All your pre-visit and on-location info, from public transport and tipping to weather. In fact, tipping and weather worries are minimal, and the transport is every bit as plentiful as the art
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You can usually count on sun, although it can be wet in winter. Temperatures seldom go below 10C/50F, while summer has afternoon temperatures well above 30C/80F
June through August can be hot and busy. Try April through June and September through October for good weather and full events schedules
EU Passport holders do not need a visa. US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand visitors do not need a visa for a stay of up to three months. Visitors from most other countries will, find out more
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Type F (two-prong plug)
Generous tips are not customary. If your bill says Servizio a service charge has already been added. Don’t give more than 10%; rounding up the bill is fine
For police dial 113, ambulance 118, carabinieri 112, fire 115
Visit Rome’s tourism website or one of the green roofed kiosks around town
Airlines & airports: Rome’s airports are Leonardo da Vinci in Fiumicino, 18km south-west of the centre, and the smaller Ciampino, 15km south-east
Transfers: Taxis from Fiumicino to inside the Aurelian walls is a fixed price of 48€. From Ciampino, 30€. There are bus services from Ciampino to the centre for about 5€, the Leonardo Express runs between Fiumicino airport and Termini rail station every 30 minutes for 14€ (running from 6.23am to 23.23pm to the airport), or you can research car rental options here
Public transport: Rome’s system covers a lot of ground. Most of the centre is walkable, but to explore farther, buy a BIT ticket for 1.50€, valid for 90 minutes of travel on bus, metro or tram, from metro stations or Tabacchi stores. Look for a sign with a big T
Cabs: Metered white taxis are available at stands or by calling +39 06 06 09; look for a TAXI sign on the roof and a SPQR symbol on the door. Otherwise, Uber operates here too