Fiumicino Airport (FCO) — Leonardo da Vinci Rome's main airport is located 32 km southwest of the city on the coast. Most international flights land here. Flight Connections from Germany Ryanair — From many German cities, often from €20 one-way. Flies to Fiumicino and Ciampino. easyJet — From Berl

On Foot — The Best Option The historic center of Rome is surprisingly compact: From the Colosseum to the Vatican is only 3.5 km as the crow flies, from the Pantheon to the Trevi Fountain 5 minutes on foot. Most attractions are within an area you can comfortably explore on foot. Comfortable shoes are

EU Citizens As an EU citizen, you need no visa. Italy is a Schengen member — you only need a valid ID card or passport. No border controls when entering from other Schengen countries. Swiss Citizens Same rules as EU citizens (Schengen Agreement). Passport or ID is sufficient. Tourist Tax (Contribu

Rome is generally a safe city — violent crime against tourists is rare. The main issue: pickpocketing and scams, especially in tourist areas. Pickpocket Hotspots Metro Line A: Especially Termini, Spagna, and Ottaviano (Vatican). Organized gangs are active in crowded cars. Bus 64: The "Pickpocket E

Dress Code & Churches

Rome's churches are active places of worship, not museums — and the dress code is taken seriously: Knees and shoulders covered: Applies to St. Peter's Basilica, all basilicas, and most larger churches. Shorts, mini skirts, tank tops, and off-the-shoulder tops are taboo. Enforced: At St. Peter's Bas

Internet, Language & Travel Tips

Mobile Internet Thanks to EU roaming, you can use your German mobile contract in Italy without additional costs. Network coverage in Rome is good (4G/5G). Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi in many cafés, hotels, and museums. The city offers Roma WiFi in some public places — quality varies. Language Italian is spok

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Travel Guide Rome

Your Complete Travel Guide for Rome

Region:Lazio, Italy

Language:Italian

Currency:Euro (€)

Best Travel Time:Apr–Jun / Sep–Oct

Flight Time:1.5–2 hours from DE

Visa:Not required (EU/Schengen)

Last updated: 20 March 2026 · 11 Chapters · 38 Sections

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The perfect first-time visitor tour: all the major highlights in 5 days, with the ideal rhythm of antiquity, art, culinary delights, and Dolce Vita.

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Long Weekend — 3 Days

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The absolute highlights in 3 intense days: Ancient Rome, Vatican, baroque center, and enough time for pasta and gelato. Stressful, but doable.

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Rome & Surroundings — 7 Days

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Rome in depth plus the most beautiful day trips: Tivoli's imperial villa, Ostia Antica as a second Pompeii, the Via Appia with catacombs, and the wine villages of the Alban Hills.

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Rome for Foodies — 4 Days

4 Days

Rome as a culinary journey: Carbonara in Testaccio, Supplì at the market, Gelato from Fatamorgana, espresso at the counter, Aperitivo in Monti, and Porchetta in the Castelli Romani. Colosseum as a side dish, not the main course.

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Planning· 3 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Rome

4 Sections

Chapter 2

Best Time to Visit & Climate

3 Sections

Chapter 3

Budget & Costs

3 Sections

Regions· 4 Chapters

Chapter 4

Colosseum, Forum & Historical Center

4 Sections

Chapter 5

Vatican & Trastevere

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Chapter 6

Monti, Testaccio & Esquiline

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Chapter 7

Tivoli, Ostia & Surroundings

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Understanding· 2 Chapters

Chapter 8

History — From Empire to Modernity

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Chapter 9

Culture & Lifestyle

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Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 10

Arrival & Transport

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Chapter 11

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The ancient and baroque heart of Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and Spanish Steps — the monuments that make Rome the Eternal City, packed closely together on a few square kilometers.

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Vatican & Trastevere

The smallest state in the world with the largest art collection of humanity — St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Museums. Right next door: Trastevere, Rome's most charming district with the best trattorias and the liveliest nightlife.

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Monti, Testaccio & Esquiline

Away from the major monuments: Monti as a bohemian district with vintage shops and cocktail bars, Testaccio as the culinary heart of Rome with the best Carbonara and Supplì in the city, and Esquiline with its early Christian basilicas.

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Tivoli, Ostia & Surroundings

World-class day trips from Rome: Tivoli's UNESCO villas with 500 fountains, Ostia Antica as the "second Pompeii," the Via Appia Antica with catacombs, and the Alban Hills with wine villages and crater lakes.

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