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.
Il Papa is a world figurehead, whether you’re Catholic or not. We show you how you can see him speak during your visit.
The Vatican gardens are a sumptuous oasis away from the hustle and bustle, enjoyed by popes over many centuries. Visitors can stroll the beautifully curated and maintained gardens, usually with a guide. Here’s how. What are the Vatican Gardens? The
Pandemic news: The whole of Italy is now in “white” Covid status. Learn more about Italy’s Covid zones > Everything in Rome is now open as normal though tickets for museums and other sites must be booked in advance >
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.
Here’s how you can save money buying your own ticket online to skip the lines at the Vatican.
These are the new rules and restrictions around visiting the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine during the Covid-19 crisis, in order to keep you safe.
The fountain in front of the Pantheon is a beautiful baroque work of art topped by an Egyptian obelisk that is more than three thousand years old.
The story of the best example of a church built within a Roman temple, located within the Roman Forum.
Galleria Borghese houses a collection of priceless paintings and the world’s motherlode of the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini in one of the most beautiful galleries in the world. Here’s how to visit during the pandemic.
This porphyry statue of a satyr in the service of god of wine Bacchus is enhanced with marble eyes that give him a crazed glint as he stares greedily at a bunch of grapes. Originally portrayed by the Greeks as
Here are the new rules and restrictions around visiting the Vatican Museums to keep you safe.
This cute cat-catching-chicken detail of a mosaic was taken from Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, north-east of Rome. It is located in the “Cabinet of Masks” in the Vatican Museums.
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.
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.
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.
Michelangelo’s “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 viewer on a universal human level.
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
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.
Get into the Colosseum before the hordes arrive, with an expert guide who will bring the stadium alive for you.
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.
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.
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.
This overview helps you understand the difference between the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill, and the best way to visit each one.
We present a stunning new video of ancient Rome that goes above and beyond the equally staggering 1933 model.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
There is a layer of complexity around what time to plan your visit to the Colosseum. Here is a steer on the best time to see the monument.
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.
Photo credit: AFP
Because of Covid-19 precautions, you now have to
buy tickets in advance to visit attractions in Rome.
Buy your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
