Book Official Tickets

Italy is home to some of the world's most famous attractions, like the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, and the Uffizi Gallery. If you search for tickets online, the first page of results will be flooded with third-party tour operators selling 'skip-the-line' passes at massive markups. While guided tours can be valuable, you do not need to pay €80 just to enter the Colosseum.

Always seek out the official websites (often ending in .it or .va for the Vatican). For example, the official Colosseum ticket costs around €18. The catch? These official tickets sell out months in advance. Set a calendar reminder for the exact day and time tickets are released for your travel dates. If you do miss out, check the official sites for last-minute drops 24-48 hours before your desired entry.