Wandering through flea markets in Rome is the perfect activity to fill a free weekend morning in Rome. It’s like a free ticket into local culture and people watching. If you are looking for a souvenir or a gift for someone back home, these markets are filled with unique finds waiting to be discovered.

Whichever neighborhood you are staying in probably has a little market of its own! Check out the main piazzas on a Saturday or Sunday morning and you are bound to find the local residents milling around a the white tents and tables of a flea market or stands selling fresh produce and other food products.

Whether you are looking for a special antique souvenir to take home, or you just want to take in the experience of an Italian flea market, you now have a few places to start. Go slow, take your time, and enjoy the atmosphere.

Here are some of the most popular flea markets in Rome:

Mercato Monti | Chic Vintage Clothes & Jewelry

This market belongs on every vintage lover’s to-do list. Clothing, sunglasses, handbags and jewelry fill the market. In addition to vintage collections, up and coming Italian designers sell their work here as well. For anyone looking for a unique, handmade addition to his or her wardrobe, picking something up at Mercato Monti guarantees a quality product that also supports a local artist.  In addition to the wide array of vintage and designer products, you can also find art, books, and housewares.

Porta Portese | Knick Knacks & Furniture

This is the largest market in Rome and, while overwhelming, is sure to have whatever you’re looking for. A seemingly endless lane is lined by booths and, just when you think it’s coming to an end, there’s another section branching off in the other direction. You’ll find tables piled with shirts for a few euro, booths filled with discount shoes, others dedicated just to leather jackets or bags. You’ll also find antiques, records, books, maps, and more scattered throughout the lanes of tables.

Borghetto Flaminio | Clothing & Antiques

Located just near Piazza del Popolo, this is another must-see market. This one began as a local garage sale, not professional sellers. So you are bound to find some quality, upscale items. While there is a small entrance fee, once you begin wandering through the vintage clothing, accessories, antiques, and jewelry, you’ll find it worthwhile. Unlike Porta Portese, this market is much smaller and manageable making for a relaxing Sunday stroll.

San Giovanni | Clothing & accessories

Near San Giovanni square, the hidden market Via Sannio stands. The market hosts a very popular second-hand market where you can find a mix of different unique items including bags and vintage clothes. The market is a very popular place to spend the morning during the week as during the weekend many of the stands move to Porta Portese, another big market in Rome. The market has also recently became even more popular when Sarah Jessica Parker was caught doing some thrift shopping in the market.

Whatever is Close | It Will Be a Surprise

Whichever neighborhood you are staying in probably has a little market of its own! Check out the main piazzas on a Saturday or Sunday morning and you are bound to find the local residents milling around white tents and tables of a flea market or stands selling fresh produce and other food products. For example, in Prati you can stumble across a flea market seeling vintage sunglasses, furniture, antique pins, plants and more in just one piazza.

Whether you are looking for a special antique souvenir to take home, or you just want to take in the experience of an Italian flea market, you now have a few places to start. Go slow, take your time, and enjoy the atmosphere and culture waiting to be found in the flea markets in Rome.