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How to visit Colosseum’s underground
[revised January 2026] In the last years, the visit of the Colosseum has been enriched with new areas, i.e. the underground layer, the arena, the third tier called the attic, Commodo’s corridor. Unfortunately people interested in this kind of visits are more than the available slots and the way these tickets are put on sale […]
Our “last will” about Vatican tours
[Revised January 2026] A tour at the Vatican is probably the first line in your “to do list” for a trip to Rome (which is ironical, in fact, as the Vatican is not in Rome, neither in Italy… It’s a foreign country! But you already know that, right?) There is a lot to know about […]
How to reach Rome from Civitavecchia Port
[revised January 2026] Some of our guests visit Rome during a cruise (or before/after a cruise) and need infos on how to reach the city from the harbour of Rome which is not “around the corner” (approx 1,5 hr ride away from the city centre). The cheapest way is by train, read here how to […]
Skip-the-line tickets: what you need to know
[revised January 2026] Everybody is well aware by now the most famous tourist attractions need pre-booking in order to avoid long lines. What you need to know is: non only Colosseum and Vatican need pre-booking: Borghese Gallery is only accessible upon reservation and you need to buy those tickets well in advance (and your guide […]
Rome à la carte
[revised January 2026] Planning a trip is not easy: you always want to make the most of your time, you feel compelled to cover some “must sees” and you do not have time to dedicate to the planning because… well, generally you have a job, a family and some errands everyday… That’s why we are […]
The perfect Roman holiday!
[revised January 2026] We love to give suggestions to our guests and when they ask “how long should we stay in Rome?” it is embarrassing to reply what the proverb says, “…a lifetime is not enough!” I still have my list of not-yet-seen-spots which I’m planning to visit soon, on my days off. The list is […]
Rome on your own
[revised January 2026] We believe the guidance of a local expert makes a big difference in your Roman Holiday, of course! But we also believe you need your *own* time to explore the city, to wander and wonder, to feel lost and find your way…. Moreover, there are some sites where you will have an […]
Useful links
[revised January 2026] When you plan a trip to Rome, you might need the following links: Trains: fast trains connect easily main cities of Italy. Just two companies i.e. Trenitalia and Italo. You usually get better deals buying tickets well in advance. Bus/Metro in Rome is provided by a public company called ATAC. Here you’ll find […]
When to start planning your trip?
[revised January 2026] We firmly believe a trip starts when you start planning it. That said…the sooner, the better! But it is also true you cannot reserve everything too much in advance. Make your plan, choose the best period for you/your family to travel. Consult local experts (like us!) concerning how many nights you should […]
4 ways to reach Rome from Fiumicino airport
[revised January 2026] Many visitors reach Rome by plane and Fiumicino airport is the first approach to a new country, a new currency and a new language… After an intercontinental flight this might result into an exhausting experience and all you really want is a safe, easy way to reach the city centre and a comfortable […]