About this Podcast
Rome Before You Go is a travel podcast series for first-time visitors who want to understand Rome before they arrive. Hosted by Sarah with insights from Rome expert Giovanni, each episode explores the history, food, churches, ruins, piazzas, fountains, neighborhoods, and travel questions that shape a first journey through the Eternal City. This is not a walking tour. It is your pre-trip companion: a way to understand Rome’s layers before you stand in front of the Colosseum, step inside a quiet church, throw a coin at the Trevi Fountain, or sit down for your first carbonara. When you are ready to explore on location, continue with the Rome Audio Tour Guide Offline app for self-guided walking tours, offline maps, and immersive audio stories you can use at your own pace.
Episodes
Before You Book: Is Rome Right for Your Trip and How Long Do You Need?
Sarah and Giovanni open the series by helping listeners decide how to approach Rome before they have even booked flights. Giovanni gives an honest account of what the city demands of visitors — the walking distances, the summer heat, the crowds at major sites — and what it gives back in return. They discuss trip length realistically: why three days feels rushed, why five is the sweet spot for first-timers, and what a week allows you to do that a long weekend cannot. The episode closes with a seasonal breakdown so listeners can match their travel window to the kind of experience they actually want.