Rome, Italy

Rome travel guide — know before you go

Rome combines ancient sites with modern chaos — plan around pickpockets, restaurant cover charges, and transit strikes.

Key takeaways

·Round up or leave 5–10% in sit-down restaurants if service was good — not always expected.
·Pickpockets on crowded buses, Termini, and near major sights.
·Cover shoulders in churches

Language

Italian; English in tourist core, less in residential areas.

Money at a glance

Euro (EUR). Cards common in sit-down restaurants; carry cash for cafés, markets, and small trattorias. Keep small notes and coins; some taxis and kiosks prefer cash.

Getting around

Metro A/B/C, trams, and buses; ATAC tickets must be validated.

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