How to Plan a Trip to Rome, Italy | Rome Travel Guide

Rome is one of the most impressive cities ever built but there is a lot to know before you go if you want to maximize your trip in this travel guide we'll walk through everything you need to know to travel like a pro when you visit Rome if you're flying into Rome you'll most likely arrive at the few machino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport technically Rome has two airports are given its size chances are you're flying into few mochino being about 20 miles from the city center you'll have a few options to get downtown the most common way is to take the Leonardo da Vinci Express train to the city this is a 32-minute Non-Stop train direct from the airport to Rome's main train station located near the heart of Rome to get tickets simply go to one of the red ticket kiosks and purchase the number of tickets you need your ticket is valid for 90 minutes from your selected time just be sure to validate it before you board so we've made it on the train here it was a bit of a hike getting here from baggage claim to the train station it was probably a 10 to 15 minute walk definitely budget that in when you decide which train you want to take your train tickets are good for an hour and a half after you validate them so even if you miss your train you should be able to hop on the next one no problem which is what we did if there are four of you traveling it may be cost and time effective to instead take a taxi a taxi from the airport to anywhere inside Rome's aurelian walls is a fixed price so this is a great option to consider as well [Music] while everyone packs differently there are a few essentials we recommend first consider something to keep your passport secure as you'll need to show this to check into any hotel or Airbnb bring great walking shoes that can handle sometimes uneven cobblestone streets and a water bottle to fill up from fountains as you go Mainland Europe uses their own style of plugs which run at 240 volts instead of 120 so you'll need a power adapter we prefer the extension cord style like this as the Box ones are sometimes too heavy for outlets and fall out of the wall if you're bringing any hair tools make sure they're dual voltage and if they have a switch make sure to switch to the 240 mode we also brought these tiny fans which were way better than expected at keeping us cool during the scorching room summer and they also double as a power bank too consider bringing a theft to proof day pack or a crossbody purse to avoid those sneaky pickpocketers and crowds a lot of churches in Italy actually have a dress code to enter this dress code usually involves making sure your knees are covered as well as your shoulders so you might want to bring a scarf or a jacket that you can throw over your shoulders so that you're allowed entry we found they weren't quite as strict about covering up your knees but definitely have something in your suitcase that meets this requirement if you plan on popping into a lot of churches at one point I carried around a skirt and a jacket in my day pack and just threw them on before entering a church we found sunscreen to be pretty expensive so consider bringing some to avoid high costs and given that you can only fly with small bottles on airplanes this can be tricky especially when your other toiletries can take up that precious one quart of gels and liquids and one travel tip to get around this is to use high quality shampoo and conditioner bars like these ones from Kitsch we'd like to thank for sponsoring today's video These Bars are truly a traveler's dream because you don't have to worry about liquid requirements you don't have to worry about your shampoo and conditioner spilling all over your toiletries bag and just one bar can last up to 100 washes which should take you pretty far and a plus is that these bars are way more sustainable because they come in cardboard boxes instead of single-use plastic bottles I'm currently trying to work on growing my hair long and strong after 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stock up be sure to use the code sharing the road or click the link in the description to get 25 off your first order with Ketch thank you so much to Kitsch for sponsoring this video video we love your products even Michael loves them and let's jump back into the video foreign possible to walk from attraction to attraction once you're in the heart of Rome you also have a few additional options to get around public buses in Rome can be an efficient way to quickly navigate the city since you can't purchase tickets while boarding a bus you'll need to get them ahead of time bus tickets are primarily sold at tobacco shops in Italy which you can identify with a large t on their sign when you board your bus be sure to validate your ticket from the machine on board once valid you can transfer from bus to bus for 100 minutes without needing a new ticket Rome also has a great Metro System that consists of three lines Orange Line blue line and green line it's a great way to avoid traffic and get around quickly you can purchase Metro tickets from most metro line stations as well as from tobacco shops taxis are another way to get around Rome but unlike many cities you can't just flag one down when you see one driving by you'll need to find a marked taxi sign where they queue up when we first arrived in Rome we took a taxi right outside the main train station and felt we were a little bit overcharged so this isn't our preferred option to get around but luckily Uber is present in Rome and we found this to be the most most convenient and affordable option when we needed it Uber Works a little bit differently in Italy though you're not going to be able to schedule a ride or know your taxi driver's information ahead of time it essentially just works by calling the nearest taxi to where you are and you'll be able to know your price ahead of time and it'll charge the card that you have on file we found this way easier to use than some of the other local taxi apps there's also the option to purchase Aroma pass which allows you access to certain main attractions and unlimited public transport rides while valid we'll link some more information below in the room pass if this interests you please being the capital of Italy there's always something going on in Rome however the time of year you visit will greatly shape your experience May through September is considered to be the main tour season where you can enjoy long summer days but also have much larger crowds mid-march through early May and October through November are considered the shoulder Seasons where you can expect less crowds in a more authentic Roman experience for reference we visited in August and Mohawk still had an amazing time [Music] thank you there are countless hotels and airbnbs Scattered across Rome however we recommend staying in the trust Savory neighborhood if you can this is one of Rome's most Charming districts with cozy cafes and streets lined with romantic restaurants plus it's only about a 20 to 30 minute walk to most of the main sites in Rome we stayed here and while it was small and a little musty smelling our Airbnb was only about 100 bucks a night if you're visiting in the summer consider filtering your search to ensure you have an air conditioning machine if you're worried about traveling during one of Rome's notorious summer heat waves thank you in order to see many of Rome's top sites you'll need tickets Rome's ticketing websites tend to be confusing and clunky making it difficult to secure highly competitive tickets to some of Rome's key sites we cover in our top things to do in Rome video all of Rome's top spots and walk through all you need to know about the ticketing process for sites at the Coliseum Pantheon the Vatican and even how to secure an audience with the Pope so consider subscribing to our Channel and checking those videos out as well given many places in Rome will charge you even for a glass of water at a restaurant finding ways to stay hydrated for free is always preferred thanks to Rome's ancient aqueducts we've got you covered so all around the city of Rome you're going to find these water fountains that are actually a part of the original Aqueduct system and what's amazing about these fountains is you can just fill up your water bottle or just drink straight from it and you get fresh clean and surprisingly cold water anywhere around the city and yeah we're here early August and this one is actually pretty darn cold which we weren't expecting at all it's amazing there's some much prettier Fountain than this one we saw one at the treasury Fountain today but it's definitely refreshing and it's nice that you don't have to worry about hydrating on your trip to Rome and while water is free in most cases there's a few of you need to use a public bathroom so be sure to have a couple extra coins on hand because it will usually cost about one Euro to use a public bathroom to find these just look for signs that say toilet or WC which stands for water closet but to avoid this cost most large restaurants have bathrooms for paying customers and in one case we ended up purchasing a cappuccino from Burger King because it ended up being a better deal than paying for public restrooms [Music] foreign with Italy being one of the first countries to adopt the Euro this Technicolor currency is the money you'll use for those that aren't keen on carrying a wad of cash with them you'll be pleased to learn that credit cards are accepted at most major eateries and attractions we even found our American Express card was accepted almost everywhere we went so plastic is certainly your friend here in Rome and here's a tip about tips tipping is not common in Italy so it's not expected that you add a tip to your restaurant bill or your cab fare if you're inclined you can always still leave a Euro or two is appreciation for good service on your table this isn't expected or needed that being said a lot of restaurants in Rome will have a fixed cover charge per person just for sitting at the table this charge is called a comparto and is usually a Euro or two per person some restaurants don't have this charge at all so just ask before you sit down if that's a deciding factor for you [Music] most people coming to Italy are eager to try the food being the motherland for pasta and pizzas there are some incredible dishes to try in our room food tour we walk through some of Rome's most iconic dishes and share some of the best foods to try so be sure to check that out as well when it comes time to plan your meals many restaurants close briefly between lunch and dinner so keep that in mind also if you're visiting in peak season and there's a restaurant you really want to visit consider getting reservation online or in person but if you really forgot to make a reservation consider dining at the hot spots for lunch instead when they're less crowded [Music] we stayed in Rome for a total of seven nights and documented every single Cent we spent in total we spent about one thousand one hundred fifty dollars or about 575 dollars per person this included our Airbnb all our food tickets we bought and other expenses along the way we did shop for groceries and cook for ourselves some nights but never felt deprived of a true Roman experience so use this as a reference if you're looking for how much to Budget on your trip to Rome [Music] if you're looking to escape Rome for a bit there are a few nearby places to consider you can visit the town of Tivoli in about 35 minutes by train for roughly two and a half Euros each way this is a Charming town with some Roman ruins and an incredible Garden which you may recognize from the Lizzie McGuire Movie with a two-hour high-speed train you can visit the fabled ruins of Pompeii which can be an exciting though ambitious day trip to consider Florence can also be reached by a high-speed train and in just an hour and a half you can be exploring the picture-perfect medieval city we're about to release a Florence travel guide to share the top things you need to see and eat in Florence so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss that foreign hotel and restaurant workers speak English it's still helpful to know a few important words for example Chow is used for both hello and goodbye is please grazier is thank you and where is the bathroom is be sure to download the Google Translate app and download the Italian language before your trip so you can translate even when you don't have any cell coverage if you have any other questions regarding your upcoming trip to Rome please leave them in the comments below and if you're a Rome expert please consider helping out those in the comments below as well thank you all so much for watching if you found this video useful please consider giving this video a like and consider subscribing to the channel to see our upcoming videos all across Italy and Europe thanks and we'll see you in the next one ciao thank you [Music]

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Published: Sat Sep 30 2023