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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was there last summer in high season. I had also gone in the 90s. It’s totally different now. They have so many checkpoints in high season and probably all the time that you can’t get near enough to “just walk by and see from the outside”. I am a more “go with the flow” type traveler - I refused to prebook anything at Disney and just did things on the fly, and I wouldn’t do that in Rome in August.

For two days in Rome, pick one of the majors and book it all. Pick a hotel near some of the other major areas and wander there for the other day. Depending on when your flight arrives, you might be able to do an evening bus tour just to drive by the key sites. To pick a restaurant go down the side streets behind some of the major touristy areas, like the Piazza Navona - the food will be just as good or better, and a lot less nuts.[/quote]

Thanks, this is helpful.

I realize that we aren't likely able to get up close to various buildings due to lines and checkpoints (YouTube paints a fairly clear picture of what to expect thanks to recent videos in peak season). But I'm also fine with a nice view from afar---and I have found some tips on that.

Our hotel is walking distance to a number of sites, so we can see them late at night or early in the morning, if necessary.

Only one person in our family really wants to go inside the Colosseum; everyone else wants to tour the Vatican (exact spots TBD).

We've watched a lot of videos, which helps manage expectations. It also helps to identify some spots that aren't in the must see/top 10 lists, and honestly a lot of those places look less crowded but just as interesting (in terms of art, architecture, etc.).

And, since we are starting our trip in Rome, I'm thinking about how to minimize being in close quarters to minimize chance of getting sick.

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