The Rome Pass to visit Rome and the Vatican cheaper and easily

You always wanted to visit the sublime city of Rome? To help you, here is a presentation of the Roma Pass, an essential asset for your visit.

Rome, the capital of Italy, is a large Latin city open to the world. Here art, architecture and multi-millenary culture continue to dazzle the entire world of their aura. The power of the ancient Roman Empire can still be felt by admiring the vestiges of this civilization. Here are those of the Roman Forum or the Colosseum, or the ruins of the Caracalla Baths for example. The legacy of the Romans who have made the world folded with their legions is not far away finally! In addition, the city is home to many prestigious museums where unique painted or sculpted works are admired in the world. Paradise of lovers, high place of Italian gastronomy, with countless sights, Rome has decidedly everything to please. With architectural masterpieces, the city is also renowned for the kindness of its inhabitants and the beauty of the surrounding nature.

Is it wise to have a Roma Pass to visit the beautiful Rome without congestion? Let’s check it together immediately before we consider going!

What is the Roma Pass?

The Roma Pass takes the form of a card of the same format as your bank card. The difference is that it allows you to avoid using your payment card! It gives the right to use free public transport and enjoy one or two totally free visits. With a cherry on the cake, this pass even helps to avoid dicking. It is indeed a question of ticket cut-file convenient to save time during these free visits.

You will be able to use the metro, the city buses or the tram. Access to the ATAC transport network is included in the Roma Pass. Discounts will be awarded to you in close to fifty tourist sites quite exceptional.

This flexible solution adapts to your needs. There are two Roma Pass to be freely selected: 48 or 72 hours . Let us discover the essential activities proposed.

Activities included in the Roma Pass

The Etruscan National Museum of the Villa Giulia

The Etruscan National Museum of the Villa Giulia is a museum of all Rome dedicated to Etruscan and falconian civilizations. These peoples lived in the region before the arrival of the Romans. Moreover, we do not yet know what their geographical origin is. It is the largest Etruscan museum in the world. It is located within the splendid villa Giulia which is located in the no less splendid Pinciano district. It is a summer papal residence that was built under the pontificate of Pope Jules III. Here we come to admire the works of the pre-Roman Italian antiquity, and the artefacts of Etruscan craftsmanship. This civilization prefigured the greatness of Rome and possessed many advanced technical and scientific skills. Do not hesitate to go there to learn more about this surprising people.

The Colosseum

The Colosseum was originally named "Flavian amphitheatre". This oval-shaped stadium is the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. Today it is considered the civilizational heart of the city of Rome. This symbol of the city is one of the greatest wonders of Roman architecture. The Colosseum could accommodate up to 50,000 spectators. He had 80 admissions so that they could enter there fifteen minutes! In this way, its virtuous design and stair system still serve as a model for the construction of gigantic stadiums. In addition to the gladiator battles, the wooden floor could be removed to fill the water pit. The emperors could organize naval battles in the middle of the Colosseum!

To visit it without pain, bring your Roma Pass to save time. This exceptional tourist site is one of the most frequented in Rome.

The Borghese Gallery

The Borghese Gallery is located in the gardens of Villa Borghese. She takes her name from the nephew of Pope Paul V, Scipione Borghese. Great art lover, the latter would have begun to gather in the Villa some unique pieces. And the collection has been growing steadily over the centuries. It is undoubtedly one of the most famous, prestigious and renowned museums in the world. Exhibitions including some legendary works of art are presented to the public in the two floors of the building. The main floor is dedicated to antique sculptures and there are sumptuous frescoes and splendid mosaics. The upper floor houses works by world famous artists: Rubens, Botticelli, Titien, Caravaggio...

The upper floor houses a large pinacoteca where are exhibited some of the works of renowned artists such as Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio, Rubens or Botticelli.

The site is a must in Rome: go!

The National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

Known under his acronym GNAM, this Italian national museum is also located in the villa Borghese. Founded in 1883, it is mainly dedicated to the modern works of art of the nineteenth and twentieth century. You can admire more than a thousand works in the 55 rooms that this extraordinary museum has. If you're in the neighborhood, why don't you go over and watch them?

The Baths of Caracalla

The Baths of Caracalla owe their name to the Roman emperor Caracalla. It was at the time the greatest and most tedious Roman baths ever designed. In addition, they offered a wide range of activities: swimming, massage and gymnastics workshops. Muni de votre Roma Pass, go explore this unique archaeologqiue site in the world that spans more than eleven hectares. This colossal place is today the best preserved spa building in the Roman Empire.

The Valentini Palace

This remarkable 16th century palace is located in the centre of Rome, near Piazza Venezia. It differs by its aesthetic structure including a majestic portal surmounted by a large balustrade. Here you can admire the unique architecture but also the Ulysses statue of Ugo Attardi, or the works of Sandro Chia. The palace, which has undergone massive restoration work, is now open to the public. What we recommend is to go there as soon as possible!

Cirque Maxime

The Latin Circus Maximus is the largest and oldest racecourse in Rome. There were gladiator fights, but also tank races. Built in the sixth century BC, it had a capacity of almost 300,000 people! Dismantled in the Middle Ages on the orders of the Pope, his stones have been able to build other monuments in the city. Today, Cirque Maxime’s exceptional archaeological site is visited freely and distinguished by its historical and cultural interest.

Rate and duration of the Roma Pass

• Roma Pass 48 h : a free admission to a museum or tourist site with a cut-file ticket. It will cost you only 28 € to benefit from this exceptional tourist formula.
• Roma Pass 72 h : two free admissions to museums or tourist sites. It also works as a cut-file ticket. To take advantage of this, 38.50 € will be requested.

In both cases the validity of your Roma Pass begins at the time you first use it. Our advice is the following : Use it as soon as possible in the morning to enjoy it longer.

The exit points of the Roma Pass

You can buy the Roma Pass on the official pass site managed by the city of Rome or on a tourist activity site. Just after selecting your formula and payment, an email will be sent to you proving the purchase. This e-mail will be presented in the withdrawal points in which you can withdraw your pass. They are numerous: tourist information points, Flumicino or Ciampino airports, Termini station, archaeological sites, museums... Attention, however, must be given at least five days between the date of purchase and the actual withdrawal of the Roma Pass.

You can also buy it directly from the withdrawal points listed above without prior reservation. You are advised not to visit a large museum or the Colosseum, for example. You may wait a long time, given the many visitors present in the area.

Our opinion on the Roma Pass

The Roma Pass is much more than a classic tourist formula. Flexible, very affordable and practical, we better understand the enthusiasm generated by these urban passes. In addition, few of them offer total free urban public transport! Let’s note that some of us may need this pass less. Less than 25 years old and Parisians, for example. Why? In the first case, the majority of Roman museums are free or already offer solid reductions. In the second case, reciprocal measures between the cities of Paris and Rome make them benefit from reductions. It is therefore necessary to select your tourist formula carefully to optimize your expenses on site.

So you made your choice between the two formulas presented? If so, we hope that the Roma Pass will allow you to fully enjoy your stay. And that it will make it quite unforgettable!