Rome
Ancient ruins, baroque squares and the best street food in the country.
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Good to know
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Italy, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period…
Italy follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago,…
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area…
There are strict rules about goods you can take into and out of Italy. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty…
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The Leonardo Express runs from Fiumicino to Termini in 32 minutes. Ciampino is served by coach in about 40 minutes.
Rome has only three metro lines. Buses fill the gaps and walking is often faster in the centre.
Public drinking fountains, the nasoni, run cold and safe all over the city. Carry a bottle rather than buying water.
Eat in Testaccio or Trastevere's back streets. Anything with a picture menu near a monument is a tourist trap.
Local knowledge
Contributed by guides, operators and creators on the ground. Community advice, kept separate from official sources.
Book the first entry of the day or a late Friday opening. Walk straight to the Sistine Chapel first, then double back through the galleries.
Testaccio market at lunch, then dinner in the streets behind Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere. Avoid anything with a menu photo.
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Frequently asked questions
The Leonardo Express train runs every 15 minutes to Termini in 32 minutes. Taxis are a fixed fare into the Aurelian walls.
Yes. Timed entry is compulsory and slots go days ahead, especially any ticket including the arena floor or underground.
Four days covers ancient Rome, the Vatican, the baroque centre and Trastevere at a civilised pace.
The centre is, though the distances add up and the cobbles are hard work. Wear proper shoes.
Yes. The street fountains are fed by the same aqueduct system and are safe to drink from.
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Italy guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into and out of Italy. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
U.S. Department of State currently advises high degree of caution (level 2 of 4). Advice differs slightly between governments, so check your own country's advisory before you travel.
Travel information last reviewed 18 August 2026. Compiled from European Commission Newsroom, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and Tourpublish Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
Advisories, entry rules and alerts apply to Italy as a whole.
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