Rome - circumventing ticket lines. Is it even possible?
We are two non-european adults over the age of 30 spending 4 days between the 10th and the 14th of Aug 2014 in Rome, Italy. Given our nationalities and age, we are probably not eligible for any free entry in the museums and historical sites in Rome.
What tickets (museum entry and public transport) should we and can we buy online to circumvent lines? I know from experience that just buying tickets online doesn't help. After that one would need to find a pick-up point for tickets which may not always be near the place of interest or be closed!
Is it worth investing in the 2/4 day Roma pass? Should we be worried about closures of sites on Sundays or Mondays? We are going to stay about 100 meters from the Colosseum, in case this information is pertinent.
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I just realized that asking "is it even possible" can be quite subjective. So I would like add: Is it even possible? If so, what "timing", "advanced purchases" and "circumstances" may we use to avoid long ticket lines?
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Can I skip the line with Roma Pass?
Perhaps the most important aspect of the Roma Pass/Omnia Pass is that it allows you to skip the line into the Colosseum. The line to get into the Colosseum is often very long and the wait can take over an hour if you do not have the Roma Pass.Are skip the line tickets worth it Rome?
It is recommended to buy skip-the-line tickets for the most famous and most popular attractions in Rome in order to avoid waiting lines. Some of the most famous attractions in Rome are definitely St. Peter's Basilica, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, as well as the Castel Sant'Angelo and Galleria Borghese.How do you avoid lines in Rome?
Is the Roma pass a good deal?
With the 48-hour Roma Pass, you are saving money or breaking evening when visiting any one of the attractions except for the Colosseum. However, if you throw in the free map and travel guide and the reduced ticket prices to other attractions besides your chosen free attraction, it's still worth buying the Roma Pass.How to GET AROUND ROME on a Budget! | Public Transportation, Maps, Tickets \u0026 Cost | Frolic \u0026 Courage
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