Vatican to Spanish Steps ?

We are doing this port on our own and I thought we would get off at St. Pietro station and walk to the Vatican . However after our visit how do I get from Vatican to the Spanish Steps ?

Which is faster the bus or subway ? Details on how to get there would be appreciated.

You can do a very nice leisurely walk. You will pass Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, before coming to the Trevi Fountain. I can supply a map and instructions if you drop your email.

Sorry to hijack the thread, but Andym - I would love to see those directions/map. Can you send them to me at minihuni@hotmail.com?

Thanks!

Andym;

i too would appreciate directions and map to pchan@wexford.com

i'm on the 6/25 jewel. do trip on my own..hkx.

Andym- I would also love to see those directions and map! Could you send them to me at lisawillwerth@hotmail.com?

BTW, does this also lead you over to the Colesseum?

Thanks so much!

Check out this web site for lots of good info on Rome.

http://europeforvisitors.com/rome/

Have a great next cruise.

Could I please have a look at that map and directions as well.

Thank you so much for sharing.

winkiecat9@yahoo.com

thanks for your post...I too could use your map gray2003vette@aol.com

Could you send me the directions and map. My email is larryjq@msn.com. Thanks!

We are doing this port on our own and I thought we would get off at St. Pietro station and walk to the Vatican . However after our visit how do I get from Vatican to the Spanish Steps ?

 

Which is faster the bus or subway ? Details on how to get there would be appreciated.

Here is a website with some maps of Rome

http://www.holidayinrome.com/map.html

http://www.holidayinrome.com/map/iso_map.html

If this is your first time to Rome, and if you just have a day, I would suggest taxis to save time.....will cost more, but they will give you more time.

To all that are going to Rome, beware of pickpockets...especially on buses and the Metro.......;)

Here is a good ongoing thread about that subject

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=367251

Any chance I could get the map and instructions to get to Vatican from Spanish steps. We have 3 days in Rome prior to our Noordam cruise and any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jackie

glitz95@aol.com

Here's another site with maps of Rome.

http://www.hot-maps.de/europe/italy/rome/homeen.html

Have a great next cruise.

Could I get my question answered ....Thanks :mad: :mad:

How long is the walk ?

What is the best way to get there by public transportation ?

The subway (Ottaviano San Pietro to Spagna) is probably quicker than a bus. I think the thread got sidetracked because the walk is approx. 2 miles and 'wandering' in Rome is a great experience :)

Another site I used last year for obtaining info on doing the ports on our own was http://www.tripadvisor.com - http://rome-hotels.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g187791-i22-Rome_Lazio.html

When we were in Rome in 2003, my sister and I walked from the Vatican to the Spanish Steps and it took us probably around 30-45 minutes. We walked along the river and then crossed a bridge and walked straight up the street to the Spanish Steps. Sorry can't remember the names of the streets or the bridge but any good map will show you the way. It was a nice walk though. We then walked over to the Trevi Fountain which was very close by. This surprised us as we turned a corner and there it was!

We walked all over that day. We opted to not go inside the Vatican nor did we traipse over to the Coliseum. We just hit some other highlights(Trajan Market, Emanuelle Monument, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona) and had a wonderful day walking through Rome. Even had time for a nice lunch outside near the Pantheon.

Thanks for the info. I guess I need a good map .

envy4u

It is about a 30-40 minute comfortable walk to the Spanish Steps from the Vatican. Cross the bridge at Castel Sant Angelo and turn left along the Tiber until you reach Via m. te Brianco. Turn right there and follow this street all the way to the Spanish steps. It is level walking all the way.The street changes names a few times along the way becoming Via Candotti at the Spanish Steps end. Via Candotti has several high end fashion shops on it and around it are several good restaurants which were suprisingly reasonable and quite good.

Hope that helps,

Cheers,

Andy

I was in Rome three weeks ago and walked from the Vatican to the Spanish Steps. It is a lovely walk but please make sure you have a map in one hand and a bottle of water in the other. Don't rush as there are plenty of interesting shops along the way. Comfortable shoes are a must.

You can do a very nice leisurely walk. You will pass Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, before coming to the Trevi Fountain. I can supply a map and instructions if you drop your email.

Please send a map. Thanks so much. mac1lane@aol.com

Hi Andy, I would also appreciate a copy of the map please, shaw_dc@hotmail.com

Hi Andy,

My husband and I are going to be in rome for four days pre-cruise next June. We are staying at the intercontinental hotel which is located at the spanish steps. A map detailing the direction between the vatican and the spanish steps would be a great help to us. Could you please email us the map at kkettle70@hotmail.com.

Thank-you so much,

Krista & Kevin

The walk is 30 minutes, but the Pub Crawl takes much longer!

All you need for Rome is a good map...sounds like many of you have it by now !!

It's very easy to get around(especially if you've brought yourself in a day or 2 or 3 prior to the cruise !!)

I find the "Hop-On..Hop-Off" bus is a great tour to get yourself orientated to the city .

It's certainly one of my favourite cities...I hope you enjoy it too.

It's amazing everything is so close !!

Enjoy,Sharon

I must apologize in advance for not noting the author of this post. I saved it and wish to thank the author for a detailed description of his Rome Walking tour:

ROME - CITTIVACHIA

From the entrance to the port area the train station

is about 3/4 of a mile to the right. The ticket was

around 7 Euros. It included use of the metro and buses

in Rome for the day. The train takes about an hour and

15 minutes at most. It goes to the main train station

in Rome. When in Rome I would take the metro to the

place you want to start (ie Vatican) and then walk.

Most of the stuff like the Pantheon, Trevi fountain

etc are within walking distance of each other. Get a

good map and plan your route before you go.

As to getting back, there are ticket machines in the

main terminal that have English instructions. You can

use a credit card to book your return trip if you

don’t buy a return ticket at the station in

Civitavecchia. There is a huge board showing the

departure and arrival of all trains inside the

station. The only possibly confusing thing is that the

train we took did not board in the main part of the

terminal but was off to the side. This should be where

you arrive in Rome so just try and remember where you

got off. There are info booths where they speak

English if you get truly lost. I would plan on taking

the train before the last possible train to get you

back to the ship on time just in case there are

problems.

The Italian train system is online:

http://www.trenitalia.com/home/en/index.html

If you are going to the Vatican as your first stop

coming in from Cit., then there is a stop that you can

get off at (I think San Pietro) before you reach

Termini. That will save you considerable time. Also,

at the Cit. train station, buy a roundtrip ticket.

Don't forget to validate your ticket both coming and

going in the machines, or you can get a serious fine.

Also, when you buy a roundtrip ticket from Cit., you

can use all the subways and buses in Rome that day

without paying any additional fares. We used the train

this past summer and had no problems at all.

http://www.romebuddy.com/givesadvice/subwayroutes.html

Gives a map of the metro system.

From the main station (Staz Termini) you take the B

line towards Laurentina (this name will be on the

board for the side of the metro you want and on the

front of the train) and get off at Colosseo. This is

the second stop.

http://www.atac.roma.it/

is a site where you can find the bus routes. Buses can

be crowded but you get to see the streets on your way.

The Roman forum is right next to the coliseum.

You might want to consider using the 110 Stop and Go

Tourist Bus that leaves from right outside the Station

entrance and stops at around 10 stops including the

Colosseum and allows you to visit a site and get back

on the next bus at anytime during the day and which

always return back to the Station.Buses leave the

station at 30 minute intervals.The bus leaves from

Piazza Cinquecento directy outside the station and you

can buy tickets at the ATAC ticket kiosk or on the bus

for a small surcharge. Otherwise the Metro and bus

system in Rome is great for getting around.

 

A Walking Day in Rome on your own.

 

This is a guide to our 2 days out in Rome that we have

experienced so far. I am presuming that the tour bus

will drop you off at Piazza S.Uffizo by St Peters (MAP

1 G16).

Some cruise tours drop off at Peoples Square which is

just north of the Spanish Steps.

 

I feel that given the time allowed, you can do the

following

 

Piazza Navona

Pantheon

Trevi Fountain

Fit in the Spanish steps, time permiting (St Maria Del

Popolo)

 

And either St Peters Basilica and the Sistine Chapel

Or the Colosseum

 

This is at a leisurely pace allowing for lots of stops

to have pizza, a drink, take photos and generally have

a good nose around

 

Our first time we did St Peters Basilica and the

Sistine Chapel, then The Trevi fountain, the Spanish

steps, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and back to the

bus.

 

Our second time we did The Colosseum, The Forum, the

Trevi fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and back

to the St Peters where we did some people watching

before we met up again with the tour group.

 

Trip 1 St Peters and the Sistine Chapel and the rest.

 

We left the rest of the passengers and walked over to

the Vatican Museum and joined the smallish lines. We

had to wait about 30 minutes, but this can vary. We

entered the museum and it’s a strange experience. It

is very big but you get the impression of flowing

through with the crowd. Keep pulling to the side if

you want to take pictures, and I’m sure that you will

(we took about 100). When you come to the Sistine

Chapel itself, there are signs everywhere informing

you NOT to take pictures or use Video. They are very,

very strict over this and there are lots of guards

around who we saw come down heavily on some Japanese

who seemed to be ignoring the ban.

 

After leaving the Sistine Chapel we walked down the

Via D Concilliazione to the bridge in front of Castel

S Angelo. I have marked the route in red. We made our

way along to Piazza Navona where we had a very nice

cappuccino. Then we moved onto the Pantheon where we

spent some time inside (free). Then we went along to

the Trevi fountain. Be sure to throw some coins into

the fountain and you will be sure to return. Stand

with your back to the fountain and with your right

hand throw the coins over your left shoulder.

 

Time permitting, you can make your way up to the

Spanish steps but don’t forget you have to walk back.

 

Trip 2 Colosseum and the rest

 

We left the rest of the passengers and made our way up

Via Di Porta Angelica to the Metro. Here we bought

tickets to the Colosseum (COLOSSEO). You are on Line A

of the metro (see map), there are only 2 lines. You

have to change at TERMINI onto line B and go 2 stops

to the Colosseum.

 

When exiting the Metro station we had been told of

guides that will take you for a guided tour of the

Colosseum for 10 euros onto of the entry fee. These

can be found to the right of the Metro exit by the

small green hut. We bypassed the large lines and we

had a very good guided tour. The guide then leaves you

and you can explore to your hearts content.

 

There is an optional tour of the Forum available for a

couple more Euros.

 

We left the Colosseum and walked through the Forum,

exiting at the far end up the steps.

We then made our way up to the Trevi fountain and then

across to the Pantheon and then Piazza Navona and then

back to St Peters where we had a drink and sat on the

steps doing some serious people watching.