Rome is one place where you need no excuse to visit. It is one of the most romantic place with a deep history and rich culture! It is a must visit place for any family, where each member can find a place and an activity that will please their travelling taste buds. From cuisines to street food, from the hubbub of the early morning to the most happening nightlife there is everything you can find in Rome! and then there is a saying that goes

" When in Rome do as the Romans do", so just done your travelling cape and head to Rome. Rome is bound to be a trip that has a perfect mixture of modernism, history, architectures, fountains, art and most of all layers and layers of history that goes back 3000 years. The best part about Rome is that you find such exotic locations in and around Rome, other than that you can visit a lot sites in one day and even during the peak season find an alluring and romantic hidden gem of a place where you can enjoy by simply sitting and soaking in the scenery!

Best Time to Go Rome

So if you are planning your trip to Rome this year, you should plan your trip In April to June , around 13 degrees Celsius being the average temperatures. The maximum temperature during the day is 15 degree Celsius. During the night it gets cooler and drops between 5-8 degree Celsius. During the end of September or in October , the temperatures on average ranges between 24 degree Celsius during day and 15 degree Celsius during the night. These months have mild temperatures that will have you carrying less luggage in the form of clothes. The most crowded months that Rome sees in July until early September. During August the country itself goes on vacation. Therefore, you may find many of the attraction shut. The islands, resorts, and clubs are all overflowing with people, and the sweltering temperatures do not help to be in the crowd at all. So the best way to enjoy Rome is during the offseason or low season. You can enjoy to the fullest without being crushed in the crowds or finding padlocked beaches and spas!

Public Transport Tips

Roman Metro is very easy to navigate and will take you to most of your destinations or sightseeing without delays or issues. The only problem could be that during rush hours, they can be very crowded and if you are travelling with children, it could be a bit of hassle.  You can get the tickets for bus, metro, trains, or trams very easily. It will cost 1.5 Euros for 100 minutes worth of travel. You can get all the booking and fare details from here. So if you are in Rome for a longer period you,  can buy different passes for 24Euros that are valid for seven days, 7Euros valid for 24 hours, 12.5 Euros for 48 hours. But if you are in a mood for exploring you should only buy an individual ticket is perfect and rest you can explore by foot! The best part is that if you are travelling with a child who is ten years or less than he can travel free!

City Sightseeing Tips

When you plan to step out for sightseeing, have your batteries fully charged, the mobile and the camera that you are carrying.  If feasible invest in a good power bank. Put a bit of snack in your bag pack that requires less space but give you immense energy. You should be carrying a water bottle with you so that you are not forced to buy water from street peddlers; you should be avoiding them at all costs. Keep your money in distributed places. Have an umbrella with you.

               

The best and most highly rated Rome Hop on and Hop off bus is the Big Bus, it has more than 560 reviews and has been classified as the most highly rated tour. There is instant confirmation, and there is also mobile tickets availability. The trip also offers four walking tours and the tourists have the chance to get on and off at 8 different spots. There are usually a lot of discounts going on  and there are discounts for various credit cards.

People have been giving rave reviews about this particular bus tours and all they had were excellent reviews for the tour. So hop on to the bus and enjoy the most interesting tour in Rome! As a tourist you can enjoy the best possible city tour ever, because you get the chance to visit attraction for free and you will not have to worry about any convenience issues as well!

And if you feel the need to use the restroom make sure you use one in one of the McDonalds or another fast food chain, otherwise you would have to pay 1 Euro for the restroom, but of course, the children are free.

Free Walking Tours

There are a lot of free walking tours that you can easily enjoy without paying a single penny! One such free walking tour that you can join to enjoy a leisurely amble through the city is New Rome Free Tour for familiarizing yourself with the inner city. Then from Porta de Popolo, you can join the free tour to discover the outer regions of Rome.

       

Free Attractions

There are many piazzas, parks and historic sites that can be visited for free! Some of the most exciting places that can be visited are:

•    Visit the Parthenon and enjoy the art there.

•    Pay your respect at the St. Peter's Basilica and once there, have an exciting time looking around at the Michelangelo's and Bernini's art pieces!

•    Enjoy the street performers at Piazza Navona.

•    Make a wish and throw the coin into the Trevi Fountain.

•    Explore and roam around in the Villa Borghese.

•    Amble on the cobbled path of the Via Appa Antica.

•    Visit and enjoy the Piazza del Campidoglio.

Best places to Stay in City

If you want a place to stay at cheaper rates then finding accommodation outside the main city is the best idea, but if you are willing to a pay few extra Euros, but be in the middle of the whole activity buzz then the city centre is the place you should be! You can find numerous, hostels, hotels, rooms for rent and a small house for rent to stay all depending on your budget!

If you plan to stay in the city centre, then you will need to find a place near  Centro Storico. It has Pantheon located nearby with Piazza Navona and other piazzas nearby, you will also find lots of churches and other historic places to visit in a walking distance. The prices can be as high 660$ to as low as 96$, it all depends on the season you are going to visit.

   

Hotel Colosseum is one of the best option when you are looking for a place with a panoramic view. On an average it can cost around 150$ a night. The hotel is located near many historical sites in a walking distance, with the tram station and the railway stop nearby and ideal location for first time visitors.

Best Rome Tours

Being new to the city, it is understandable that you will be highly basing your tours on the Google maps and the cook guides, but joining a sightseeing tour can help you understand and delve deeper into the city's mysterious past, a fusion-based present and breathe in crispy mysteries with fresh and pleasant surroundings! The bets Rome sightseeing tours you can join are:

•    Small-Group Ancient Rome and Colosseum Underground Tour

•    Viator VIP: Sistine Chapel Private Viewing and Small-Group Tour of the Vatican's Secret Rooms

•    Tuscany in One Day Sightseeing Tour from Rome