Brief Summary
This video provides essential tips for visiting popular sites in Rome, including the Trevi Fountain, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Roman Forum, focusing on how to avoid long lines and enhance the overall experience. It covers new access rules for the Trevi Fountain, a unique method to enjoy it with fewer crowds, and a strategy to skip the lines at St. Peter's Basilica by purchasing the audio guide in advance. Additionally, it offers guidance on navigating the Roman Forum efficiently, including alternative entrances and must-see spots like Trajan's Market.
- New access rules for the Trevi Fountain
- Skipping the line at St. Peter's Basilica
- Efficiently navigating the Roman Forum
Intro
The video introduces upcoming changes at the Trevi Fountain and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, offering viewers advice on how to navigate these changes for a better experience. It promises to reveal a unique way to enjoy the Trevi Fountain with fewer crowds and a method to bypass the long lines at St. Peter's Basilica without needing to arrive early.
New rules to visit Trevi Fountain
In 2024, the Trevi Fountain reopened after renovations with new controlled access rules, limiting the number of people allowed near the fountain between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily, except on Mondays and Fridays when controlled access is from noon to 9:00 p.m. On Mondays, the fountain is closed for cleaning. To avoid lines, visiting before 9:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. is recommended. For a nearly private experience, arrive around 8:30 a.m., as workers begin setting up and restricting access, allowing those already present to enjoy the fountain with minimal crowds until 9:00 a.m.
How to skip the line to St Peter's Basilica
The traditional method to avoid lines at St. Peter's Basilica was to arrive early, but now, visitors can skip the line by purchasing the new audio guide online at least 24 hours in advance. This audio guide provides express entry into Vatican City, bypassing the main security line. Dome tickets, which also include the audio guide, can be purchased online in advance for the same express entry benefit. Purchasing the audio guide or dome tickets ahead of time allows visitors to choose their preferred time of day and still bypass the long queues.
Best way to visit the Roman Forum and spend less time in lines
A visit to the Imperial Forums is included with a Coliseum ticket, valid for entry either 24 hours before or after the scheduled Coliseum visit. To minimize wait times, avoid entrance number three, especially during peak season, and instead, use entrance number one, a short walk away, which typically has shorter lines and provides access to Palatine Hill. After visiting Palatine Hill, descend to the main Roman Forum area. Many visitors miss Trajan's Forum, located on the other side of Via dei Fori Imperiali; an underpass allows access to this area, leading to Trajan's Market, the oldest enclosed market in the world, which requires a separate entrance fee. To see everything, exit at point six, walk up the stairs, and enter Trajan's Market. If visiting the Forum before a late afternoon Coliseum entry, start with Trajan's Market, then walk down to the Forum, ensuring not to miss Palatine Hill before exiting near the Coliseum. For a 2:00 p.m. Coliseum entry, aim to visit the Forum when it opens at 9:30 a.m., allowing time to explore and possibly grab lunch in the Monti neighborhood.
