Update: Lungo il Tevere Rome 2024 ended on August 25th. For now, the only update regarding the 2025 Lungo il Tevere Rome event, is that there will be stand-up comedy shows every Wednesday night. As soon as there is more information, I will update this article. Thank you very much!
This event, which takes place every summer on the banks of the Tiber, is a perfect plan for the summer evenings. In Lungo il Tevere… Rome, every day, from June to September, restaurants, bars, games, local crafts and culture come together along 1 km of the edge of the river facing Trastevere, in particular from the Ponte Sublicio to the Ponte Sisto.
2024 dates: from June 7th to August 25th (pending publication dates of 2025)
Thanks to this recurring summer event, the Italian capital is filled with atmosphere, color and another plan to complete an itinerary for 1, 2 or 3 days in Rome with options for all tastes and ages.
If you like to walk until the last hour of the day, you’ll see that this place offers a complete and entertaining tour that you can finish relaxing in one of its terraces overlooking the Tiber.
It is a dog-friendly area and has a sustainable approach.
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What is Lungo il Tevere… Rome?
At sunset, Lungo il Tevere is one of the best things to do in summer in Rome. In this mixture of street market, open-air festival and alternative party area, locals and tourists come together inn a wonderful synergy.
The event starts every evening at 7 pm – rather late, you might think, but this is normal in the Italian capital. Here, as in the vast majority of Mediterranean countries, things happen later. Especially in the summer!
Last 2024, the event celebrated its 22nd edition, which means that since 2003, the city of Rome has spared no effort to celebrate its culture, history, and art.
It’s a completely free plan in Rome.
In 2023, the organization quantified in 1,500,000 visitors participation, which is characterized by the coexistence of tourists and locals indistinct.
Cultural agenda and amenities
The cultural offer takes place in the Salotto Tevere, with one or two cultural plans every day, while the rest of the space is dedicated to leisure, commerce and gastronomy.
The walls that separate the river from the city are the perfect place to sit (there are areas with wicker tables and seats, and others with wooden pallets) and and have a drink while listening to the river, which rushes down at the point where it splits in two on its way to Isola Tiberina, adding a soundtrack to the evening.
During the week there are events, concerts, literary presentations, colloquia, tributes to local artists, theater…
The space is used to promote culture, with different exhibitions each year. In 2024, a series of posters and placards paid tribute to Ennio Morricone.
You can also take advantage of the situation and get some souvenirs that escape the traditional magnets, being able to get an original tote bag, t-shirts or pieces of jewelery from one of the craft stalls you will find.
There are several options of bars with live music, karaoke, giant screens to watch sporting events, game rooms and even a House of Terror. In total, there are 13 restaurants and 70 stalls.
Their website is outdated, but on Instagram they post the weekly agenda with information about events.
IG: lungoiltevere.official
Although Lungo il Tevere takes shape at sunset, you can also enjoy the bars and restaurants during the day.
Restaurants in Lungo il Tevere
- Thimo
- Brando & Pannofino
- Taqueria El Paso
- Rec 23
- Spanish Yard
- Brace
- Taverna Mediterranea
- Lost River
- Nanní
- Burger house Roma
- The Mexican Jungle
- Soralina Tevere
- Scalo Trastevere
- Momento Lungo Tevere
- Klaw
- Fever Tiber
As for prices, they are quite affordable compared to other more touristy areas of Rome. To give an example, an Aperol Spritz was around 7€-10€.
If in addition to going to Lungo il Tevere Rome, you feel like doing other plans and activities in Trastevere, these are some that caught my attention in GetYourGuide to do in the area. They combine culture, gastronomy, and active tourism. *If you book one of them, I get a small commission.
How to get to Lungo il Tevere?
Lungo il Tevere… Rome takes place in the banks of the river that borders Trastevere. The starting point is at Ponte Sisto and extends to Ponte Sublicio or vice versa.
Depending on where you are, you can start on one side or the other, but if you are looking for atmosphere and bars, I recommend going to the Sisto area.
We were staying at the B&B&Courtesy in Trastevere, so we made the descent at one of the entrances to Isola Tiberina, walked to the end point under the Ponte Sublicio, turned around and went back to Trastevere once the stalls were over.
If you want to go by bus, there are several lines that pass through the area:
- 23
- 280
- H
- N3D
- N8
- N3S
- 8BUS
- 63
- 44
If you are far from the center and the train is the public transport that connects you to the city easily, you can reach Lungo il Tevere with the FC2 and FL1 lines.
The 8 tram and the B metro line will be your allies, but remember to check the timetables in advance.
If you go by car, there are parking lots in the nearby streets, as well as several private parking lots on both sides of the river, with Trastevere Parking (24 hours) being the best rated in Google Maps.
You can also get there by taxi, for which I recommend using apps like Free Now, where you can book your ride knowing in advance the maximum price you will have to pay.
Event accessible to all
The area where Lungo il Tevere takes place is 100% accessible, with a flat terrain that is easily accessible for people with reduced mobility and wheelchairs.
Moreover, despite the fact that many of the accesses to this riverside area consist of stairs, there is a ramp at Porta Portense -you can see the exact point on the map above – that allows access to everyone.
Why was Lungo il Tevere born?
Lungo il Tevere festival is an initiative that originated 22 years ago with the aim of revitalizing and upgrading the banks of the Tiber River, which in the past and at certain times of the year were perceived as degraded and even dangerous.
This cultural event aims to transform this area into an attractive and safe space for the enjoyment and promotion of culture.
With litter bins distributed throughout the promenade, security guards stationed throughout the area, and several exits to the street along the promenade, Lungo il Tevere Rome offers a space where citizens can connect, through leisure, with a key element of their historical and natural heritage.
Thus, during the summer months in the Italian capital, the banks of the Tiber shine with their own light.
