Description: Our tour starts right in the heart of the Rione Monti. This piazza keeps a local vibe and picturesque allure while also being an overcrowded center of the city's nightlife. By day, tourists throng in the little square and squeeze into the narrow streets radiating from it (the whole area is in fact packed with street food places and bars) by night, the piazza becomes crowded with young local people drinking beer and snacking street food as they sit on the stairs of the XVI century fountain. This jewel-like space is the vibrant heart of the whole neighborhood and the perfect place to start our experiential journey.

Description: Calling all sushi lovers: this fusion sushi restaurant will make your taste buds swoon. This is the Monti branch of the famous sushi restaurant chain, which has two other locations in Rome and multiple restaurants around the world. The cuisine at Temakinho combines Japanese food with Brazilian specialties - including exotic cocktails and smoothies-, achieving a mix of flavors that is absolutely unique and delish. The atmosphere is dense with Brazilian music and joyousness, and the Brazilian-sushi dishes are tasty as much as they are aesthetically pleasing. The Monti Temakinho extends on two floors and is by far the best (and prettiest) place to eat high-quality sushi in the neighborhood. The staff is always extremely welcoming and available to advise you on what is the best match for your palate. A personal favorite combo: Rio Banana and Caipirinha.

Sunday: 19:00 - 00:00
Monday: 19:00 - 00:00
Tuesday: 19:00 - 00:00
Wednesday: 19:00 - 00:00
Thursday: 19:00 - 00:00
Friday: 19:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 19:00 - 00:00

Description: Since 2009 the Monti Urban Market has grown to become one of the major local markets in Rome and a tourist attraction in and of itself. The market's incredible showcase of craftsmanship taps into the neighborhood's mix of old artisanal shops and new artistic projects. Leather artisans, fashion and interior designers, jewelers and other creative talents sell their own original creations alongside vintage clothes, old vynils, and second-hand furniture. This local market encapsulates the typically Roman vibe of this picturesque neighborhood and the creativity of its community. This is also a good place to find non-touristy, one of a kind, handmade souvenirs of your days in the Eternal City.

Sunday: 10:00 - 20:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 20:00

Description: This unusually non-touristy church in the Rione Monti houses a masterpiece of High Renaissance art: Michelangelo's marble statue of Moses and the Tomb of Pope Julius II. The statue is not only a visually captivating depiction of the Biblical figure but also shows Michelangelo at his best- the detail of Moses' finger gently knotting his long, incredibly fluffy beard is hypnotizing. Have you ever thought marble could turn soft? In addition to the Basilica, I suggest that you visit the cloister, which now belongs to the Department of Engineering of La Sapienza University. You can then leave the complex through the left exit and you'll find a charming little tunnel with a shallow staircase, the so-called Scalinata dei Borgia. Make sure to turn around as soon as you come out of the tunnel to marvel at the screen of ivy climbing up the Renaissance building façade.

Description: Grezzo is a pastry shop on a mission to create a new notion of chocolate desserts. As a matter of fact, Grezzo's products are all organic, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and absolutely delicious. The shop's distinguishing feature is the use of raw chocolate: the bakers at Grezzo use the ingredient to create incredibly healthy, flavor-packed pastries that meet the needs of a variety of palates. These gourmet products can be a bit expensive but absolutely worth a try. I also suggest that you try their (raw) artisanal ice-cream, featuring a range of chocolate-based flavors that employ high-quality, carefully selected cocoa varieties from around the world.

Sunday: 11:00 - 00:00
Monday: 11:00 - 00:00
Tuesday: 11:00 - 00:00
Wednesday: 11:00 - 00:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 23:00
Friday: 11:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 00:00