Although Rome is a vast place, its metro is relatively small, and it's among the smallest among…read moreEuropean capitals. The Rome Metro, called Metropolitana di Roma in Italian, is the Eternal City's main medium of public transport. It began its operation in 1955, making it the oldest system of its kind in Italy. Seeing as it is quite small, navigating the Rome underground is very straightforward. The main thing to remember is that Roma Termini is the connection point between lines and just about every other transport in the Eternal City. Out of the three lines, only A, which appears red or orange on maps, and B (the blue line) are completed and are the ones that pass through the most landmarks, such as the Vatican Museum, the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, etc. Line C is a new line gradually being opened in stages. My partner, our friends, family member, and I used it for 2 days during our stay. A single ride costs €1.50 and is valid for 100 minutes on a combination of metro, buses, and trams. But we bought a €12.50 ticket valid for unlimited metro, bus, and train travel within Rome for 48 hours from validation. It was generally clean and safe; keep one's belongings close and watch out for pickpockets (as one should in most major cities), and one should be fine.

The Metro A line in Rome is typically very crowded -- especially at afternoon "rush hour". I find…read moreit to be a necessary evil to move around the heart of Rome. I had my wallet lifted getting on a train at Espagne but gladly got it back after making a scene on the train -- minus about 200€. The perp dropped my wallet rather than being caught with it.

Took it to piazza Venezia. One must go to Tabacchi (tabak/c kiosks) to buy tickets, or else metro…read morestations. There is no way to purchase one either aboard a tram or a bus!! Quick option from Trastevere ("across Tiber") to the Piazza. Hooks up with so many other bus routes at PV ( several to Termini) These were some sights I spied, and these phrases I used liberally!!

free for the most part...unless you pay 1.5 euro...you can risk riding for free but in the event…read moreyou get caught, big ticket.

Termini is kind of a mess, it's chaotic and for whatever reason they randomly just shut down access…read moreroutes into or out of the tracks which can cause major bottlenecks. It's super busy but conveniently is very close to a lot of stuff in Rome, so for day trips or if you are staying nearby it's very convenient. This is definitely not my favorite train station but it's also a super useful tool for getting around. Just prepare yourself for a bit of a chaotic arrival and you will be totally fine. The uber pickup area is a little hard to find, through a nondescript hallway, but getting an Uber worked pretty easily for us. In the past I've had no issues getting cabs as well - at least not no more issue than anywhere else in Rome.

I went to Rome for the first time last month and spent my entire trip gobsmacked by the beauty of…read morethe city. When we went to Stazione Termini to catch the Frecciarossa to Florence, I figured we were in for another grand architectural marvel. It was almost a relief to find an ugly modern train station, built in the 1940s, with a utilitarian, vaguely dingbat/carceral aesthetic. Termini is Rome's main train station, and apparently the fifth-busiest in all of Europe. It was pretty bustling both times we were there, on a Tuesday and Thursday in November. I imagine it gets crowded during peak tourist season. Our high-speed train ran on time and was definitely the best way to get to Florence and back. We spent minimal time in the station itself, but it seemed like a lively, functional place, with a lot of shops and restaurants. Termini may not be a seminal Roman landmark, but it's clearly an essential part of life in Rome.

This is the main train station in Rome…read more It's pretty easy to navigate, as is the case with most of the rail services in Europe. They have a decent selection of restaurants in a good size food hall. The only issue I had was how packed it was! It's extremely busy, so trying to find a table to eat at was a challenge. There is a restroom in the back, but it's for paying customers only. They will check for a receipt, so don't throw it away! The rail system in Rome hits all the major attractions, and goes out to the coast! It's an easy and affordable way to see Rome!

Alert: Termini has an incredible food court!! This review…read moreis more for their food court since I actually didn't travel via train. I discovered the Food Court at Termini because the Hop On Hop Off Bus Station is right outside. Let me tell ya, WHAT A GREAT FIND!!! I can honestly say that the best foods that we had while in Rome was at the Food Court at Termini! It is a multi-level food court with plenty of seating, and plenty of options. I mean, the food options are so diverse! Go with a group and share as many items as possible. Just do it!!

Oh beh . Ladies and gentlemen the winner for the " worst…read moreunderground station in Italy goes tooooooo Rebibbiaaaaaa ma a mani basse proprio !! Dopo km di coda sulla ridente Tiburtina , arrivi entusiasta come un Grifone, nel quale ormai ti sei trasformata , alla stazione metro di rebibbia . Ma quale .. Quale gioia infinita !! Uno snodo autobus importantissimo e il capolinea della metro B . Di funzionale in questa metro , c'è soltanto il murales di ZeroCalcare .. Vecchia e sporca in perfetto stile metro di Roma, questa stazione è assolutamente tremenda . La zona autobus è lì , con due pensiline e decine e decine di bus che dovrebbero arrivare ( il condizionale è dovuto, vista la puntualità dei mezzi pubblici ma quella è un'altra storia ) La zona metro ... Beh .. C'è il nulla ! 4 macchinette per i biglietti e regola vuole che due debbano essere rotte ( si dice vintage oggi no ? Beh .. Quelle so vintage ) e fanno ormai solo arredo , non esiste un bar, un bancomat, insomma mancano le cose basilari . Ma a noi che ci frega ?! C'abbiamo tutto il futile ! Eh si perché non ci sono strutture ma una marea di venditori ambulanti !! Logicamente quando ci sono gli scioperi , è la prima ad essere chiusa ,In fondo quella è solo una delle stazioni principali . Ed infine .. C erano una volta i parcheggi .. Ma adesso stanno facendo i lavori di miglioria statale , quindi o ti procuri un auto pieghevole ( come le bici ) oppure c'è il parcheggio dall'altra parte della strada .. Insomma per citare il saggio ZeroCalcare : qui ci manca tutto ! Non ci serve niente !!

The transit operator in Rome is Azienda per la Mobilita di Roma Capitale. It's abbreviated as the…read moreATAC because their old name is the Azienda Tramvie x Autobus del Comune di Roma. When I travel I usual rely on public transportation when possible to save on cost. I did my research and was happy to learn that they take tap forms of payment like apply pay. However my apple pay didn't work multiple times so I used my credit card for payment. Less convenient since I have to take it in and out, and be mindful not to lose it. In addition my research showed that they automatically cap their public transportation for the buses, tram, metro, urban trains within Rome. It sounds great in theory. 2025 caps at the time of our visit: Single ticket valid for 100 minutes - 1,50€ 24 hours unlimited - 7€ 48 hours unlimited - 12,50€ 72 hours unlimited - 18€ 7-day pass unlimited - 24€ The ATAC was the primary cause of my suffering in Rome. Their time estimates were off and there were frequent delays. There was one route that was suppose to be a 20 minute commute that turned into a 40 minute commute due to all the delays and waiting. That wasn't even a bad one. There was one day a 30 minute commute turned into 2 hours of tedious waiting and navigating and suffering waiting for their bus. Taking the bus is a main method of travelling transportation since they do not have as many subway/metro lines as other European countries I've been to. One day we had an early start and the multiple buses that never came put us at risk for missing our timed tickets to the St. Peter's Basilica so I just called a Taxi. And known their system sucked and I didn't want to risk missing my flight, I also called a Taxi to get a ride to the train station to get to their airport. Every... single... day... their bus routes would somehow mess up my plans... EVERY... DAY... IN... ROME. And LITERALLY the #1 reason why I don't consider coming back unless they somehow drastically improve their infrastructure. Cause I can't drive here either. Crazy multidirectional driving with absolute disregard for the lines on the road. Barely any lights, no stop signs. Absolute chaos.

I mean it's functional so I guess I can't give it just one star…read more My first experience going to Rome was trying to buy a bus pass. For whatever reason, the automated ticket dispenser is located on the fifth bus bay (you'd think it'd be closer to the station entrance). I genuinely couldn't find it so I ended up buying it from the tabacchi (tobacco shop). Then I figured out that my bus didn't run until later that night so I took an alternate route via the metro. I got lost for another hour but that's another story entirely. My second experience was waiting for a bus. How it works in Rome is that a monkey is blindfolded and it selects the hour and the minute the bus arrives. I assume this is how it works because I can't explain how erratic the bus service is. Also, one time I almost pissed on a tree because I didn't know where my bus was. That's also another story entirely. My third experience was the routing or lack thereof. There wasn't a single stop where I got off and immediately arrived at my destination. Every bus drop off involved another quarter or half a mile walk, and this was to major tourist sites. Then I got on the metro and was inexplicably confused as to why there was only one line in one direction. Apparently, there are three lines (I had to look this up) and the only junction in the city is at the main terminal so you're mostly stuck with Line A unless you feel like stopping by Termini to get to Line B. For this reason, I only managed to use the metro a grand total of 4 times in 3 days. At least metro tickets cover both buses and trains, or it'd be useless. My fourth experience was figuring out why the train kept skipping Barberini. It turns out a couple escalators broke so they shut down the whole station for 9 months (!) and counting. Just send thyssenkrupp over, they're like one country away. Ultimately, I got where I needed to go (often with great difficulty); I wasn't robbed and my bus didn't catch fire. So thumbs up?

Incredible service. On time, kind and professional. Great communication and attention to detail…read more Will use again and highly recommend to all. The price for private transportation is close to what you would pay for a taxi or uber service which was impressive. Truly priceless at the end of the day for security and peace of mind. Thank you to Fabio for his great driving!

This was my first trip to Europe and I traveled with my adult daughter. I booked my tour far in…read moreadvance, and Irene was very accommodating and helpful. She answered all of my questions quickly and completely, and tailored our experience to what we wanted to see and do. My daughter and I booked a pick up from the cruise port of Civitavecchia and tour of Rome. Andrea was there to pick us up promptly and it felt like we had just reconnected with an old friend. He was very knowedgeable and personable. We were able to see all of the main attractions we wanted to see, and he utilized our time well, avoiding traffic. Andrea made reservations for us to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant where we sampled local food and wine. We were also able to go shopping for souvenirs and learn about the history of the area. We ot back to our cruise exhausted but happy from all we had seen and experienced. The following day, Andrea met us at the Naples port and we headed to Pompeii. He had arranged a private guided tour of Pompeii for us, which we thouroughly enjoyed. We then headed to Sorrento for lunch and shopping. It was a wonderful experience and I would definitely utilize their services again when we are able to return to Italy!