Rome

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Our services to and from Leonardo da Vinci Rome Airport

NON- STOP Leonardo express train to and from Rome Termini/ Fiumicino Airport

With trains departing every 30 minutes Leonardo express non-stop train service takes you - every day of the year - from Leonardo da Vinci Airport to the centre of Rome in only half an hour.
The train departs from platforms 23/24 in Termini Station, and is guaranteed year around, even in the event of strikes. 
For passengers with disability or reduced mobility trains are equipped with dedicated seating and equipped restrooms.
Ticket fare
• the cost of one way ticket is 14 euro per person
• for frequent travel or for groups you can chose our book of 10 tickets for the price of 115 euro (saving 25 euro)
Metrebus tickets are not accepted on Leonardo express trains. Travelling for free
• children under the age of four
• all children under 4, and between the age of 4 and 12, one child for each paying adult
• small pets in a carrier
• all luggage, with no limit of weight or dimension, provided it does not disturb fellow passengers
Where to buy your ticket
Only buy tickets in authorized points of sale:
• on this website, by simply printing the pdf file that you will receive via email with confirmation of purchase
• in our ticket offices
• from our self-service machines
• in authorized travel agencies
• in authorized points of sale (coffee bars, tobacconist’s newsagents’ etc.)
Remember to always print your e-ticket and bring it with you when you travel.
Trenitalia e-tickets are already validated, and expire 90 minutes after departure time of selected train.
Hold on to your ticket, you will need it to exit turnstiles in Fiumicino Airport station.

FL1 REGIONAL TRAIN to and From Rome/Fiumicino Airport

With trains departing every 15 minutes Trenitalia’s FL1 regional train takes you from Leonardo da Vinci Airport to the main train stations in Rome (Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana and Tiburtina).
The train also stops in many other important stations in Rome, and travels as far as Fara Sabina/Orte.
For passengers with disability or reduced mobility trains are equipped with dedicated seating and equipped restrooms.
Ticket fare
• The cost of a one-way ticket from any station within Rome’s rail ring and Parco Leonardo to the Airport is of 8 euro per person (expires 90 minutes after validation).
• For frequent travel or for groups you can chose our book of 10 tickets for the price of 65 euro (expires 90 minutes after validation), saving overall saving 15 euro.
• The cost of one way ticket from any station outside Rome’s rail ring to the Airport is of 11 euro per person (expires 180 minutes after validation).
• For frequent travel or groups you can chose our book of 10 tickets for the price of 90 euro (expires 180 minutes after validation) saving overall 20 euro.
On the FL1 train you may also travel with a weekly, monthly or annual Metrebus integrated season ticket.
Travelling for free
• children under the age of four
• children between the age of 4 and 12, one child for each paying adult (paying passenger must be traveling with a valid 8,00 euro o 11,00 euro one way ticket)
• small animals in a carrier, and big dogs leashed and muzzled in the vestibule of the first carriage of the train
• all luggage, with no limit of weight or dimension, provided it does not disturb fellow passengers
Where to buy your ticket
Only buy tickets in authorized points of sale:
• on this website, by simply printing the pdf file that you will receive via email with confirmation of purchase
• in our ticket offices
• from our self-service machines
• in authorized travel agencies
• in authorized points of sale (coffee bars, tobacconist’s newsagents’ etc.)
Remember to always print your e-ticket and bring it with you when you travel.
Trenitalia e-tickets are already validated, and expire 90/180 minutes after departure time of selected train. 
Hold on to your ticket, you will need it to exit turnstiles in Fiumicino Airport station.

 

Skip-the-line Vatican tours are so popular, even the priority lines are long! But this tour includes exclusive access through a reserved entranceway, ensuring that you will not wait in any long lines. Head straight inside with your guide and enter the world’s most extensive private collections of art.

Hear the stories and secrets of the intriguing Vatican while following your guide through incredible rooms like the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps, a seemingly never-ending corridor adorned with intricately detailed Italian maps. Pass through the Gallery of Candelabras, seeing ancient sculptures and opulent candelabras from Imperial villas, and wander through Bramante’s Pinecone Courtyard to pose for pictures in front of the bronze Pigna statue.
Amble through Raphael’s Rooms, marveling at the interconnecting galleries that showcase the artistic genius of Raphael, and then enter the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel – the crowning glory of any visit to the Vatican. Gaze up at Michelangelo’s famous The Creation of Adam ceiling fresco, see The Last Judgement on the chapel’s back wall and absorb the sacred ambiance of the pope’s private chapel.

Your tour finishes with a visit to St Peter’s Basilica, the home of the Catholic Church, where more artistic masterpieces await. See La Pieta, a stunning Michelangelo sculpture created by the artist when he was just 24, and admire Bernini’s Baldachino – the ornate bronze canopy that sits above St Peter’s high altar. Bid your guide farewell and take a stroll through St Peter’s Square if you wish.

8:10am Small-Group Tour:
Upgrade to the 8:10am tour, and not only will you skip the long lines to enter the Vatican Museums, but you’ll gain access as soon as the doors open -- before the general public step foot inside. Groups never exceed 10 people, ensuring you’ll see the Vatican highlights up-close with personalized attention from your guide.

7:30pm Tour:
Book the evening tour and explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel after the main closing times – an opportunity available for a strictly limited season. Access is only possible for people pre-booking an evening tour, so book now to secure your spot! The season runs every Friday from May 6 until July 26, and then from September 6 until October 25. Numbers are limited to 20 people. Tour does not include a visit to St Peter's Basilica.

Transportation from and to the airport Fiumicino of Rome

Transportation from and to the airport Fiumicino of Rome
Rome, Leonardo da Vinci or Fiumicino airport
The airport is located 26 km southwest of the city of Rome
By train
The Leonardo Express is the direct train that serves the route between the airport and the centre of the city of Rome every 30 minutes.
- Trains from Termini depart from the track 24 on the right. Ticket costs euro 14, available at the counter as well as the Termini news stand. Tickets sold at the departure platform are more expensive. Get your ticket stamped in a yellow validation machine just before using it. Ticket expires 90 minutes after validation.
The ultramodern train Leonardo Express, covers the distance in 30 minutes.
There is also the possibility to use the older technology city’s metropolitan train that has a correspondence with the Metro. The metropolitan train FM1 links the airport of Rome with the regions Roma Tiburtina, Fara Sabina, Poggio Mirteto and Orte.
The Metropolitan train leaves from the track on the left but does not stop at Termini. Get off at Tiburtina Station or at Ostiense Station to connect to the Rome Metro. Tickets: euro 8.00, plus euro 1 for a metro ticket. The extra cost of the Leonard Express is for the convenience of a direct ride to Termini. If you are going somewhere else on the Metro, Tiburtina and Ostiense are as convenient. Get your ticket stamped in a yellow validation machine just before using it.
By taxi cab
The distinctive white taxi cabs await outside the passenger stations, in order to serve the passengers.
Taxis in Rome are white. From October 1st 2006 there are fix fares from downtown to airports. City center to Fiumicino and vice-versa cost 40 euros. City center to Ciampino and vice-versa cost 30 Euros. For others destinations fares are not fixed. You don't have to negotiate the price. Regular taxis have a taximeter. Fee for luggage is around 1 euro each. Be aware that Fiumicino is outside of city limits, this implies that the fare for first part is higher (a number 2 appears on the meter). The driver is supposed to change the fare to number 1 once he hits the ring highway (G.R.A.) and enters the city limits..
By Terravision Shuttle BusThe bus line Terravision Shuttle Bus serves the route between the airport and the central station of Rome, Termini.
Tickets: euro 9 single or euro 15 return, 70 minutes, 5 stops, 7 services a day.
By blue regular-size buses
The bus stop is located outdoors at ground level ~100 meters left from arrivals (teminals B&C). You can buy tickets at all tobacco shops - they have blue signs (Tabacheria).

Train Arriving at FCO

FM1 – Regional or Suburban train (€8 per person)

For many folks, this is a cheaper train alternative than the Leonardo Express – discussed below. If you are staying in the Ostiense or Trastevere area, than this is the train for you. Head to your train station and plunk down your €8. The trains usually leave about every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays and holidays.  They start a little after 5 AM. The FM 1 trains from the Roma Ostiense station take about 30 minutes and from Roma Trastevere (the next stop on your way to the airport) about 26 minutes. You can ride local public transportation to these stations. Ostiense is on Metro Line B (Adjacent to the Piramide metro stop) and also well connected by buses. Roma Trastevere is linked by buses or most folks get there on the #8 tram – usually from Largo Argentina, which is a major bus hub. (See our article, The #8 Tram in Rome.
I ride from Roma Trasevere often. The FM1 TO the airport from the Roma Trastevere station leaves from Track 5.

http://www.roninrome.com/transportation/the-roma-trastevere-trenitalia-rail-station

Ticket prices

TICKETS -FOR: Borghese Gallery
OPENING TIMES:- Closed on Monday. Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm. ADMISSION RULES:- Bags, cameras, video cameras, umbrellas, baby trolleys MUST BE LEFT at the cloak room before entering the Gallery.
Admissions are strictly limited at only 360 people every 2 hours.
Available entering times:
09.00 am - 11.00 am
11.00 am - 01.00 pm
01.00 pm - 03.00 pm
03.00 pm - 05.00 pm
05.00 pm - 07.00 pm
PRICES:-Full Price -€ 17.00
During temporary Galleria Borghese exhibitions, there may be an extra surcharge for entrance.

TICKETS FOR: Colosseum, Palatine Museum and Roman Forum
OPENING TIMES:-The Colosseum, the Palatine Museum and the Roman Forum are open from 8:30 am to one hour before sunset (Good Friday 8:30 am - 2 pm, June 2 1:30 pm - 7:15 pm):
8:30 am - 4:30 pm from January 2 to February 15
8:30 am - 5 pm from February 16 to March 15
8:30 am - 5:30 pm from March 16 to last Saturday of March
8:30 am - 7:15 pm from last Sunday of March to August 31
8:30 am - 7 pm from September 1 to September 30
8:30 am - 6:30 pm from October 1 to October 24
8:30 am - 4:30 pm from October 25 to December 31
ADMISSION RULES:-Colosseum + Palatine Museum + Roman Forum: this ticket is valid to visit these 3 museums.
The Colosseum/Palatine Museum/Roman Forum ticket is valid one day (24 hours). For example, if you enter one of the 3 sites after 1:30 pm, you can visit the other ones till 1:30 pm of the day after.
PRICES:-Full Price -€ 20.50

TICKETS FOR: Terme di Caracalla – Tomba di Cecilia Metella – Villa dei Quintili
OPENING TIMES:-Thermae of Caracalla - from 9.00 am to 06.30 pm.
Closed on Monday afternoon, New Year's Day, May the 1st, and Christmas Day.
Tomb of Cecilia Metella - from 9.00 am to 04.30 pm.
Closed on Monday, New Year's Day, May the 1st, and Christmas Day.
Quintili's Villa - from 9.00 am to 06.30 pm.
Closed on Monday, New Year's Day, May the 1st, and Christmas Day.
The Ticket office closes one hour before closing time.
ADMISSION RULES:-The ticket allows to visit: the Terme di Caracalla, the Tomba di Cecilia Metella and the Villa dei Quintili.
PRICES:-Full Price -€ 15.50

TICKETS FOR: National Roman Museum
OPENING TIMES:
Palazzo Massimo – closed on Monday, open from 09.00 am to 07.45 pm.
Palazzo Altemps - closed on Monday, open from 09.00 am to 07.45 pm.
Terme di Diocleziano - closed on Monday, open from 09.00 am to 07.45 pm
Cripta Balbi - closed on Monday, open from 09.00 am to 07.45 pm.
ADMISSION RULES:-The tickets allow to visit Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, Palazzo Altemps, Terme di Diocleziano, Cripta Balbi.
The ticket is to visit all four sites and is valid for 3 days.
PRICES:-Full Price -€ 18.50

TICKETS FOR: Vatican Museums - Tickets and Guided Tours
OPENING DAYS:-The Vatican Museums are closed on Sunday, except for the last Sunday of the month (no guided tours are available on this day).
Other closure days:
January 1, 6
February 11
March 19
April 5
May 1
June 29
August 14
November 1
December 8, 25, 26
ADMISSION RULES:- We suggest to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment.
Access to the Museums is permitted only to visitors with proper attire.
All the reservations, dates and departures times may be changed or cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances related to activities of the Holy Father.
Your booking will only be honored if you present your TuscanyAll voucher. In case you do not have the voucher with you the day of the visit, no refund will be possible.
For the booking the Vatican requires the names of all the participants.
PRICES - TICKETS TO JOIN A COORDINATED GROUP: ..
Full Price -€ 27.50

Limited Traffic Zones in Italy

Nick's Travel Tips- Limited Traffic Zones in Italy
 Almost every settlement in Italy has in its centre a Zona Traffico Limitato (Limited Traffic Zone). Only authorised vehicles are allowed into this area, making it more pleasant and safer for pedestrians. These areas are clearly indicated with the standard European "No vehicles" sign of a red circle with white centre, like an Italian speed limit sign with no numbers. Do not drive past such a sign. Except perhaps in Rome, there is always a way to make a turn and avoid the ZTL.
Note that using a GPS device will not guarantee that you avoid ZTLs, nor will planning a route using Google Maps or ViaMichelin. As you drive into any settlement, be prepared to see a ZTL sign and make a turn.



This excellent collection of signs is at the entrance to the ZTL in Mantova, and illustrates a number of points. Let's look at each sign in turn.

This sign relates to a small off-street parking lot. The white P on blue background is the standard sign indicating that parking is permitted. On the next plate, the parking meter symbol indicates pay parking, the crossed hammers indicate that the rule applies on weekdays (i.e. not Sundays or public holidays), and the figures show the rule applies from 8 am to 1 pm and from 2.30 pm to 8 pm. The tiny print says cars must display a ticket obtained from the parking machine. "Nei limiti tracciati" means "In this area".

The parking lot provides the means of avoiding the ZTL. Turn left into the car park, circle around it, then out and back up the street.

This marks the entry to a zone with a speed limit of 30 km/h.

This is the sign to pay attention to.

The top two plates say that this is entry 7 to the Mantova ZTL. Note the "No vehicles" sign on the second plate.

The third plate lists exceptions: authorised vehicles, bicycles, motorised bicycles, and deliveries at any time. Trucks between 06.00 and 10.00 and between 15.00 and 16.30.
The bottom plate warns that access is monitored by a camera, and that disabled people can go through the ZTL by making an advance booking by phone.
On the main photo, note that there is a camera mounted above this sign. This camera notes the number plate of every vehicle going past, and the local police issue tickets to any unauthorised vehicles.
Finally, this sign on the right of the street says that no vehicles of any kind may enter between 06.00 and 14.00 on Thursdays, because of the weekly market.
For good measure, here are a few more signs relating to ZTLs.

From Vicenza: an advance direction sign warning that the turn to the right leads to the ZTL.
Here is one from Besenello with a lot of wording. You may not understand the words, but the "No vehicles" symbol is very clear.
Zone a Traffico Limitato – ZTL
Zone a Traffico Limitato (ZTL) is a limited traffic zone inside the city in which an area is restricted to car traffic. The restricted zones are set up to control traffic, reduce environmental pollution and increase security. Rome has one of the largest ZTL zones in Europe, and quite frankly, it can be a little scary for drivers. It’s the area of town you are unable to drive in unless you have a specific permit to enter. If your car does not have the special permit, you risk receiving a large fine.

ZTL zones can be quite confusing to drivers who are not familiar with the system. The active ZTL times and zones vary by day of the week and time of day. The zones are not always clearly marked, and if you’re unfamiliar with what to look for, you may drive right passed a ZTL entry point without noticing. Cameras monitor the ZTL zones and every car that enters into the zone is photographed. The license plate and tags are matched and compared in a database to determine which cars have the special permit allowing access into the ZTL zone.
Active ZTL times in Rome’s City Centre:
6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Monday – Friday
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Saturday
11:00 PM – 3:00 AM Friday & Saturday
Active ZTL times in Trastevere:
6:30 AM – 10:00 AM Monday – Saturday
11:00 PM – 3:00 AM Friday & Saturday

You may not know you have entered into a ZTL zone until you receive an extra charge on your credit card from the rental car agency or you receive an official notice in the mail. Rental car agencies are required by law to give your name and contact information to authorities when contacted about a driver with a ZTL violation. Most agencies charge a $25.00-$30.00 fee when they have to give your name to the traffic authorities. This will be noted in your rental agreement. For every ZTL violation you have, you will receive another charge on your credit card from the rental agency. For example, if you have two violations, you will receive two separate charges of $30.00 on your credit card, totaling $60.00. The charge from the rental car agency does not cover the fine for the ZTL violation. You will receive a separate notice for that. Fines range from €25 – €125. As you can tell, if you drive through a ZTL zone without proper permission to do so, it could cost you a LOT. If you unknowingly drive through 5 or 6 times, it could cost you a WHOLE LOT!   
One thing to note, there are NO restrictions on Sundays. All cars are free to enter and drive through at any time of the day or night on Sundays. Also, motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and bicycles are exempt from ZTL restrictions. They do not require a special permit, and are free to enter and drive through at any time of the day or night any day of the week. 
What do you do if your hotel is located within the ZTL zone?
If you are planning to reserve a rental car for your arrival or will be driving into Rome from another city, contact the hotel staff in advance to let them know you will be driving. If the hotel is located within the ZTL zone, you may need for the hotel to request special permission for you to drive through without receiving a fine. Upon arriving to the hotel, the hotel staff will need to send a fax including name, car tag numbers and dates of stay to the traffic authorities (ATAC agency) to make sure all fines are avoided. The information can be faxed to 06.57118259, and hotel staff should be quite familiar with this type of request.  

ZTL Maps:
As you can see from the maps below, ZTL zones vary from day to night. The active day zones are covered in yellow, and the active night zones are covered in blue. The ZTL entrances or gateways are noted by the yellow light bulb symbols.

Day ZTL Zones:





 Night ZTL Zones:

Rome: To and from FCO

Rome: To and from FCO
This article outlines the various ways of getting from and to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) airport. The options are listed from least to most expensive. This generally corresponds with least to most convenient, but the location of your hotel in Rome affects the convenience of some options. Get a map of Rome and become familiar with the location of your hotel and of the places mentioned in this article.
Buses
Terravision Shuttles (€4 per person online, €6 at the booth). Between 05:35 and 23:00, this shuttle service operates between FCO (Terminal 3) to Termini Station (Via Marsala). The buses are located at Terminal 3, and ticket price is €4.00 per person (€6.00 if bought at the booth).

SIT Airport Bus (€5 per person online, €6 at bus station). SIT run more than 20 buses daily in each direction. They run between 05.00 and 20.30 from Rome, and between 08.30 and 00.30 from FCO. The stops in central Rome are at via Marsala (next to Termini station) and piazza Cavour (near Castel Sant'Angelo). The journey between FCO and Termini takes 50 minutes. See www.sitbusshuttle.it If you are catching the SIT bus do arrive at your stop at least 20 minutes before the scheduled departure; buses can arrive - and leave - early.

There are also infrequent buses between FCO and Tiburtina station, calling also at Termini. The cost is €4.50 if tickets are bought before travel, or €7 if bought from the driver. Some of the journeys are during the night. See the timetable.

Alitalia Bus (€7 per person). Operates from Terminal 1 (between 05.20 and 22.45) and various locations in Rome including Termini station (via Marsala).

Atral Bus (€5 per person FCO to Termini). Operates from Terminal 3 to Termini (via Giolitti). They run between 06.30 and 21.50 from the airport. See their website for more info.

Cotral night bus from Tiburtina and Termini For those who have to reach Fiumicino airport at a very early hour, before the trains and other buses are running, there is a night bus that connects central Rome to Fiumicino airport for a one-way cost of 5 euros. See the schedule at http://www.cotralspa.it/PDF_Areoporti... . To avoid paying more for the ticket on the bus, you should buy the ticket the day before at one of the sales points mentioned on the schedule. At the same time, you should locate the bus stop so that you don't have to search for it in the dark with your luggage.

Cotral bus plus train or metro (about €3 per person). You can also get to central Rome using only public transportation. Although it would cost only a little less than the Terravision shuttle, and would take longer if you were going to Termini station, it might be more convenient for people going to some parts of the city. You can take a Cotral bus from stops outside Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 to Ostia Lido, and take the Roma-Lido railway from there to Ostiense station, followed by Metro or bus to your final destination; the Cotral bus costs a few euros and the Roma-Lido railway can be ridden with the same bus-tram-metro ticket used by the rest of the ATAC (Rome's public transportation agency) network, which costs €1.50. You could also take a Cotral bus to the Anagnina Metro station, and take the A line from there. This route would be somewhat longer, but could be more convenient if your destination is on line A. The cost would be about the same. The tickets for the Cotral bus, as well as for the metro or a bus, can be bought at a tobacco shop or newsstand. If you buy a a BIRG ticket (€8), you can use it for the Cotral bus and for all metros, buses, trams, and urban trains (including the Lido train) for the rest of the day. This route isn't recommended for people with a lot of luggage.
Suburban train (€8 per person). There is a train station at FCO, with walkways from all terminals. The FR1 suburban service has a number of stops: those close to the centre of Rome are at Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina stations. At Ostiense and Tiburtina, this service connects with Metro line B. At Trastevere, it connects with tram (streetcar) line #8, which runs along viale Trastevere (the main street of Trastevere) to piazza Venezia: from the second-to-last stop (the "Arenula/Cairoli" stop), it's a short walk to Campo de' Fiori, Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon, so this route may be helpful if you do not have much luggage. See all stops.
Express train (€14 per person). The Leonardo Express train is a non-stop service between FCO and Rome Termini (the main station). It is very useful if your hotel is near Termini or if you want to catch a train to some other part of Italy.
Taxi (€48 per taxi). The fixed fare for a Rome taxi is €48 between FCO and central Rome (within the Aurelian walls) for up to four people and their luggage. If your hotel is outside this area, you will have to pay whatever is on the meter. For a map of the area that's covered by fixed rate fares from the airports, and the current rates, see the Rome taxi fare schedule, in several languages, with a map of the fixed rate area on the last page: http://www.comune.roma.it/PCR/resourc....
For other journeys, ask around to see what the taxi should cost or get an estimate online. Have small bills to count out carefully when paying. If possible, snap a quick photo of the tag number on back of the taxi before you get in. Then you have a way to trace them if there are problems.
Note that the fixed price from the airport to central Rome applies only to taxis licensed by the City of Rome; these taxis have the City Council's crest (with "SPQR") painted on the doors. Other taxis, such as those licensed by the Comune of Fiumicino, can charge by their meter. Insist on taking a Roman taxi: they now have the fixed rate to and from the airport (48 €) printed on the doors.
If you are travelling as a group of 4, a taxi is cheaper than the Leonardo Express train and avoids having to lug your suitcases to the train and then having to make connections on other transportation once you get to central Rome.
Private car and driver (€40 and up per car). For perhaps less money than a taxi, you can have a driver waiting at the exit from Customs at FCO or at your door in Rome. Prices start at €40 for three people. Frequently recommended on TA are www.romecabs.com and www.romeshuttlelimousine.com. Private car services usually charge more if there are more than two or three people in the group, so the service may or may not be cheaper than the train. Private services also usually charge more for early morning or late evening transfers, so you need to get a quotation for your particular situation. For up to three people, during the day, a private driver is often cheaper than a taxi.
Avoid any car or shuttle service that requires payment in advance. The reliable companies ask for payment after they have provided the service.

Tipping: It is never necessary to tip for anything in Italy, although equally it is fine to give a small tip (no more than 10%) if you feel you have received excellent service. You are not obliged to give a tip to your car or taxi driver

Rome Metro and Buses

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TICKETS
Biglietto semplice B.I.T. (time integrated ticket)  -Price: 1,50 Euro
B.I.T. tickets can be used on any means of transport in Rome; they are valid for 100 minutes and the visitor can take any transport mean to reach the preferred destination during the 100 minutes time. Tickets needs to be stamped when starting the travel; if the visitor takes the metro, then the ticket needs to be stamped a second time.
Biglietto giornaliero B.I.G. (one-day ticket)  -Price: 6,00 Euro
Valid 24 hours on any means of transport, it must be stamped only one time (when starting the travel); in case the visitor use the metro, the ticket must be exhibited to the controller at the entrance of the metro line.
!WARNING: this ticket is valid untill the midnight (of the day it had been stamped)
Biglietto per 3 giorni B.T.I. ( 3-days tourist integrated ticket)  -Price: 16,50 Euro
It is valid for 3 days in a row on any public means. It has to be stamped just once when starting the travel and exhibited to the controller at the entrance of the metro line.
Biglietto settimanale C.I.S. (tourist one-week integrated ticket)  -Price: 24,00 Euro
It is valid for 7 days in a row and it has the same terms of use like the B.T.I., only the owner must write on the card his/her own name.
SPECIAL TOURIST BUSES: fares and tours

110 OPEN
Price: 16,00 Euro
The bus departs every 10 minutes from Piazza del Cinquecento (the square in front of Termini Railway Station). Tickets can be purchased at the Infopoint Trambus on the square or directly on board (in this case the price increases of 0,50 Euro). The 110 Open bus crosses about 40 of the most famous sights of Rome and it stops at: Quirinale, Colosseum, Bocca della verita (Mouth of Truth), Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona, St Peter's Square, Piazza Cavour, Ara Pacis, Trevi Fountain, Via Veneto, and back to Termini Station. It works like a ‘jump on’ / jump off’ tour, and the visitor can stop at any of the above mentioned sights, as long as the ticket is used just one day. The whole tour lasts about 2 hours. A hostess on the bus offers a guided tour in different languages. The 110 OPEN ticket ist valid the whole day. The bus operates according to the following timetables: 8:00-20.00
For info and booking call: 06/6840901
ARCHEOBUS
Price: 13,00 Euro
Like the 110 Open, the Archeobus departs everyday(including holidays), every 20 minutes from Cinquecento Square (from 9:00 to 16:00) and it stops at the most famous Roman archaeological sights along the Appian way (Circo Massimo, Mura Aureliane, San Callisto and San Sebastiano catacombs, Tempio di Romolo, Circo di Massenzio, Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella, Villa dei Quintili, Mausoleo di Casal Rotondo, Valle della Caffarella, Baths of Caracalla, etc).
The hostess on the bus describes the sights in different languages. The journey lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes and is valid the whole day.
If you purchase the ticket on board there is an over price of 1,00 Euro.
For info: 06/6840901
110 OPEN + ARCHEOBUS (JOINT TICKET)
There is the possibility of a join ticket for 24,00 Euro per person. The ticket is valid 2 days.
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Rome: A practical guide to Rome’s bus and metro system


All aboard the Roman bus -- but buy your ticket first!
Traveling about Rome can be an adventure at times. With over 100 bus lines, tram routes and two metro lines, it’s no wonder that maneuvering Rome’s public transit system can leave a visitor utterly confused.
As many visitors are only stopping through Rome for a short while, there’s no real need to “master” the system and learn all the lines. In our hotel guide to Rome we have an article about Rome’s transit system. But this post is a quick-and-friendly guide to how to use the bus and metro system–and where to go!


Buying a bus or metro ticket in Rome
The first thing you’ll need to know is where to buy a bus or metro ticket. A ticket or biglietto can be bought at any tobacco shop (tabacchi) in Rome. Simply look for the big “T” sign. Tickets can also sometimes be purchased at newsstands and in machines at some bus stops and in all metro stations.
Some buses and street trams are also equipped with ticket machines, though this is risky: I wouldn’t wait to get on the bus to figure out whether you’ll be able to buy a ticket. Unlike in other cities, the bus drivers in Rome do not sell bus tickets. Therefore, it’s best to secure a ticket before hopping on a bus.
Penalties: If caught without a ticket, you will be fined by a bus inspector who hops on and off buses at random. If busted, you’ll pay €51 (if you pay on the spot) or €101 (if you pay later). It may seem like they never check tickets, but believe me they do. So don’t get caught without one!
Ticket prices
A single ticket costs €1,5 and is good for 100 minutes on buses and trams and one trip on the metro line.
If you plan to ride public transportation all day, consider buying a biglietto giornaliero (a day ticket) for €6.
A weekly pass (biglietto or tessera settimanale) costs €24 and is good for unlimited use on the buses, trams and metro lines for one week.
Note: Keep in mind when buying your tickets that a good chunk of the sights you’ll be seeing can be covered on foot as most of them are located in the centro storico (the historic city center).

The entrance to Rome’s Ottaviano Metro station. Photo: Oksidor
Important: You must validate your tickets once you are on the bus or tram. Stick your ticket into the little yellow machine on the bus or tram. It will print the expiration time on your ticket, then spit it back out. If you fail to validate your ticket, you can be slapped with that hefty little fine mentioned above.
Major Transportation Hubs
Figuring out which bus or metro to take can be a little tricky, especially if you don’t have easy access to the Internet. Never fret. There are several major transportation hubs (or terminals) throughout Rome where there will be at least one bus or metro line that will get you to where you need to go. These hubs include:
1. Termini train station
Termini train station is the city’s main train station and largest hub. Many buses and trams leave from here. It’s also where both Metro lines (A & B) connect.
Favorite lines from here:
Bus 40 leaves from Termini and will take you into the city center and near some pretty major sights such as: Piazza Venezia, Largo Argentina (near the Pantheon), Chiesa Nuova (near Piazza Navona) and St. Peter’s Square.
Bus 90 will take you near the Italian University- La Sapienza.
Bus H will take you to Trastevere.
Metro A line, dubbed the “linea turistica” (the tourist line), passes through Termini train station and heads to important sights such as: Spagna (Piazza di Spagna and Villa Borghese), Barberini (Piazza Barberini, Palazzo Barberini and the Trevi Fountain), Ottaviano – San Pietro (St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums), Cipro (the Vatican Museums), San Giovanni (the street market on Via Sannio and the San Giovanni in Laterano church) and Flaminio (Piazza del Popolo).
Metro B line will take you to Colosseo (the Colosseum) and Circo Massimo (Circus Maximus).
2. Piazza Venezia
Piazza Venezia also has several buses that will get you where you need to go. These include:
Bus 87 and 571 will take you to the Colosseum and the San Giovanni area.
Bus 44 will take you near the Gianiculum hill and there are several buses that will take you along Via del Corso and Via dei Condotti (two famous shopping streets in Rome) and towards Piazza del Popolo.
ATAC – Rome’s public transportation website
Rome’s public transportation system, ATAC has a pretty decent website. Go to the upper right hand corner to change the site into English. Insert your point of departure (street name) and your point of destination (street name) and it will give you the best route to take, including which buses to take and where to get off. It also gives a friendly little map that you can print off showing you where the bus is supposed to let you off.
Happy travels roaming about Rome!

Agli Horti Sallustiani

 This B&B is perfect, location is great and in a safe clean area in Rome. Only a 10 minute walk from the Termini station and walking distance to all the main tourist spots except the Vatican which can be reached by the Republica metro stop which is very close by.
The room was very clean and bright with an excellent shower (hot water!), mini bar with soft drinks and free wifi. No street noise at all as its set off a main road and the windows are double glazed.
Mario is a great host, very helpful. Breakfast was light but very tasty with unlimited Italian coffee from Mario.
You can find Mario's website here http://www.aglihortisallustiani.com/home_en.html
I would recommend this B&B for anybody wanting the perfectly located place to stay in Rome and a very reasonable price by Rome standards! The bed & breakfast Agli Horti Sallustiani, on the fifth floor of a building of the 800th, enjoys a prime location in the heart of Rome. Immersed in history, culture and elegance is the perfect place for a pleasant stay in the Eternal City. With short walks and being close to the subway lines and numerous bus/tram, you can quickly and easily reach all the main Roman sites such as Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, Villa Borghese, the Colosseum, Fori Imperiali, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona, St. Peter's and every other area of the city. The b&b Agli Horti Sallustiani, in a newly renovated apartment with elevator, offers 3 double rooms bright and comfortable, all with private bathrooms. Nearby you can find a wide selection of shops, restaurants, pizzerias, bars, pubs and pharmacies.

The b & b Agli Horti Sallustiani is located in the heart of Rome, at 3 Via Quintino Sella, 600 meters from Via Veneto, 800 meters from Piazza Barberini, 500 meters from Piazza della Repubblica, where is the nearest subway station and 800 meters from Stazione Termini.

The b&b is immersed in the culture and history, it owes its name to the Horti Sallustiani that, so called because they belonged to the historian Sallustio, were, with the gardens and the villa, the largest landscaped park in Rome. Were scattered in the vast area of ​​the park several buildings, including a thermal plant and a temple dedicated to Venus Ericina. At today's in the Piazza Sallustio are visible, at a depth of 14 meters from the street level, the remains of a large complex consisting of three sets of buildings. From Horti Sallustiani come many famous sculptures, among them the Galata Morente kept in the Capitoline Museums, the Galata Suicida, the Ludovisi throne, now in Palace Altemps, and the Obelisk, located since 1789 in the top of the stairway of Trinità dei Monti. Read more: www.hortisallustiani.it


HOW TO REACH THE B&B -
BY CAR-From all highways, take the G.R.A. and take exit 11 Nomentana direction Roma Centro, continue straight on to Piazzale Porta Pia, past the walls, take Via XX Settembre, after 500 meters turn right into via Aurelian right again in Via Flavia , the first right and you're there.
BY TRAIN-From the main Termini railway station to walk a few hundred meters towards Piazza della Repubblica and then continue straight until you reach the junction with Via XX Settembre. Turn right and second left into Via Quintino Sella.
Rome has two airports - Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) and Ciampino.
Fiumicino
This is Rome’s main airport and is is well-connected with the centre during the day by an express train.
The express train between Fiumicino Airport and Stazione Termini (Rome's main train station) costs € 9.50 and the journey takes about 30 minutes. The train departs from and arrives at Termini station at track n.27 and runs from 6.30am till 11.30pm.
Ciampino-Rome's smaller airport, is mostly used by charter flights and budget airlines. To get to the centre from this airport, take COTRAL bus, get off at Metro A: Anagnina station, then to Termini Station.-Cotral bus runs every 30 minutes, until 11pm. The only way how to get to Rome after this time is to take taxi. - Take the A Line to stop "Repubblica".

Agli Horti Sallustiani - bed & breakfast
via Quintino Sella, 3 - 00187 Roma
tel. +39 064828639 - fax +39 0642010479
info@aglihortisallustiani.com

Mario Fabio
mob. +39 3385649977