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Getting around Rome
How to move around Rome on a 3-day walking trip: metro, tickets and the notes that matter.
Checked September 2026 against official sources
Rome
Transit and walking
Follow the official link before you buy. Full walking days: Rome itinerary.
Getting around
- All three days are walkable. Metro line A stops at Ottaviano for the Vatican and at Spagna for the Spanish Steps; line B stops at Colosseo.Source: ATAC · checked Sep 2026
- A BIT ticket is valid for 100 minutes on buses and trams and includes one metro ride. You can also tap a contactless bank card at the metro gates and on validators.Source: ATAC · checked Sep 2026
Questions
Quick answers
Do I need to book the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums in advance?
Yes. Both use timed tickets on their official sites, and the early slots go first in busy months. Book them before you fix the rest of the trip.
Can I see the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica on the same day?
Yes, that is day 1. Spend the morning in the museums, then walk around the Vatican walls to St. Peter's Square, about 600 metres, for the basilica in the afternoon.
Where should I stay for this plan?
The historic centre around the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, or Monti near the Colosseum, keeps every day walkable. Prati is a quieter base right next to the Vatican.
How much walking is this itinerary?
Between sights it adds up to about 2 km a day in a straight line, plus plenty of time on your feet inside the Vatican Museums and across the Forum and the Palatine. Comfortable shoes matter more than a transport pass.
The days these rules belong to
3 days in Rome
Rome's big sights sit in three clusters, and the plan follows them so you walk between neighbours instead of crossing the city: the Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo, the Colosseum and the ancient forums, then the piazzas and fountains of the centro storico. Book the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum before you go; everything else is a walk.
