Rome for first-timers

The Coliseum is very beautiful and interesting and the guide who took us around knew the place and the history very well, very knowledgeable and attentive.

The visit to the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine was really good. Our guide, Eleonora was exceptional. She told us not only the history of the site, but filled the explanation with details and that made the visit very fruitful.

Buying tickets from headout can be easy and fast. They offered Chinese audio guide, 7 euro per person. But you need to download the app and bring your own earphones before arrinving, since you could only listen to the audio guide through your own phone, and the internet there really sucks. The thing I still haven't come up with is how did my family add into the audio guide smoothly, they obviously didn't mention it that clear in the technical manual. Overall, it is easy to use, but you need to do enough preliminary work. We still had a good time there.

Everything was perfectly organized! The ticket issue was efficient and completely uncomplicated. It was absolutely worth booking the special tickets. The app with the audio guide also worked perfectly - so we didn't miss any highlights. Highly recommended!

We looked up online and it said the crowds and queues would take an hour to get through so got there early. Managed to get through the fast moving queue in about 5 minutes. Directions to the Mamertine prison were poor and there wasn't anything to really see there so wouldn't suggest but the coleseum and Palestine hill were amazing with great views.

The Vatican Garden bus tour was amazing. Saw all the gardens by bus and then entry into all of the Vatican. Bit tricky as maps meetup point wasn't correct. Then you don't know if the tour is finished or not after the garden bus tour as no one tells you 😊😂

Easy to get in and beautiful place. Only took about 15 minutes to get through security and into the museum. Beautiful artwork but very tiring so make sure to eat a good breakfast

Giuseppe was an outstanding guide! The in-depth and funny information he knew was incredible! He knew all the answers to anyone's questions and was extremely engaging. Even my teenager really enjoyed hearing all the information and that's no mean feat 😂 It was easy to find where to check in and we were very looked after from start to finish. The Colosseum itself was the most phenomenal place to see. It was, in every way, awe-inspiring.