July in Rome brings lots of sun, warm to hot afternoons, but with comfortable nights. Although July is very dry, about 12 days this month will be considered humid. Temperatures - How Hot is Rome in July? Afternoon high temperatures generally range between 29 C and 31 C (85-88 F), however, 2-3 days during July […]
August in Rome features very warm to hot and often humid afternoons and early evenings. Late nights and mornings tend to be mostly comfortable. Temperatures Afternoon high temperatures during early August tend to average near 30-31 C (86-88 F). Late in August, the afternoon highs will cool a bit to 28-29 C (82-84F). You can […]
Let Free Tours by Foot help you plan your trip to Rome. Our local experts have written everything you need to know about what to do and see in Rome. If you just don’t know where to start, visit our main post. Things To Do Monthly Attractions Bus & Walking Tours […]
This post will provide a variety of different ideas for things to do in Rome during the month of November 2024. As local tour guides, we compiled this list based on our own experiences, but also answering your questions. The top 10 list includes family-friendly activities, nighttime attractions, and free events. We lead thousands of […]
This post is a self-guided tour of Vatican City and covers what to see along with descriptions, which attractions require tickets, hours, directions and other information you plan your visit. As professional tour guides, we're always making stops near Vatican City and offering helpful advice to our guests about visiting. While some people choose to […]
Trevi Fountain is not just one of the most famous fountains in Rome or even the most famous in Italy. It's the most famous in the world. Our local tour guides who live in Rome have taken tens of thousands of guests to the Trevi Fountain where they talk about the fountain's history, its architecture, […]
This map shows the stops on our audio tour which you can purchase here. If you'd like to add this map to your Google Maps app so you can follow along using GPS, just click the square bracket in the upper right hand corner. Helpful hint: If you want to use Google Maps without using […]
This map shows the stops on our Rome City Center audio tour which you can purchase here. If you'd like to add this map to your Google Maps app so you can follow along using GPS, just click the square bracket in the upper right hand corner. Helpful hint: If you want to use Google […]
TOUR CALENDAR Below is a calendar of some of the great free walking tours available in Rome. Click on the entry below to expand the listing for more details.
If you prefer to tour the Colosseum on your Maybe you have seen the prices of guided walking tours This post is an overview of the various tours of the Colosseum in Rome available to you, including our free, self-guided tour. We offer guided walking tours through Rome since 2012, including Colosseum Tours. So, we […]
This post provides details about where you will find the Sistine Chapel. We include tips to save money on admission or even see this historic site for free! How to Enter the Sistine Chapel The Sistine Chapel is located in Vatican City, and you need to enter the Vatican Museums to see the interior of […]
This post provides information about how to take the train from Rome to Pompeii, including ticket prices, the best times to travel, and any transfers that might be necessary along the way. Taking the train from Rome to Pompeii is definitely worth your time. With proper planning, a day trip from Rome to Pompeii is […]
This post provides several ideas for things to do in Rome at night, including, family-friendly as well as free attractions and activities you can enjoy after dark. Top 10 Attractions and Activities The following section features the ten most interesting things you can do at night in Rome. 1. Take a Night Tour One of […]
This post provides details about how to visit Pompeii from either Naples or Sorrento, including information about how to take the train, driving directions, and more. WHERE IS POMPEII? Pompeii, the ruins, lies in southern Italy’s Campania region, on the west coast. It’s roughly 241 km (150 miles) south of Rome, 24 km (15 miles) […]
This post is a self-guided tour of the Forum in Rome as well as the adjacent Imperial Fori. The tour should take approximately 1 hour or just a bit less than that. The walk is approximately 1 km (just over 1/2 a mile). This walk is an abridged version of our Ancient Rome audio tour. […]
This post covers tickets for the Colosseum, how to avoid long lines, available discounts, guided tours, nighttime access, as well as what to expect. There are several types of ticket options so it's important to understand the differences before you buy. Let's dig in! STANDARD COLOSSEUM TICKETS As of April 2023, the Colosseum is allowing […]
