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Gelato for days
- Otaleg911Yes, it's gelato spelled backwards, but there is nothing backwards about this off-the-beaten path, natural gelato shop. Make the trek out to a residential neighborhood to witness the gelato making process first hand. Then treat yourself to their savory flavors. Mustard anyone?
- Gelateria dei Gracchi1,742You may have to wait on line at the original location of this small Roman chain. Go for the seasonal flavors here. For your lactose-intolerant companions (I am so sorry), they offer really great zero milk flavors. Don't sleep on the bon bons!
- Fiordiluna779My personal favorite here is the duetto of hazelnut and pistachio. Apparently this flavor is the result of a happy accident? The owner dropped some hazelnuts into the pistacchio gelato. Say it with me. P-stack-ee-oo.
- Il Gelato di San Crispino3,061If you are doing an Eat, Pray, Love thing, you cannot miss this spot. Literally. This teeny spot was featured in the novel and the Julia Roberts flick. Go for the honey, money.
- Fatamorgana826Lots of wonderful, whimsical flavors at this chain — head to the one in Travestere. One flavor called Thumbelina has walnuts, rose petals, violet leaves. Another one, Thought, ginger, horseradish, lemon peel, and pink grapefruit. Zing!
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Rome Is Great For
Indulging in an early evening aperitivo
Exploring impossibly opulent churches
Gorging on traditional Italian sweets
Travelers' pro tips for experiencing Rome



In the words of those who've been there before ...



What is the best way to get there?
Flying:
Rome is served by the Leonardo da Vinci–(Fiumicino) International Airport.
Train:
Stazione Termini is the main railway station in Rome with regular train services to all major Italian cities, as well as daily international services to Munich, Geneva, and Vienna.
Do I need a visa?
Italy is part of the Schengen Area with many other European countries. This means tourists from certain countries don’t require a visa for trips less than 90 days — as long as your passport is valid for at least six months after your planned departure date.
Find more information about the Schengen Visa and what countries are exempt here.
When is the best time to visit?
Late fall to early spring (October to April): Avoid Rome in July and August unless you can handle heat and humidity with temperatures reaching high 80s°F (26.6°C). Spring and fall offer perfect conditions with temperatures 60 - 70 °F ( 15.5 - 21°C), but the trade-off is peak crowds and prices.
Instead, visit during the off-season months of October through April, when you’ll trade shorter opening hours for fewer crowds. Winter is crisp, but nothing a light coat can’t handle.
Bicycle
Uber Jump offers electric bike hire through its bike-share app.
Train
The Rome Metro, run by ATAC, operates 3 lines which run from about 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily. On Fridays and Saturdays service ends later, at about 1:30 a.m.
When the Metro is closed, a night bus service operates with lines that follow the same routes and stop at the same stations as the Metro.
For more information about the network and fares, see here.
Bus
Rome’s public bus service, run by ATAC, operates services from about 5.30 a.m. to midnight daily. The city’s night bus service runs from 12:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m.
For more information about the network and fares, see here.
Taxis
Licensed, metered cabs are white with a “TAXI” sign on their roofs. The symbol of Rome City Council is also clearly visible on the front doors.
You can hail a taxi from the street but it is recommended to go to one of the city’s many taxi stands or call to book.
For more information about fares, who to call and where to find a taxi stand, see here.
Ridesharing
Uber is available in Rome on your smartphone.
Are there local customs I should know?
- We recommend staying at one of the most popular hotels in Rome, which include:
- Some of the most popular restaurants in Rome include:
- Rome is known for some of its popular attractions, which include:
- We recommend checking out these popular tours when looking for something to do in Rome:
- Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
- Skip the Line: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour
- Self-Guided Tour Colosseum Skip-the-Line Ticket
- Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome
- Skip-the-Line Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's | Small Group
- If you're a more budget-conscious traveler, then you may want to consider traveling to Rome between December and February, when hotel prices are generally the lowest. Peak hotel prices generally start between June and August.