How to skip the line at the Vatican
The queues to get into the Vatican are notoriously long, and the Roman sun is hot. We show you how to keep your cool by skipping the lines.
Rome Vacation Tips: Essential advice for the Eternal City
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Skip the lines at Rome’s major attractions
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Urban drawing lessons
Rome Vacation Tips is pleased to present a series of “hidden gem” tours that take you to the real Rome – the the parts of the city that tourists rarely get to visit, from street art to cutting-edge modern architecture in the company of an expert architect and award-winning illustrator.
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.
What did ancient Rome look like?
We present a stunning new video of ancient Rome that goes above and beyond the equally staggering 1933 model.
Beer in Rome
If you like beer and you’re coming to Rome, you’re in for a treat. Despite not being beer monsters like their northern European cousins, people
How to skip the lines at the Pantheon
If you only see one thing during your visit to Rome, make it the Pantheon. It’s the most stunning of all Rome’s monuments. Here’s your insider info on the ticketing situation, opening hours, and lining up.
Pasta Making Class – Fettuccine with Meatballs
Discover how to make pasta from scratch in the authentic Italian way! At this hands-on interactive workshop you will be provided with both – the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to create a real Italian pasta!
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
Where can I see street art in Rome?
Where to see the best of Rome’s street art in Garbatella and Tor Marancia.
Basilica di San Clemente: the most interesting historical site in Rome
There is nothing in central Rome that beats the incredible layers of history beneath the Basilica di San Clemente in Laterano. We tell you how to visit.
Should I get a Roma Pass?
The many pros and few cons of the Roma Pass – we’ve got all the answers here to Rome’s discount vacation ticket.
12 reasons you shouldn’t rent a car in Rome
We explain why renting a car in Rome will not enhance your vacation – and why a rental car could become an expensive liability.
How do I get to and from Ciampino Airport?
Ciampino is Rome’s second airport, and the destination of choice for many of Europe’s low-cost airlines. It is less well served by transport links than
How do you get from Civitavecchia to Rome?
Civitavecchia where most Mediterranean cruise liners dock to visit Rome, is much further from Rome than many people think. We show you how to get into town fast and cheap.
How to skip the line at the Colosseum
Key insider tips from Rome locals on how to avoid wasting precious vacation time lining up at the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill and walk straight in.
