Timeline
10:30
Walk the Ponte Sant'Angelo early. The bridge is quiet before midday, letting you appreciate the baroque statues and the view of the Tiber without the rush.
10:45
Stop at Barnum cafe for a quick espresso. It is just an 11-minute walk from the anchor and opens at 08:00, making it a perfect early start spot.
11:15
Head to the Pietà in Saint Peter's Basilica. This Michelangelo sculpture is a masterpiece of calm and detail, located a 16-minute walk west of the bridge.
12:00
End with a hearty lunch at Pastasciutta. This Italian restaurant is known for large portions and is very cheap, located just 12 minutes from the anchor.
Local tip
The Pietà is inside the Basilica. Check opening hours for St Peter's Basilica as they can change, but the restaurant and cafe times are fixed.
Check before you go
- Barnum cafe opens at 08:00.
- Pastasciutta is open Mo-Sa 10:30-18:30 and Su 10:30-18:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rome/Vatican (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).