What should I see if I have only one day in Rome?
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.
How to not get pickpocketed
What to look out for, and seven tips on how to avoid being a victim.
How to visit Rome with children
Rome can be the most wonderful playground with the right preparation, allowing adults and kids alike to have an incredible experience. Here’s how.
The difference between St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican
The definitions of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica can be confusing. We clear it up and show the best way to visit each.
How to Buy Tickets to the Vatican Museums & Skip The Lines
The queues to get into the Vatican are notoriously long, and the Roman sun is hot. We tell you how to keep your cool by skipping the lines.
Where’s the bathroom in Rome?
There are very few public bathrooms in Rome. Here are some shortcuts for when you’re caught short.
Everything You Need to Know About Public Transport Tickets in Rome
There’s a lot of public transport in Rome and it can be confusing. We show you how to get around the city cheaply.
How do I get into Rome from Ciampino Airport? 2025
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 Fiumicino. But, it is closer to Rome city center than Fiumicino. We explore your options.
How do I get to and from Fiumicino Airport (FCO) at night?
Night transport to and from Fiumicino is limited. We explore your options. 2024 update.
How do I travel to Rome from Fiumicino airport? 2025
Getting into Rome city from Rome’s biggest airport can be confusing if you’ve just arrived. We tell you the fastests and easiest way.
The cheapest way to skip the lines at the Vatican | 2025
Here’s how you can save money buying your own ticket online to skip the lines at the Vatican.
How do I buy cigarettes in Rome?
Buying cigarettes in Rome is relatively easy, as long as you are aware of certain restrictions. We show you how.
Orientation tour: self-guided piazza walk
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.
12 reasons you shouldn’t drive 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 to order a coffee in Rome
This guide and glossary will help you understand coffee culture in Italy, show you how to order a coffee like a pro – and don’t miss the warnings at the end of the article.
Why you never need to buy water in Rome
Rome may not be cheap, but there’s one thing that’s always free and available throughout the city – clean, fresh spring water from the Roman aqueducts.
What to order in a restaurant in Rome
Some of the best restaurants in Rome are outside the usual tourist traps, and may not have menus that are translated into English. This small glossary will help you order.
Self-guided walking tour around the ancient city
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.
How do I mail a letter in Rome?
Posting a letter and buying stamps in Rome is not straightforward. Here’s how to mail a letter in Rome.
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.
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.
How do I buy a slice of pizza in Rome?
Italy’s the home of pizza, but buying pizza in Rome can be a bit confusing. We tell you how to buy ‘pizza al taglio’ – by the slice.
Do I need to tip in Rome?
How can restaurants in Italy justify charging several euro for a small basket of bread? Find the secret here.
Getting to and from Rome Ciampino airport at night
Favored by low-cost airlines, Ciampino – Rome’s second airport – is closed at night (unlike its bigger counterpart Fiumicino) between the hours of midnight and 4am. The first planes landing into Ciampino tend to arrive around 6am. If you were planning on crashing in the airport for a night on a bench before an early flight, […]
The optical illusion of St Peter’s Basilica from Via Niccolò Piccolomini
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.
