Rome city break with friends: food, fun and a night out

City break with friends · 8 top picks · chosen from the best-rated activities
Rome city break with friends: food, fun and a night out

A Rome city break with friends is rarely a one-plan affair. One person wants to see the Colosseum from below, another mostly wants pasta, wine and a terrace in Trastevere, and there's always one who's desperate to hop on a Vespa. Luckily, it can all fit into a long weekend away if you choose wisely.

Below you'll find group activities that work really well: cooking together, tasting, paddling or simply being driven around. Can't agree among yourselves? With Flip 2 Trip, a free web app, the organiser creates a trip and everyone swipes on their own phone. You get the top 3 and a day plan back.

Let the group decideEveryone swipes through these activities, and you get the top 3 and a day plan. Free.
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Our top picks for a city break with friends in Rome

Colosseum: underground and across the arena floor
Sightseeing

Colosseum: underground and onto the arena floor

Head down into the underground chambers and onto the arena floor of the Colosseum together, an experience your group won't forget in a hurry (4.8 from 394 reviews).

★ 4.8 · 394 reviewsView ↗
Pasta and tiramisu making with wine near the Vatican
Food and drink

Pasta and tiramisu making with wine near the Vatican

Knead pasta and make tiramisu together with wine on the side, then sit down to enjoy your own dinner: 4.9 from 8508 reviews says it all.

★ 4.9 · 8,508 reviewsView ↗
Street food tour through Trastevere
Food and drink

Street food tour through Trastevere

Taste pizza, supplì and gelato as you wander through Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori, ideal if your group mainly wants to eat and stroll.

★ 4.9 · 4,518 reviewsView ↗
Rafting right through the centre of Rome
Active

Rafting right through the centre of Rome

See Rome from the Tiber and paddle under the ancient bridges, with pizza afterwards in Trastevere.

★ 4.7 · 522 reviewsView ↗
Gladiator school: train like a warrior
Active

Gladiator school: train like a warrior

Pop on a tunic and duel it out: guaranteed laughs and a great story for the group chat.

★ 4.8 · 967 reviewsView ↗
Dolce vita in a classic Fiat 500
Sightseeing

Dolce vita in a classic Fiat 500

Cruise past the most beautiful spots like a true Roman in a vintage Fiat 500, with photos and a bite to eat along the way.

★ 4.9 · 895 reviewsView ↗
Pub crawl with drinks and dark tales
Evening & nightlife

Pub crawl with drinks and dark tales

A pub crawl with spooky tales is a great way to kick off a long night out in the centre.

★ 4.9 · 454 reviewsView ↗
Evening Segway tour of Rome by night
Evening & nightlife

Evening Segway tour of Rome by night

Glide past illuminated ruins, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain on a Segway, when Rome is at its most beautiful.

★ 4.9 · 231 reviewsView ↗
How it works

Let the group decide in Rome

  1. 1
    Start a trip to Rome

    Or put Rome alongside a few other cities and let the group pick the destination too.

  2. 2
    Share the link

    Everyone swipes through the activities on their own phone. No app, no account and no peer pressure.

  3. 3
    Your match

    You instantly see the group's top 3 and a day plan, with booking links included.

Start the planner

What your day could look like

Colosseum: underground and across the arena floor
MorningColosseum: underground and across the arena floorStart early beneath the Colosseum and you'll be done before it gets really hot.
Street food tour through Trastevere
AfternoonStreet food tour through TrastevereLunch and a wander in one: taste your way through Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori.
Pub crawl with drinks and dark tales
EveningPub crawl with drinks and spooky talesDrinks and stories in atmospheric bars, a great start to a long night out.

Tips

Where to stay in Rome with your group

Staying over? On Booking.com you choose your own dates, and the number of guests is already filled in. Tip: book early, especially for a big group at the weekend.

Whole house or apartmentAll together under one roof, for 8 peopleView ↗HotelsHighly rated, 4 rooms for 8 peopleView ↗Budget and hostelsCheap and cheerful, perfect for a weekend away with friends or a stag or hen doView ↗

Frequently asked questions

What can you do in Rome with friends?

Think making pasta together, a street food tour through Trastevere, rafting on the Tiber, a gladiator lesson or a ride in a Fiat 500. For the evening, there's a pub crawl, a Segway tour and a cabaret show, among other things.

How many days do you need for a Rome city break with friends?

A long weekend of three or four days is perfect. You'll fit in the big highlights, one or two workshops and a few evenings out, without your group having to race through the programme.

What's fun in Rome for a group that doesn't all want the same thing?

Go for a mix: food and drink, something active and an evening activity. Let the group swipe anonymously on these in Flip 2 Trip, and you'll see straight away what scores with everyone.

How does Flip 2 Trip work for a group trip?

The organiser creates a trip for free and shares it with the group. Everyone swipes through the activities on their own phone, and then the organiser gets the top 3 and a day plan.

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