum. Easily Rome’s most recognizable landmark, and one of the most well known attractions in the world, the Colosseum is situated right in the midst of a huge concentration of top 10 sights. Take a walk northwest along the Via Dei Fori Imperiali and your day can easily fly by before you’ve exhausted the museums and churches.