Wondering if its better to buy a pass that gets us into the attractions in Rome rather than do individual tickets. Suggestions appreciated.
Posted by
Everett, WA
1299 posts
I'm no expert on what passes are available, but I do recommend you look into the Roma Pass. For around 20 euros, you get 2 sights for free and discounts at other sights. It also includes a 3 day transit pass that works for buses and the metro. Several large sights qualify for the pass (Colloseum and Forum counts as one entrance, Borghese Gallery, etc.) and it is not hard to make back your money.
Posted by
Seattle, WA
1317 posts
Connie's advice is spot-on. It depends on what attractions you plan to see, of course, but for the usual tourist ones (Colosseum, Forum, Captioline Museum, etc.), the Roma Pass is the way to go. There are no passes available for the Vatican that I know of, so you won't have a choice but to get an individual ticket there.
Posted by
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crestedbutte
9 posts
We plan to go to the Colloseum, Forum and Borghese Gallery among other things. We will have our 7 year old with us so any suggestions for children activities are appreciated. Where do we buy the Roma Pass?
Posted by
Everett, WA
1299 posts
You can buy the Roma Pass at the train station...just go to the Visitor's information area (kinda hard to find, in the building that runs parallel to track 24 about 1/2 way down) and they will sell them to you. Many sights sell them as well, but there have been people who reported they planned to buy them at their first sight only to be told they were out. For what you are planning to do, the pass is a great idea.
Posted by
Everett, WA
1299 posts
http://www.roninrome.com/2009/04/27/should-i-buy-a-roma-pass/
Someone post this link on another thread. It has great information on the Roma Pass
Posted by
The Hague, NL (AMS)
2207 posts
Here's more info on other "discount" passes available in Rome and some hints on how to get in the Colosseo:
CLICK HERE