Is it possible to see the sights of Rome on a Budget?
Meike wrote:
Hallo… I’m Meike from Köln, Germany. Me and boyfriend are considering the possibility of spending two weeks in Rome. However, I must confess, we are on a tight budged. I was wondering whether it would be a good thing to visit Rome on a budget, or shall we wait for a while until we have a enough?
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Hi Meike…
Honestly – I also came to Rome on a very tight budget… wait, let me rephrase that, an acutely tight budget! I asked a friend of mine the same question. Here is her answer…. hopefully this will shed some light on your question.
Hey Carlie…
If you plan to do a lot of sightseeing in a few days, then it’s definitely worth buying a Rome Tourist Pass which is valid for 3 days. The Rome Tourist Pass grants you entry into all the attractions (except the Vatican Museum) as well as bus, train and metro.
Also keep in mind that some sites offer free entry at certain times of the month (i.e. the Vatican Museum offersFree Entry on the last Sunday of each month). However, you might get in for free, but so will hundreds of other people, so be prepared for crowds!
Don’t forget that some of the best things in life are free – and wandering the streets of Rome, day or night, can be a wonderful experience and doesn’t cost a thing.
The line in her email, “Don’t forget that some of the best things in life are free” made me re-think my whole position of coming to Rome. I realized that almost 90% of the real attractions in Rome are for free. The Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Roman Forum, The Gianicolo, Trastevere and its churches, The Pantheon… just a few of the many open air attractions which are for free… so I set my budget for my language course and daily living expenses, and came over with lots of energy to wander around. Believe me, in two weeks you won’t have the time to see everything Rome has to offer – it’s an extraordinary city!
I hope this has changed your position and you make it to Rome. It really is possible to see Rome on a budget. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see ancient works of art in a cosmopolitan city which has lots to offer… you and your boyfriend won’t regret it, I promise!!
Carlie
P.S. @ Everyone! As usual… please comment on any monuments or attractions which one can visit for free in Rome.
