Rome admission passes and transportation

I suppose it really depends on what you are planning to do while in Rome. We added up the cost of what we wanted to do, and with that, the Roma Pass made the most sense. What are some of the options you have been seeing? Some places, such as the Borghese Gallery requires reservations regardless of what option you use, and the Vatican Museum is not covered by any pass that I am aware of (you either buy your ticket, do a group tour through them, or a private tour). What are you hoping to see? What time of year are you going?

The romapass is the most popular pass as it is a sites pass and a transport pass. The pass is valid for 3 consecutive days and can be used at many of the sites and museums around Rome. It costs 35 euros and allows you to bypass the lines. It doesn't include any tour or entry to the Vatican museums.

You should add up the costs of the sites you wish to see and decide if the pass will actually save you money. If you're not seeing 3 or more sites or using a lot of public transport then you may just be better off paying as you go. You can book most sites online and bypass any lines. You can also buy transport pass of varying lengths and prices.

Donna

Also check out Ron In Rome for lots of helpful info on passes and whether they're worth it.

what the others have said, and , transport needs also depends on where you're staying,

jerry,

It would be helpful if you could elaborate on your plans in Rome and what sights you plan to visit. The Roma Pass is definitely one option to consider.

For transportation in the main part of Rome, I usually buy a B.I.G. (daily) ticket which costs €4 and is good for all modes of transport and expires at midnight each day. It only has to be validated on the first use. There's also a three day version at €11, but I've never used that.

Thanks for the input, we will be staying a short walk NW of the colosseum metro station. We will be doing all of the top 6 or 7 attractions, Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, Borghese Gallery, Vatican. A lot of those will be walking from our location. Likely the National Museum as well. Several other forays that involve transport will be added in as we so desire once we are there. Most of the visits will be during a three day period.

FYI: Rome is one of those cities you can walk yourself to death in. Try and figure out how to navigate the city via city bus. They can get you across town very fast and efficiently.

jerry,

I'd like to second the comment from David regarding walking in Rome. If you're used to lots of walking, you shouldn't have a problem, but it's easy to underestimate the amount you'll do there. On one of my previous visits there, I underestimated my walking abilities and developed some problems, resulting in a visit to the Doctor. I've learned that the best method (for me) is a combination of public transit and walking.