Beat The Crowds In Rome: 8 Essential Tips For A Peaceful Visit | Romewise

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00:00 Introduction
01:13 TIP 1 - Come in low season
04:19 TIP 2 - Visit less popular sites
08:55 TIP 3 - Go super early or late
11:41 TIP 4 - Get out of town
12:26 TIP 5 - Get off the beaten path
13:04 TIP 6 - Go up high
13:52 TIP 7 - Head underground
14:31 TIP 8 - Visit a park or garden
15:00 What do you do if you can't dodge the crowds?
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[@catchang8234]

Hi Elyssa, my daughter & I returned from 5 weeks in Italy including a week in Rome. I can’t thank you enough for all the information you have provided. We took the after hours tour of the Vatican & it was amazing. We were the last group out and were essentially in the Raphael rooms & the Sistine chapel by ourselves. The evening Colosseum visit was just magical. Thank you for putting up your amazing videos (we watched the Florence ones too).

[@Romewise]

Thank you for your lovely comment! I am so happy if my videos helped make your trip more enjoyable! You really made my day - thank you again!

[@kurtwillett6526]

Elyssa, We just returned from our 16-day trip to Rome and Sorrento and wanted to thank you so much for all your helpful videos which made the trip easier and much more enjoyable. From the tips about which tours to book for the Coliseum and Palatine Hill to the recommendations for visiting St. Peters, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museum without waiting in line, to your suggestions for hidden chapels and well-shaded parks, your contributions to the success of our trip were numerous. We even packed a picnic for our Sunday visit to the Appia Antica and tours of both the St. Sebastiano and Domitilla catacombs. Please accept the boundless thanks of two more travelers who greatly benefitted from your sage advice and please keep those videos coming!

[@Romewise]

Thank you so so much for your lovely comments. I am really grateful to you for letting me know that my videos played a part in helping you have such a successful and fantastic visit to Rome! That's wonderful that you got to see things you wanted to see, stress-free, which is one of my goals when making these videos! I will keep making these videos as long as I know that people like you are enjoying them and using them to help make their trip to Rome and Florence more memorable! Thanks again!

[@catherinechiara3914]

Hi Elyssa, every time we've been in Rome , we would often get off the beaten path and escape into a little church and get recharged. The peace and tranquility was amazing. And the parks were great places for a picnic. Thank you so much for all your great advice.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words!

[@SteveTTTT]

Good info!

[@Daisy-bt7li]

Grazie😊

[@zouzou2472]

Thanks for all ur help

[@marionhaydon6579]

I think the most important thing I realised was that I was part of the crowd so why would I expect others not to be there 😉. All being well be will be back in Rome mid January 2025 (airfares are not cheap from our part of the planet). Excited already. Loving your videos. Giving us good ideas for visiting new places.

[@Romewise]

That is a great way to look at it! You are so right - many times, I hear people complain about the crowds in high season, and I think, yes, but you are also part of the crowd. I think the best way not to stress about it is to accept it and think about something else. Thanks so much for the kind words about my videos! I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@peterjones7673]

Hi Elyssa, more great tips once again. We have been to Rome a number of times seeing all the popular spots and anytime is a busy time. Next time we are back we are going to follow your advice once more and visit the "less busy" museums and a lot more of Rome's beautiful churches. Great video once again, thank you both so much.

[@Romewise]

Thank you as always, Peter, for your kind words of support. I truly am glad you find my videos helpful and I am very grateful to you for always taking the time to provide such useful feedback!

[@brandispry576]

I will be visiting Rome this summer with my husband and kids. I LOVED all of your tips and information. Thank you! Can’t wait to binge watch all of your other Italy videos.

[@Romewise]

Thank you! That's so nice of you! You might find these videos helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6W7qZ6ZoadnmKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIrJh5h5gqhkhrM

[@tunnus.123]

Great.

[@philipf.jacobus2332]

Thanks!

[@Romewise]

Wow, truly, thank you, from the bottom of my heart!! I am very very grateful!

[@just-in-case3054]

Great to know, will be there Jan 15-19.

[@Romewise]

I THINK you should be able to enjoy a quieter time in Rome. Enjoy!!

[@sonjahapke3861]

Thankyou so much. I am visiting in April and these are really interesting. X

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! You might find these helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opm0fZWVnq6Fi9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaK3gn2ghs9kmrM

[@Hoakaloa]

Excellent tips, grazie! During our 2015 visit we really enjoyed the Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Palazzo Massimo, first-in-to-the Cappella Sistina tour, Vatican Museums night entry. Also, waking up early on a Sunday and walking around was like we had the city to ourselves. That strategy worked in Firenze, also. Our favorite park was Parco degli Acquedotti. I think we may have seen one or two other people the whole time we were there. As we age and as the world turns it seems less likely we will ever be able to get back to Italia/Europe. So, I hope you keep making these wonderful videos.

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much for your kind comments. I love to share my tips because I think they really work! Sorry to hear you may not be coming back to Rome, but I am glad you enjoy my videos. And yes, I am working hard on making new ones all the time! Thanks again!

[@crisvincentpedrola9125]

Your videos have helped me a lot with my Rome experience a few days ago. Waking up a little extra early pays a lot.

[@Romewise]

That's great! Glad you have found my videos helpful!

[@reivilo6798]

Great advice and top tips ! So well presented and explain. Might want to do this Key master tour !!!

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for your kind comments! yes, I highly recommend the Key Master tour!

[@michaels3003]

Great tips (some are new to me). Thank you. Your Italian pronunciation is great.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much! Glad I gave you some new tips, too!

[@hdibart]

Thanks so much. I feel like I have an insider for a friend.

[@Romewise]

Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@StS-ny8sb]

Really, really great video. Thanks for the tips, especially about "low season" and what sites to book in advance.

[@Romewise]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for commenting!

[@matthewgiuliano7498]

Hi Elyssa, I just returned from Rome/Florence/Venice and your videos helped me hit the ground running when I arrived in Rome. I scheduled the big 2, Colosseum/Vatican but wandered about and saw many of the sights. This video is perfect for getting deeper into the Rome experience... I can't wait to return. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.❤

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much! I'm thrilled to know you found my videos helpful with your trip planning! Sounds like you had a wonderful experience. Thanks again for your kind comments.

[@paulinemaher4715]

I booked the extra time visit for the Sistene Chapel this Christmas week. Took your advise from a previous video Elyssa. Looking forward to it.

[@Romewise]

That's wonderful!! I hope you have a fabulous visit! Thanks for letting me know you find my advice helpful!

[@SRC21584]

Thanks for the tips. We will be visiting Rome in Mid November this year😊

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching! Have a great visit!

[@helenwalter7993]

I am going to take your information for the next trip to Rome. So much to cover in Rome. I was there last November via Tivoli! Love Italy.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you find my videos helpful!

[@liliherndz5792]

Thank You Elyssa Great Vlog and tip 🕊💐🕊

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much!

[@liliherndz5792]

@@Romewise GOD’s BLESSINGs and CAREs over you and your LOVED ONES 🕯🕊🕯

[@Romewise]

Same to you! @@liliherndz5792

[@liliherndz5792]

@@Romewise Borghese Gallery official website is always down ..endless tries to achieve purchase of the entrance tickets. Question: Elyssa from the Via Veneto where thru the Arabian Wall is getting to the Piazza Puopolo via the WALLs Arch ( walking ) a possible pleasant & safe path???

[@Romewise]

This is the official site to buy Borghese tickets: www.tosc.it/en/artist/galleria-borghese/ Yes, from the top of Via Veneto you can walk through the Aurelian Walls to the Villa Borghese park - delightful and safe @@liliherndz5792

[@MarisolBerrios]

I'll visit Rome soon through a cruise (unfortunately for just some hours), and after watching your video now I'm thinking I might need to plan another visit!! Thanks for the information! Your videos are very informatives.

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much! Yes, you need more time in Rome. I hope you'll be able to visit!

[@evelyngrammar]

Any time you can get to Rome, it's the best time.

[@Romewise]

True!

[@louamato6332]

Hi Elyssa. I just found and subscribed to your channel. Very helpful advice here. I'll be visiting with my wife and 3 young adult children in early June. Do you have a video about best places to stay, perhaps? Thanks again for your work here+

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I have a lot of tips about where to stay right on the Romewise website. You can start here: www.romewise.com/where-to-stay-in-rome.html Soon I will be making a video with my tips for picking where to stay, so please stay tuned!

[@samtan4729]

Hi Alyssa, Are accommodations cheaper during the slower months? Thanks for reminding us about Capitoline museum. The most sublime Caravaggio lies there as well as the astonishing and moving Dying Gaul sculpture.

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching! Yes, the Capitoline Museums are among my favorite in Rome and almost never crowded. I love both Caravaggios - the Young Saint John the Baptist and The Fortune Teller. And yes, the Dying Gaul is just amazing! As for accommodation, yes, prices come down when there is less demand. Thanks again!

[@Granuaile1]

I used to be a regular visitor to Rome-last time 2016 but I’ll be back again in October this year. I’ve been there at different times of the year but my experience is that summer is WAY too hot. I like April or end October.

[@Romewise]

Yes, summer can be overly hot and uncomfortable. For many people, it's the only time they can come. If you can visit in April or October, you'll find the nicest weather - however, these are also the busiest times of year to visit, thanks to the nice weather.

[@lizsherril7850]

We visited in Aug & yes it was very busy & very hot too. No public toilets or toilet seats anywhere so drinking has to be limited. No menus in English anywhere. I'd go back but not to tourist sites. Vatican museum was like herding sheep. Much enjoyed us driving back from Pompei on the coastal roads.

[@megand175]

Do you have a translation app on your phone? If so then you don’t need menus in English, that just screams tourist rip off restaurant to me. Couldn’t do without my Google translate in all countries, works a treat.

[@Romewise]

Sorry to hear you did not have a good experience. Yes, it's been very crowded this summer.Glad you enjoyed your trip to Pompeii!

[@barbaramullaney1007]

In my experience, regardless of where you are, restaurants that have English menus generally cater to tourists. Many times, this means that they are more.expensive and/or the food is not authentic (which can mean blander.,. Less flavorful). We've had good luck with both Google. Translate and with asking the waiter and even other customers if.they can help

[@maryb2798]

Thanks, Elyssa--love your videos! You say to bring a water bottle, but will it be allowed in the sites such as the Vatican museums, St. Peter's etc.? Thanks

[@catchang8234]

Definitely. They even have fountains that you can refill your drink bottle

[@Romewise]

Yes, you can bring your own water bottle in. What you can't bring in are bottles you can't see through like thermoses.

[@DeSAMP1969]

Elyssa thanks for your travel videos. With the Jubilee year next year in Rome, is the month of June something to avoid due to the anticipated crowds coming to the Eternal City. We are looking for three/four days to come during a european trip and have limited time due to school/work schedules. If planned out well can we avoid long queues? Thanks for any advice. Grazie

[@Romewise]

Thank you for letting me know you enjoy my videos. June is a busy time to be in Rome, Jubilee or not. The Jubilee likely won't affect your visit but if you are worrying about crowds and lines, you should prepare for them because June is always busy in Rome. You might find these videos helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnSvhmSDe6mlars kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6W7qZ6ZoadnmKM Also check these pages on my website: www.romewise.com/rome-in-3-days.html www.romewise.com/book-in-advance-in-rome.html So yes, if you plan well, you can avoid queues - not crowds maybe, but long lines, yes. Enjoy!

[@robynrides]

I come to Italy from Australia every year in December and January. I love it because I’m away from Sydney summer which is too humid for me. What is the park you a in for this video? It look lovely.

[@Romewise]

Yes, that's an excellent strategy to come in winter (our winter!) The park I film in quite often is the Villa Celimontana.

[@robynrides]

@@RomewiseI have added the park to my Google maps saved places in Rome to remind me to visit it next January. Thank you.

[@Romewise]

@@robynrides Wonderful! I love the park in winter especially when the sun is shining. You will love it, too!

[@kiwisun529]

Do you have a website? Do you do guide tours? Do we need a guide? Will be there coming off a cruise and leaving the next day. Should we just hit the main sites? Thx

[@Romewise]

Yes, I have a website. That's how this channel was born! www.romewise.com I do not guide tours but we do offer trip planning services and can help organize a guide for you. If you are interested, please write us at [e-mail].

[@kiwisun529]

Thank you!@@Romewise

[@ceciliac6250]

Great tips. I do have a question about daytrip from Rome to Castellucio. l've seen it on KZbin and it looks spectacular but it's not as popular as Orvieto and Assisi. So I'm wondering if taking a daytrip to Castellucio is worth it or should stick to somewhere closer

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much! Yes, Castelluccio is beautiful, especially if you go when all the flowers are blooming. You have to hit it just right. We went one year when they were supposed to be blooming but we were about a week too early (it was in late May.) But for me, it is a VERY long day trip from Rome. Like Venice, it's certainly doable, but in my opinion, it would be a long day without a huge payoff. I think Castelluccio is more about going and enjoying the place and the scenery, for which I think you need maybe one overnight stay. You might want to check out my playlist about day trips from Rome. Maybe consider the Gardens of Ninfa or Farfa Abbey: kzbin.info/aero/PLEAd_Z-Tx6V3xlPs1CVtI2Xvar0owBicS

[@ceciliac6250]

@@Romewise thank you so much for your help! I will check out your video

[@user-wd8st8cv8e]

hI! I have a trip planned next month to visit Rome. Just wondering if it is safe to travel there with the war going on in Israel?

[@Romewise]

I realize current world events are very troublesome, but so far there are not any official warnings about travel to Rome or other parts of Europe. Then it comes down to how you feel personally. I have not heard people talking about cancelling their trips but it is up to you of course.

[@michel.montreal]

How do I put more more than 1 thumbs up on a video ?

[@Romewise]

How do I put more than one heart on a comment! Thanks so much for your kind words!!!

[@marinspasov7814]

Are you at Villa Celimontana's park?

[@Romewise]

Yep! I say so at 14:50 :)

[@TheScarlett80]

The early tour in colosseum also with the underground?

[@Romewise]

I'm not sure what you are referring to by early tour. If you mean a tour going at opening hours, then it does not necessarily include the underground unless you book that. Visiting the underground requires what is called a Full Experience ticket. You may want to watch my latest Colosseum video where I go over the different types of tickets available: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npKaZ2irnLV1j8k

[@TheScarlett80]

@@Romewise thanks 😊

[@TheReluctantCoder]

Hi, any idea why the Borghese Gallery official site has been down for so long? :(( I really want to book ahead

[@Romewise]

I'm not sure what you mean. Is this the site you are trying to use: www.gebart.it/musei/galleria-borghese/

[@TheReluctantCoder]

Omg I was using another link that looked legitimate 😅 thanks so much for sharing the link!! ❤

[@Romewise]

Yes, many resellers do a great job of making their site look like the official site. They are legit but not the official site. Glad to help! @@TheReluctantCoder

[@TheReluctantCoder]

By the way for the Free Sunday, you mentioned that we need to book ahead on the gallery website. I can't really find the place to book the free sunday. @@Romewise 😥

[@TheReluctantCoder]

I can see the paid tickets but the first sunday of the month is not clickable.

[@Memes7804]

So many people in Rome while in Dubai always empty.

[@Romewise]

True

[@mangodiet801]

Honestly, just watching this video makes you not want to visit. Nothing but tons crowds and tourist price gouging

[@Romewise]

That was not my intention, but yes, the crowds lately have been putting people off. Which is why I made this video.

[@1DebOsborn]

The prices are not as high as here in the USA. I’ve been there twice and was amazed at some prices being so good. Mostly in restaurants.

[@Romewise]

@@1DebOsborn Yes I think it's relative. I also find that prices for eating out in Rome tend to be lower than in US restaurants for similar types of meals.

[@lisekapp268]

Love your videos! The parrots squeaking in the background was sweet. I agree, I get into my “zen bubble” too. I realize I’m apart of this throng of tourists and make the most of it. I find less crowded streets to navigate and avoid busy times of day with popular sites.

[@Romewise]

@@lisekapp268 Thank you so much! Yes, that's part of enjoying Rome - especially when it's crowded! Look for quiet streets, and when you have to be in a crowd, just get in your zen bubble!

[@robertthomson1587]

Go in February. Rome is empty.

[@Romewise]

Kind of...I was just at the Vatican Museums yesterday and by 11am, it was wall to wall people. But overall, yes, Rome is a bit quieter in February than it will get as spring arrives.

[@robertthomson1587]

The Vatican Museums are always wall-to-wall. That's a given.

[@Romewise]

Yes, but to be honest I was actually surprised by how crowded they were on a Monday in February! @@robertthomson1587

[@familyburns5196]

please don't look away from the camera, it's distracting. you have a habit of looking up when you apply emphasis in your conversation. it's distracting.

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much for your very constructive comments. I hadn't realized that I do that until you mentioned it. It must be involuntary. I will work on improving this. Thanks for taking the time to provide useful tips that can help me improve.

[@jeanneamato8278]

I don’t see how you can be distracted from the most interesting facts and views ever. She’s the best video I’ve seen and the amount of history you learn is astounding.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much! It's because of people like you, who appreciate what I am trying to do and share, that I love what I do so much! I am truly grateful. @@jeanneamato8278

[@barbaramullaney1007]

Never noticed! Hardly distracting

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much! @@barbaramullaney1007

[@philipf.jacobus2332]

Thanks!

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for your kind contribution! I am very grateful!