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Here are the resources we touched on in the webinar:
Arrival at FCO and getting into the city
Leonardo Express train runs every 15 minutes
from Rome Termini starting at 4:50 am to 11:05 pm
from FCO starting at 5:38 am to 11:53 pm
How to validate (check-in) your train ticket (regional tickets only)
Regional tickets require you validate/check in before departure. If you purchase your ticket with ItaliaRail, open your confirmation email and click on the link to check in. Please note, once you check in, you can't make any changes to your ticket. Therefore we recommend you wait to check in until you're sure you'll be taking that particular train on that particular date and time.
If you purchased a Leonardo Express train ticket, your ticket is valid for one trip. You can take any Leonardo Express train on the day you specified at the time of purchase, until 11:59 pm.
How to change the date/time of your regional train ticket
You can make unlimited changes to your regional train ticket departure date or time (or cancel your trip) up until your travel date. You can also change your departure time on the day of travel as long as you haven't already checked in. If you purchased your ticket with ItaliaRail, go to your confirmation email and click the "check-in link" to make changes. (On the screen that opens, click the button marked "Management" and then select "Change date/time.") You won't receive a new confirmation email but the changes will show when you view your tickets by clicking on the check-in link.
Private transfer to/from FCO airport and Rome city center
Details about unlimited ride passes: 24, 48, 72 hour public-transport passes
24-hour pass: €7 (worth it if you'll take at least 5 rides in a 24-hr period)
48-hour pass: €12.50 (worth it if you'll take at least 9 rides in a 48-hr period)
72-hour pass: €18 (worth it if you'll take at least 13 rides in a 72-hr period)
Metro station ticket offices
Traditional Roman restaurants
La Fraschetta (two locations in the center, one near Castel Sant'Angelo and one near Porta Portese)
Felice a Testaccio
Flavio al Velavevodetto
Pizza al taglio
Shelley's favorite pizza al taglio: Pizza Florida, via Florida 25 (in front of Largo Argentina)
See which espresso is best
La Casa del Caffè Tazza d'Oro, Via degli Orfani 84 (order the granita di caffè if you want a cool and highly caffeinated treat—it's a coffee slushy with homemade whipped cream!)
Granita di caffè — Tazza d'Oro is right around the corner from the Pantheon!
Closest competitor for "best espresso in Rome" is Sant'Eustachio il Caffè, Piazza di S. Eustachio 82
Remember, if you ask for a "caffè" in Rome then the locals interpret that to mean espresso. If you want an American-style coffee, you have to ask for a "caffè americano." It's not a drip coffee but will be an espresso with additional hot water added.
Free essential Vatican guide: Bellissimo magazine
Click here to access the survey that will allow you to download your free copy of Italy Magazine's Bellissimo special Vatican City edition. To learn more, see this post in our community.
App for locating water fountains ("nasoni")
Aperitivo
Pre-dinner "opening" drink and snacks, generally starting around 6 pm
The Italian Aperitivo, Italy Magazine
Abundant aperitivo in Trastevere: Bar Meccanismo, Piazza Trilussa 34 (daily 6 pm to 9 pm)
Villa Borghese
In warmer months: for a picnic
Location of Pincio Terrace (for pictures!) on Google Maps
Picture of a risciò bike, available for hourly rental for 2 or 4 people:
Picture of the Villa Borghese lake ("laghetto") where you can rent a rowboat:
Facebook page for rowboat rental at Villa Borghese: Noleggio Barche nel Laghetto