After more than 30 trips to Italy, I have arrived into Fiumicino airport more times than I can count, in every season, with every combination of luggage and travel companions you can imagine. The right Rome airport transfer makes the difference between starting your trip relaxed or starting it frazzled. This guide covers every option […]
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The best tours in Rome are not the ones with the longest queues or the highest star ratings on a booking platform. They are the ones where you walk out of the Colosseum actually understanding what you just saw. Here’s the thing about Rome: the sites do not explain themselves. The information boards are sparse, […]
Here’s the thing about the Colosseum. It is one of the most visited monuments on earth, it sits in the middle of Rome in full sunlight with very little shade, and it is not particularly well marked inside. There is precious little information for the visitor. For a structure that held 50,000 spectators 2,000 years […]
There is a special kind of Roman morning you only get to experience if you stay near the Colosseum. You wake up before the tour groups arrive. The streets are still. And the morning light hits the stone in a way that turns the whole structure the color of warm honey. You walk over and […]
Deciding which of the best Vatican tours to book is one of the more confusing choices in Rome travel. Then you arrive. On a busy morning at the Vatican Museums, you can feel every one of the millions of people who visit each year. The galleries are packed. The noise in the Sistine Chapel is […]
Listen to “307. A Perfect Day in Rome with a Local” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, we introduce Manuela Valenti, a Rome native and beloved Untold Italy tour guide, who shares her perfect way to spend a day in the Eternal City. Get ready to experience Rome like a local – from tranquil riverside […]
Looking for the best place to stay in Rome? The Eternal City has thousands upon thousands of accommodation options and it can get overwhelming. In this guide, we cut straight to the chase and tell you the best Rome districts to choose depending on your style of travel, who you are traveling with and the […]
One of the most visited museums in Rome, containing one of the greatest private art collections in the world, is the Galleria Borghese. Find out how to buy tickets for the Borghese Gallery, Rome in this article. During the 15th century, the Borghese family shot up the ranks of stature and power to become a […]
If you want to stay in the heart of Rome, choose a hotel near the Pantheon. The almost 2,000-year-old ancient Roman temple has long been the epicenter of the city. It is surrounded by the city’s top attractions, as well as cafes, restaurants and gelato shops. And you can reach most of the city’s major […]
The Eternal City is brimming with glamorous hotels, from rooms with Colosseum views to atmospheric stays in Trastevere. Staying in Rome is all fine and well, but what happens when an early flight back home looks set to put a damper on your vacation? Well, this is why your last night in the city should […]