Rome Pocket Guide

Images Of Rome

There aren't many cities in the world like Roma. No matter which way you turn you set your eyes on imposing monuments, dramatic statues or lavish fountains. Walking around the streets today it is easy to envisage what it would've been like centuries ago when crowds thronged to the Colossuem, Caesar's foot soldiers paroled the streets and everyone was decked in sandals. Once darkness falls it isn't as lively as some other European cities, but if you don't find a bar which gets your pulse racing don't worry - the city looks twice as breathtaking at night.


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  • Cheap Eats Find out what restaurants are best value for money and what are the local specialties.
  • Don't Miss A list of the best local attractions and places worth visiting whilst in Rome.
  • Budget Tips Insider tips on how to save money or what to do when you don't have any!
  • A day in Rome... Only have one day to spare? We give you our ultimate day in Rome.

Rome City Reviews

  • 90%

    Travelamazing

    Vatican and Colosseum tips

    For the Colosseum, make sure to get a tour for 8 euro after you skipped the line with your combo ticket from the Palatino... it takes you to 3 areas you can't get to any other way. The tour has to be from the actual Colosseum payed tour guides. They are the only ones with the keys. Not the other guys ripping you off outside. The tour takes you to the middle level 1 platform, the sub-level area, and the third floor. Normal access is the first and second floors around the sides.

    Insider Tip:Vatican Museum: Make sure to go to the Vatican Museum first before the St. Peters Basilica. Days to go in order are Tues, Thurs, Fri, Weds, Mon, Sat, Free Sun. Tuesday being the best and Free Sunday (last Sunday of the Month) being the most horrible. Don't go in the morning, the line is stupid long. Go between 12-4. For the Colosseum, don't buy tickets there. Go to the Palatino in the morning and go to the Colosseum in the afternoon and skip the line.

  • 80%

    clarearmer9258

    Rome is a great city, there is far too much to see in the 3 days we had. Everywhere you go has amazing sights. The people are pretty helpful as well.

    Insider Tip:Buy yout tickets for the coloseum and roman forum prior to the visit as the queues were pretty big.

  • 80%

    emma_louise_fenton9943

    Rome

    An amazing place with so much to see. It's a real walking city, so be prepared to walk around a lot - take good shoes to see all the sights. We got a Roma Pass for £30 euro which was really great which we bought at an outside newsagents. It's free travel for 3 days in the city, 2 entrance to sights free (not the Vatican) and discounts to on others. Recommended for jumping the queue (especially at the colosseum).

    Insider Tip:Take 5 days to see it - otherwise you'll want to go back. The best ice-cream places seem to always have big queues at about 10pm and well worth the wait.

  • 70%

    roselinetayeh7795

    Rome

    Generally very touristy, but I found the park behind the Vatican and the markets (particularly Campo dei Fiori) to be excellent places to get away from it all. Very hot, even during the middle of May.

  • 100%

    jagurcia2046

    Rome is breathtaking!

    Rome is absolutely amazing! Everything that you can imagine is nothing compared to what its actually like to be there in the presence of such history.

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