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Hi - i just returned from my first trip and using your videos as guides, we had the absolute best week of travel ever. Every suggestion, hidden gem or idea you shared worked out perfectly so thank you thank you thank you for making these videos!
Thanks so much for letting me know! I'm really glad you found my videos helpful with making the most out of your first visit to Rome! I love making these videos for you all - it's truly my pleasure!
Thank you very much! Me and my family booked tickets for a flight to rome for the upcoming october and then we were scared the weather could be bad. But when i saw your video, it made me fall in love with rome even more. So thank you very much!
Thank you for sharing. I came across your channel because I am obsessed with Roma! So obsessed that I am moving there for school! I am currently binge watching all your videos. Grazie Mille!
Thank you Elyssa for all your knowledgeable advice. So useful and entertaining. Love Rome! Usually visit January, but did wonder about autumn. Now I know! Great video as always.
@@AmidalaEmma Hi Emma, well my work is 100% about Rome and Florence - I publish www.romewise.com and recently launched www.florencewise.com. And this TH-cam channel is part of that. It's beyond a full-time job! If this is something you'd like to know more about, please let me know and I'll think about maybe doing a video about it! You are not the first to ask me. Meanwhile you can read more about me here: www.romewise.com/about-romewise.html
In my student days there were never even half this many people in Piazza Navona. In the first part of the morning and also after 8 in the evening there might be less than 30 people in the entire piazza. Yes, hard to believe. A completely different experience from the one shown in your video. Mid-day, because our studios were close by we sometimes walked over to Tre Scalini to buy a Snickers bar. The perfect pepper-upper for American kids.
Well, I made this video pre-Covid so now it's a different story. But yes, October has always been a much busier time to be in Rome than most people realized. Love that you went to Tre Scalini to buy a Snickers Bar and not a tartfuo!!! :D
@@Romewise Yes, as students with limited budgets we usually went for the lower priced item that was also a reminder of our younger days (so American!). But now I wish I had tried a tartufo once. I noticed that another regular spot, Il Delfino, is still around. That place fed a lot of students, standing up of course.
We will be there in November for 50th anniversary. Hotel Forte 4 days, Capri 7, then hotel Palazzetto 7 days. Watch everything you publish. Grazie Mille.
Would you please consider creating a video on what items I should buy to bring back home as gifts, and also what is a typical Rome grocery store like and what should I purchase from there. Thanks!
Thanks a lot Laura for your suggestion. That's a great idea! Yes, I'll be happy to do that for you. Please come check out my pages about this, in the meantime: www.romewise.com/gifts-in-rome.html www.romewise.com/rome-edible-gifts.html
We head to como on the 6th October, then Garda, Venice, Tuscany, Rome, postiano, Capri, sorrento, Naples. Not fussed about sunbathing or the beaches, just hoping the rain holds off, any one who has great weather in October, I’d love to hear from you to put my mind at ease a bit, thank you
October usually is beautiful in Rome. I believe it would also be beautiful in the cities south of Rome such as Positano and Sorrento. As for cities further north such as Garda and Venice, I'm not sure about the weather. it might be a bit cooler than Rome. October in general is not a very rainy month, although of course nobody can predict the weather! Have a great trip!
Thank you so much. Would love to chat to you about Republic Day 2 June. We only found out about it a few days ago. We booked our trip without knowing. Keen to arrange a tour or two we are in Rome for 4 days before going to Florence and Milan
Thank you for this!!!!!!!!!!! I’m planning my trip to Rome for the first 2 weeks of October and have been wondering about the weather and the crowds also. Yea I honestly figured it might be less crowded but clearly not lol. Still better than the summer I would think. One question as far as restaurant reservations… the only one I have my eye on to eat at on my last night there is Da Enzo..are you familiar with it? I heard they don’t take reservations and first come first serve.
Thanks a lot for watching! I am glad you enjoy my videos and find them helpful. Yes I know the restaurant you mention. I cannot recommend it, sorry. You may be interested in my page here: www.romewise.com/trastevere-restaurants.html Have a great trip to Rome in October!
Mostly like the rest of October - very crowded, warmer than you might expect, with possible rain. It cools down some from early October so definitely prepare to layer. And prepare for crowds and plan and book things ahead of time.
Oh gosh no. Right now we are all still dressing for summer. I have never once needed a heavy coat in October and I have never once worn boots. It will be mild, beautiful weather. Just a light jacket and a scarf.
Thank you this has helped me to have a better idea of what the weather will be like over there. What is the name of the market you went to? It looks like a great big market with lots of options!
Thanks for watching! The market is near my house. It's called Mercato Latino, and it's at Piazza Epiro, not far from San Giovanni metro stop. Have a great visit!
I look forward to your newsletters every month; I fell in love with Rome when we were there in 2019. Curious to know, since you are American, if you live part of the year here in the US or just stay in the Eternal City?
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoy my videos. I am married to a Roman and we have lived full time here in Rome since 2001. We do go back to the USA to visit family as often as we can.
I'll be going to Rome/Florence/Ostia for the first time this October for the last two weeks. Wonder if it will be as packed as in this video... There was a ton of people walking around.
Great video! Just subscribed to your channel. What is the best way to make a reservation for a restaurant in Rome when you are traveling from outside Italy? How far in advance should you (they accept) book? TY!
Thanks so much for subscribing! To reserve a restaurant in Italy, you can try first online. Many restaurants now have an online booking system, or at least a Facebook page where you can book or send a message. If you want to book someplace that doesn't have that option, ask your hotel to book for you. If you won't be staying at a hotel where someone can help you, you can try e-mailing but your best bet will be to call. And in MOST cases, you can call even 1-2 days prior. So unless you want to eat at Rome's 3*** Michelin restaurant, La Pergola, or another restaurant that is on every food blogger's list and therefore hard to get into, you can wait until you are here to book.
If you are coming in October, yes, you should be able to avoid crowds by visiting places before 8AM. In summer, we have seen crowds at the Trevi fountain even at 3AM, but this is not likely to be the case in October.
Thanks so much for watching! You can book restaurants by calling them (use Skype to avoid paying for international calls), asking your hotel to book for you, sending an e-mail, trying to contact them through Facebook, or using a booking service like Quandoo or the Fork if they are on it.
Thank you! In all my years of living in Rome, I've never worn boots in October - it just has never gotten cold enough. But yes, the last half of October could maybe be cooler than the first half. It's still usually beautiful throughout the month!
Hey thanks for the video. I am taking my mother in october for 1 week. I was wondering if there is much to do in rome on sundays? Also how to get from airport to central rome affordably?
Thanks for watching. There is a lot to do in Rome on Sundays. The only major thing closed is the Vatican Museums. All the other main sites are open. Many restaurants are open Sunday as well. Here's my web page about getting from Fiumicino to Rome: www.romewise.com/fiumicino-airport-to-rome.html Hope that helps!
According to www.timeanddate.com/sun/italy/rome?month=10, it sets close to 7pm at the beginning of the month, and closer to 6pm towards the end of the month. We go back to Standard time the last weekend of October, so there will be a few days at the very very end where the sun sets closer to 5pm.
Hi Alarica and thanks for watching my Rome video. The weather in Tuscany should be similar to Rome's although maybe a little chiller, especially towards the end of the month. It also depends on where in Tuscany, i.e. the sea, inland, mountains etc. Positano should also have beautiful weather in October. The beach weather may be ending or nearly over but it should be mild weather and very comfortable for sight-seeing. Enjoy!
Hello Kat, and thanks for watching. Absolutely I can recommend some good restaurants. Please start here: www.romewise.com/places-to-eat-in-rome.html Hope that helps! - Elyssa
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Hi - i just returned from my first trip and using your videos as guides, we had the absolute best week of travel ever. Every suggestion, hidden gem or idea you shared worked out perfectly so thank you thank you thank you for making these videos!
Thanks so much for letting me know! I'm really glad you found my videos helpful with making the most out of your first visit to Rome! I love making these videos for you all - it's truly my pleasure!
Omg it’s peak in October? So glad I watched this.
Yes, it often surprises people. That's why I made the page on the website, and this video!
Elyssa, this is GOLD! Thank you so much for sharing.
Anastasiya, coming from you that means SO MUCH!!! Thanks bella!!
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That's really surprising. Here in Germany it's very rainy and a bit dark in October. Thanks for sharing those tips.
Yes that may be one reason Italy is such a draw for Northern Europeans who might be looking for some warmth and sunshine :)
Thank you very much!
Me and my family booked tickets for a flight to rome for the upcoming october and then we were scared the weather could be bad. But when i saw your video, it made me fall in love with rome even more. So thank you very much!
Oh I'm so glad to hear that! Yes it is peak season, but you will love the weather and the gorgeous sunsets. Enjoy!
Wow such great advice I was in Rome in-late September.it was really packed and steamy.
Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful!
I was planning my first trip to Italy this October thinking exactly that it will be off season but....
Really appreciate this video!
Glad it was helpful! That's one reason I made this video. Have a great trip, whenever you come!
hahaha see you there!
Solid advice, especially about booking ahead for restaurants!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing. I came across your channel because I am obsessed with Roma! So obsessed that I am moving there for school! I am currently binge watching all your videos. Grazie Mille!
Hello Michelle and thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Hope you have a fabulous time living here as a student.
It brought me so nice memories, thanks a lot Elyssa. Love it
Thanks so much Gabby!! Hope to see you again someday soon in Roma xoxo
Thank you Elyssa for all your knowledgeable advice. So useful and entertaining. Love Rome! Usually visit January, but did wonder about autumn. Now I know! Great video as always.
Thanks so much for watching! I am so grateful you let me know you like my content.
@@Romewise What do you do to make money while living in Rome? What did you start out doing?
@@AmidalaEmma Hi Emma, well my work is 100% about Rome and Florence - I publish www.romewise.com and recently launched www.florencewise.com. And this TH-cam channel is part of that. It's beyond a full-time job! If this is something you'd like to know more about, please let me know and I'll think about maybe doing a video about it! You are not the first to ask me.
Meanwhile you can read more about me here:
www.romewise.com/about-romewise.html
Thx for the video.
Glad it was helpful!
In my student days there were never even half this many people in Piazza Navona. In the first part of the morning and also after 8 in the evening there might be less than 30 people in the entire piazza. Yes, hard to believe. A completely different experience from the one shown in your video. Mid-day, because our studios were close by we sometimes walked over to Tre Scalini to buy a Snickers bar. The perfect pepper-upper for American kids.
Well, I made this video pre-Covid so now it's a different story. But yes, October has always been a much busier time to be in Rome than most people realized. Love that you went to Tre Scalini to buy a Snickers Bar and not a tartfuo!!! :D
@@Romewise Yes, as students with limited budgets we usually went for the lower priced item that was also a reminder of our younger days (so American!). But now I wish I had tried a tartufo once. I noticed that another regular spot, Il Delfino, is still around. That place fed a lot of students, standing up of course.
@@rr7firefly You're just going to have to come back and try the tartufo!
We just returned from Rome. Sensational time. Very crowded but worth it.
@@Romewise YAH!
We will be there in November for 50th anniversary. Hotel Forte 4 days, Capri 7, then hotel Palazzetto 7 days. Watch everything you publish. Grazie Mille.
Hi Jim and thanks so much for following me. I'm so glad you enjoy my videos. Hope you have a wonderful visit to Italy and a very Happy Anniversary!!!
Would you please consider creating a video on what items I should buy to bring back home as gifts, and also what is a typical Rome grocery store like and what should I purchase from there. Thanks!
Thanks a lot Laura for your suggestion. That's a great idea! Yes, I'll be happy to do that for you.
Please come check out my pages about this, in the meantime:
www.romewise.com/gifts-in-rome.html
www.romewise.com/rome-edible-gifts.html
Thank you, we're very excited & this helped out a bunch!!!
Thanks a lot for watching! I'm glad you found the video helpful!
Thank you for sharing❤
Thanks for watching!
Always do a great job..thanks.
Thanks so much!
Looking so beautiful this time of the year
It is beautiful in October!
@@Romewise will visit it then
Will you be my guide?
@@ankitkedia4656 Thank you for asking but I am not a tour guide and don't give tours. You need a licensed guide for that.
@@Romewise okayy
Lovely video. Thanks
Thanks for watching and for your comments!
Beautiful Rome city :)
Yes it is!
Thanks for such valuable advices, highly informative,
Thanks so much!
thanks. its informative.
Thanks for watching!
We head to como on the 6th October, then Garda, Venice, Tuscany, Rome, postiano, Capri, sorrento, Naples. Not fussed about sunbathing or the beaches, just hoping the rain holds off, any one who has great weather in October, I’d love to hear from you to put my mind at ease a bit, thank you
October usually is beautiful in Rome. I believe it would also be beautiful in the cities south of Rome such as Positano and Sorrento. As for cities further north such as Garda and Venice, I'm not sure about the weather. it might be a bit cooler than Rome. October in general is not a very rainy month, although of course nobody can predict the weather! Have a great trip!
Hiya Elyssa. Coming to Rome on June 1st for the first time. From sunny Cape Town South Africa
Hi Wayne! Thanks for watching my videos. I'll be making one about June too. Please stay tuned!
Thank you so much. Would love to chat to you about Republic Day 2 June. We only found out about it a few days ago. We booked our trip without knowing. Keen to arrange a tour or two we are in Rome for 4 days before going to Florence and Milan
Wayne Haylett hi Wayne. Sure. We offer trip planning services too. Please send us an email at tours@romewise.com.
Thank you for this!!!!!!!!!!! I’m planning my trip to Rome for the first 2 weeks of October and have been wondering about the weather and the crowds also. Yea I honestly figured it might be less crowded but clearly not lol. Still better than the summer I would think. One question as far as restaurant reservations… the only one I have my eye on to eat at on my last night there is Da Enzo..are you familiar with it? I heard they don’t take reservations and first come first serve.
Thanks a lot for watching! I am glad you enjoy my videos and find them helpful.
Yes I know the restaurant you mention. I cannot recommend it, sorry.
You may be interested in my page here:
www.romewise.com/trastevere-restaurants.html
Have a great trip to Rome in October!
what's it like during late october
Mostly like the rest of October - very crowded, warmer than you might expect, with possible rain. It cools down some from early October so definitely prepare to layer. And prepare for crowds and plan and book things ahead of time.
Hey, ill be visiting rome hopefully on 27th and 28th oct. What would the weather be like towards the end of october? Do we need winter wear?
Oh gosh no. Right now we are all still dressing for summer. I have never once needed a heavy coat in October and I have never once worn boots. It will be mild, beautiful weather. Just a light jacket and a scarf.
Thank you this has helped me to have a better idea of what the weather will be like over there. What is the name of the market you went to? It looks like a great big market with lots of options!
Thanks for watching! The market is near my house. It's called Mercato Latino, and it's at Piazza Epiro, not far from San Giovanni metro stop. Have a great visit!
I look forward to your newsletters every month; I fell in love with Rome when we were there in 2019. Curious to know, since you are American, if you live part of the year here in the US or just stay in the Eternal City?
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoy my videos. I am married to a Roman and we have lived full time here in Rome since 2001. We do go back to the USA to visit family as often as we can.
I'll be going to Rome/Florence/Ostia for the first time this October for the last two weeks. Wonder if it will be as packed as in this video... There was a ton of people walking around.
Yes, exactly. This is what I wanted to show people - October is PEAK travel season in Rome and other art cities in Italy. Just prepare for it.
Great video! Just subscribed to your channel. What is the best way to make a reservation for a restaurant in Rome when you are traveling from outside Italy? How far in advance should you (they accept) book? TY!
Thanks so much for subscribing! To reserve a restaurant in Italy, you can try first online. Many restaurants now have an online booking system, or at least a Facebook page where you can book or send a message.
If you want to book someplace that doesn't have that option, ask your hotel to book for you. If you won't be staying at a hotel where someone can help you, you can try e-mailing but your best bet will be to call. And in MOST cases, you can call even 1-2 days prior.
So unless you want to eat at Rome's 3*** Michelin restaurant, La Pergola, or another restaurant that is on every food blogger's list and therefore hard to get into, you can wait until you are here to book.
Thank you so much for the info!
@@MP-qm5wh My pleasure!
Can I avoid many of these crowds if I do my pics at popular attractions very early morning?
If you are coming in October, yes, you should be able to avoid crowds by visiting places before 8AM. In summer, we have seen crowds at the Trevi fountain even at 3AM, but this is not likely to be the case in October.
Great video! I’m visiting from the US. How would I go about booking restaurant reservations ahead of my arrival?
Thanks so much for watching! You can book restaurants by calling them (use Skype to avoid paying for international calls), asking your hotel to book for you, sending an e-mail, trying to contact them through Facebook, or using a booking service like Quandoo or the Fork if they are on it.
RomeWise Grazie!
I’m leaving October 1st.
Hope you have a wonderful time in Rome!
Hi Elissa, your video help me a lot!!:) Just a quick question in the two last weeks in October is it still the same weather or could it get colder?
Thank you! In all my years of living in Rome, I've never worn boots in October - it just has never gotten cold enough. But yes, the last half of October could maybe be cooler than the first half. It's still usually beautiful throughout the month!
Hey thanks for the video. I am taking my mother in october for 1 week. I was wondering if there is much to do in rome on sundays? Also how to get from airport to central rome affordably?
Thanks for watching. There is a lot to do in Rome on Sundays. The only major thing closed is the Vatican Museums. All the other main sites are open. Many restaurants are open Sunday as well.
Here's my web page about getting from Fiumicino to Rome:
www.romewise.com/fiumicino-airport-to-rome.html
Hope that helps!
Thanks sooo much.
Hi, may I ask, what time the sun set in October?
Thank you,
According to www.timeanddate.com/sun/italy/rome?month=10, it sets close to 7pm at the beginning of the month, and closer to 6pm towards the end of the month.
We go back to Standard time the last weekend of October, so there will be a few days at the very very end where the sun sets closer to 5pm.
what about the weather in tuscany and Positano? going in october 13-23th!
Hi Alarica and thanks for watching my Rome video. The weather in Tuscany should be similar to Rome's although maybe a little chiller, especially towards the end of the month. It also depends on where in Tuscany, i.e. the sea, inland, mountains etc.
Positano should also have beautiful weather in October. The beach weather may be ending or nearly over but it should be mild weather and very comfortable for sight-seeing. Enjoy!
@@Romewise awesome! thanks! when we go to Tuscany we will be doing wine tasting and go to the thermal hotpprings!
@@alaricaafifi5831 Sounds like the perfect time of year for those activities. Enjoy!
Can you recommend any good restaurants?
Hello Kat, and thanks for watching. Absolutely I can recommend some good restaurants. Please start here:
www.romewise.com/places-to-eat-in-rome.html
Hope that helps! - Elyssa