Welcome to Romewise with Elyssa — Your Go-to Guide to Rome and Florence, Italy

I live in Rome and have over 20 years of experience in its tourism scene. I'm here to share my exclusive insider tips on visiting Rome, Florence, and other parts of Italy.

On my channel, you'll find a mix of content, mostly about Rome and Florence, other parts of Italy, and sometimes beyond.

Follow my practical advice, trip-planning suggestions, and videos about art, history, food, architecture, and more to maximize your trip.

New videos every week. Join me! youtube.com/@Romewise/?sub_confirmation=1


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Now that the Trevi Fountain €2 basin fee has been confirmed for 2026:

What matters most to you as a visitor?

• shorter wait
• less crowding at the water’s edge
• clear and simple rules
• ability to go at quieter hours

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Tell me your most chaotic Rome travel moment.

Missed train, pickpocket scare, wrong bus, etc. I know there are stories.

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For 2026: Rome confirmed a €2 fee to access the lower basin area at the Trevi Fountain.

If you were visiting, would you:

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New video is live 🎥

Rome has officially confirmed changes to access at the Trevi Fountain starting in 2026, including a €2 fee for a specific area.

I walk through what’s actually changing, what stays free, and why this is being introduced.

4 days ago | [YT] | 4

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New video coming tomorrow 🎥

Rome has officially confirmed changes to access at the Trevi Fountain starting in 2026.There’s a €2 fee involved, but not in the way many people think.

I’ll walk through exactly what’s changing and what stays free right here on the Romewise Youtube channel at 12:00PM EST!

5 days ago | [YT] | 64

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We’re brainstorming new Rome maps and want your input 👀🗺️

If we were to create more downloadable / mobile-friendly maps, which would you actually use on your trip?

👇 Tell us in the comments:

• Food & drink neighborhoods
• Walking routes (easy, scenic, first-timer friendly)
• Shopping areas (souvenirs + Italian brands)
• Hidden gems & lesser-known spots
• Day trips from Rome
• Something else entirely?

Your answers genuinely help shape what we build next 💛

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Thank you for joining our live travel Q&A today! 🇮🇹

It was great chatting with so many of you and answering your questions about planning travel in Italy for 2026 — from regions to visit to how to put your itinerary together.

📺 Replay available now! You can watch the full livestream replay on the Romewise YouTube Channel and catch anything you missed.

💬 If you still have questions, leave them in the comments on the video — I’ll be checking in and replying!

Go watch the replay and plan your best trip yet: youtube.com/live/X6Q4sg3gn6Q?si=e7C1u3eZif_J_zfD

#ItalyTravel #TravelQandA #Romewise #LiveReplay

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📣 Live Travel Q&A — TODAY @ 12 PM EST! 🇮🇹
We’re going live in just a few hours for your Italy travel planning questions — whether you’re thinking about booking timelines, regions to visit, transport, or anything about travel in 2026.

🕐 Starts at:
• 12 PM EST
• 11 AM CST
• 9 AM PST
• 5 PM CET

Bring your questions — big or small — and I’ll answer them live!
🔗 Click the link below when it goes live!
youtube.com/live/X6Q4sg3gn6Q?si=e7C1u3eZif_J_zfD

#ItalyTravel #LiveQandA #Romewise

1 week ago | [YT] | 15

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📣 Reminder: Live Travel Q&A Tomorrow! 🇮🇹

Planning your 2026 Italy trip? Tune in tomorrow, Sunday Jan 4 @ 12 PM EST (11 AM CST / 9 AM PST / 5 PM CET) for a live travel Q&A on the Romewise YouTube Channel!

Bring your travel planning questions — timelines, regions, booking tips, transport between cities, or anything you’re wondering about.

🔗 Link to the livestream will be shared soon — set a reminder!
👇 See you LIVE!

Link to livestream: youtube.com/live/X6Q4sg3gn6Q?si=e7C1u3eZif_J_zfD

#ItalyTravel #TravelQandA #Romewise

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Planning travel to Italy in 2026 can feel full of open questions — when to book, how new travel systems might affect entry, how to plan your route between cities, and more.

This Sunday, I’m going live on the Romewise YouTube Channel for an Italy Travel Ask Me Anything (AMA) — a real-time session where you can ask anything travel-planning related and I’ll answer live.

🗓 Sunday, Jan 4
🕐 12 PM EST / 11 AM CST / 9 AM PST / 5 PM CET

Bring questions big and small: from what to think about booking timelines to how recent developments like Rome’s new Metro C stations might change how you explore the city, or how evolving EU travel requirements could affect your trip.

🎥 Set a reminder and get your questions ready! Link to join: youtube.com/live/X6Q4sg3gn6Q?feature=share

If you can’t make it live, the full replay will be available afterward, and you can ask your questions in the comments.

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