Roma reisetips

Du kan spare tid og få et mer avslappet opphold ved å bestille gå-forbi-køen-billetter og gå rett inn til attraksjonene. Gå-forbi-køen-turer og -billetter er tilgjengelige på mange av de mest populære attraksjonene og opplevelsene i Roma, som Viators eksklusive VIP-tur til Vatikanet, samt til Vatikanmuseene, Det sixtinske kapell og Peterskirken. Prioritert adgang er også tilgjengelig på andre berømte attraksjoner i Roma, som Galleria Borghese og hagene rundt, Colosseum og antikkens Roma. Dermed har du tid til å finne på andre typiske ting i Roma, som å kaste en mynt i Trevifontenen eller spise is på Spansketrappen. Du kan til og med slippe å vente på bord med en gå-forbi-køen-reservasjon på Hard Rock Café. Da blir du vist rett til bordet når du ankommer.

Of the global cultural wonders which have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, only one represents an entire country: Vatican City. The world’s smallest sovereign state is – as well as being the spiritual home of the world’s billion or so Catholics – an incomparable storehouse of artistic treasures. It’s also one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions, so a pre-booked ticket which takes you to the head of the line is a must. Once you’ve mounted the remarkable double helix stairs at the entrance to the Vatican Museums, a unique overview of the origins and development of Western art awaits you. It’s a journey which takes you from fine Greek and Roman statuary to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes, the undisputed masterpiece of the Renaissance, and on to contemporary ecclesiastical works. And that’s before you’ve even stepped inside the colossal house of worship that is St Peter’s Basilica, with Michelangelo’s Pietà and countless other sacred works.

Michelangelo is considered one of Tuscany’s most famous sons, but many of the masterpieces for which is he is best known are not found in Tuscany. In fact, Michelangelo spent much of his life in what is now the Italian capital of Rome, and you can see much of his artistic legacy in Rome today. In his artistic youth, Michelangelo was held in local esteem by the ruling Medici family of Florence, but he was by no means an artistic legend by the time he arrived in Rome in 1496 at age 21. But the following year, he began work on a commissioned piece that would become one of his most celebrated sculptural works - the stunning Pieta, which now sits near the entry of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The other Michelangelo masterpieces in Vatican City are his enormous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. The ceiling was painted from 1508–1512, and the Last Judgement fresco behind the altar was painted from 1534–1541.

Vatikanstaten har mange imponerende historiske monumenter, for eksempel Det sixtinske kapell, Peterskirken og Vatikanmuseene. Med guidede turer får du høre om hemmelighetene og historien til disse stedene, samtidig som du går forbi køen. Det sixtinske kapell i Vatikanpalasset er stedet der kardinalene samles til konklave for å velge en ny pave. Interiøret består av overdådige fresker. Kapellet er mest kjent for taket, som ble malt av Michelangelo og forestiller skapelsen. Mange andre berømte kunstnere, som Bernini, Botticelli og Raphael, har også utsmykket palasset. Vatikanmuseene inneholder pavenes personlige samlinger, og her finner du mange verker fra antikken til renessansen og videre. Kirken var en viktig del av renessansen, og her finner du malerier, skulpturer, fresker, billedvever og portretter av paver.

Getting to Pompeii from Rome is a two-step process. First, you’ll need to take the train to Naples, and then change trains to the slower Circumvesuviana line that will take you to the excavation site at Pompeii. (The Circumvesuviana is in the same station as the main trains to and from Naples, so that part is easy - it’s just in a different part of the station.) From Rome-Naples on the high-speed train takes 1 hour 10 minutes, and then from Naples-Pompeii on the Circumvesuviana takes a little over a half-hour. You can catch an early train from Rome and be at the entrance to Pompeii with plenty of time to explore the site before retracing your steps for the journey home. It’s definitely an investment in time, since you’ll spend nearly four hours of your day in transit, but it beats missing out on the ruins of Pompeii completely.

Day 1: City of Rome Explore Rome with a hop-on hop-off bus or a specialist walking tour that includes Ancient Rome, Baroque Rome, Jewish Rome, and art history. Don’t forget to visit the Colosseum, the Roman catacombs, the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain. Then end the day with a night tour of the city or a Tiber River cruise. Day 2: The Vatican Spend a day in the Vatican City. Witness the Papal Audience and skip the line to the Vatican Museums, Raphael's Rooms and La Pieta, in St Peter's Basilica. Then view Michelangelo's masterpiece at the Sistine Chapel or experience an exclusive viewing of the Vatican Museums. Day 3: Day Trips Take a food trip out of the city to Chianti and Umbria or an overnight tour of the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany. Sail across the Gulf of Naples and discover the secrets of Capri, or take a three-day excursion to Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento and Capri.

Explore Rome in style on a private tour! Whether you desire a more flexible Vatican experience or want to take your time viewing legendary art and historic structures, we have a variety of private tours for you to choose from. Explore on your own on an independent tour or enjoy personalized attention with a guide. You'll come away with a better understanding of Rome and a host of stories (and photos!) to share with your friends and family back home.

The heart of Roman civilization, which once included some 80 million inhabitants, has now been reduced to a series of important ruins in the center of the city of Rome. It is believed that Rome itself was founded in 753 B.C. by brothers Romulus and Remus, decedents of a Trojan prince. Over just a couple of centuries the city evolved into the most powerful entity on the planet, with over 20 percent of the entire Earth's estimated population under its control at one point. In its glory, this part of the Roman city was full of intricately built temples and other important buildings made of the world's finest marble and stone. However, in the 15th century, many of the ancient city's temples were scavenged of their materials and used to build a number of churches and other more modern buildings.

Take a break from Rome's big-city bustle to discover the fascinating history of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius. Combine the highlights of southern Italy with a trip to Naples and visit to Pompeii's haunting ruins and climb to the smoking summit of volcanic Mt. Vesuvius. Lava flows have scarred the sides of Mt. Vesuvius, and are visible on the winding road up to the summit. Climb Mt. Vesuvius and hike through soft volcanic ash and pumice as you circle the crater, with panoramic views of the picturesque Bay of Naples. You may see plumes of steam issuing from the sleeping, but still active, volcano.

The city of Rome alone is full enough of treasures to last a lifetime, however, when in Rome you shouldn’t forget the other amazing sights of Italy. It may be impossible to truly discover everything, but luckily with some planning, any traveler can experience the best of other regions and cities in just one day. So take a day and go beyond the hectic urban sprawl on one or more of these fantastic full-day sightseeing tours from Rome. Ah Tuscany. The gorgeous landscapes, quaint villages and lush vineyards of this hilly region provide the perfect setting for a relaxed day trip. On a Tuscany in One Day trip, you’ll explore three villages in the Val d’Orcia, Italy’s most fertile region. Tuscany’s largest city and cultural center deserves as much exploration as possible. You might think you can’t see the top attractions and artworks of the birthplace of the Renaissance in a day, but with the help of a Skip-the-Line Tour you’ll enjoy many of Florence’s highlights.

The beguiling Amalfi Coast runs from Sorrento to Salerno, with jaw-dropping cliff-top panoramas, a coastline of rare beauty and a sparkling cluster of seaside towns including ravishing Positano and Amalfi. Inland there are tranquil hiking trails through ancient landscapes around the classy hilltop town of Ravello, famed for its literary and musical connections as well as its aristocratic, stucco villas. Exploring the Amalfi Coast from a base in sophisticated Rome has never been easier; options stretch from a single day’s flying visit by high-speed train to discover the charms of Amalfi and Positano or a full immersions in the region – varying from three- to nine-day packages —which can incorporate tours of cosmopolitan, chaotic Naples; the UNESCO-listed ruins at Pompeii; the Blue Grotto on the sleek island of Capri; and overnight ferry trips to Sicily to bask in the shadow of Mount Etna.

Påsken er kanskje den mest populære og spennende tiden av året å besøke Roma på – i sentrum av den katolske påskefeiringen. Byen er full av liv, feiringer og vårfarger, og du kommer til å kjenne på lysten til å bli med på moroa. De fleste aktivitetene skjer i Vatikanet, med pavemesse 1. påskedag og en offentlig tale til de tusenvis av menneskene som har samlet seg på plassen og opp Via della Conciliazione til elven Tiber. Det er en uforglemmelig opplevelse, men vær oppmerksom på at folkemassen er enorm. Hvis du vil unngå mengdene og langvarig venting, kan du kjøpe en gå-forbi-køen-billett for å få prioritert inngang til for eksempel Det sixtinske kapell og Rafaels stanser, hvor du kan tilbringe ferien med å glede deg over verdensberømt kunst. Du kan også ta en 2,5 timers lang omvisning i Peterskirken. Hvis du helst vil holde deg unna Vatikanet, kan du fremdeles slippe unna køene med en gå-forbi-køen-billett til berømte Colosseum.

So much can be said for Rome and the surrounding south of Italy. But those who would sing the praises of its cobbled alleyways, ancient aqueducts, and bustling air of Italian joie-de-vivre, can only help but fall in love with its sister, Florence, for she is like Rome, only somehow more beautiful.

Every single one of Italy’s 20 regions produces wine, including the two islands. Some are more famous worldwide than others – and some don’t even make it out of Italy. But if you’re a wine lover planning a trip to the country you would be smart to try to sample as much Italian wine as you can during your visit. These are some of the best wine regions in Italy.

Walking tours through Rome's ancient sites may be all well and good for adults who can imagine what life might have been like 2,000 years ago, but for kids it's helpful to be more explicit than just asking them to picture something in their heads. At Roman Gladiator School, kids of all ages will learn about the history of Rome's gladiator games by putting on a costume and getting lessons in weaponry and hand-to-hand combat from members of the Historic Group of Rome. If your kids are a little older, choosing a tour may simply be simply a matter of picking attractions and activities that speak to their interests. Does your child like mysteries and haunted houses? Then the combination of history and chills on the Ghost and Mystery Walking Tour of Rome and the Skip-the-Line Tour of Rome's Crypts and Catacombs. Maybe your child thinks he or she is too old to play-fight at Gladiator School but wouldn't mind watching an Imperial Rome Gladiator Show with Dinner.

As early as the 1st century B.C.E., the island of Capri served as a retreat from busy life in the city. Roman Emperor Augustus started the trend, building a dozen villas on the island. His successor, Tiberius, took it a step further in the 1st century C.E. - he not only built villas for himself, he moved the seat of the empire to Capri in the year 27 and ruled from there for the next ten years. Today, Capri is more well-known as a chic destination for the rich and famous on vacation, but it's also a popular day trip destination from the Italian mainland (whether you're famous or not). Taking a day trip to Capri from Rome is a commitment of time – it's a little under three hours one way via train and then boat, or a bit longer with an organized tour that uses private coaches instead of trains – but the island offers spectacular views, lovely beaches, and a glimpse of how the other half lives.

After touring thousands of years of sights by day, sit back and relax to experience Rome's magic by night. Floodlit monuments like the Trevi Fountain and Colosseum are a spectacular sight, and an early-evening visit makes the ideal pre-dinner tour. Rome flicks the switch to light up such essential sights as the Roman Forum, Casteel Sant-Angelo and St. Peter’s Basilica. Piazza del Popolo is fringed with open-air cafes, and night-time revelers still flock to the famous Via Veneto, symbol of Rome’s dolce vita (sweet life). Combine an illuminations tour with dinner in Trastevere, or join an evening walking tour with a guide to lead the way and hear intriguing tales about Rome’s floodlit sights.

Utforsk Romas fascinerende antikke historie, og besøk alle de historiske attraksjonene i byen, enten til fots eller på en hopp-på-hopp-av-buss. Begynn med Forum Romanum, som ligger mellom to av Romas berømte høyder, Palatinerhøyden og Kapitolhøyden. Forum Romanum er nå en samling ruiner etter at stedet opp gjennom århundrene har fungert både som en kilde til marmor, og som inngjerding for kyr. Spaser bort til det gamle teateret Colosseum for å se hvor romerne ble underholdt av gladiatorkamper. Du kan også ta en buss og besøke Ostia. Det var en gang havnebyen til antikkens Roma. Den gang var det en levende by med omtrent 60 000 innbyggere, men i dag gir byen oss et godt innblikk i antikkens hverdagsliv, med havner, varehus, leiligheter og herskapshus, butikker, bad og templer. For virkelig å fordype deg i Romerrikets prakt kan du besøke andre berømte attraksjoner som Trevifontenen, Piazza Navona, Pantheon og Peterskirken.

What could possibly be more fantastic than zipping through the streets of Rome on a vintage Fiat or Vespa? After all, you’ve seen it done in many a Hollywood film, and it looks so easy. As you might expect, however, the reality is a little different than what you’ve seen in the movies. Rome’s traffic is notoriously horrendous, and it’s even more so when you aren’t familiar with the city or with Italian driving laws. Having your own set of wheels to get around may be advantageous in some cities, but in Rome it’ll cause more headaches than it’s worth. Still, it’s hard to beat the romantic notion of seeing the Eternal City from a Vespa or Fiat.

There are few cities as celebrated as Rome. Rome has always attracted eager visitors while bewitching writers, artists and filmmakers. If you’re staying in Rome, there are so many day trips available to you. Most of Italy's most-visited cities are only a few hours away, including Florence, Pompeii and Capri. And because it’s a private tour, you can take your time and enjoy the privacy afforded to you and your family without the worry of what others in your group might want to do. It's all up to you!

You may have heard your family and friends debate whether Rome, or Florence, or Capri, has the best gelato in all of Rome. The gelato is so delicious all over Italy, it seems impossible to decide! This isn't just your regular ice cream. Flavors range from cappuccino to fresh fig to pine nut to salted caramel. More gelaterias are now offering non-dairy and yogurt versions of their famous gelato, which means more than ever there is a little sweet something for everyone. Taste and "see" for yourself!

For travelers who consider themselves to be hiking specialists, a trip to Italy’s Cinque Terre is well worth your time. ‘Five Towns’ in English, this region surrounding the compilation of quaint towns boasts a terrain that houses some of the best trails the world has ever seen. Complete with a breathtaking coastline, paths include olive groves, other plush greenery and easy access to either the water or the towns themselves. Although the hikes themselves are considered fairly easy on the legs, some may find the often steep incline and climbing, particularly between Manarola and Corniglia, to be trying, so it is recommended that you be cautious about which paths to take. Also, a few of the towns, such as Monterosso, can accommodate visitors on a larger scale, with a wider selection of modern accommodations, many with coast-side views