Pablo Rodriguez, Head of Global Consumer Initiatives, PayPal
From the ancient ruins to giant statues to traditional family-owned trattorias, Rome is filled with an endless supply of sights to explore and visit. With so many options, planning can get overwhelming for even the most seasoned globetrotter. So many gelatos, so little time!
PayPal is every traveler’s partner in adventure, helping you make planning and paying simple, even before you get to the airport so you can enjoy a once-in-a-life time trip to the Eternal City.
Here’s how to see all (or most) of Rome in a day, hassle-free:
Save Your Euros!
With so much to see, taste and buy, you’ll want to allocate as much of your travel budget as possible for actually enjoying your time in Rome, rather than getting there. When you use PayPal to book with Alitalia, you score a 10 percent discount on airfare so you can spend more on renowned Italian leather and less on airplane peanuts. Don’t stop there – use PayPal to book your hotel accommodations with Amoma and enjoy exclusive discounted rates. (*Terms Apply).
Don’t Battle Your Way into the Colosseum
Built in A.D. 80 and considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Roman Colosseum is still one of the largest tourist attractions, bringing in nearly 4 million visitors a year[i]. To avoid the massive crowds, skip to the front of the line with a special tour pass from Musement (get 40% off two tours if you use PayPal), giving you an all-access pass to the famed arena as well as other ancient ruins such as the Roman Forum and the tomb of Julius Caesar*.
Bonus tip: get creative with a mock battle-inspired postcard sent directly to your friends via Photoservice to show off your new gladiator skills.
Get Your Climbing Gear
Getting from place to place in a foreign country is always difficult – add in infamously narrow streets, signs in foreign languages and windy, cobblestone roads, navigating Rome may seem daunting. Uber comes to your rescue by finding you anywhere in the city when you need a ride so you can give your feet and map a rest. Riders get €20 off their first ride when using PayPal. Plus, paying for your Uber with PayPal removes the hassle of carrying cash.
Summon a car to deliver you into the heart of the Rome - the Spanish Steps. Before you head up, duck into a nearby café for a shot of espresso before you run up all 135 stairs!
Holy Grail for Travelers
Vatican City is filled to the brim with world-famous art, historical artifacts and important documents – so where do you start? Before you even get through customs, can reserve an exclusive, guided tour through the ancient city’s most prized buildings including the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and the official Vatican museums.
RomeTravels offers VIP guided tours that you can book well in advance, ensuring there is no stress about getting to the must-see monuments and beating the hordes of fellow travelers there to gaze at the work of masters Michelangelo and Botticelli, leaving you free to enjoy every moment.
The Sweet Life at Night
A trip to Rome would be incomplete without a stop at the Trevi Fountain. As your time in Vatican City winds down, order an Uber to take you to the fountain so you can see it in all its glory at night. Before you walk away, turn your back to the fountain and toss a coin with your right hand over your left shoulder to grant a wish of coming back to Rome someday. If you toss two coins, you’ll come back and fall in love – Three and you’re promised to return, fall in love and get married.
Once you’ve ensured a lifetime of luck, love or just trips back to the Eternal City, stroll through the Piazza de Trevi and take in the vibrant Italian nightlife or grab a table at a nearby restaurant to enjoy traditional Italian cuisine and linger over red wine.
Reliving Your Trip
When you come home and need a little taste of Italy, you can get your fix from Eataly - if you live in NYC or Chicago, you can even book cooking classes!
And if you just want to have reminders of Italy even when you’re relaxing at home after your trip, head to Intimissimi to get €5 off every €25 spent when you use PayPal (*Terms Apply).
PayPal is the traveler’s champion abroad, enabling safer, simple and speedy payments. Spend less time worrying about your money and more time enjoying the world.
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