ToursGaGa

Bag an opera ticket for the Baths of Caracalla

Opera originated in Italy, so it is no surprise that Rome is one of the finest places to catch a performance. With unrivalled acoustics, the ornate interior of Teatro Dell'Opera is more than a grand setting - though the company’s summer venue at the Baths of Caracalla is arguably even better.

Cycle past Rome’s great monuments

Peppered with scenic parks, fans of two wheels will find Rome a delight. Traffic restrictions in the historic centre make it easy to glide past Rome's great monuments using a bike (www.romarentbike.com). For a longer ride on the old Roman road, Via Appia Antica, is closed to traffic on Sundays.

Make a splash in a swanky swimming pool

Summer temperatures in Rome soar, so knowing where the nearest pool is located is vital. La Piscina delle Rose (www.piscinadellerose.it), is the city’s largest open-air pool. Predictably, it gets busy during the summer so secure a spot early. More central, and a good deal sexier, is the rooftop pool at the Radisson SAS (tel: +39 6 444 841; www.radissonblu.com/eshotel-rome).

Play golf in a volcanic crater

Golf is an exclusive game in Rome but if you can provide the relevant paperwork (home club membership card and handicap proof) most clubs will receive non-members. Country Club Castelgandolfo (tel: +39 6931 2301; www.countryclubcastelgandolfo.it) is located within a volcanic crater, whilst Circolo del Golf Roma Acquasanta (tel: +39 6780 3407; www.golfroma.it), situated in Appia Antica, is the city’s best course.

Solve some riddles

For a light-hearted break from Rome’s cultural must-sees, take your friends and try out Escape Room Campo dei Fiori & Beershop (www.escapecampodeifiori.com). You’ll have a limited amount of time to solve a series of puzzles in order to escape one of three themed rooms: a pyramid in Egypt, the slums of the East End in London or an underground bunker. If you make it out, there’s a pub serving craft beers for afterwards – you can also purchase your favourites to take away with you.