What is the best way to get around Rome as a tourist?
The best way to get around Rome is on foot. And because many of the best attractions are clustered together in traffic-free zones, walking makes the most sense.
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The best way to get around Rome is on foot. And because many of the best attractions are clustered together in traffic-free zones, walking makes the most sense. However, some places, like Vatican City, are pretty far from the central historic district, necessitating the use of the metro or a taxi.
Rome is a walkable city and most of its top attractions are close together in car free zones. One of the best ways to explore Rome is on an orientation city tour, as part of a guided holiday, with an expert local guide.
Neighborhoods to avoidRome's most crime-riddled neighborhoods include Tor Bella Monaca, Romanina, San Basilio, and Corviale. As these are predominantly residential areas, you may have no reason to ever visit them. However, if you do, try to avoid them at night.
Rome, the capital city of Italy, is known as the home of the Colosseum and has many ruins scattered across the city. You may have noticed already, but a lot of stores and businesses do close on a Sunday in Rome. But the main shopping streets, clothing stores and department stores stay open on Sundays.
Info & Tickets Pantheon RomeSince July 3, 2023, the Pantheon can no longer be visited for free. Pantheon tickets cost 5 euros. These tickets can be bought at the entrance of the Pantheon or online reservations at museiitaliani.it (typically Italian: this website does not work when the tickets are introduced...)
MetroBus 24 hours. This ticket allows unlimited public transportation from the moment the ticket is validated until midnight of the same day. The MetroBus 24 hours costs € 7 ( US$ 7.50).
The best way to get around Rome is on foot. And because many of the best attractions are clustered together in traffic-free zones, walking makes the most sense. However, some places, like Vatican City, are pretty far from the central historic district, necessitating the use of the metro or a taxi.
Rome is a chaotic, vibrant place I always love to discover more about. But, while traveling to Rome offers up its charms, it's also one of the most expensive cities in Europe and many travelers have a hard time visiting the city on a budget. And, while it's not easy to save money here, it's not impossible!
Rome's Taxi Rates: A Brief OverviewWeekday minimum fare (6 am – 10 pm): €3 (US$3.30) Public holiday minimum fare (6 am – 10 pm): €4.50 (US$4.90) Nighttime minimum fare: €6.50 (US$7.10) Three distance-based tariffs: €1.10 (US$1.20), €1.30 (US$1.40), and €1.60 (US$1.80) per kilometer.
While it's possible to see the main attractions in just a few days, I highly recommend spending 4 to 5 days in Rome to truly immerse yourself in all that this incredible city has to offer. No matter how long in Rome you decide to stay, book everything in advance to make the best use of your time.
There is free entry to the Vatican Museums on the last Sunday of every month, between 09.00 and 12.30, leaving by 14.00. It is not possible to reserve tickets, they must be bought that day at the museum ticket office. Aside from the last Sunday of each month, the Vatican Museums are not open on Sundays.