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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Get into the Colosseum before the hordes arrive, with an expert guide who will bring the stadium alive for you.
This free self-guided walk takes you 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here’s how you can save money buying your own ticket online to skip the lines at the Vatican.
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and one day is nowhere near enough to see everything this city has to offer. Even a decade isn’t enough, to be totally honest. That said, there may be circumstances – a cruise, a
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Spend your vacation time enjoying Rome, not lining up.
