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Budget friendly accommodations
We are well aware that accommodation in Rome can be very expensive. But a way to save some money is to opt for the “religious hospitality” which is widely available in town. Here you have a list of good addresses: Vatican area Casa Santo Spirito Casa Paolo VI Villa Fatima Santa Emilia de Vialar Casa […]
2026: Colosseum tickets’ mess
If you are planning a trip to Rome, especially if this is your first trip, you are probably looking for a Colosseum reservation. And you might have read it is quite difficult. It’s true and well explained in this article by Wanted in Rome. “Slow loading times, availability that vanishes within seconds of appearing, […]
Trevi fountain: what’s new from 2026
In February 2026 Trevi fountain changed its rules: how do you have access now? You need to pay 2 euros pp and you can do it locally (only by card) or online If you already have your ticket, you skip a first line for payment, but still need to line in a corridor to have the […]
Who needs a friend to explore Rome?
[revised February 2026] In Rome we see many different categories of travellers and each one has slightly different needs. Our experience can be of great help, both in planning and during the stay. For instance: Business travellers have very limited time to explore the city, mostly in the late afternoon or in the evening: we […]
25 ideas for your “Ancient Rome” tour
[revised February 2026] Most of our visitors in Rome have in their “must see list” what is generally called “ancient Rome“. They usually mean the archeological area in the very centre of Rome, represented by the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill. But in Rome we have “ancient roman stuff” everywhere! With this article we want […]
No “must sees” tickets? Try these alternatives.
[revised February 2026] “Everybody goes to the same handful of sites. If you just go to those sites, you’re going to have a trip that is shaped by crowds. Or you can break free from that and realise that you can study the options and choose sites that are best for you. You can go […]
Vatican tours? We quit.
When I began as a tour guide – 15 years ago – I wouldn’t say the Vatican Museums were ever empty, they were definitely busy, yet bearable and occasionally even pleasant. There are unique masterpieces in the collections, and I’m not just talking about the Sistine chapel: we also have Raphael, Botticelli, Perugino, Caravaggio, all […]
Free museums? No, thanks!
[Revised February 2026] You might have heard that in Italy we have the so called “domeniche gratuite” which means one Sunday each month (the first Sunday) most museums (all national museums and many city museums) are open for free.“Wow, that’s great news!” should be the reaction. While the real comment is “Bugger!”. Yes, it is […]
Rome’s attractions and official websites: what a mess!
[Revised February 2026] When we travel, we experience the confusion of someone looking for the most direct and official platform to book tickets for attractions and finding tons of options. The “real one” is usually several lines under the fake ones. The reason is easy to get: these alternative platforms pay to be on top […]
How to start planning a trip to Rome: 5 tips
[revised January 2026] In time of Covid-19 we learnt that sometimes you cannot travel and you just have to wait and dream. But this is not necessarily a lost time. Have you ever heard of the “Grand Tour”? It was a “travel habit” of the bygone days, just reserved to upper classes (and mostly male travellers), […]