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A great Thanks from France. I’m visiting Rome next June. Since I’m always planning in advance, I’m currently reading books about Rome, and looking videos on YT. A LOT of videos. That’s why I can say that RomeWise is the best Rome information available on YT.
I celebrated my 60tb birthday on Good Friday in Rome ! Four wonderful days there! Very pleasant weather for me, sunny but not red hot! The heavens opened in Pompeii for a few hours, but it didn't ruin the day! Four weeks later and I'm still buzzing from the trip! Packed so many trips into the four days! The Colosseum, Vatican, At Peters, Sistine chapel , trevi fountain, Spanish Steps, Palatine Hill,Roman Forum ! Loved it and watching these videos I realize that I have to go back and visit longer!
Happy 60th! What a great trip to celebrate and it sounds like it was amazing! Thanks so much for watching my videos and letting me know you enjoy them. Yes, Italy is an endless discovery. The Romans say "a lifetime is not enough" and I agree!
I visited Rome at the end of April in 2015 and got a sunny day, but stayed for only one day. Intending to visit it in April again, in 2025 for 5 days and hope to get sunny days one more time
Right now it's been a little rainy and really cold! But hopefully it will warm up a bit later in the month. Definitely layer and plan for rain, but I do hope you'll have sunny days!
I’m currently in rome for the next few days, after 3 years of waiting for the right time to come, and I wish I would bump into you to say thank you for all of your helpful videos that I watched to help me plan the best vacation to Roma! Ciao and grazie!
I love Rome in May as well! Spring in general is so beautiful. But I think it's more crowded in Rome in May than in summer, or at least they are both pretty busy months in Rome!
I just came across your channel and I’m so glad I did! I love that you give a detailed description of what to expect each month. Now I have a better idea of how Rome will be when I visit in April. SO helpful! Thank you 😊
I've been to Rome about 20 times and have never heard of Vignarola (Sp?). Looks delicious. Thank you for this tip - I plan to try it when I go in a couple of weeks!
It's only around in April so if you haven't been here in April, you might not have seen it. Also not every restaurant carries it. I hope you get to try it. Please come back and let me know here in the comments what you think!
@@suru01 Definitely the Roman trattorias like Da Danilo, Armando al Pantheon, Piatto Romano. Try these also: www.romewise.com/where-locals-eat-in-rome.html If you find it and try it, I'd love to hear what you think!
I was there last month for two weeks. Watched your videos before I went. So glad I did. Your packing tips are super helpful. I packed my scarf, sunglasses, cashmere sweaters and thin coat for layers as you mentioned and they made my days so pleasant when I’m there. Now I’m planning to go back next March. Thank you so much!❤
Thank you for your lovely comment! I'm so glad you found my packing tips helpful and were able to come prepared. I have a video about visiting Rome in March, too!
Another fabulous video - thank you. We will be in Rome for 8 days from April 22nd. We were planning on taking the train/bus to see Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana on the 25th, as I’ve heard they are free on this day. But I’m wondering is this a silly idea - will they be really crowded, given the holiday and free entry? Would we be better going on a different day? What is your experience about this?
Thanks! To be honest, I always avoid and I advise to avoid visiting any sites when they are free such as on the Free Sunday or a holiday like April 25. It will be a crazy scene and you can expect long lines and crowds. That being said, we are not talking about high volume sites like the Colosseum, Pantheon, or Pompeii. So you could risk it. But if you have a choice, and don't mind paying the entrance fee, I'd suggest going a different day.
Hi and thanks so much for watching! At the end of this video, I have a link to the Rom in May video already up on the channel! Have a wonderful time in Rome - Elyssa :)
Quick Question: on your walking tour, from Spanish Steps, one year ago, you mentioned pizza at a place next to Gunther Gelato, across from the well know coffee cafe. Is that still there? I am not seeing a Pizza place on the map! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE GREAT VIDEOS!!! You are amazing!
Another excellent video. Can you or a viewer provide some general advice for a single diner? I'll be visiting (alone) in mid May want to have dinner at some of the recommeded restaurants. I like to be spontaneous so I probably won't be making reservations. In the States, a single can often be seated before couples or groups who are waiting. Do Roman restaurants allow single seating at the bar? Thanks for any advice.
Thanks so much for your kind words! As for your request for general advice about eating out in Rome as a single diner, I see two different questions. The first is about whether you need to make reservations or not. This is a really common questions The answer depends on the person. Some people know where they want to eat, and research specific places for their trip. In that case, yes, you must reserve. All the best restaurants simply book up. On the other hand, for anyone who prefers not to have a set plan, you will always find SOMEPLACE to eat. Just know that as I mentioned above, all the really good places will be booked. This goes for super casual local spots as well as more upscale restaurants. Romans like to eat out too, and often their favorite places are favorites with tourists, too, so if you want to be spontaneous, just don't count on those types of places to have room for you at the last minute. As to your second question about being allowed to sit at the bar - the answer is that I know of almost no restaurants in Rome that have a proper bar where you can site and dine. And as for being sat before other diners, no, this also will likely not happen. Many Rome restaurants are small and have lots of 2-tops for single diners or parties of 2, and they would go on a first-come, first-served basis. All that being said, I assure you that as a single diner without reservations, you WILL find places to eat, and you will not have to wait long. And it's super common to see single diners eating out in Rome because many tourists travel alone, and there are plenty of Romans who also dine out alone, especially at lunch. So enjoy, have a wonderful trip, and buon appetito!
@@Romewise Elyssa, you always deliver. If it were not for you, some friends who recently visited Rome and some "Italian phrases" UA-cams, I'd be a nervous wreck for my first (and solo) trip. Thanks so much.
Hi thank you for your videos, they are so helpful. We will be in Rome in period 24-28 of april and we were planning to visit the Coliseum on 25th. We wanted to buy tickets but we couldn't... Then we saw that it will be free entrance. Is it true?
Thanks for watching! Yes, April 25 is a very important holiday in Italy, as I explain in this video. And many sites are free across Italy and you cannot reserve in advance, so I suggest getting there really early if you want to go that day!
Yes, springtime is very busy in Rome. The only quiet times lately have been sometime in late November - early December, and again from around January 6-31. That's about it. Most sites sell tickets around 30-60 days in advance so you'll need to check back.
Make sure to give yourself plenty of time for security. You have a leeway of about 15 minutes before and after your entry time. Just try to get into the security line about 15-20 minutes prior to your entry time if you can.
I'll be happy to do a video about this. In the meantime, you can find everything you need to know on this page: www.romewise.com/bathrooms-in-rome.html
Thanks a lot for your suggestion. I'd be happy to try to provide more suggestions for men. Where the packing goes, I was trying to be generic about "jeans and khakis" and shoes and jackets. Are there any specific tips you are looking for? I am very grateful for your feedback and will be happy to work this into future videos! Thanks again.
@@dpfeeley21 when we travel in Europe, my husband wears dark denim (black, deep blue, dark grey) that fits well. It can be dressed up at night with a dress shirt, but he can wear a T-shirt and light jacket during the day. (That's about as much as he's willing to do as far as "looking nice".)
@@dpfeeley21 Ah ok I understand. I will work on that for upcoming videos, and I will have Alessandro, my Roman husband who is an expert in this area, give his thoughts as well! Italian men do wear khaki pants, shorts and jeans. The big difference is that Italian men tend to wear more tightly fitted pants with much narrower ankles than what many American men wear. There is also a difference in the shoes they wear, even when it comes to casual shoes/sneakers. So if you want to stand out less as a tourist, you could try wearing more tailored pants like these: amzn.to/3TOHY4x. On the other hand, if you are not used to this kind of cut, it may be less comfortable for you, and I am a big believer in being comfortable with all the walking around you will be doing in Rome and in Italy. So you should decide what feels right for you. But again, thanks for the suggestion, I will address this in a future video!
They have just announced it but it's not yet been implemented. I'll be making a new video about this as soon as they announce the mechanisms they put in place for purchasing tickets. Please stay tuned!
Thanks so much for watching. As I often write about the history of Rome, I use the international standard of scholarly guidelines, which use BCE and CE as they are more accurate and more inclusive terms than BC and AD. It means roughly the same thing in terms of timeline. Thanks again for watching and for commenting!
@@Romewise thank you for the explanation. Although being inclusive as stated pleases some but as a Christian I must say it makes me a little sad to see the change. Thanks again for your videos, I do enjoy them.
@@Diana-lo6cx Hi Diane and thanks for being understanding. I truly do not want to offend or upset anyone and I'm sorry if I have done so. But I appreciate your candor and for letting me know how you feel. Thank you so much for taking the time to do that. I am grateful for you!
I do my best to try to bring videos that are helpful and timely. Knowing that many people are asking about April travel, I made this video just a little in advance so that I could get it online in time for people's trip planning.
Sorry for that. It's how I can afford to provide free content. I don't set the number of ads, but I do allow them. I believe you can also skip over them. Thanks for watching in any case.
Yeah I know - I am doing my best to bring you information to help with your trip planning, and sometimes that means prepping things a little in advance. I know a lot of people are coming this April and I wanted to get this video out ASAP. Thanks for watching!
*👉🏻 Best Tours & Experiences in Rome:*
🏛 Colosseum Underground, Arena & Forum Tour - gyg.me/GaNx9OLT
✝ Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Basilica Tour - gyg.me/a4aKZA2t
🍲 Discover Roman Street Food with a Local Guide - gyg.me/Pk8AgJAT
🎨 Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket - gyg.me/5BeOx04b
🛌 FIND ACCOMMODATIONS IN ROME
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A great Thanks from France. I’m visiting Rome next June. Since I’m always planning in advance, I’m currently reading books about Rome, and looking videos on YT. A LOT of videos. That’s why I can say that RomeWise is the best Rome information available on YT.
Hi Eric, and thank you so so much! You are very kind to say that about my channel. I'm so grateful for your support. Thank you again!
Un consiglio: visitate il Museo Nazionale Romano talmente grande che ha 4 sedi. È il museo di arte classica più bello di Roma!
I will be there next week for the first time. Can't wait!🎉😊
Hope you enjoy it!
I celebrated my 60tb birthday on Good Friday in Rome ! Four wonderful days there! Very pleasant weather for me, sunny but not red hot! The heavens opened in Pompeii for a few hours, but it didn't ruin the day! Four weeks later and I'm still buzzing from the trip! Packed so many trips into the four days! The Colosseum, Vatican, At Peters, Sistine chapel , trevi fountain, Spanish Steps, Palatine Hill,Roman Forum ! Loved it and watching these videos I realize that I have to go back and visit longer!
Happy 60th! What a great trip to celebrate and it sounds like it was amazing!
Thanks so much for watching my videos and letting me know you enjoy them.
Yes, Italy is an endless discovery. The Romans say "a lifetime is not enough" and I agree!
Hello, for clothing when you went for Good Friday did you see anyone wearing spring dresses?
I visited Rome at the end of April in 2015 and got a sunny day, but stayed for only one day. Intending to visit it in April again, in 2025 for 5 days and hope to get sunny days one more time
Right now it's been a little rainy and really cold! But hopefully it will warm up a bit later in the month. Definitely layer and plan for rain, but I do hope you'll have sunny days!
@@Romewise a little bit of cold is acceptable 😄
Really handy information as we are travelling on the 10th of April ! Thank you for all your guidance ! X
Thanks so much! Have a wonderful time in Rome!
I’m currently in rome for the next few days, after 3 years of waiting for the right time to come, and I wish I would bump into you to say thank you for all of your helpful videos that I watched to help me plan the best vacation to Roma! Ciao and grazie!
Thank you so much! That's so kind of you! I hope you are having a fabulous time in Roma!
Nice… will be in Italy this April Holy Week 🌸💕
Have a great time!
By far the best time to visit Rome is the second half of May. It's relatively dry, warm but not hot, sunny and the summer crowds haven't arrived yet.
I love Rome in May as well! Spring in general is so beautiful. But I think it's more crowded in Rome in May than in summer, or at least they are both pretty busy months in Rome!
Looking forward to the Rome in May video 😎😎
Here it is!
ua-cam.com/video/6aaBZibWnEU/v-deo.html
Thanks!
Wow thank you so much!! I am very grateful!
I’m so glad I found your channel before my first visit to Italy! Now I feel much more confident. Thanks a lot! ❤
I'm so glad! Thanks so much for your kind comments. Have a wonderful trip!
I just came across your channel and I’m so glad I did! I love that you give a detailed description of what to expect each month. Now I have a better idea of how Rome will be when I visit in April. SO helpful! Thank you 😊
Thanks so much! I'm really glad you find my videos help and hope you will have a wonderful visit next spring!
I've been to Rome about 20 times and have never heard of Vignarola (Sp?). Looks delicious. Thank you for this tip - I plan to try it when I go in a couple of weeks!
It's only around in April so if you haven't been here in April, you might not have seen it. Also not every restaurant carries it. I hope you get to try it. Please come back and let me know here in the comments what you think!
@@Romewise Grazie! Are there any restaurants you happen to know that serve it? I've been in April and never noticed it so I appreciate the tip 🙂
@@suru01 Definitely the Roman trattorias like Da Danilo, Armando al Pantheon, Piatto Romano. Try these also:
www.romewise.com/where-locals-eat-in-rome.html
If you find it and try it, I'd love to hear what you think!
@@Romewise grazie mille, I will let you know :-)
Great contents, exactly what I need. thank you so much. Will be there in early April.
Thanks so much for watching. I'm glad you find the video helpful! Have a great visit to Rome!
I was there last month for two weeks. Watched your videos before I went. So glad I did. Your packing tips are super helpful. I packed my scarf, sunglasses, cashmere sweaters and thin coat for layers as you mentioned and they made my days so pleasant when I’m there. Now I’m planning to go back next March. Thank you so much!❤
Thank you for your lovely comment! I'm so glad you found my packing tips helpful and were able to come prepared. I have a video about visiting Rome in March, too!
Thanks so much! Planning to visit Rome next May, so i´m waiting that video! Great advices.
Thanks for watching, Maria! At the end of this video, I link to my video about Rome in May. Hope you enjoy it1
Another fabulous video - thank you. We will be in Rome for 8 days from April 22nd. We were planning on taking the train/bus to see Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana on the 25th, as I’ve heard they are free on this day. But I’m wondering is this a silly idea - will they be really crowded, given the holiday and free entry? Would we be better going on a different day? What is your experience about this?
Thanks! To be honest, I always avoid and I advise to avoid visiting any sites when they are free such as on the Free Sunday or a holiday like April 25. It will be a crazy scene and you can expect long lines and crowds. That being said, we are not talking about high volume sites like the Colosseum, Pantheon, or Pompeii. So you could risk it. But if you have a choice, and don't mind paying the entrance fee, I'd suggest going a different day.
Thank you, this is so helpful. We will be there near the end of April next year and I wondered how warm it would be.
Glad it's helpful for your trip planning. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video, as always 🦋
Thanks again! I appreciate you!
Ti amo Roma 🧡❤️♥️🧡❤️♥️
I'm visiting Rome later this year ^^
Hope you have a great visit!
amazing video so much great info
Thanks so much!
Thank you for this video. Im looking forward for Rome in May video.
Hi and thanks so much for watching! At the end of this video, I have a link to the Rom in May video already up on the channel! Have a wonderful time in Rome - Elyssa :)
Coming in May. Already booked your tour. Can’t wait
Thanks so much!
Where’s that park at the start of the video? I’m going to Rome in the first week of April and would love to take a walk there.
The park is Villa Celimontana. I love it too! Have a great visit!
Quick Question: on your walking tour, from Spanish Steps, one year ago, you mentioned pizza at a place next to Gunther Gelato, across from the well know coffee cafe. Is that still there? I am not seeing a Pizza place on the map!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE GREAT VIDEOS!!!
You are amazing!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos. Yes, the pizza place I mentioned is still there. It's called ZaZa. Enjoy!
Another excellent video. Can you or a viewer provide some general advice for a single diner? I'll be visiting (alone) in mid May want to have dinner at some of the recommeded restaurants. I like to be spontaneous so I probably won't be making reservations. In the States, a single can often be seated before couples or groups who are waiting. Do Roman restaurants allow single seating at the bar?
Thanks for any advice.
Thanks so much for your kind words!
As for your request for general advice about eating out in Rome as a single diner, I see two different questions.
The first is about whether you need to make reservations or not. This is a really common questions The answer depends on the person. Some people know where they want to eat, and research specific places for their trip. In that case, yes, you must reserve. All the best restaurants simply book up.
On the other hand, for anyone who prefers not to have a set plan, you will always find SOMEPLACE to eat. Just know that as I mentioned above, all the really good places will be booked. This goes for super casual local spots as well as more upscale restaurants. Romans like to eat out too, and often their favorite places are favorites with tourists, too, so if you want to be spontaneous, just don't count on those types of places to have room for you at the last minute.
As to your second question about being allowed to sit at the bar - the answer is that I know of almost no restaurants in Rome that have a proper bar where you can site and dine. And as for being sat before other diners, no, this also will likely not happen. Many Rome restaurants are small and have lots of 2-tops for single diners or parties of 2, and they would go on a first-come, first-served basis.
All that being said, I assure you that as a single diner without reservations, you WILL find places to eat, and you will not have to wait long. And it's super common to see single diners eating out in Rome because many tourists travel alone, and there are plenty of Romans who also dine out alone, especially at lunch.
So enjoy, have a wonderful trip, and buon appetito!
@@Romewise Elyssa, you always deliver. If it were not for you, some friends who recently visited Rome and some "Italian phrases" UA-cams, I'd be a nervous wreck for my first (and solo) trip. Thanks so much.
@@bill9989 Happy to help! Have a wonderful trip!
Actually there will be a parade on April 23😊 We will celebrate Natale di Roma.
Roman reenactor groups are going to participate from accross Europe.
Yes that's true, the reenactments are always a lot of fun to watch!
Hi thank you for your videos, they are so helpful. We will be in Rome in period 24-28 of april and we were planning to visit the Coliseum on 25th. We wanted to buy tickets but we couldn't... Then we saw that it will be free entrance. Is it true?
Thanks for watching! Yes, April 25 is a very important holiday in Italy, as I explain in this video. And many sites are free across Italy and you cannot reserve in advance, so I suggest getting there really early if you want to go that day!
@@Romewise thank you so much!
Valde nice quod video👍
Thank you
Great.
Thanks so much!
Going to visit Rome 31.03-4.04 in 2025 is it busy time already ? Tickets to visit sites are not available yet.
Yes, springtime is very busy in Rome. The only quiet times lately have been sometime in late November - early December, and again from around January 6-31. That's about it.
Most sites sell tickets around 30-60 days in advance so you'll need to check back.
@@Romewise thank you for your reply. Very informative!
Hello. All tourists sites will be open on April 21?
Yes they will be open normally on April 21.
I will be traveling to Rome for like 3 days on 12 of May, what would you recommend?
I have a video all about Rome in May:
ua-cam.com/video/6aaBZibWnEU/v-deo.html
Im coming to Easter. I live in Norway and 19 degrees is summer to me hahahahahahahahaha. Its going to be my first time in Italy.
Ah then it will be positively balmy for you! 😅 . Have a great trip!
Hello! When we buy a ticket for a colosseum tour for a given hour in coop culture, is that hour after or prior to security?
Make sure to give yourself plenty of time for security. You have a leeway of about 15 minutes before and after your entry time. Just try to get into the security line about 15-20 minutes prior to your entry time if you can.
Hi do we need to covid CPR test when we travel in Rome?
No, you don't need anything related to Covid to travel to Rome:
www.romewise.com/italy-green-pass.html
Tell us how to find public bathrooms. I am coming in June and getting very nervous because of all the stories I am hearing.
I'll be happy to do a video about this. In the meantime, you can find everything you need to know on this page:
www.romewise.com/bathrooms-in-rome.html
I did a Google search and found your page about bathrooms, very informative! Thank you. 😊
@@aoefeable Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful!
In all seriousness we will be there April 1-6. Can you try and balance these videos w suggestions for men??
Thanks a lot for your suggestion. I'd be happy to try to provide more suggestions for men. Where the packing goes, I was trying to be generic about "jeans and khakis" and shoes and jackets. Are there any specific tips you are looking for? I am very grateful for your feedback and will be happy to work this into future videos! Thanks again.
In short, how to go to Rome as an American and not stick out like a tourist. I’ve seen videos where people say don’t wear khakis! So confused.
@@dpfeeley21 when we travel in Europe, my husband wears dark denim (black, deep blue, dark grey) that fits well. It can be dressed up at night with a dress shirt, but he can wear a T-shirt and light jacket during the day. (That's about as much as he's willing to do as far as "looking nice".)
@@dpfeeley21 Ah ok I understand. I will work on that for upcoming videos, and I will have Alessandro, my Roman husband who is an expert in this area, give his thoughts as well!
Italian men do wear khaki pants, shorts and jeans. The big difference is that Italian men tend to wear more tightly fitted pants with much narrower ankles than what many American men wear. There is also a difference in the shoes they wear, even when it comes to casual shoes/sneakers.
So if you want to stand out less as a tourist, you could try wearing more tailored pants like these: amzn.to/3TOHY4x.
On the other hand, if you are not used to this kind of cut, it may be less comfortable for you, and I am a big believer in being comfortable with all the walking around you will be doing in Rome and in Italy. So you should decide what feels right for you.
But again, thanks for the suggestion, I will address this in a future video!
Is it true Pantheon charges 5 euro now?
They have just announced it but it's not yet been implemented. I'll be making a new video about this as soon as they announce the mechanisms they put in place for purchasing tickets. Please stay tuned!
Hi, thanks for the video. May I ask why you said BCE instead of BC?
Thanks so much for watching. As I often write about the history of Rome, I use the international standard of scholarly guidelines, which use BCE and CE as they are more accurate and more inclusive terms than BC and AD. It means roughly the same thing in terms of timeline. Thanks again for watching and for commenting!
@@Romewise thank you for the explanation. Although being inclusive as stated pleases some but as a Christian I must say it makes me a little sad to see the change. Thanks again for your videos, I do enjoy them.
@@Diana-lo6cx Hi Diane and thanks for being understanding. I truly do not want to offend or upset anyone and I'm sorry if I have done so. But I appreciate your candor and for letting me know how you feel. Thank you so much for taking the time to do that. I am grateful for you!
@@Romewise Thank You
How did you get to April 2023 already!? Time travel!!???
Ha! Yes, it's my secret power! 😆
How odd, we are in the last week of March and you're saying we are at the very beginning of April :)) so was this in April 2022?
I do my best to try to bring videos that are helpful and timely. Knowing that many people are asking about April travel, I made this video just a little in advance so that I could get it online in time for people's trip planning.
I had six ads on this vid a bit much id say
Sorry for that. It's how I can afford to provide free content. I don't set the number of ads, but I do allow them. I believe you can also skip over them. Thanks for watching in any case.
@@Romewise it’s ok I know you don’t control how many show up. I don’t have ad block so that I support creators. ❤️
@@TheHmuma Thanks, I really appreciate that! Again, thanks for watching and supporting my channel.
Thank you. I really want to take my girls mid April.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you find it helpful!
its March still....
Right ? Confusing 😂
Yeah I know - I am doing my best to bring you information to help with your trip planning, and sometimes that means prepping things a little in advance. I know a lot of people are coming this April and I wanted to get this video out ASAP. Thanks for watching!
@@Romewise Oh ok, I kept looking at the year LOL! Thanks for all the tips!
@@kzulia13 No worries! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Leaving for Rome tomorrow!!! Thanks, your videos have been really helpful.
Thank you so much!