What should I see if I have only one day in Rome?
February 24, 2020
Self-guided: if you have only one day to visit Rome, we show you how to fit the unmissable sights into your itinerary. The Colosseum, St Peter’s and more.
Category: Classic sights
Pietà
February 19, 2020
La Pietà – “Pity” – can take you by surprise with the raw emotions it conveys. The grief of a mother cradling her adult son’s violently broken body is a language that outstrips its religious origins, and speaks to the
How to see the Pope!
January 29, 2020
Il Papa is a world figurehead, whether you’re Catholic or not. We show you how you can see him speak during your visit.
No more traffic past the Colosseum
January 10, 2020
Finally – Pax Romana at the Forum! Roaring round the Colosseum in heavy traffic has been a classic image of Rome since Audrey Hepburn first climbed onto a Vespa, but Via dei Fori Imperiali, the road that passes through the
The best time of day to visit the Colosseum
January 10, 2020
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.
Colosseum, Forum and Palatine tour
January 10, 2020
This semi-private tour takes you around the Colosseum, then through the Forum, and atop the Palatine Hill to give you an outstanding interpretation of these incredible monuments.
Orientation tour: self-guided piazza walk
January 10, 2020
Self-guided tour: a gentle, rewarding walk that introduces you to Rome’s major baroque piazzas and some ancient sites. Perfect for those who have just arrived, but to be enjoyed by everyone.
Early bird tour of Colosseum, Forum & Palatine
January 10, 2020
Get into the Colosseum before the hordes arrive, with an expert guide who will bring the stadium alive for you.
Are ‘skip the line’ tours of the Vatican legitimate?
January 10, 2020
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.
Where are the best views of Rome?
January 10, 2020
Rightly famed for its beautiful vistas and viewpoints, we present the best places to gaze over and photograph the roofs and domes of Rome going back two thousand years. Including some angles that nobody else would think of.
Self-guided walking tour around the ancient city
January 10, 2020
Self-guided tour: from the site of Caesar’s death to Rome’s own pyramid, taking in the original Jewish Ghetto and the most beautiful view of the most beautiful city on earth.
Historical Walking Tour Of Rome
January 10, 2020
This instructive tour will help you understand the most important historical periods of Rome and take you to visit the most iconic sites in the company of an expert. Learn about the evolution of Roman art and architecture, its religion, society, and politics, from ancient origins to its current challenges.
How to skip the line at the Vatican
January 10, 2020
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.
The difference between the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
January 10, 2020
This overview helps you understand the difference between the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill, and the best way to visit each one.
What did ancient Rome look like?
January 10, 2020
We present a stunning new video of ancient Rome that goes above and beyond the equally staggering 1933 model.
The cheapest way to skip the lines at the Vatican
January 10, 2020
Here’s how you can save money buying your own ticket online to skip the lines at the Vatican.
Early bird Pantheon tour
January 10, 2020
The Pantheon is not big, but it is stunningly impressive. This short and inexpensive early morning group tour will help you to interpret the amazing sights you can see within and outside.
The optical illusion of St Peter’s Basilica from Via Niccolò Piccolomini
January 10, 2020
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.
The difference between St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican
January 10, 2020
To clear up any confusion we first need to define some terminology: Vatican City Vatican City is a city-state with clearly defined borders. It is an independent country surrounded by Italy, and presided over by the Holy See (the Catholic
How to skip the line at the Colosseum
January 10, 2020
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 skip the line at St Peter’s Basilica
January 10, 2020
St. Peter’s Basilica is free and the lines can be extremely long. There are, however, several legitimate ways to skip the lines. We give you insider tips.
How to skip the lines at the Pantheon
January 10, 2020
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.
Stunning timelapse of Rome
January 10, 2020
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 has ever been quite like this. Expand the video to full screen HD for best
The best time of day to visit the Vatican Museums
January 10, 2020
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 Tourist Card – the only discount card that doesn’t expire
January 10, 2020
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.
