1. Campo de’Fiori (a typical Italian street market with fresh products. A great place to start the day with a smoothie and some fresh fruit. Stalls open from 7am to 2pm);

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2. Piazza Navona (a picturesque square with several terraces and fountains);

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3. Pantheon (entrance costs €5 and the queue is usually huge. I went one day when there was no queue, so entry was free. Open every day from 9am to 7pm, last admission at 6:30pm);

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4. Lunch: All´Antico Vinaio (right next to the Pantheon. They have the best sandwiches you´ll ever taste. The queues are usually huge, so avoid typical lunch or dinner times. Prices between €4 and €7. Open from 10:30am to 10pm);

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5. Stroll through the historic centre (get lost in the stunning streets);

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6. Ice cream: Giolitti (an old café in the historic centre with wonderful ice cream. 3 scoops of ice cream cost €5. Open from 7:30am to midnight);

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7. Trevi Fountain (The Fountain was through renovations for the Jubilee year and now you have to pay €2 to get in. The square is still free and from there you can see the fountain, however, to go to the nearest area, you have to pay this fee. During the night, the fountain is open and free of charge).
Here is an alternative for a privileged view of the Fountain:

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Hotel Fontana Trevi: right in front of the Fountain. Tell in the reception that you want to go to the rooftop for a drink (Rooftop Lounge Trevi). As soon as you get there, you'll notice the privileged view that the hotel offers. Entry is €25 per person but includes a buffet breakfast, or the amount can be spent on drinks. Open every day from 9:30am to 11:30am and from 4pm to 10pm;

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8. The best pistachio croissant ever, right next to the Trevi Fountain? Yes Please! L´Antico Forno di Fontana di Trevi is a kind of old grocery store with several things to take away. It has a esplanade right next door (Caffe) where you can sit and enjoy your croissant and have a very nice cappuccino (open every day from 7am to 8pm, but be careful, don't go after 3pm because they may not have any more croissants);

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9. Cocktail time: Taberna (Right next to the Fontana, there is a very cute little window with cocktails to take away, all of them for €5. Via del Lavatore, 36 - 12pm to 11pm);

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10. Piazza di Spagna (a beautiful square with a fountain overlooking the famous Spanish Steps. It is surrounded by shops. If you´re in the mood, take your chance to check out some of them);

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11. Villa Borghese Gardens (a large park that combines nature with art. It is full of sculptures, monuments, fountains, and even a lake where you can take a boat ride. There is also the Galleria Borghese (make sure you buy your tickets online in advance because most of the time it is sold out. It is only open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 7pm, with the last entry at 5pm. Prices: under 18 is free, 18-25 is €2 and over 25 is €13), and Casina del Lago (a beautiful café in the middle of the park that is definitely worth going to, even if it is just for a coffee);

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12. End the day at Piazza Popolo (a perfect square to watch the sunset. Lots of street artists and people dancing);

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13. Dinner: Osteria Fortunata (the best carbonara ever. The staff is very fun and, most days, you can see the typical Italian ladies making pasta from scratch).

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1. Vatican (If you want to see the Pope, make sure you go on a Wednesday at 9am, when he has his general audience. However, you have to go through security at 7:30am. There are many other dates when you can see the Pope in the famous window, just check his online calendar. If you don't really want to see him, visit the Cathedral from 9am onwards. Entry is free, you just have to wait in line, but don't be afraid, cause the line moves very quickly. Don't be fooled by tours or paid tickets);

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2. Borgo Pio (a very nice street next to the Vatican, with restaurants, cafés and ice cream shops that are very Instagrammable);

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3. Castel Sant ́Angelo (I've never been inside, but the entrance fee is around €17.50. The view from the outside, especially from the bridge is so beautiful that I never thought it was crucial to go inside. There are lots of painters and street artists along the river, so please make sure you walk around here and go to the bridge to enjoy a stunning view);

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4. Trastevere (the coolest neighbourhood in the city. The idea is to spend the rest of the day here exploring every corner. Get lost in the streets and relax on a terrace, eating, reading a book or simply having a drink. There's always something going on, and here are the best spots:

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- Tonarello (for me, the best restaurant in Rome. Delicious pasta and pizzas, tiramisu to die for. It's always full and doesn't accept reservations. But don't be scared by the queue, because it always moves very quickly);

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- Trattoria de Gli Amici (the best supplì ever, stop by just to try one);

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- Appetito Pizza Gourmet (a corner with slices of pizza and fresh supplìs to takeaway);

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- Bar del Cinque (a super picturesque bar, great for a glass of wine);

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- Bar San Calisto (super cool, cheap drinks and always full of young people);

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- Piazza Trilussa (the famous square with live music where hundreds of people gather to dance in the street. Every weekday, between 9pm and 10pm, there is Sergio, who is literally the best at showing the Italian spirit).

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1. Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum (“lose” the morning and early afternoon to immerse yourself in the history of Rome. Buy your ticket in advance on the cheapest place you´ll find: the official Rome website (Rome Tickets). Monday is always the cheapest day (around €22), followed by Tuesday to Saturday (€29) and Sunday (€39);

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2. Giardinetto del Monte Oppio (a very nice garden with a high view of the Colosseum. Good for watching the sunset over the Colosseum. Entry is free and it is open from 7am to 7pm);

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3. The Court (a cocktail bar with an incredible view of the Colosseum. The entrance is through a hotel, just say you want to go up to the bar. It is open from 5pm to 1am);

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4. The Sanctuary Eco Retreat (a restaurant/nightclub that worth every penny. The space is beautiful and it is a whole experience. It is open from Thursday to Sunday, from 6pm to 4am, except Sunday that closes at 2am. It has an outdoor area with a pool, where you can have dinner. The menu specializes in sushi, but there is a bit of everything, from starters to meat. During dinner, there are fire performances, dancers and lots of interactions with the public. There is even a vintage photo booth. From 12:30am onwards, the disco opens, always with electronic/techno parties. I highly recommend it. Great atmosphere, incredible decor, top music).

1. Palazzo Colonna (a beautiful gallery that really worth the visit. It is only available for visits on Friday and Saturday mornings, and the best option is the short tour on Saturday, without a guide, for €15. The other options are more expensive and with this one, you can see the gallery and the gardens, which are the most beautiful part);

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2. Piazza Venezia (probably the busiest square in Rome, where you can see the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument);

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3. Via dei Fori Imperiali (the street of the Imperial Forums in Rome, full of street artists. Stop to listen them or just to dance with an unreal view of Italy's history. Do it from Piazza Venezia until you reach the Colosseum);

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4. Giardino degli Aranci (garden/viewpoint with panoramic views of the city. Perfect for watching the sunset, always with street artists background music that does justice to the enchanting view);

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5. Dinner/Nightclub: Profumo Spazio Sensoriale (a very cool restaurant that later turns into a night club. A young, cool and stylish crowd).