I’m traveling to Rome next week, and we have been invited to dine in the Grottaferrata area where friends are staying. I do not have a car and am worried about obtaining transportation.

Do ride shares go that far out of city center? Should I arrange for a private driver? Are there trains? Does anyone have advice on the best way to get there and back to Rome? We will likely be done with the meal around 9:30 pm.

I’ll be going in the afternoon to museum + Sistine chapel.(Busy time, I know)

Do I still need to get in the very long line or does having my ticket pre purchased mean I can get into a separate line for only security?

Thank you!

Can anyone recommend an airport transfer service/ taxi service where you can prebook a car seat for a toddler? Taking the bus is not a good option for us as my husband had surgery and cannot schlep bags on the metro. Thank you in advance!

Hello Me and my boyfriend were traveling Rome and almost got attacked in a subway station An old dude approached us apparently to ask directions while we bought tickets to the subway (we couldn’t understand it, as he spoke Italian and we don’t) It was near closing time (9 p.m.) and the station was empty, with no security guards… just a few people were exiting the station When we tried to validate our ticket to get to the subway train, the old dude got in front of us, trying to physically prevent us from getting there, saying it was closed … my boyfriend ignored him and passed the turnstile, but I couldn’t validate my ticket A little while after that, a younger man approached us and started screaming at my boyfriend, beating the turnstile and screaming things in Italian that seemed offensive… he was very violent and I thought maybe he would try to beat my boyfriend At first, I thought they would try to rob us, but I was alone on the other side of the turnstile and they didn’t even try to grab my purse or anything like that Fortunately, we managed to run away from them and take the subway train, but the episode was very frightening and made us feel very unsafe We didn’t quite understand what they wanted. Obviously, it was not a good thing, but we wondered if maybe it was a failed robbery attempt or something related to xenophobia (my boyfriend got a word or two that gave that impression) since he for sure could tell we were tourists and didn’t try to grab any of our belongings Does anyone have heard of something like that? Is it common in Rome metro stations? I would like to hear you guys about it Tnks

Hello everyone! I'm selling a ticket (side balcony) for the Magical Music of Harry Potter at Auditorium Conciliazione, on sabato/Saturday 25/05/2024, at 16:00/4 pm. I bought it for 45€, but I'm selling it for 40. I really wanted to go, but unfortunately won't be able to make it. Let me know if you're interested!

The official site was fully booked, so I went to GetYourGuide. I did not buy a guided tour, just access to the museum for about 30euro more reseller price. The reviews for the seller were all positive, and I have received a ticket on their app. What are the chances I will not get access to the museum when I get there?

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Hello guys!

I will be traveling to Rome next month and I am trying to get my tickets using the official website. Full experience tickets seem to be almost impossible to get, so as a plan b I was thinking about getting them from a trustable third party. Does anyone has good recommendations?

On the other hand, for those interested, I have been trying and reading almost every single trick and experience on this forum regarding tickets purchasing. Nevertheless, the most comprehensive approach with extensive data on the topic that I have found was on this article:

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Long story short, it says that its nearly to impossible to get tickets in the morning. Thanks .... bots.

Successfully booked tickets this morning right at opening ticket time for the full experience guided tour that includes the underground and arena floor. I’ve taken a tour before through walks of Italy. Is this similar? Are all parts guided?

Hello.

When im in rome i see there's only guided tours available for the vatican visit. But am i Needed to follow the guide? Can i just not show up for the guided tour and walk around on my own?

I feel like maybe this is a dumb question but…can we just walk up and get tickets there and then roam around? Or do we have to have a guide? We’re young students and I’m not sure we’ll want to go on a 3 hour long guided tour (unless yall think we should?) we’ve never been to Europe if you can’t tell.

TLDR; is there a will call at the colosseum?!

I know this question has been asked a million times but me and my partner are coming to Rome in July and I am looking for somewhere quiet to propose. The stereotypical places like the Spanish steps or Trevi fountain will be far too busy.

Below are some places I’ve found: Giardino Degli Aranci Gianicolo - Janiculum hill Villa Borghese Tivoli Gardens (Villa d’Este)

How actually busy are these places during day/evening/sunset? Thanks!

We’ll be staying on Via Principe Amadeo near the Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II park and I was wondering how the area is? I’ll be honest and say I am definitely NOT a city person, so hearing that this neighborhood isn’t exactly the best is a little worrisome. I don’t really want to be out past sunset for this reason, but obviously I also don’t want to miss out on really experiencing the city. If anyone has been to the area and could give some pointers / let me know their experiences around there please let me know! I just don’t want to have to worry too much 😅

Hi, I'll be going to Rome this summer for about a week. I've been to Rome on a previous trip (2 years ago) and have visited most of the big attractions (Vatican x 3, Colosseum x 2, Borghese, Castel Sant'Angelo, Roman Forum, etc) Also visited Ostia, and went into a fair amount of cathedrals and churches around the city. I am thinking about visiting the Roman Forum again because I was rushing through it due to a headache, but I am not sure if I want to visit the Vatican or the Colosseum (both night and day) again since I pretty much saw every part of it multiple times.

I haven't been to the EUR district or some places like the Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls or the Domus Aurea which I will be visiting this time. Other than that, what are some neighborhoods or places I should visit in Rome? Btw I am planning on trying as many gelaterias as I can. I did try a fair amount the last time I visited, about 25-30, but I want to expand that list.

Hi all. Trying to pack for a trip that lands me in Rome from Saturday through Tuesday. I am honestly surprised to see so much rain in the forecast this late in May.

Any local insights on if there is a major storm moving through or if this is just some spring rain? I have spent some time trying to go through the weather radar and even some Italian news papers and I can’t find anything talking about it.

Thanks in advance!

I've read that you can use transport with your contactless. After few rides does your card has a cap? Like if I ride multiple times it won't take more more than a weekly ticket? (Kind of system that's used in London)

Rome is my favorite city in the world -- I've probably visited about 5-6 times now. The last time I was there was 2019; I went in late October/early November and couldn't believe how crowded it was during the off-season. I've heard anecdotal accounts that it's even more crowded now. I'm planning an Italy trip for 2025 and while I don't want to travel in the dead of winter, I would like to avoid the crowds if possible. Anyone (a) know why Rome has been so crowded of late, and (b) have any ideas for avoiding the crowds?

Hi all, is there anything like an ancient Roman bath house? Natural water, saunas, snacks and so on? Nothing modern or big. And kids allowed? And if so, what is the bathing culture like? For example, in German saunas you have to be nude, in Irish saunas you have to keep your swimsuit on. What’s it like to go to a sauna in Rome? Is it even a thing? I’m planning a winter visit with my kiddo and it would be nice to have a spa day…any recommendations?

I was walking back from the tennis game today and saw this statue. It was quite far away and looked like it was honestly suspended in mid air but there are mountains in the back so I'm assuming it's up in there somewhere.

I am staying at the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi hotel which I booked through Costco. I wanted to stay near Spanish steps but it wasn’t available. I was wondering if this area is close enough to colosseum, Trevi, etc. Also if there are good restaurants you would recommend.

Thanks in advance.

I didn’t realize I was as far away from the airport as I am.. I have a flight Friday morning. Will be with 3 others and we all have 1 suitcase and carry on. How should I go about getting to the airport? Just looked on uber and 50€+ is pretty expensive to me.. looking for more affordable straightforward options?

I am located near Roma Tiburtina if that is of help. Thank you

I'll be arriving to the airport at midnight and I wanted to get to B. Sao Paulo area? Does This fare still exist? If yes what taxis would you recommend? IT Taxi, Uber, Free Taxi? If it isn't what could the the alternatives? Please note I'll be with my 20kg bag as well.

Hey guys,

Me and my gf are going to stay in Rome for a couple of days, and we’re going to be there on the September 1st (first Sunday of the month), and since we are on a budget we are planing on taking the most out of this days worth, since there are some places that have free entrance on the first Sunday of each month.

We plan on doing colosseum + palatine hill + Roman forum on the morning (is it doable? What would be a great time to get there and not get an enormous line?) and then we don’t know where to go on the afternoon.

We thought on some options, like pantheon, borghese gallery + gardens or Castle Sant’Angelo, since all those are payed locations normally and we want to visit them all along our staying.

Is it going to be too tiring to plan on visiting the Pantheon after lunch and then go to borghese gallery? Or maybe the castle? Or both?

We never been to Rome so we have no idea at all on how long the lines at these locations use to be on free Sundays and how much time we are going to stay on each one.

Any suggestions are welcome! Thank you all!!

My wife and I just finished the first part of our honeymoon in Rome and we had an incredible time. I was worried because of how much people warned use about pickpockets and scammers, but they were barely an issue. Rome was full of friendly people from Italy and all over the world. It was effortless making friends with servers, guides, bartenders, shop owners, everyone we spoke to seemed to have gratitude for our conversations. A fresh change up from LA. 10000/10

Hello all -

I will be in Rome on Saturday for a couple nights. Do you have any recommendations where I can get a quality leather sneaker in white (think Artisan Labs or Common Projects style). Or should I wait until I go to Florence? Thanks!

Hey! Just booking tickets to see the colosseum and Roman forum on this site and just want to know if it’s a scam site.

I’ve been trying to access the coop culture site for colosseum tickets but it just directs me to a “404-we cannot find what you were looking for” page, any help with that would be much appreciated!

I chose to spend 2 weeks in Rome for my 50th Birthday. First time in Rome but not first time in Italy. We are seeing all the usual big ticket items through the two weeks, and will probably do one or two day trips. (thinking Pompeii, Orvieto/osta antica) We have a booking at night for All’Oro restaurant on the big day…But…I’m looking for some special, memorable, interesting things to do on my actual birthday.

I’ll be starting with visiting a gluten free bakery for breakfast unless someone has another suggestion. I’m a big foodie (but am celiac/gluten free) so perhaps visiting a local market? I’m a video artist, love food, art, modern and ancient, specialty food shops (like truffle shops for example). travel, Leftfield galleries. Do love interesting bespoke and cool shops, but not a huge fan of fashion mainstream brand shopping.

I don’t think I want to spend the day travelling so probably stay close to Rome. Any lovely ideas?

Hello everybody! I'm trying to book a summer trip to Rome for my Greek parents and I need some tips! This is the first time that they're travelling outside of our home country alone, so I'm trying to book everything for them in advance and make a rough schedule for them to see everything (or at least as much as they can). It is a life long dream for them to go to Rome, so it would be nice to see as much as they can and have the best time possible, because they deserve it as they had two difficult years.

Firstly, I did some research on areas that are considered unsafe for tourists, so I'll tell them to avoid Esquilino, San Basilio, Corviale and Tor Bella Monaca. Is there another area that is considered 'unsafe' for tourists after hours?

Apart from the main attractions, are there any 'hidden gems' (I'm sure there are, as in the whole country 💖 ), that they could visit?

I was wandering if there is a ticket that allows visits to several attractions, that is value for money, or is it better to book them separately?

I'd like to suggest to them a few affordable and traditional restaurants as well as they love Italian cuisine, so if you have any suggestions, please drop them on the comments!

Or if you have any more tips, please do drop anything in the comments! As I said, I want to make these holidays unforgettable for them!💖 

Hello, I am going to Rome with my girlfriend and some friends in June. I was hoping to get some suggestions for local restaurants in these two areas. I would like to stay away from touristy restaurants and we are open to really any local food. Please also let me know if a reservation is required and approx price. Please also include any interesting or speakeasy bars for a drink. Grazie!