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Transport in Rome: getting around the Eternal city

Planning to visit the Eternal City, to know how works the Transport in Rome can reveal as a piece of important information.

If you’ve never had the chance to visit Rome, you have to know that many central areas of Rome are traffic limited and driving in the city could be complicated. Fortunately, the public transport service is very cheap and both covers efficiently the city center (Roma Capitale) and the Metropolitan City of Rome.

Rome is an open-air museum and, due to the short distance between most of the well-known tourist sites, walking is the best transport solution. By this, we always recommend that you wear a comfortable pair of shoes and visit Rome on foot.

Even if an application like Google Maps could be an excellent tool for orienting yourself, don’t be afraid to ask for directions from the Italians you meet on your route. Most of the time, they will be happy to help you and, apart from being an excellent socialization opportunity, if lucky, you may find yourself escorted to your destination.

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Planning to visit the Eternal City, to know how works the Transport in Rome can reveal as a piece of important information.

If you’ve never had the chance to visit Rome, you have to know that many central areas of Rome are traffic limited and driving in the city could be complicated. Fortunately, the public transport service is very cheap and both covers efficiently the city center (Roma Capitale) and the Metropolitan City of Rome.

Rome is an open-air museum and, due to the short distance between most of the well-known tourist sites, walking is the best transport solution. By this, we always recommend that you wear a comfortable pair of shoes and visit Rome on foot.

Even if an application like Google Maps could be an excellent tool for orienting yourself, don’t be afraid to ask for directions from the Italians you meet on your route. Most of the time, they will be happy to help you and, apart from being an excellent socialization opportunity, if lucky, you may find yourself escorted to your destination.

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How effective is public transport in Rome

The public transport in Rome is very efficient adn ; it is operated by three companies: ATAC, COTRAL, and TRENITALIA.

ATAC manage urban buses, trams, and metro service in Rome City, also known as Roma Capitale

COTRAL manage suburban buses within the Metropolitan City of Rome and Lazio Region

TRENITALIA manage urban e suburban train connection within the Metropolitan City of Rome and Lazio Region.

Since 1994, under the METREBUS brand, these companies realized an extensive transportation system serving Rome’s city center (Roma Capitale), the Metropolitan City of Rome, and the Lazio Region, the region of which Rome is the capital.

Bus - the most popular public transport in Rome

Buses operate 24/7, although with different frequencies on holidays and at night. At the stop boards, daytime buses are marked by the letter U and night buses by N.

Reading from the top, you can see: the departure terminal, scheduled stops along the route, and the arrival terminal.

The most recent display boards also indicate the time of the first arriving vehicle. You need to validate your tickets onboard.

Tram - vintage flavors of transport in Rome

Trams in Rome run from 5:30 to midnight every day. At night, night buses replace trams.
You need to validate your tickets at the turnstiles you find before accessing the platforms.

Out of the six tram lines operating in Rome, only line 8 connects central areas in Rome. In particular, Largo Argentina with Trastevere. For this reason, despite their charm, this makes them less appealing for visitors.

On the trams, you need to validate your tickets onboard.

Metro - the fastest transport in Rome Capital City

The metro opens every day from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm. Only on Friday and Saturday, the metro runs until 1:30 am.

Despite being one of the smallest metro networks in Europe, the Rome metro can quickly reach the most important landmarks in Rome. Of course, speed comes at the expense of the possibility of a pleasant panoramic view. For this reason, we recommend using the Metro in Rome almost exclusively when you need to shorten the time.

Key metro stops in Rome

Rome Metro A-Line (Orange)
Spagna: to reach Spanish Steps
Ottaviano: to reach St. Peter’s Basilica
Cipro: to reach Vatican Museum
Flaminio: to reach Piazza del Popolo

Rome Metro B-Line (blue)
Colosseo: Rome to reach Colosseum
Circo Massimo: to reach Circus Maximus or take the bus to the catacombs
Ponte Mammolo: to take the bus to Tivoli
Piramide: to get the train to Ostia Antica or the bus to the catacombs.

Apart from three railway lines managed by ATAC, Trenitalia provides the connection of the center of Rome with the rest of the Metropolitan City of Rome, with its regional trains.

Train - the best transport solution to explore the wonders of the Metropolitan City of Rome

While ATAC runs train within Rome Capital City (Roma Capitale), Trenitalia runs train within Rome Capital City (Roma Capitale), the Metropolitan City of Rome and Lazio region. This network will be useful in discovering the wonders of the Metropolitan City of Rome and Lazio Region of which Rome is the capital. 

Trenitalia also provides national and international railway connection services in competition with Italo.

You can book your train tickets at the automatic machine available at the train stations or directly online by accessing their websites. 

As an app to check train timetable and purchase your train ticket we suggest you download the “Trenit” app or visit: https://trenit.app/

If you have a paper ticket instead, check that it shows the train details (day, time, seat). In that case, you won’t need to validate it. Otherwise, remember to stamp it before boarding. The validating machines are generally available at halls in small railway stations or the platforms in the larger ones.

Suburban bus – The branched transport network for the connection between the towns of the Lazio Region

With its fleet of over 300 buses, COTRAL guarantees the extra-urban connection within the Metropolitan City of Rome and Lazio Region.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and stamped on board.

Where to buy Train, Bus and Metro Ticket in Rome

You can purchase your METREBUS ticket to travel on Bus, Tram, and Metro in Rome at the ATAC ticket offices, the automatic ticket machines in the metro stations, or authorized resellers such as bars, tobacconists, newsstands.

Read more about Metrebus Pass. It will allow you to optimize you tours in Roma Capitale and the Metropolitan City of Rome.

In this article, our attention focuses mainly on the public transport service of Rome because, in principle, we believe it is the best solution for visiting the Rome city center.

However, there are special conditions for which it is worth considering other means of transport.

So let’s take a quick look at the transport alternatives available in the City of Rome.

Taxi in Rome Italy

Cars used for Taxi service in Rome Italy are white and wording “TAXI” on the roof.

The rates include a fixed portion dictated by the time slot and a variable portion dictated by the mileage in the specific time slot.

The amount of the service is visible at the end of the journey by a taximeter. To this amount must be added any related surcharges: excess baggage, fixed right to call a radio taxi, any passengers from the fifth onwards. These supplements will add to the fare identified by the taximeter.

Before boarding a taxi in Rome, make sure you have cash in your pocket because not all taxi drivers accept card payments.

How to take a taxi in Rome

To take a Taxi in Rome, you can:
– Call a Radio Taxi;
– Use an app;
– Reach a Taxi station;
– Stop one Taxi passing by.

A reliable Radio Taxi number in Rome Italy is 06 5551 managed by Samarkand cooperative.
As a Taxi app for Italy, we suggest: WETAXI.

The official website of We Taxi Italy is www.wetaxi.it . A language selection is available on the footer.

Main Taxi stations in Rome:

– Largo Torre Argentina
– Piazza Fiume
– Piazza Venezia
– Piazza G. Belli
– Piazzale Ostiense (Ostiense – Train Station)
– Piazza S. Silvestro
– Piazza dei Cinquecento (Termini – Main Train Station)
– Piazzale della Stazione Tiburtina (Tiburtina – Train Station
– Anagnina (Metro A line)
– Piazzale della Stazione del Lido (Ostia)
– Piazza Risorgimento (Vatican).

When traveling by taxi in Rome , it is advisable to check that the taximeter is switched on upon departure.

Unfortunately, the cunning of some Taxi drivers in the world has always been well known.

This should not discourage us to get a Taxi in Rome but it is good to know the rules and ask for them to be respected.

Therefore, is useful to point out that, if you have a dispute or problem with a Taxi driver, you can:
– call the Local Police at +39 06 6710 4282
– send an e-mail to: protection.consumatori@comune.roma.it;
– make a report through the website www.turismoroma.it.

As an alternative to the Taxi service, the Transportation service offered by Uber has also been available for some time now in Rome Italy.

Uber in Rome

Many still wonder if there is Uber in Rome or if Uber is illegal in Rome Italy.

This is because the obstacles created by the taxi cooperatives have slowed down Uber’s presence in Rome for a long time.  Uber struggled a lot before being able to enter the official transport network in Rome.

As in other countries, to book an Uber car you need to access the app or the website www.uber.com. Select the travel options, the time and the size of the car (normal, black sedan or SUV) you will be able to know the fare immediately. This is a prerogative that gives the customer greater peace of mind.

It is always better booking Uber in advance.

Hop On Hop Off Rome

Hop On Hop Off bus is a mode of transportation commonly used by tourists.

Could they miss the Hop On Hop Off in Rome Italy, the Eternal City? Certainly not.

If you ask me if it is worth using a Hop On Hop Off in Rome, you will see me very perplexed. The reasons are different. The first is that Rome’s public transport service, well distributed and made particularly advantageous by the Metrebus offer. Looking at a map of Hop On Hop Off in Rome, it is easy to see that they basically follow the same route as the regular buses which, included in the Metrebus offer, travel with a much lower frequency. The third not least is that guests of Olive Tree Hill receive much more information for free than is spread about the Hop On Hop Off.

As you will have understood, with the necessary instructions and except for particular mobility problems, our advice to visit the Eternal City of Rome at its best is to wear a comfortable pair of shoes and use the public transport in Rome Italy which, thanks to the Metrebus offer allow you to discover those wonderful sites of Rome Capital and the Metropolitan City of Rome which, although less known, are absolutely worthy of attention.

Metrebus: the best solution to get around Rome

Now that we know better about Rome’s Transport service it will be easier to get around in Rome.
Choosing among the right solution between the available Metrebus offers, you have the chance of getting on and off on trams, buses, metros, and regional trains.

Now that we know better about Rome’s Transport service it will be easier to get around in Rome.

Choosing among the right solution between the available Metrebus offers, you have the chance of getting on and off on trams, buses, metros, and regional trains.

The wide range of tickets and passes available with the Metrebus offer allows you to easily visit Rome without feeling the need to use Taxi or Hop On Hop Off buses.

Discover functionality and costs of Metrebus, the public transport service of Roma Capitale and the Metropolitan City of Rome that will make it easier to tour the Eternal City.

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Get the most from ATMs

Money from an ATM in Rome

Withdrawing money from ATMs in Rome is easy and could be the best way to exchange your money.

In many countries, the use of cash is now obsolete. In Italy, even if the use of credit cards is increasingly widespread, cash payment remains the most widely used payment system.

To solve this problem when traveling abroad, in the past you bought travel checks or exchanged money in your own country. Nowadays, all this is out of date and unsafe. While travel cheques turn out to be very time-consuming and expensive in terms of exchange rates traveling with cash could be dangerous.

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Withdrawing money from ATMs in Rome is easy and could be the best way to exchange your money.

In many countries, the use of cash is now obsolete. In Italy, even if the use of credit cards is increasingly widespread, cash payment remains the most widely used payment system.

To solve this problem when traveling abroad, in the past you bought travel checks or exchanged money in your own country. Nowadays, all this is out of date and unsafe. While travel cheques turn out to be very time-consuming and expensive in terms of exchange rates traveling with cash could be dangerous.

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Why You Should Use ATMs in Rome

In Italy, you need cash and the best way to get it is to withdraw money from an ATM.

If you need to pay for a coffee, a slice of pizza, or a small family business such as a Bed and Breakfast, even in a big city, you may be asked to pay cash because not all businesses accept cards payments.

Withdraw money from ATM could be a valid alternative to the more used credit cards. They often provide the best exchange rate and, as reported below, in some cases without commission fee.

You will find ATMs on every corner, whether in a small town or a big city. Generally located just outside banks, they operate 24/7. If they are inside and you happen to arrive during closing time, swipe your card into the reader normally located near the front door and access the area dedicated to ATMs.

Withdrawing money from an ATM in Rome

Planning to use an ATM in Rome, don’t forget to pick up your PIN code and let your bank know that you are traveling abroad. 

If you don’t notify them, they may shut off your card because they have put you on fraud alert, thinking your card has been stolen!

To avoid commission fees and get the best rate when withdrawing money in Rome, check if your bank has a sister bank In Rome that is part of the Global ATM Alliance.

Withdrawing money in Rome from Global ATM Alliance

Italian banks do not charge for ATM withdrawals, but your bank might charge a foreign withdrawal fee. It’s best to find out about the withdrawal fees before you leave your own country.

Some banks are part of the Global ATM Alliance. If your bank is part of this, it means that your bank has partner banks or sister banks abroad. These banks have an agreement not to charge International ATM access fees if you use ATM in Rome that is part of the Global ATM Alliance.

List of Banks in the Global ATM Alliance

Bank of America (United States)

Barclays (United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal, Pakistan, Gibraltar, Ghana, Kenya, and other countries in Africa)

BNP Paribas (France)

BNP Paribas Fortis (Belgium)

Deutsche Bank (Germany, Poland, Belgium, India, Spain, Portugal, and Italy)

Scotiabank (Canada, Caribbean, Peru, Chile, and Mexico)

Westpac (Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands)

Westpac Banking Corporation (Australia, Fiji, Cook Islands, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu)

Westpac New Zealand Limited (New Zealand)

Westpac Bank – PNG – Limited (Papua New Guinea)

Westpac Bank Samoa Limited (Samoa)

Westpac Bank of Tonga (Tonga)

ABSA (South Africa)

UkrSibbank (Ukraine)

NOTE: Bank of America will only honor ATM reciprocity for one country per bank. You will not be charged a fee for using Barclays branches in the UK or Deutsche Bank branches in Germany, you will be charged fees for branches of those banks in other countries.

Chances are it will sometimes be difficult to find partner ATMs. You are still better off withdrawing a large amount of money, even from a foreign ATM, than using a money changer.

Bank of America, for example, doesn’t charge if you use banks such as BNL (Banca Nazionale del Lavoro) and apply only a 1% foreign conversion fee. ATMs will give you the best exchange rate.

 

Bank Limits while withdrawing money from an ATM in Rome

Please note, even though the bank will extend your daily credit, if trying to withdraw more than 250,00 euro per session the ATM could give you back a strange and frightening message like: “Your card is not valid” or (even more terrifying) “You ran out of credit”.

No need to worry! If you need more than 250,00 euros you need to make more than one transaction for at most 250,00 euro/each. Generally, you will be charged a little and an insignificant fee will be added (banks are banks) but, in the end, all together it will still be worth doing.

Last but not least a little warning to avoid tourist traps when withdrawing money from an ATM in Rome.

Pitfalls to avoid when looking at exchange offices or Airports ATM in Rome

Even if you’re short on cash at your arrival, make sure to avoid changing money at the money exchange offices at the airport, port, or train station. The rates are usually exorbitant at these places, so it’s not advisable to do so.

To avoid also some airport ATM in Rome that take advantage of the naivety of some and in particular of tourists not accustomed to the use of cash.

Unlike ATM systems connected to banks, which appear to be anonymous, to attract attention systems carry the word “ATM” in large letters. 

These versions of ATM systems have appeared, in the proximity of the tourist sites and, in particular: stations, ports, airports, newspaper kiosks, bars, tobacco shops, etc. 

We warmly advise you to stay away from them if you need to withdraw money from an ATM in Rome and look for a regular bank ATM. 

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Metrebus: Your pass for Public Transport in Rome

Since 1994, under the “Metrebus” brand, the companies that operate public transport in Rome manage a capillary network that serves Rome Capital City, the Metropolitan City of Rome, and the Lazio Region, of which Rome is the capital.

Metrebus is the best travel solution to visit Rome Metropolitan city.

With Metrebus, the use of public transport in Rome is easy and cheap, probably the cheapest in Europe.

In this article, we want to highlight how easy and cheap it is to travel around the entire Metropolitan City of Rome that hides surprising discoveries that we suggest you consider.

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Since 1994, under the “Metrebus” brand, the companies that operate public transport in Rome manage a capillary network that serves Rome Capital City, the Metropolitan City of Rome, and the Lazio Region, of which Rome is the capital.

Metrebus is the best travel solution to visit Rome Metropolitan city.

With Metrebus, the use of public transport in Rome is easy and cheap, probably the cheapest in Europe.

In this article, we want to highlight how easy and cheap it is to travel around the entire Metropolitan City of Rome that hides surprising discoveries that we suggest you consider.

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How effective is public transport in Rome?

The Metrebus Transport Network is divided into six concentric travel zones that cover the entire Lazio Region.

Public Transport Map Rome
Photo: Metrebus Zone map

Metrebus Zone System

  • Metrebus Zone A, include Rome Capital City
  • Metrebus Zone B and C, include the Metropolitan City of Rome
  • Metrebus Zone D, E and F, include the Lazio Region.

Defined your travel zone and purchased your ticket, will be possible to hop on hop off buses, trams, metro, and regional trains using the same ticket or transport card.

Considering the efficiency of Rome’s transport network and the wide range of tickets and passes provided by the Metrebus service is worth considering the choice of accommodation outside Rome Capital City. It can offer the opportunity to enjoy a more authentic and fascinating travel experience.

As in the case of a small town just outside Rome as Zagarolo, where Olive Tree Hill is located, connections with the center of Rome are faster than several districts of Rome. Zagarolo is included in Metrebus Zone B.

Read more about places outside Rome/what are the advantages of staying outside Rome/Accommodation outside Rome.

How much does it cost the public transport in Rome Capital city and the Metropolitan City of Rome?

Public transportation in Rome is very cheap, probably the most inexpensive in Europe. Metrebus tickets and passes for zone A only allow the use of public transport in Rome Capital City, within which there are all the sites commonly known to tourists. To the current date, a single ticket lasting 100 min. (B.I.T.) cost 1.50 euros. By purchasing a B.I.T., it is possible to Hop on Hop off any means of transport of the Capital City of Rome, with the following limitations:
  • – just one ride on the subway
  • – only one pass through the metro turnstiles.
Children under 10yo travel for free on the bus, metro, and trams in Rome and have discounts on regional trains. Instead, if you like to explore the Metropolitan City of Rome or the Lazio Region, there is a large selection of tickets and passes that allow using public transport within Rome Capital City and all the locations included in the perimeter of the chosen area. Once defined your travel zone and purchased your ticket, you can hop on hop off trams, bus, metro, and regional trains using the same ticket or transport card.
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Some passes might also have spaces for data, such as your name or the date of birth.

Always remember to validate your ticket. If you travel without a validated ticket, you risk getting a fine from ticket inspectors.

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Where to buy public transport tickets in Rome?

Here is where you can buy Metrebus tickets and cards:

Note:
(N1) – Must be validated at the beginning of the journey and is valid until midnight of the last day of validity for unlimited trips.
(N2) – Is valid for 100 minutes from validation. It allows you for a single trip on metro/train urban route, even using different lines, but without passing through the turnstiles.
(N3) – Is valid for a limited amount of hours from the first validation.

Authorized Points of sale are usually Tobacco shops and newspaper kiosks close to the train stations and automatic machines at Metro stations in Rome.

If you are planning for a long staying, look for a Metrebus card, a very inexpensive montly or annual pass. Metrebus card is a personal card with a photo of the subscriber and an electronic chip containing personal data of the holder, type of purchased ticket, expiry date and validity.

You can purchase a train ticket to reach a destination in the Metropolitan City of Rome or even in Italy, using the automatic machine available at the train stations or online.

As an app to check train timetable and purchase your train ticket we suggest you download the “Trenit” app or visit: https://trenit.app/

To learn more about the different transport options in Rome, read our article dedicated to Transport in Rome.

Where can I validate my transport ticket in Rome?

Rome public transport tickets must be purchased in advance and validated before boarding.

  • – On bus or tram in Rome, you can stamp your ticket on board.
  • – On Metro in Rome, you need to stamp tickets at the turnstile. Be careful to retrieve it from the top of the machine before going through the gate.
  • – On a train, you need to stamp your ticket in the validation machine before boarding.

According to the station, stamping machines are available at the train station or the beginning of the platforms.

In case of malfunction of the ticket validator you can contact the ticket office or the conductor when boarding.

Metrebus network: the fleet of the transport system in Rome

Metrebus is a partnership between ATAC, COTRAL, and TRENITALIA.

The urban Metrebus network of Rome consists of:
– 3 metro lines that cross the city diagonally (ATAC)
– 6 tram lines (ATAC)
– 350+ buses (ATAC)
– 3 urban trains (TRENITALIA)

The suburban network of Rome consists of:
– 12 suburban trains (TRENITALIA)
– 300+ suburban buses (COTRAL)

Public transport in Rome vs. Hop on Hop off bus

When visiting a new city, the option of using a Hop on Hop off bus is very common.

Generally, it allows you to have a general view of the city and orient yourself more easily but staying at Olive Tree Hill, you can avoid using Hop on Hop.

Information you’ll receive during our briefing combined with the Metrebus ticket options allow you to tour Rome in a better way using public transport, saving money and time.

Hop on Hop off buses mostly follow the same itinerary of the Rome public buses which have more stops distributed throughout the route and run more frequently. Last but not least, thanks to the wide range of tickets offered by the Metrebus service, the use of the public transport system is much cheaper.


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Zagarolo, the medieval city closest to Rome, rich in Italian history and traditions

The best places near Rome to visit

Rome will never stop to surprise you especially when you will abandon the traditional tourist routes and you will begin to discover some of the best places to visit outside Rome.

The eternal city of Rome attracts millions of visitors every year. Mainly to pay a visit to Pantheon, throw a coin in the Trevi fountain, stroll around the Spanish steps, reminisce the gladiators at the Colosseum, and maybe catch a glimpse of the Pope at the Vatican.

All the while waiting in line amidst hundreds of tourists all waiting to do the same thing but Rome is much more. Rome is a cocktail of history and culture.

An indescribable number of villas, palaces, museums, and works of art enrich the streets and squares of Rome and the metropolitan city of Rome which includes the numerous places to visit outside Rome. A collection of styles and traces of history that has no equal in the world.

If you would like to tread off the beaten path and experience Italy beyond the popular attractions, you will be surprised by some of the places you can visit outside Rome.

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Rome will never stop to surprise you especially when you will abandon the traditional tourist routes and you will begin to discover some of the best places to visit outside Rome.

The eternal city of Rome attracts millions of visitors every year. Mainly to pay a visit to Pantheon, throw a coin in the Trevi fountain, stroll around the Spanish steps, reminisce the gladiators at the Colosseum, and maybe catch a glimpse of the Pope at the Vatican.

All the while waiting in line amidst hundreds of tourists all waiting to do the same thing but Rome is much more. Rome is a cocktail of history and culture.

An indescribable number of villas, palaces, museums, and works of art enrich the streets and squares of Rome and the metropolitan city of Rome which includes the numerous places to visit outside Rome. A collection of styles and traces of history that has no equal in the world.

If you would like to tread off the beaten path and experience Italy beyond the popular attractions, you will be surprised by some of the places you can visit outside Rome.

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Why looking for places to visit outside Rome when a lifetime is not enough visiting Rome?

Well, according with the history, the city of Rome was much larger than what we know nowadays.

Imperial villas, monuments, and parks were also widespread in what nowadays is called the metropolitan city of Rome. Here Popes and emperors built their sumptuous residences surrounded by what is necessary to make them livable.

Remains of aqueducts, thermal baths, amphitheaters, and parks swarm just outside Rome, in the metropolitan city of Rome and very few tourists but also many Romans are absolutely unaware of them.

Those who have had the opportunity to visit Rome will agree that sites such as P.zza Navona or the Vittoriano are certainly more fascinating than sites such as the Spanish steps mentioned among the 5 most beautiful sites to visit in Rome. This is just one example of how tourism marketing exploits the popularity of sites used for fashion shows, television dramas and movies to attract tourism, leaving in the shade places outside Rome that are equally interesting and worth a visit.

Therefore the enormous increase of tourists in Rome in recent years has partly distorted its identity.

For this reason, the advanced tourist or travelers is increasingly looking for off the beaten path in Rome. In fact, more and more travelers nowadays abandon the traditional tourist routes and instead look for the best places to visit outside Rome.

It is worth looking for accommodation outside Rome?

Looking for accommodation outside Rome is a great option especially if it allows to reach Rome easily as well as other sites to see in Italy that are on your travel list.

Leaving with locals in a more authentic environment as well as traveling off the beaten path will help you to set a great experience while traveling in Rome.
The discover of surrounding villages of Rome turn to be for most of our guests one of the highlights of the entire trip and let them enjoy a more real Italy.

Stacie, an American reporter, wanted to share with this video glimpse of her authentic Italian experience and talks about the warm hospitality received from Ivano and Terhi at Olive Tree Hill.

Best places to go outside Rome

Aware of the fact that very little info about places outside Rome to visit are available on the net, we are preparing an exhaustive free guide for our guests.
Take the time to consider visiting some of these great hidden gems outside Rome, which many of our guests considered the best part of their visit. You’ll not regret it!

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Strolling off the beaten path in Rome

Searching for articles, blogs, and posts about “off the beaten path in Rome” I recently realized that something is changing and more value and attention is reserved to this thread.

Even though Rome is one of the most touristed/visited cities in the world it’s also one of the most densely packed with fascinating buildings, museums, neighborhoods, and history.

You wouldn’t be surprised to know that no–while every last inch of the Eternal City has been discovered by most of the people that visiting Rome while touring Italy.

That’s because Rome is not just a long list of sites and museums to visit. Every single corner, every single stone is talking about its own long story.

Not by chance, it is considered the cradle of civilization and if this is your first time in Rome or you are planning your lifetime trip in Rome don’t miss the chance to visit Rome smartly and explore the beauties of Rome off the beaten path. It will make your trip memorable.

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Searching for articles, blogs, and posts about “off the beaten path in Rome” I recently realized that something is changing and more value and attention is reserved to the off the beaten path in Rome.

Even though Rome is one of the most touristed/visited cities in the world it’s also one of the most densely packed with fascinating buildings, museums, neighborhoods, and history.

You wouldn’t be surprised to know that no–while every last inch of the Eternal City has been discovered by most of the people that visiting Rome while touring Italy.

That’s because Rome is not just a long list of sites and museums to visit. Every single corner, every single stone is talking about its own long story.

Not by chance, it is considered the cradle of civilization and if this is your first time in Rome or you are planning your lifetime trip in Rome don’t miss the chance to visit Rome smartly and explore the beauties of Rome off the beaten path. It will make your trip memorable.

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Where to go off the beaten path in Rome

At the top of the Roman Empire, Rome was populated by more than a million people and the city of Rome was much more extended than what is visible nowadays. No wonder if in any corner there is something that maybe catches your attention.

That’s why we always suggest to combining the use of public transport with nice walking in Rome.

For further information, read: https://olivetreehill.com/transport-rome/

Two thousand years is a long time to be an interesting, vibrant city and once you leave the traditional path of the Colosseum – Trevi Fountain – Spanish Steps – Pantheon – Piazza Navona – Vatican Museums

Could be fairly simple to find yourself in a quiet and interesting corner of Rome.

Nothing wrong with the places mentioned above but Rome is much more and we would love to host you and guide you through the beauties off the beaten path in Rome as well as the best cities outside Rome where Emperors and Popes set up their residences and villas. Sites where barely you’ll find a tourist and which still maintain that character of genuineness and warmth typical of Italian culture.

Strolling off the beaten path in Rome with a local

As we learned traveling, without the support of a local expert, a lifetime wouldn’t be long enough to discover all the treasures that a city such as Rome and the metropolitan area has to offer. I spent 32 years leaving in Rome and 20 in the countryside of Rome and even though I am very curious and pretty knowledgeable about Italian culture and history, I have a long way to go through the off beaten path in Rome.

Look for a good host and you are halfway to a successful adventure. A good host can help you to set up your travel plan in Rome, show on the map the sites off the beaten path, and give you all the tips to enjoy the best of your Roman Holidays.

Online you can find plenty of list and suggestions about sites to visit but the best thing we can do to help you to optimize your trip is to invite you to tell us what is your interest and we will do our best to help you to catch the best off
the beaten path in Rome. We are all different and there is not a must to see in Rome but a must having to fill up with emotions.