Trastevere Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Trastevere. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Winner 2025 Rome Twilight Trastevere Food Tour by Eating Europe

• Rome by Golf Cart Private Tour: Beyond the Landmarks

• Rome Food & Wine Tour: 15 Tastings in Trastevere & Charming Spots

• Vespa Sidecar Tour by Night with Pickup

• Rome Morning Vespa Sidecar Tour in Rome With Cappuccino

While Trastevere is free to visit, many travelers opt to explore the popular Rome neighborhood in the company of a local guide. Walking tours that feature Trastevere (plus nearby highlights such as the Jewish Ghetto and Campo de' Fiori) start at just US$5 per person, while food tours begin at US$52.

Yes, Trastevere is worth visiting. Across the Tiber River from Rome's busiest central areas and major tourist attractions, this vibrant, bohemian neighborhood is a great place to experience the city's more local side. It's also renowned for its bars and restaurants, as well as its charming, cobbled streets. Explore at your own pace, or go with a guide to discover both its standouts and hidden gems with greater ease.

Per one customer who booked the Winner 2025 Rome Twilight Trastevere Food Tour by Eating Europe, "Was absolutely wonderful! Really enjoyed the multiple spots we stopped at and the variety of food/drinks. The guide was so knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone!"

Rome’s Trastevere district is known for its “bohemian” atmosphere and glimpses of authentic Roman life away from tourist crowds. Sometimes called the “real Rome” or “the heart of Rome,” it has restaurants serving traditional Roman food, trendy wine bars, and eclectic shops and cafes spread out among characteristic alleyways and public piazzas.

Yes, Trastevere in Rome is generally considered a safe neighborhood. Most of central Rome is safe, but it’s still a good idea to keep valuable belongings close to you in case of pickpockets and avoid walking alone very late at night or early in the morning.

With meandering alleyways, public piazzas, trendy cafes, and wine bars with street seating, Trastevere is one of Rome’s most walkable neighborhoods. It’s fun to spend half a day just walking around and tasting food, but if you need structure, head for attractions like Janiculum Hill (Gianicolo) and the Basilica of Santa Maria.

Yes, there are famous landmarks in this neighborhood. Janiculum Hill and the Basilica of Santa Maria, one of the oldest churches in Rome, are among the top attractions, but there are other hidden gems, such as the Villa Farnesina, the Botanical Gardens of Rome, and the Fontana dell’Aqua Paola. For some of these sights in Trastevere, tickets are a must.

While you can still find old-school trattorias serving Roman and Italian food, many others cater heavily to tourists in this neighborhood. Over decades, the area has lost its working-class roots, and today, it has at least one al-fresco hotspot and trendy wine bar for every simple pizzeria and family-run osteria.

Yes, you can absolutely explore on foot—it’s the best way to explore the neighborhood and is highly recommended. To start, you can choose a public landmark like the Porta Portese or the Fontana di Ponte Sisto across from the Tiber, and wander through the district’s narrow streets and walkable lanes.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Trastevere. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Rome:

• Colosseum

• Roman Forum

• Sistine Chapel

• Vatican Museums

• Palatine Hill

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Rome.