Discount Passes, Cards and Combination Tickets for a cheap vacation in Italy.

Italy is known to be one of the most famous tourist destinations in world. Italy provides the tourists with different passes and cards so that you don't have to move around with loads of cash. You would not want to miss visiting the ancient monuments and museums of Rome, but it can be costly and time consuming at times. Here are some tips for passes and cards that can save you from all the hassle.

Note: The information may differ in case of a price change. Some sites and museums are closed on Mondays.
Roma Pass
This includes free transport for 3 days and free admission for two museums. After the two uses are done you still get discounts at other museums and sites. Roma Pass is accepted by more than 40 monuments, museums and archaeological sites.

Roma Pass can be purchased at Tourist Information Points in Rome including the train station, Airport and other such public places.

Archeologia Card - Archeology Card
The Archeologia Card can be used 7 days from the first use. The Archeologia Card includes admission to Archeological landmarks like the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, Roman National Museum sites, the Baths of Caracalla, the Villa of the Quintili, and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella on the ancient Appian Way.

You can buy the archeology card at the entrance to any of the above sites.

Appia Antica Card
The Appia Antica, or ancient Appian Way, Card is good for seven days from the first use and includes one time admission to the Baths of Caracalla, the Villa of the Quintili, and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella.

Biglietto 4 Musei - Four Museum Combination Ticket
This card provides you a one time entry to all of the four National Museums of Rome. Keep in mind that all the museums are closed on Mondays.
Rome Transportation Passes
Transport Passes provide you the privilege of unlimited rides on buses and metros within Rome. The time period varies for one day, three days, seven days and one month. You can buy passes as well as single tickets at metro stations and some bars. Don't forget that Bus tickets and passes cannot be bought on the bus. The pass must be validated on the first use. Passes (and tickets) must be validated by stamping them in the little machine on the bus or at a machine in the metro station before you enter the metro turnstile.

Buying Rome Colosseum Tickets

The ticket line at the Roman Colosseum can be very long. In addition to buying a Roma Pass, there are a few other ways to avoid the ticket line.

Tips:- If you want to see around Rome, take public bus number 110 by inquiring for the closest stop. A ride in this bus is an inexpensive way to travel and get a good overview around Rome.