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Sleeping in Rome
[revised February 2026] There are thousands of different options for your accommodation in Rome and it is quite impossible to have a full updated list of all the hotels, B&Bs, hostels, religious institutions, campings, apartments… we simply recommend caution in the choice of location, especially if you are visiting Rome for the first time: lodgings’ websites […]
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 […]
Looking for tours in Europe?
[revised January 2026] As you can imagine, we like travelling and we meet a lot of travellers here in Rome. Most of them had tours across Europe in the past and can share good contacts. In order to save the best references for your future trips, we are creating a list here below. We wait for your […]
When in Rome, eat like a Roman…
[revised March 2026] We are sure one of the reasons to plan a trip to Italy is food, and we agree: it’s a damn good reason! Food is an important “ingredient” in a lifestyle and indulging in a good meal or in a new taste will be a long-lasting memory of your holiday. Italian cuisine is […]
Why we are NOT on booking engines?
[revised February 2026] Some of our guests ask which button on our website they have to click on to book a tour. Well, no button, you have to write an email and we will discuss your plan first. Once we agree on a plan, we will give you instructions to: send a confirmation deposit (by […]
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 […]
20 good reads about Rome
[revised January 2026] When you prepare a trip to Rome, or on the opposite situation, when you are leaving Rome after an intense holiday, you usually want to know more! We are often asked for good reads to deepen your knowledge about this incredible city. So here are some suggestions for you: SPQR: a History […]
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 […]