Best way to get around in Rome

All of those places are within easy walking distance from Piazza Navonna
Many are in pedestrianized areas

What do you mean by “Roman Square”? I assume Forum

The metro wouldn’t be of any use

wow, you are doing a big trip hitting up Paris and Rome! Most cost effective would be walking, and second would be public transit. I know there are day (and week, month) passes for the transit, but they probably run from specific days.

Best way is by walking (you see more detail and run into some great churches not just the tourist attractions when you walk) mostly or taking the bus or metro when you are exhausted from walking.
You can use Google maps to see where you would walk to in order to catch the bus or metro to wherever you want to go.
The metros all have kiosk machines that sell tickets in multiple languages.

We took a wonderful golf cart tour of Rome in 2022 through the Get Your Guide app. Looking back our group of four family members unanimously agree that of our three days in Rome that was the best experience. We saw all of the top sites with the exception of the Colosseum, and were able to get out and enjoy ourselves. When we stopped at the Pantheon our tour guide (driver of the golf cart) treated us to a gelato. Since our group really wanted to see and tour the Colosseum at the end of the tour our driver dropped us off next to the Collosseum even though it was out of the way for him. Wish I remembered his name he was a local and so wonderful!

Thanks all, I read metro was the best method but wanted to see if anyone thought big bus was any good. Also if I was missing anything else. I most likely will walk but if heat becomes unbearable, just wanted to have a plan in place.

The Rome Metro only has very few lines, very few stations, and most stations are nowhere near the places you are going to see. Bus, taxi or feet, pretty much really.

Except for the Colosseum, which would be a long walk (about half hour), all others are within walking distance. For the Colosseum, if that distance is too much for you, there is bus no. 87 or a taxi.

sajant26, you should change your post heading to "Best way to get around ROME" versus the entire country of Italy. There is also some relevant info missing. In one of your previous threads you mention "Is this difficult with six people and luggage? We're flying into Venice staying for a few days and then headed to Rome." But in another thread you say, "I was planning to take train from Venice to Interlaken with a family of four on Aug 17th (Sat)."

In either case, it doesn't look like you're traveling alone, and the ages/mobility of your companions can affect how you might want to get around. As well, if your trip is in August and you want to get inside the Colosseum and "Roman Square" (I'm guessing you mean the Roman Forum) you need to have your tickets booked very soon if not already.

I'll agree that sightseeing Rome on foot is the easiest, cost-effective way to do it unless not everyone in your group can manage that.

Hi Kathy, thanks for your feedback. Yes, I had a few posts but from all the wonderful responses, only recently have I booked my travel with final itinerary based on suggestions. I am flying to Rome, then headed to Venice, Interlaken and Paris.

The best transport in the large cities of Europe is public transportation. The Rome Metro does not cover all of the city, so it may be necessary to learn enough about a few bus routes that help you. Many cities have one or two routes that provide a free sort-of Sightseeing Bus, if you have a window seat. Of course, busses are subject to traffic delays. That's a reality of traveling with the masses.

The fact is that public transportation is unfamiliar to people who have never lived in a major city of the US. It can be a struggle to learn enough. And you have to be content with possibly leaving town with a few Euros still on the transport card you buy. But increasingly, cities accept Tap-and-Go credit card payment. Look into it for any cities you visit.