Know before you go

• Papal Masses need free tickets from the Prefecture of the Papal Household; book weeks ahead.
• The Via Crucis at the Colosseum is on Good Friday evening.

Airport to St Peter's Square, Vatican City

Fiumicino (FCO) has the Leonardo Express to Termini in 32 minutes for 14 euros; taxis charge a flat 55 euros to the centre. Ciampino (CIA) has buses to Termini and a 40-euro flat taxi fare.

Metro A to Ottaviano, or walk from the centre.

Public transport directions to St Peter's Square, Vatican City

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: The RomeHello
• Mid-range: Hotel Artemide
• Splurge: Hotel Hassler Roma

Links search the nights from 20 March to 30 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual visit schedule for 21 to 29 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Explora children's museum.
• Bioparco zoo in Villa Borghese.
• Ostia beach by train.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Campo de' Fiori and Trastevere bars.
• Rooftop bars near Piazza di Spagna.

Ten tours worth booking for Easter in Rome

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Roscioli Deli and carbonara
• Da Enzo al 29 Trastevere trattoria; queue early
• Trapizzino Stuffed pizza pockets
• Giolitti Gelato since 1900
• Armando al Pantheon Roman classics by the Pantheon
• Mercato Testaccio Market stalls for lunch
• Pizzeria da Remo Thin Roman pizza in Testaccio
• Sant'Eustachio Il Caffè The famous espresso

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• Vatican Museums.
• Capitoline Museums.
• Castel Sant'Angelo.

Getting around on event days

• Two main metro lines and many buses; walking is often faster in the centre.
• Stadio Olimpico is reached by tram 2 from Flaminio.
• Trenitalia Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed trains link Milan, Florence, Rome and Venice; book ahead for event weekends.
• Validate paper regional train tickets before boarding; contactless works on most city metros.

Day trips from Rome

• Tivoli: 1 hour
• Orvieto: 1 hour 15 minutes by train
• Naples and Pompeii: 1 hour 10 minutes by Frecciarossa to Naples

Questions people ask

When is Easter in Rome 2027?

The next edition is 21 to 29 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to St Peter's Square, Vatican City?

Fiumicino (FCO) has the Leonardo Express to Termini in 32 minutes for 14 euros; taxis charge a flat 55 euros to the centre. Ciampino (CIA) has buses to Termini and a 40-euro flat taxi fare. Metro A to Ottaviano, or walk from the centre.

Where should I stay for Easter in Rome?

For most visitors the best base is Monti and Trastevere: Walkable old neighbourhoods full of trattorias.

What else can we do around Easter in Rome?

Good short outings in Rome include Colosseum, Forum and Palatine guided tour, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Pasta-making class. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Easter in Rome?

Family-friendly picks: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine guided tour, Pasta-making class, Golf cart tour of Rome. Explora children's museum.

How far is St Peter's Square, Vatican City from Rome centre?

About 3 km in a straight line. Metro A to Ottaviano, or walk from the centre.

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