Rome's metro system is very useful and quite safe as long as you are alert. Although the bus network is extensive and buses run frequently (though still crowded), the metro is much simpler to master.
The metro system has only two lines, A and B, which cross at Termini. There are trains from 5.30 am until 11.30 pm every day (Sat. 0.30 am). Starting from January 10th 2004 the underground trains will stop running at 9.00 pm. due to restoration works. In this period the underground trains will be replaced by a shuttle bus service.
Metro stations on line A do not have facilities for disabled (except Cipro-Musei Vaticani and Valle Aurelia); In alternative, bus 590 follows the same route of metro line A and has wheelchair access (see "useful buslines below"). All the metro stations on line B have facilities for disabled except Circo Massimo, Colosseo and Cavour (direction Laurentina).
Metro A offers the possibility to organise itineraries particularly interesting both for shopping and for the visit of monuments. Here is a list of metro A stops with possible itineraries:
Cipro, is the privileged way to the Vatican Museums Ottaviano takes to S.Pietro. Lepanto to Via Cola di Rienzo, a shopping area right for every pocket Flaminio, both for a walk in Villa Borghese and the Pincio Terrace and a downtown shopping along Via del Corso, Via del Babuino, Piazza del Popolo and S.Maria dei Miracoli. Spagna, to Piazza di Spagna and the trendy Trinità dei Monti facing Via dei Condotti. Not far there is the Fontana di Trevi.
Via Veneto and the Fontana di Trevi are near Barberini stop, the Terme di Diocleziano to the Repubblica stop. Vittorio Emanuele to the Basilica of S.Maria Maggiore S.Giovanni to the Basilica of S.Giovanni and the Scala Santa - Holy Steps Cinecittà takes to the film Studios.
Metro B stops relevant for tourists, instead, are the following:
S.Paolo, to the Basilica di S.Paolo Piramide, to the Pyramid of Caius Cestius Circo Massimo and Colosseum, to Colosseum and the Roman Forum Cavour, to visit S.Pietro in Vincoli.
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Morning tour - every day except Sundays and religious holidays. Highlights: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Gallery of the Tapestries.
Departure from
Neraby the Termini Railway Station in Rome.
Departure time
08h00am
Hotel Pick-up
Free hotel pick-ups commence one hour prior to commencement of the tour from central Rome hotels only.
Port pick-up
You must book private transfer between Civitavecchia and Rome.
Return details
Tour returns to the vicinity of your hotel or in the city center
Description
The tour begins by coach passing through Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Nayads and following the ancient Aurelian walls which once surrounded the ancient city. On route you will see the famous Borghese park and the northern gate of the ancient city leading into Piazza del Popolo where you will see an Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Ramses II. Eventually upon arrival at the Vatican Walls your guide will then lead you into the Vatican Museums* taking the beautiful Spiral staircase and continuing through the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Geographical Maps before arriving in the famous Sistine Chapel with its magnificent fresco of the Last Judgement by Michelangelo. Return in the vicinity of your Hotel.
More info
The tour will be duly confirmed once you make the booking. Due to city bus regulation, the tour will be operated mostly on foot. To stay in the bus means to lose the pleasure to see most important site. We suggest to wear confortable and suitable clothes, expecially for visiting Cathedrals and Churches where shorts and uncovered shoulders are not allowed.
Morning tour - every day except Sundays and religious holidays. Highlights: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Gallery of the Tapestries.
Departure from
Neraby the Termini Railway Station in Rome.
Departure time
08h00am
Hotel Pick-up
Free hotel pick-ups commence one hour prior to commencement of the tour from central Rome hotels only.
Port pick-up
You must book private transfer between Civitavecchia and Rome.
Return details
Tour returns to the vicinity of your hotel or in the city center
Description
The tour begins by coach passing through Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Nayads and following the ancient Aurelian walls which once surrounded the ancient city. On route you will see the famous Borghese park and the northern gate of the ancient city leading into Piazza del Popolo where you will see an Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Ramses II. Eventually upon arrival at the Vatican Walls your guide will then lead you into the Vatican Museums* taking the beautiful Spiral staircase and continuing through the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Geographical Maps before arriving in the famous Sistine Chapel with its magnificent fresco of the Last Judgement by Michelangelo. Return in the vicinity of your Hotel.
More info
The tour will be duly confirmed once you make the booking. Due to city bus regulation, the tour will be operated mostly on foot. To stay in the bus means to lose the pleasure to see most important site. We suggest to wear confortable and suitable clothes, expecially for visiting Cathedrals and Churches where shorts and uncovered shoulders are not allowed.
Afternoon tour – every day except March 25th and December 25th. Highlights: Piazza Venezia, Roman Forum, Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls.
Departure from
Neraby the Termini Railway Station in Rome.
Departure time
(Mar.- Oct.) 03h00pm - (Nov.- Feb.) 02h30pm
Hotel Pick-up
Free hotel pick-ups commence one hour prior to commencement of the tour from central Rome hotels only.
Port pick-up
You must book private transfer between Civitavecchia and Rome.
Return details
Tour returns to the vicinity of your hotel or in the city center
Description
Arriving by coach at Piazza Venezia with its impressive monument dedicated to King Victor Emanuel II and the unknown soldier you then continue by foot to the famous Piazza del Campidiglio designed by Michelangelo from where you will have a fantastic view of the Roman Forum. Our coach will then continue by the Circus Maximus and the Pyramid of Caius Cestius before arriving at the Basilica of St Paul outside the walls* (visit inside). The tour will be completed with a stop at the imposing Colosseum. Return in the vicinity of your Hotel. * Entrance to the Basilicas requires appropriate attire (no shorts, miniskirts or uncovered shoulders). It is also advisable to wear comfortable shoes for visits.
More info
The tour will be duly confirmed once you make the booking. Due to city bus regulation, the tour will be operated mostly on foot. To stay in the bus means to lose the pleasure to see most important site. We suggest to wear confortable and suitable clothes, expecially for visiting Cathedrals and Churches where shorts and uncovered shoulders are not allowed.
Morning tour - every day except Sundays and religious holidays. Highlights: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Gallery of the Tapestries.
Departure from
Neraby the Termini Railway Station in Rome.
Departure time
09h00am
Hotel Pick-up
Free hotel pick-ups commence one hour prior to commencement of the tour from central Rome hotels only.
Port pick-up
You must book private transfer between Civitavecchia and Rome.
Return details
Tour returns to the vicinity of your hotel or in the city center
Description
Crossing Piazza della Repubblica with the fountain of the Nayads, our local guide will take you on a pleasant stroll through the historical centre, where you can admire the Trevi Fountain, the Colonna of Marco Aurelio, Palazzo di Montecitorio, designed by Bernini, the Pantheon (visit inside), Palazzo Madama - seat of the senate, and Piazza Navona. Passing alongside Castel S. Angelo our coach will take you to the Basilica of St Peter*, (visit inside except when there are religious celebrations) where you can admire one of Michelangelo''s magnificant works of art - "La Pietà". Return in the vicinity of your Hotel.
More info
The tour will be duly confirmed once you make the booking. Due to city bus regulation, the tour will be operated mostly on foot. To stay in the bus means to lose the pleasure to see most important site. We suggest to wear confortable and suitable clothes, expecially for visiting Cathedrals and Churches where shorts and uncovered shoulders are not allowed.
Morning tour - every day except Sundays and religious holidays. Highlights: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Gallery of the Tapestries.
Departure from
Neraby the Termini Railway Station in Rome.
Departure time
(Mar.- Oct.) 03h00 pm - (Nov.- Dec.) 02h30 pm
Hotel Pick-up
Free hotel pick-ups commence one hour prior to commencement of the tour from central Rome hotels only.
Port pick-up
You must book private transfer between Civitavecchia and Rome.
Return details
Tour returns to the vicinity of your hotel or in the city center
Description
The first stop will be on the Esquiline Hill where our guide will show you the treasures of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, then continuing by coach to stop at the Holy Staircase, the Lateran Palace and the Basilica of San Giovanni*, the cathedral of Rome (visit inside). Then proceeding along the Ancient Appian Way, you will pass by the Chapel of "Domine Quo Vadis" before arriving at the Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries and first hiding places for the Christians. A visit will be made to either the Catacombs of S. Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano depending upon seasonal conditions. The tour will end with a spectatular view of the Baths of Emperor Caracalla. Return in the vicinity of your Hotel.
More info
The tour will be duly confirmed once you make the booking. Due to city bus regulation, the tour will be operated mostly on foot. To stay in the bus means to lose the pleasure to see most important site. We suggest to wear confortable and suitable clothes, expecially for visiting Cathedrals and Churches where shorts and uncovered shoulders are not allowed.
