Is Uber an option from the airport?
Yes, you can use the Uber app on your smartphone.
Benefit of companions pass vs full ticket?
The ItaliaPass companion pass includes many of the benefits of the regular $149 ItaliaPass but doesn't include the $150 in refunds on rail tickets and tours. Companion Passholders can join an ItaliaPass holder on their free tour of the Colosseum, free entry to the Pantheon, Uffizi & Accademia galleries, and access to ItaliaPass Lounges.
Are tips expected for your guides?
Tips aren't mandatory on walking tours or guided tours but they are appreciated and often may be expected. A general guideline is between 5-10 euros per person for any tours of a half day or less, and possibly more for a longer tour such as a day-long tour.
The bus 64 you say goes from termini to Vatican. Where at Vatican is the bus station? We are staying across from Vatican City.
The terminus for bus 64 is at St. Peter's train station (Stazione San Pietro). However, the stop just prior to that on Via Cavalleggeri is the one that's closest to St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro).
Lounge - how do we book ahead?
When you purchase ItaliaPass you'll receive an email with a link to your Passholder benefits, and on that page is the booking link for the Lounge (this is the link, you'll need your ItaliaPass number to book at no charge).
One of your slides mentioned Florence. Are there some other discounts for Florence as we will be visiting Florence as well?
The ItaliaTours $100 off benefit is available on any tour, including those in Florence. The ItaliaPass benefits in Florence include free access to the Uffizi and Accademia galleries.
So the bus is get on and off as much as you want in the 100 min?
Yes, with the exception that your ticket entitles you to only one subway ride within that time frame. The time starts when you board your first form of public transport and either validate your ticket (in the case of paper tickets) or from the time you first tap in with your Tap & Go payment method.
Tap & go - each person needs a different credit card on their apple pay?
Yes, this system requires a different payment method for each passenger, because the payment card counts as the ticket and only one ticket can be purchased on each card.
Aperitivo times - are they free?
Aperitivo time starts generally around 6-6:30 pm and is usually a pre-dinner drink with snacks. Prices vary depending on location, but a general range is 6-15 euros per person.
The free dinner - where is it?? Different locations? Changes?
Here is information about the Roman Dinner Party benefit as part of ItaliaPass.
reservations limited? might be a large group travelling
You can book a larger group, just make sure you do so in advance as this is a very popular benefit and spots book quickly.
Are food tours worth it? Places that bring you out to 3 - places for drink/food samples. Tourist traps?
It depends on the provider, but this ItaliaTours food tour in Rome called Eat as the Romans Do has received positive reviews.
What hotel chains are the discounts good for?
There is a wide variety of hotels that ItaliaPass Passholders can get wholesale pricing for; in order to find out and book, you need to contact your ItaliaPass Traveler Experience specialist.