Can I book an Uber in Rome?
Uber does not run in Rome – only Uber’s limo services, which are not good value for money. We tell you the alternatives to Uber in Rome.
Rome Vacation Tips:
Essential advice for the Eternal City
Don’t waste valuable vacation time wondering how to do the little things in Rome. Use this site to learn about skipping the lines, getting around, eating and drinking, personal safety, Rome for free, self-guided itineraries, Rome off the beaten track, and much more.
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Insider insight: how to skip the lines at Rome’s major attractions
Rome Tourist Pass – the downloadable discount card that doesn’t expire
Skip the lines tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
Skip the lines tickets to the Vatican Museums and St Peter’s Basilica (optional).
Hop-on-hop-off bus ticket around the city.
Transfer from whichever Rome airport you arrive into.
20% off all further Rome purchases from Ticketbar.
The best way to get from the airports into Rome (and back again)
With English-speaking local drivers, this remarkable new service provides the ease and peace of mind of an Uber for the low price of a regular taxi – transparent price, pay online, with no hidden extras. Book now so you can relax about getting from FCO or CIA to your hotel.
The cheapest way to skip the lines at the Vatican
Here’s how you can save money buying your own ticket online to skip the lines at the Vatican.
Where can I see street art in Rome?
Where to see the best of Rome’s street art in Garbatella and Tor Marancia.
Stunning timelapse of Rome
There have been a lot of beautiful films of Rome. There have been a lot of beautiful time-lapse films of Rome. But nothing we’ve seen
How to buy vape supplies, e-cigarettes and juice in Rome
E-cigs, vaping equipment and juices are widely available in Rome if you know where to look. We tell you where to buy vape equipment and juice.
How do I get to and from Fiumicino Airport at night?
Night transport to and from Fiumicino is limited. We explore your options.
The optical illusion of St Peter’s Basilica from Via Niccolò Piccolomini
The further you get from the dome, the bigger it gets! This amazing view of St Peter’s is from the residential street of Via Niccolò Piccolomini.
Are ‘skip the line’ tours of the Vatican legitimate?
We assess the pros and cons of paying guides to take you round the Vatican (and other sites), and give you tips to find a good company to do so.
Rome’s “secret” train that gets you across the city in 20 minutes – for only 1 euro
There’s a regular, fast train route running across Rome that can rocket you between Rome’s major metropolitan areas at high speed and next to no
How do I use Rome’s public transportation network?
There’s a lot of public transport in Rome and it can be confusing. We show you how to get around the city cheaply.
The best time of day to visit the Colosseum
Changes to how Colosseum tickets are being sold have added a new layer of complexity on when to plan your visit. Here is a clear steer on what time to see the monument.
