{"id":166344,"date":"2018-10-22T23:17:01","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T21:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehappyjetlagger.com\/rom-5-classic-in-the-eternal-city\/"},"modified":"2025-07-27T02:36:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T00:36:45","slug":"rome-classics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyjetlagger.com\/en\/rome-classics\/","title":{"rendered":"Rome: Tips for the 5 Great Classics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you never been to Rome either? For all Rome beginners, I’ve put together a few tips<\/strong> here: what to see, a few important and less important sights<\/strong>, important tips and a few first impressions. My tips for Rome, by the way, you can visit well on a weekend just as! <\/p>\n\n

Rome tips in brief:<\/strong>\u279c Free admission & ticket for public transport with the Roma Pass*<\/a>\u279c Get to the Colosseum faster*<\/a>\u279c Stay overnight: Generator Rome*<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Rome Classic No.1: The Colosseum<\/h2>\n\n

Somehow, I always thought the Colosseum<\/strong> was right in the center of Rome. But that’s not true at all. But it was easy to walk there from my accommodation near the main train station, and for everyone else there’s a subway station right in front of it. It is unbelievable how large the stadiums were built back then and how much the construction method has influenced today’s stadiums. The massive stones everywhere, the size in general: if you don’t check out the Colosseum in Rome, you’re missing out.<\/p>\n\n

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The Colosseum in Rome: Absolute must-see, but unfortunately also very crowded. It’s best to plan your visit in advance to avoid long waits or just be there really early. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

In summer, the queues<\/strong> are endless. Even if, like me, you think half an hour after opening at 8 a.m. is early enough. You can order tickets<\/strong> from the official ticket office<\/a> – but they are often sold out.<\/p>\n\n

Absolutely note:<\/strong> In addition to the official ticket store, there are also various commercial tour providers who sell tickets both online and on-site with priority entry so you don’t have to stand in line.<\/p>\n\n

I actually decided in my desperation directly on the spot for this variant and have paid in the end 30\u20ac (meanwhile certainly more), which was already the down negotiated price (yes, absolutely negotiate!). You still have to wait until the whole group is together. In return, you also get some extra information from the tour guide.<\/p>\n\n

Overall, the ticket situation is quite opaque and anything but stress-free on site. So better buy your ticket in advance! If you can’t get a ticket at the official presale anymore, try this tour provider online: <\/p>\n\n

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