Rome - Trip Advice

Sightseeing Tips

© 2005-2006 vinorosso

Here are sightseeing tips I have discovered from the best guidebooks and from my own traveling experiences. I am sharing them with you!

* If you plan on seeing lots of sights, consider a combo-ticket (20 euros). It covers admission to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, National Museum, Baths of Caracalla, Crypt Balbi, Bath Museum, and Palazzo Altemps. It pays for itself after you have visited 3 museums and is valid for 7 days. You can avoid the long lines at the Colosseum (especially during summer). Reserve your ticket in advance for an additional 1.50 euro fee by calling: 06/3996.7700.

* Considering visiting the churches first, as they open early (usually around 7:00 a.m.) and close for lunch. Remember to dress properly for church or else they will turn you away! (No shorts, bare shoulders, shorts/short skirts)

* If you want to avoid the long lines at museums and haven't made reservations, consider visiting during the last couple of hours. You're probably not going to see the entire collection anyway, right? So, after the morning tourists have stood in the long lines to see the great works, you can breeze through the short lines and no crowds. It is great to enjoy the museums in peace, late in the afternoon, when everyone else is eating or cooling off.

* For info. on transportation, click here.

* Remember most sights have a day off, so should you.

Categories: italy, travel, culture, research, rome

posted by JTC @ 10:34 PM