Taking a taxi in Rome is much like using one in many other countries, with a few key differences that we explain in this post. Once you know how the taxi system works, you should have no problem taking taxis if you want to! In this post, we go over how to get a taxi, […]
Depending on where you decide to travel around the world, you can expect most countries to have their own standards for electrical devices. If you’re planning to bring an electric shaver or other devices that require electricity, you might need to bring a power adapter. Not only do the plugs and sockets look different, but […]
If you’re planning a trip to Rome or another popular tourist destination in Italy, it’ll be important to consider exchanging some of your cash into the currency used throughout the entire country. In this post, we’ll combine tips from our Rome tour guides with useful information about the type of money used in Italy to […]
If you’re planning to store your luggage at Roma Termini Station, this post covers all the details you’ll need to know, including where to find these facilities, prices, and hours. We’ll also include information about other nearby luggage storage options you might want to consider. Rome Termini Railway Station If you're in the city, the […]
If you’re interested in visiting Tuscany from Rome, this post will provide details about how to get there, including directions by car, bus, train, plane, and even guided tours you might want to consider. How to Get to Tuscany From Rome You can easily get from Rome to Tuscany by hopping in your car. It's […]
This post provides information about how to take the train from Rome to Naples, including ticket prices and what the trains have to offer. Taking the train from Rome to Naples is quick and easy. Below we’ve provided more information on this trip. How Far is Naples from Rome? Naples is located roughly 140 miles […]
Our tour guides are often asked about traveling outside of Rome to some of the other popular areas of Italy, including Sorrento. We've used a lot of their helpful advice to compile this post with step-by-step directions to help you make the journey from this ancient city to one of the most charming towns on […]
As tour guides, we're always being asked about how to get admission to the most popular attractions in Rome, including the illustrious Vatican Museums. Located in Vatican City, these museums house thousands of precious and historic artefacts from throughout history. One of the biggest attractions here is of course the Sistine Chapel, which is included […]
Ultimately, the answer to this question depends on where your flight is coming from. If you’re traveling here internationally, chances are the choice will be made for you, because an overwhelming majority of international flights go to Fiumicino Airport. If you’re traveling within Italy or Europe in general, you might want to consider Ciampino Airport […]
This post provides information about various guided tours of the Pompeii ruins. We include walking tours, audio tours, day trips from Rome, and combo tours that incorporate outings to other popular sites or tourist attractions in the area. GUIDED TOURS OF POMPEII Even though several companies provide tours in addition to their transportation services, customers […]
Pompeii is one of the most historic sites in all of Italy, and it makes quite the convenient day trip from cities like Rome, Sorrento, and Naples. Since we lead tours in all three of those cities, tourists are always asking our guides about visiting Pompeii, and they've given us some helpful details to share […]
If you’re planning to take one of our free Florence walking tours and you’re visiting by train, this guide will help you figure out how to get from Rome to the very spot where your tour will begin! We include tips on ticket prices, the duration of the journey, the departure points for these trains, […]
Millions of people visit the Vatican every year in hopes of a chance to see the Pope. Our own tour guides in Rome are often asked about this very subject, and they had a lot of helpful advice for us that we wanted to share. In addition to covering all the different ways you can […]
In this post, we explain the weather in Rome during the month of November. We include average temperatures, how much rain to expect, as well as tips on what to pack. How Hot is Rome in November? Daytime high temperatures tend to be around 18-19 C (65-67 F) early in the month but fall to […]
October is the start of autumn in Rome featuring comfortable afternoons but with cool to cold late nights and early mornings. Temperatures Early in October, daytime high temperatures will tend to be around 23-24 C (74-76 F) but will cool down to 19-22 C (67-71 F) by the end of the month. A few of […]
September in Rome tends to be sunny with warm afternoons and evenings and comfortable to cool nights. About 7-8 afternoons, mostly early in the month, will be humid. Temperatures Sun and Rain What to Wear Things to Do Weather in August Temperatures Daytime high temperatures early in September tend to be near 27-28 C (81-83 […]
