Italy
Ancient ruins, baroque piazzas and proper pasta and gelato. The Colosseum is on the east side of the city; the Vatican is 4 km across the river, so plan your days by area.
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Rome · Food & Drink

Rome · Sightseeing

Rome · Food & Drink

Rome · Sightseeing

Rome · Culture & Temples

Rome · Sightseeing

Rome · Culture & Temples

Rome · Sightseeing

Rome · Sightseeing

Rome · Sightseeing
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The Colosseum Arena Floor, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum guided tour starts from £55. The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel entry is from £33, and the Pantheon is free to enter. A pasta-making class near the Vatican starts from £59. Book the Colosseum and Vatican well in advance — walk-up queues can be several hours long. Use code ALLCHECKEDIN5 at GetYourGuide for 5% off.
Rome is manageable on a budget. The Pantheon is free. A Colosseum tour is from £55, Vatican Museums from £33. Eat at local trattorias away from the main piazzas for affordable pasta and pizza. Use a Wise card to avoid currency conversion fees, and code ALLCHECKEDIN5 saves 5% on GetYourGuide bookings.
Rome is a very popular solo travel destination and is generally safe. The main things to watch are pickpockets around the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and on buses. Keep bags zipped and phones away in busy areas. The Termini station area can be hectic at night — stay alert but most visitors have a trouble-free trip.
Rome has two Metro lines. Line A serves the Vatican, Spanish Steps and Termini; Line B covers the Colosseum. The historic centre between the Colosseum and the Vatican is about 4 km apart on opposite sides of the river, so plan your days by area rather than crossing the city repeatedly. Tram and bus fill the gaps, and much of the old town is best explored on foot.
Monti, just east of the Colosseum, is a lively neighbourhood popular with independent travellers. The centro storico around the Pantheon and Piazza Navona puts you central for sightseeing. Trastevere is quieter and atmospheric in the evenings. All three are within easy reach of the main sights.
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