Rome for mobility impaired

[WreckingBallbyBruce]

Myself and DD are heading to Rome soon, so she can take me to various museums and historical sites, we are both really looking forward to it.

I am mobility impaired and can’t walk far, even with my walker. Does anyone have any tips please for travelling around the city centre using as little walking as possible thanks?

We went to Rome last year & I have limited mobility. We booked a tour of the city on a Golf Cart. It was very informative and we saw everything we wanted to, worth every penny! Depending on where you’re staying, most things are on the doorstep or jump in a taxi, as not too expensive. Also, you can pre book free tickets for Colosseum for you and your carer.
Another tip, research where you want to go and if you want to visit a rooftop bar you will need to book before you go as they are very popular.

Have a great time x

My friend went this past spring with her husband, 5 year old, and MIL. She was worried about the long day for her 5 yo so they did a golf cart tour of all the sights. She said it was great and a good break for everyone while still getting to see a lot of the main sights.
Piazza Navona is perfect for people watching. It’s an open space filled with gorgeous fountains and street performers, and you can enjoy it while sitting at a restaurant terrace.
St. Peter’s Basilica is accessible by car. Inside St. Peter’s, there’s a lift to take you partway up the dome. Just a short walk from St. Peter’s, Castel Sant’Angelo has history, great views, and is an easy visit. If you don’t want to climb the upper terraces, the lower levels still offer fantastic experiences with minimal effort.

Ooh a golf cart tour sounds amazing! I didn’t realise you could pre-book the free tickets, is that on the colosseum website?

and yes, going to do lots of people watching - probably while eating gelato

edited to add, we are staying right next to the Termini.

You could look into hop on hop off bus tours, we got the one called hop on hop off in the afternoon which was cheaper, and although it doesn't go past some of the main sights due to small roads by the Trevi fountain etc it was good to move our 4 year old round the city. They go from Termini.

Yes, make sure it’s the official Colosseum website. You have to take proof, such as blue badge but worth it as you can book a time slot to suit you.
We found restaurants were cheaper in Trastevere.

Hop on/off bus at Termini would be great for you. However the nature of the beast is that there’s a lot of cobbles, steps and uneven ground at each of the stops

I think that’s probably what we’ll do. I’m a bit wary of the amount of walking as normally I use a wheelchair for longer distances but think I’ll really struggle with the cobbles. DD is being very reassuring saying that we’ll be stopping loads in the museums and historical sites so plenty of opportunity to sit and rest using walker.

If the Sistine chapel is on your list please do some research on how to do this in a wheelchair - it’s an incredibly long walk through the Vatican museum shoulder to shoulder with a billion other people, it’s very unpleasant and there are steps to manage. I’m sure there must be an accessible route but not sure how you would book that