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, food and drink, personal safety, Rome for free, self-guided itineraries, 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.
What’s the best way to skip the lines 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.
How to spot a tourist trap restaurant in Rome
Tourist traps charge high prices for poor food. In the short time you have in Rome, learn how to avoid wasting money in the traps, and instead eat like a local.
Short tour of the Pantheon
The Pantheon is not big, but it is stunningly impressive. This short and inexpensive group tour will help you to interpret the amazing sights you can see within and outside.
How do I avoid the lines 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.
Whats 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.
How much cash should I bring with me to Rome?
A lot of people get antsy about bringing a lot of cash with them when they visit a new country. When visiting Rome, bringing a
How do I book train tickets around Italy?
Italy’s inter-city train network is modern, efficient, and incredibly fast. We highly advise travelling around Italy by train not car. By all means rent a
Rome Tourist Card – the only discount card that doesn’t expire
The “Rome Tourist Card” is a fantastic, downloadable package that combines preferential skip the line tickets, discounts, an airport transfer, and a hop-on-hop-off bus ticket in Rome.
What is the best time of day to visit the Vatican Museums?
Avoid the crowds by choosing the time of your skip-the-lines Vatican Museums ticket wisely – and learn about other interesting times and ways of visiting.
Rome for kids
Rome can be the most wonderful playground with the right preparation, allowing adults and kids alike to have an incredible experience. Here’s how.
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.
