Rome

[shanks]

Any one got any tips and ideas of prices in Rome for cafes and such like am going with my daughter for her 21st birthday thanks in advance,Barbra

[Jules001]

I was in Rome last week, didn't use any cafes apart from the one inside the Vatican Museum. Have prices for the Vatican, Colosseum etc if you are planning to do the tourist route, post again if you want them.

As a tip, we were told to watch our bags especially at the station and on buses, however we decided to spoil ourselves and get the Hotel to lay on a car for us from the airport and back. I was pleasantly surprised that most prices seemed very reasonable.

[shanks]

thanks jules yes we are douing the tourist route so we would appreciate any prices you could send thanks for your help xx

[Ferg]

I went in March and found there is quite a lot of variation in prices of cafes and eateries and such. We found some great places in Piazza Naverno, I would say that is one of the best parts of Rome, a large square with cafes and restaurants all round the edge and entertainers, artists, fountains in the centre.

We ate around there twice, once in a normal priced place which for a couple of pizzas and a couple of beers came to about 35 Euros. And then another time we ate in more of a restaurant there and we spent 150 euros on a starter a main and 2 bottles of wine.

[rhona_j]

Was in Rome last year, sorry can't remember prices exactly, but I do remeber them not being as expensive as I would have thought them to be! Just a tip though, if you're just popping in for a coffee, it's cheaper to drink it at the bar, the Italian way. As soon as you sit down they add extra to the bill. I have to say though with the amount of walking we were doing, when we stopped for a coffee I was desperate for a seat too! Why not buy a guide book? We bought the Eyewitness guide and found it extremelly helpful, lots of tips on prices, local information, and the suggested guided walks were very worth while. Have a great time, it's a fabulous place.

[Jules001]

entrance prices for Vatican Museum was � 12 and to go up to the top of the Dome was �4 if you take the stairs (all 320 of them) or �7 if you take the lift (but be warned there are still loads of stairs even if you take the lift with no backing out as it is a one way system). Entrance to the Colosseum was �11. If you make sure that your daughter carries her passport or (I think photocard driving licence) with her when you go to these places, she can get reduced admission prices. Older persons over the age of 65 can also get reduced admission prices probably not relevant for you though:). Pantheon is free admission, Trevi fountain always seems to be busy as are the Spanish Steps. We set aside a whole day for 'doing' the Vatican City. Have a fantastic time and don't forget your camera!

Jules

[shanks]

thanks gang and thank you jules

[Dee Sa]

remember this, when in Rome etc etc if you stand up and eat your sandwich/cofee etc as the locals do it costs less than if you take a seat and sit down to eat , dont ask me why but it does. Also beware of over friendly, helpful locals it is usually some type of scam, someone asked a friend of ours at the train station for change and snatched his wallet, as he ran after the guy someone else stole the unattended suitcase, you must have your wits about you in Rome especially the gypsy type children who are too young to prosecute even if you catch them.