Walk from Rome Termini station to Colosseum - Must See Hidden Gems!

[@Romewise]

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[@lornamorgan3575]

Another great video. People don't believe me when I say there is so much to see in Rome that is free. You just have to take a little walk beyond the usual suspects.

[@Romewise]

Thanks a lot Lorna! Yes, what I did on this video was all free (except for the pastries!), I didn't even mention that! But you are right, it's another wonderful aspect of this walk (and so many sights in Rome!)

[@miguelperez9433]

Totally I agree . Just a simple walk in Rome is a pleasure and a marvellous experience. Great video ❤

[@louisedasilva6046]

I’m always impressed with your knowledge of Rome and your ability to pronounce all the names of places and people. You are very good at making history interesting. 😊

[@Romewise]

Wow what a lovely comment! Thank you so much!

[@ralphcasale9702]

I bet all these videos and suggestions probably make at least some people want to travel to Rome immediately. Incredible sights and tips.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much, Ralph, as always! You are very kind!

[@ralphcasale9702]

I’ve been to Rome many times but now I have a new walking area, with great new places, to explore! Thank you!

[@Romewise]

So glad I have helped give you ideas for new things to see and do in Rome. It's an endless exploration!

[@Godlvr008]

Food court is great tip. Trastevere good for authentic Italian. Thanks Elyssa, keep em coming!

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much as always. Yeah I love Mercato Centrale and I think a lot of people don't know about it since it's in a different part of the station. And yes, Trastevere is one of my favorite food neighborhoods! Thank you again!

[@catherinechiara3914]

Thank you Elyssa. Although we've been to Rome many times, I always learn some excellent tips and facts from your videos. Mille, mille Grazie 🌹

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for your kind compliments! I am always grateful for people like you who know Rome well, yet let me know they found something new to see through on of my videos. I am glad you enjoy the content!

[@user-vt8rw8qw9k]

absolutely comprehensive and detailed walk, thank you so much Elysa!

[@Romewise]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Steve-Duh-Rino]

Beautiful Rome!

[@senseis1]

I love Italy and I love this channels videos. 😍

[@Romewise]

Thank you! So kind of you!

[@dmaebinkley6819]

Your videos are so well done! I can see myself wandering on this route.

[@Romewise]

Thank you very much! That's so nice of you!

[@myhometoitaly]

I have walked in this area before and NEVER knew how much I missed! Shall try again in November to see so much more, thank you

[@Romewise]

So glad I shared something that was new for you! Hope you come back and let me know here in the comments what you think of the walk!

[@myhometoitaly]

@@Romewise certainly, I make sure I give credit whenever I find something I enjoy and can post it for other Italian Americans

[@Romewise]

@@myhometoitaly So nice of you!

[@smon7224]

Thank you so much for sharing all of this information! I’m planning a trip with my family during June 2025 and have two 6 year olds ones and your videos give me a better idea on how to explore Rome!

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for your kind comments! I'm so glad you find my content helpful. I hope you have a wonderful visit next year!

[@smon7224]

@@Romewise Elyssa! Do you think traveling to Rome during Jubilee 2025 would be a good idea for tourists? I’m a little hesitant with the large crowds.

[@Romewise]

@@smon7224 I'm getting a lot of questions about this and will probably make a video about this topic. Please remember that the Jubilee lasts the entire year. There is not one specific date or even date range during the Jubilee that is more important than others, with the possible exception of the opening (December 24) and closing of the Jubilee (December.) They expect about 5 million pilgrims to attend but again, over the course of the whole year. Also, many pilgrims coming for the Jubilee will stay in religious housing, and/or at hotels that can accommodate large groups which are often outside the city center. So while nobody can predict the future, my feeling is that the Jubilee will not impact regular tourism all that much. Rome has been super crowded since mid-2022, and I expect it to stay this way into the near future, Jubilee or no Jubilee. Personally, I would not put off coming to Rome for this reason - Carpe Diem!

[@GiovaneC.A-zv7us]

Roma é uma Cidade eternamente Bela! Abraços do BRASIL!🇧🇷😀🌍🌻💚

[@Romewise]

Muito obrigado!

[@GiovaneC.A-zv7us]

@@Romewise 🇧🇷😀!!!!

[@ruthleabellflower7760]

Thank You so much for all of your videos. I chose to walk to my accommodations in the Colosseum area. After a long flight I was energized to find the spots you highlighted. I only had about 30 hrs in Rome; considering the crowds at the Colosseum and the Forum, I took some great photos and headed to another part of the city that you described in a video, Largo do Torre Argentina. They didn’t build Rome in a day so you can’t see it in a day. I’m looking forward to coming back and using your video guides.

[@Romewise]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm so glad you enjoyed this beautiful walk and saw some of the places I recommend. I hope you had a wonderful visit to Rome!

[@peterjones7673]

Another great walking video Elyssa showing us so many places on the way to a top attraction to pop in and see that you would not normally do when in Rome. Many thanks once again.

[@Romewise]

Thank you as always, Peter!

[@alantheinquirer7658]

Just loving the sight of bits that I remember from my too-brief visits! Trivia: The senior Roman politicians were assigned a set number of 'lictors' depending on their rank; for instance, the legates were assigned five. These were both indicators of the rank *and* bodyguards. It was the lictors that carried the fasces - an axe bound with wooden rods by a rope. These were both badges *and* weapons as, in extreme emergency, the rope could be pulled off and the bodyguard was armed with a very sharp axe!

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much for watching and for sharing that fanastic bit of history with us! I love details like this and they are so helpful and important for understanding Ancient Rome!

[@mikerichards5610]

You keep Rome alive for me!

[@Romewise]

Thank you!

[@michaelm5894]

The Basilica of Saint Praxedes is something I once stumbled across just as services were finishing. Quite touching and beautiful to see it as a living institution, not "just" an important work of art and architecture.

[@Romewise]

So true, while it's a stunning church to visit, it's also very much a parish church where people come to worship regularly.

[@felipeantoniazzi299]

I highly appreciate and recommend this channel. It is a must for everyone wishing or about to visit Rome. Thanks for your hard and dedicated work, Elyssa.

[@Romewise]

What a lovely thing to say! Thank you so much for your kind comments. I appreciate you!

[@LouisLuzuka]

That station is beautiful ❤

[@Romewise]

It really is!

[@timpotts2804]

I stayed in that area first time I came to Rome and my first sighting of the Colosseum was as I walked through that same park, never forget it as long as I live. Super video 👍🏻

[@Romewise]

Thank you for sharing your experience! Yes, it's quite a moment to come across these Roman monuments when you see them for the first time. Even after living more than 20 years in Rome, I am always gobsmacked each time I see the Pantheon! It never ever gets old!

[@dearprudence2001]

I walked into Santa Maria Maggiore at 10am on a Sunday, completely unawares of the service that was beginning. It was quite beautiful and emotional. I recommend visiting all the Papal Basilicas in Rome.

[@Romewise]

I agree, services here are truly beautiful. I love the singing and the way the acoustics carry it. You are also right that all the Papal basilicas in Rome are worth visiting! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@silvanadp5873]

Great video. I enjoy it!

[@Romewise]

Thank you very much!

[@king_cobra5492]

Great info. Grazie mille.

[@davidz8286]

Excellent. Will try this route

[@Romewise]

Great! I hope you enjoy it!

[@yogigardener5219]

I will be doing that walk next months thank you.

[@Romewise]

Great! I hope you enjoy it!

[@darrencotton786]

Thanks for more great information. I wasn’t sure which way to walk to the colosseum from the royal Marcella hotel but after watching your video I think I’ll take a little detour and take this route. I’m definitely looking at going to the Domus aurea too, hopefully I’ll be able to buy tickets for this when they’re on sale 🤞

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comments. I hope you'll try this walk and come back and let us know here in the comments what you thought about it! And definitely visit the Domus Aurea if you can. It's an amazing site!

[@FionaMacdonald-p9p]

Fantastic video as always Elyssa.Keep them coming.

[@Romewise]

Thank you! Will do!

[@hdibart]

Really terrific video.

[@Romewise]

Thank you!

[@lisekapp268]

I’m so glad to have found your channel! Great content, just the kind of info I like for travel. 👋🏻

[@Romewise]

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much for your kind comments!

[@tunnus.123]

Great.

[@cynthiam6487]

My hotel was by Termini Station, wish I had seen this video sooner!

[@king_cobra5492]

thank you Grazie mille. Paul

[@Romewise]

Thank you for watching!

[@al10112022]

Thank you for this. We arrive from Florence on Thursday, unfortunately late at night and were told by the Hotel Mecenate to not do that walk at night, so we will be taking a cab. We will walk from the hotel to Colosseum the next day.

[@Romewise]

Glad you find it helpful! I hope you enjoy your walk :)

[@Evan-lx9lw]

Thank you. This video gave a an idea for you. As people plan a visit / stay in Rome, there are perhaps half a dozen neighborhoods they can choose to stay at (hotels, B&B, Airbnb...) How about a neighborhood visit? One video per area?

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much! This is a great idea. I have done a video about the Trevi neighborhood, but agree it would be a great idea to make videos for many of the specific areas to stay and visit in Rome. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYq6p6GKf9WHo9E

[@Evan-lx9lw]

@@Romewise my wife does an ESL Bible Study at our church. One of the women grew up in China. She has a daughter in college. Leading up to spring break, the daughter asked if she and her mom could go to Rome together. In China, they don't learn history. So she knew NOTHING about Rome. She asked me to line up housing ... Instead, my wife and I met for lunch and I brought my maps and computer. Explained the regions as best as I could. Discussed tradeoffs. Gave her some housing options. They went there about two months ago but have been too busy to meet for a debriefing.

[@Romewise]

@@Evan-lx9lw Wow that's amazing that they don't learn history in China! I had no idea. I hope she is enjoying her time here!

[@ralf547]

wish I'dfound your channel and the great content before I had visited Rome.

[@Romewise]

Thanks for visiting and I hope you'll use my videos for your next trip to Rome!

[@clivebaxter6354]

stayed in that area three times and missed a lot, have to go back!

[@Romewise]

There is always something new to see in Rome. I live here and I'm always discovering new things! I'm glad you have some different things to explore on your next visit. :)

[@jsarcopgs]

one of the "hidden gems" for food is also the food hall in the termini

[@Romewise]

I do include Mercato Centrale but the rest of Termini also has a lot of places to eat, including the underground and also top floor!

[@lilpenny1982]

The last time I was in Rome, my hotel was near Termini train station. It was so convenient because it was also near fast food restaurants.

[@Romewise]

It can be a convenient place to stay.

[@Willdevl]

Thanks a bunch for this. I'm actually going soon and have this direct path from my hotel so I'm looking forward to all of the hidden gem areas. What is your favorite dish or what would you suggest? I only get two days so I have to crunch things.

[@Romewise]

For all my suggestions about the best places to eat in Rome, start here: www.romewise.com/places-to-eat-in-rome.html On that route, you could stop at Trattoria Monti or Da Danilo, two of my favorites. Everything is good, so get you like! Both need to be reserved in advance.

[@Willdevl]

@@Romewise Thanks again. I'm also out of Florida, Space Coast here. Small world but hope you're enjoying Rome still. Should've picked up anthropology lol

[@Romewise]

@@Willdevl Still love Rome but Florida (Gainesville) is also home as that's where my parents are and where I grew up and went to school :)

[@hossibaer9194]

When walking from Termini to Colosseum you should also definitely visit San Pietro in Vincoli to see Michelangelo´s wonderful work of Moses.

[@Romewise]

You'll find I mention it and show the sculpture at 13:20. It's definitely a highlight for any Michelangelo lover like me!

[@hossibaer9194]

@@Romewise Ooops, sorry. It was my fault. I just took a look at the map in the beginning of your great video and saw another path. I promise to take a closer look at your work in the future.

[@Romewise]

@@hossibaer9194 No problem at all! I think it can be easy to miss a quick part of a video. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@victorialee346]

You mentioned one of the fountains is for dogs. How would one know which are for dogs and which are not?

[@Romewise]

@@victorialee346 If there is a little pool at the bottom, dogs could drink there. Also if there is a water spot at dog-level, dogs might find it easy to drink from that.

[@edwardf9661]

Excellent.

[@Romewise]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@myhometoitaly]

am searching for a video on the trams you can take outside Termini...............several years ago I took the tram all the way to St Peters but on this trip I want to use it as a hop on hop off route so I can explore some of the parts of the city I never visited on previous trips..

[@Romewise]

I suggest you use the app Moovit or Google maps which is connected to Rome's ATAC system.

[@kimward2731]

I love your videos. I am making a running list of non-touristy things to do. However, please don't leave me hanging on the Cafe' in the park. What kind of local foods/snacks do they have?

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video. The café in the park is your basic bar - you'll find sandwiches, breakfast pastries, etc. It's not fancy and it's not really a place to have a meal, just a sit-down snack break.

[@thejordans4]

Thanks, Elyssa! What is the name of the café in the park? I can't find it on Google maps.

[@Romewise]

It's the Chiosco di Nunzio al Colle Oppio. If you click my description of the video, it will expand and there you can see a link to the specific Google map I made of this walk, and it includes the cafe.

[@allyson1691]

Just a note… Toilets I tried at the Mercato had no toilet seats. Recommend going up the escalator inside to the toilets upstairs.

[@Romewise]

Oh that's a shame. Good tip! Thanks!

[@victorialee346]

Do you have to pay for the toilets there too?

[@allyson1691]

@@victorialee346 yes up the escalator €1 I think and by card works. Tap ‘n go. At the Mercato if you buy food your receipt gets you in the toilet. Scan the QR code.

[@Romewise]

@@victorialee346 Not the ones inside Mercato Centrale. You do have to pay for the toilets inside the station but on the other hand, they are very clean.

[@victorialee346]

@@Romewise we found out about paying to use the toilets with change after we purchased our foreign currency. How much are the toilets?

[@nancyelizabeth8364]

How long before your entry ticket should you arrive

[@Romewise]

I talk about that in my latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnnKq6VvjtCke6s (Maybe 15 minutes prior, as long as you know what to expect and where you're going, which is all in the video above.)

[@danielmulno]

It looks like there is a new website to purchase colosseum tickets through. Is there anything different we should be aware of?

[@Romewise]

Yes, new video coming this week! Stay tuned! Meanwhile here is the new site: ticketing.colosseo.it/en/

[@LouisLuzuka]

What do you recommend eating here ❤

[@Romewise]

Which "here" are you referring to? I talked about quite a few different places to eat in this video....Mercato Centrale in the station (anything! There are so many choices), Trattoria Monti (again, everything is good, so it depends on what you want!), Pasticceria D'Amore (take a look at the food on offer, it's all delicious!).

[@LouisLuzuka]

Are there still pickpockets 😅

[@peterjones7673]

Yes naturally like all cities just always be vigilant

[@Romewise]

Yes, just as Peter said, like any big city, you need to be vigilant and aware of your surroundings, but also, please don't let fear of pickpockets overtake you!