This post lists some of the best things to do in Rome in June, updated for 2024.
We include free events, family-friendly activities, and things to do at night. We also have a post on the weather in June.
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TOP EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN ROME IN JUNE
The following section will provide information about some of the best things to do in Rome this June.
If you're looking for other things to do, check out our popular Rome posts:
- Explore Trastevere
- Visit the Colosseum
- See the Vatican Museums
- Things to Do at Villa Borghese
- Take a Rome Bus Tour
If you need more ideas, check out our comprehensive post on things to do in Rome any time of the year.
Don’t forget that some of the best attractions and activities available are included at a savings with several Rome tourist passes.
1. Take a Food Tour
You can have the best meal of your life several times over if you know where to look in Rome!
That's when it's great to have local guides who know the best-hidden foodie spots.
There are food experiences for everyone in Rome.
For a more traditional food tour, take a delicious Trastevere Guided Food and Wine Tour. You'll have more than 20 tastings including cheeses and meats, pasta, wood oven pizza, and gelato.
If you want to get out into the countryside, you could take a private tour that takes you to a 300-year-old winery. Click here for the Wine Tasting in Frascati from Rome.
Have kids with you or just looking for a fun afternoon? Get everyone involved by taking a cooking class! An easy and high-energy option is a kid-focused pizza class.
2. Attend a Concert
Rome is a passionate city with a long history of music. You can find just about any genre you're looking for including, of course, classical music and opera.
Rock/Pop Concerts
- Simple Minds | June 27-28
- Glen Hansard | June 30
Classical/Opera Concerts
- Vivaldi/Bach at St. Paul's Within the Walls | Mondays
- Rooftop Bar Opera Show: The Great Beauty in Rome | Wednesdays
- Capuchin’s Crypt: Sacred Music in the Heart of Rome | Thursdays
- Open Air Opera Concert: Best Arias and Love Duets | Fridays
- Open Air Opera Concert at Terrazza Borromini | Fridays
- La Traviata at St. Paul's Within the Walls | Fridays
- The Three Tenors in Rome | Saturdays
Music Festivals
- Rome Chamber Music Festival | June 17-20
- Rome Summer Fest 2024 | June 3- September 15
- Rock in Roma 2024 | June 17 - July 4
3. Take a Sightseeing Tour
Summertime means there's plenty of daylight and warm weather to take advantage of!
We recommend grabbing a refillable water bottle and exploring on a sightseeing tour.
Of course, the Colosseum is one of the most popular attractions in Rome and many visitors prefer to take a guided tour of the massive stadium.
TIP: Don't forget that they offer night tours of the Colosseum during the summer!
Taking a hop-on-hop-off bus tour is a great way to combine simple, stress-free transport around Rome with an informative audio guide!
Several guided walks are actually pay-what-you-like tours, so they're budget-friendly.
If you’re looking to save money, consider taking either a self-guided or an audio tour of Rome.
4. Celebrate the Corpus Christi Holiday
The Christian world celebrates Corpus Christi to commemorate the Eucharist. It is also called the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ.
Each year it's observed in either late May or early June, on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday.
There is a procession through the streets of Rome led by a top figure in the Catholic church, either the Pope himself or a bishop.
There are musicians and members of the clergy in the procession, and thousands line the route to watch the processional.
If you'd like to join the faithful, events take place on May 30, 2024.
5. Save Money with a Tourist Pass
If you’re looking to visit some of the most popular attractions in the city, a tourist pass can help you save up to 50% off retail admission prices.
Perhaps even more important during the June busy season - a tourist pass can save you time with skip-the-line access to multiple attractions!
The following attractions can be found at a savings with most of these passes.
- Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour
- Vatican Museums
- The Colosseum
- Castel Sant’Angelo
- Borghese Gallery
- Baths of Caracalla
- Bioparco di Roma
Seeing many of these popular spots can often involve waiting in line, especially during the summer... Unless you've got a pass that allows you to skip the box office!
For more information about which service would save you the most, visit our post providing details about each Rome tourist pass.
6. Celebrate the Festa della Repubblica
On June 2nd the whole of Rome celebrates Italian Independence Day. This is when, in 1946, Italians voted to become a Republic instead of a monarchy.
On the night before, there will be a changing of the Guard of Honor at 15:00 as well as a major concert at 18:30 on Palazzo Quirinale grounds.
On Wednesday, June 1st, there will be the laying of the laurel wreath and other military demonstrations throughout the day.
You’ll even have the opportunity to visit the gardens of Quirinale Palace for free!
The only downside to this holiday is that the city gets a bit upended. Some banks and museums may shut down and widespread road closures are to be expected.
For more information, visit the Festa Della Repubblica website.
7. Take a Bike Tour of Via Appia
Take your family on a journey down one of the most historic roads in Rome.
Via Appia is free to visit without a guide, but it can be difficult to traverse on your own.
Rather than spending an entire day walking down this historic road, we recommend taking a guided bike tour instead.
Some tours of Via Appia provide an electronic bike for the trip, making it even easier to enjoy the sights and learn about Roman history without getting too tired.
This bike tour will take you past locations such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Circus Maximus, and other historic landmarks.
More details or to purchase tickets.
Of course, if you really want to take a self-guided tour of Appian Way, we still recommend at least renting a bike to make the process easier and quicker.
8. Cheer Europes Best Athletes On
Head over to various places in Rome, including Olympic Stadium, for the European Athletics Championship.
This takes place just before the 2024 Summer Olympic Games (in Paris) from June 7 - 12.
See all of your favorite summer events such as the pole vault, high jump, javelin, discuss, and more.
Tickets can be purchased here.
9. Discover the Traditions of San Pietro e Paolo
The Feast of Saint Peter and Paul is a public holiday for Romans and a special time at St. Peter’s Basilica.
On June 29th, they dress up the statue of St. Peter as a pontiff and perform a lot of special rites/traditions. During this celebration, the Dome of St. Peter’s is lit up for the whole of Rome to see.
A fair is also typically held outside of St. Paul’s to celebrate both saints. Later on that night, there will be a fireworks show at Castel Sant'Angelo.
Even if you’re not a very religious person, chances are that this holiday will provide some fun and family-friendly entertainment.
If you plan on visiting St. Peter’s Basilica during this event, make sure to read our post providing useful information about the church.
You can find more things to do in Vatican City here.
10. Celebrate Roma Pride
Rome's annual Pride parade will be taking place on June 10th, but there will be a variety of events to enjoy from June 15, 2024.
The parade route begins in Piazza della Repubblica and ends in Piazza Venezia, passing by the Colosseum as it goes.
You'll find people in the streets partying all along the parade route on Saturday!
During the days leading up to the parade, there will be concerts, film screenings, and other events.
Check the Roma Pride website for more details or visit this website for some detailed information about events.
11. Take the Family to an Amusement Park
A lot of amusement parks in the area will be opening up around this time of year, so if you're looking for a fun family activity, you might want to consider visiting one of these locations.
If it's a particularly hot day, consider heading to Aquafelix, a water park full of beautiful pools, slides, and other fun things to do.
Alternatively, you might also enjoy Zoomarine, a water-themed amusement park with dolphin shows and over 30 rides!
Additionally, film buffs might enjoy a trip to Cinecitta World. For more family fun, consider either MagicLand, Roma World or Luneur Park.
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