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Rome Fall 2026 w/ a 9 month old
Posted on 9/29/25 at 5:50 pm
Posted on 9/29/25 at 5:50 pm
Looking at booking a week and a half in Rome next September or October. Food/sight seeing recs I can dig into on this board later on in the planning process, but of course those are also welcome here.
I’m more so looking for info on areas to target or avoid for more authentic accommodations (not necessarily safe vs dangerous but that’s also great info). Also what areas outside of the city are cool to see and not entirely touristy (I don’t think there’s much, but Pompeii has always fascinated me, so that and VC will be absolutes).
It also looks like there are a few national parks in the day travel vicinity that might be promising.
Obviously this is a top 5 European destination for Americans, so I’m sure there are an excess of you on this board that have been and have great intel so please fire away!
I’m more so looking for info on areas to target or avoid for more authentic accommodations (not necessarily safe vs dangerous but that’s also great info). Also what areas outside of the city are cool to see and not entirely touristy (I don’t think there’s much, but Pompeii has always fascinated me, so that and VC will be absolutes).
It also looks like there are a few national parks in the day travel vicinity that might be promising.
Obviously this is a top 5 European destination for Americans, so I’m sure there are an excess of you on this board that have been and have great intel so please fire away!
This post was edited on 9/29/25 at 9:15 pm
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Posted on 9/29/25 at 6:11 pm to crotiger0307
1. I love history and museums and chapels, but a week and a half in Rome is a long time. I’d suggest splitting that time between Rome and Florence. Florence was great!
2. Try With Locals for a food tour. We did one in Trastevere which is more of a locals area. It was a good tour with history and good food.
3. We also booked a golf cart the first day in Rome. It was a relatively quick and easy way to see some sights and learn some history. I’d suggest GetYourGuide. It made things very easy to book and keep track of.
4. Go to Pompeii with a small group tour. Pompeii was super interesting and very cool to see. A big tour group can make things cumbersome. I think we had 12 or 15 people which was a good size. We did the tour that goes to a winery afterwards. Would recommend.
5. We stayed at an Airbnb across the street from the Largo di Torre Argentina on the Via Florida. Great location! Easy to walk most places and easy to get Ubers and cabs to places further away.
2. Try With Locals for a food tour. We did one in Trastevere which is more of a locals area. It was a good tour with history and good food.
3. We also booked a golf cart the first day in Rome. It was a relatively quick and easy way to see some sights and learn some history. I’d suggest GetYourGuide. It made things very easy to book and keep track of.
4. Go to Pompeii with a small group tour. Pompeii was super interesting and very cool to see. A big tour group can make things cumbersome. I think we had 12 or 15 people which was a good size. We did the tour that goes to a winery afterwards. Would recommend.
5. We stayed at an Airbnb across the street from the Largo di Torre Argentina on the Via Florida. Great location! Easy to walk most places and easy to get Ubers and cabs to places further away.
Posted on 9/29/25 at 9:20 pm to crotiger0307
I love Rome but you don’t need a week and a half there.
If you want to see Pompeii you may want to consider spending some time on the Amalfi Coast.
If you want to see Pompeii you may want to consider spending some time on the Amalfi Coast.
Posted on 9/29/25 at 11:12 pm to crotiger0307
Rome is super fun. Very walkable and some cool options for day trips like Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. I couldn't imagine doing it with a 9 month old though. For how locked into their routines they get, they will be miserable pretty much the entire trip.
I went by myself a few years ago and just found some experiences through Trip Advisor and had a blast. The food tour through Rome was great. That's how I did the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii as well.
I went by myself a few years ago and just found some experiences through Trip Advisor and had a blast. The food tour through Rome was great. That's how I did the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii as well.
Posted on 9/29/25 at 11:38 pm to Suntiger
Viator is good for tours too. Rome is boring, overall.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 7:18 am to crotiger0307
Book a tour with Katie Parla. Her history of Rome via its foods is fantastic.
9 month old will make things interesting but not impossible.
Pompeii book a private tour in the afternoon. At that time of the day, crowds have moved on and you practically will have the whole place to itself.
Vatican/St. Peter’s is a half day. Spanish steps/shopping.
Trestaverre is a good place to stay but may be a little noisy.
If you really have 10 days, 4-5 in Rome is more than sufficient. With rest of time head somewhere else. Bologna, Modena, Siena, Florence.
9 month old will make things interesting but not impossible.
Pompeii book a private tour in the afternoon. At that time of the day, crowds have moved on and you practically will have the whole place to itself.
Vatican/St. Peter’s is a half day. Spanish steps/shopping.
Trestaverre is a good place to stay but may be a little noisy.
If you really have 10 days, 4-5 in Rome is more than sufficient. With rest of time head somewhere else. Bologna, Modena, Siena, Florence.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 10:09 am to Suntiger
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Largo di Torre Argentina
We stayed at a hotel right there. Easy access to lots of sights, on the bus line.
Also, the 9 month old might get you some sweet line skipping perks
This post was edited on 9/30/25 at 10:11 am
Posted on 9/30/25 at 12:53 pm to crotiger0307
I'd watch the temperatures pretty well. Like I said in other threads, they dont do A/C very well over there. Babies can be prone to overheating more easily...Just my two cents.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 1:23 pm to BlackenedOut
Given the other reply’s and looking at pricing it looks like we’ll definitely spend some time in Florence and potentially end the trip in and around Athens as well.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 1:24 pm to b-rab2
This is a great detail that I hadn’t considered heavily so thank you for that!
Posted on 9/30/25 at 4:03 pm to crotiger0307
Very welcome.. Please be careful with your little one!
Posted on 9/30/25 at 7:17 pm to crotiger0307
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we’ll definitely spend some time in Florence and potentially end the trip in and around Athens as well.
I think you pretty quickly went from not enough on your plate to definitely too much.
Why bring the baby?
Posted on 9/30/25 at 8:27 pm to dirtsandwich
Who brings a baby to Europe? I see couples with babies and all inclusive Mexican resorts.
To each his own, but isn’t it a vacation?
To each his own, but isn’t it a vacation?
Posted on 9/30/25 at 8:58 pm to dallastiger55
A baby at 9 months probably easier than a 2 year old. Vacation with kids is just life somewhere else. Good for OP. Being the kid, there will be good days and bad days but that’s life.
Now, this trip is being planned pre baby arrival if my math is correct. And things can change.
Now, this trip is being planned pre baby arrival if my math is correct. And things can change.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 10:18 pm to dirtsandwich
The in-laws will be there for the midday naps lol
Posted on 9/30/25 at 10:25 pm to dallastiger55
Parents who like to travel? I guess just like anything else it’s foreign if you’ve never done it but that doesn’t make it impossible.
It’s a late honeymoon in a sense, I know the kid won’t remember it but it’s for us really.. and I wouldn’t think it’s necessarily ideal for a baby that young to be without mom for 2 weeks
It’s a late honeymoon in a sense, I know the kid won’t remember it but it’s for us really.. and I wouldn’t think it’s necessarily ideal for a baby that young to be without mom for 2 weeks
Posted on 10/1/25 at 6:16 am to crotiger0307
So you’re taking your in-laws on a late honeymoon? Totally up to you guys of course but I would 100% be trying to get my wife away from the baby for a bit. I guess I’m selfish like that.
Regardless, if I were you I’d probably do Rome and one other destination. Either Tuscany/Florence or the Amalfi coast would be high on my list. I don’t know what the weather will be like in October.
A side trip to Athens seems like too much to me. But different strokes.
Regardless, if I were you I’d probably do Rome and one other destination. Either Tuscany/Florence or the Amalfi coast would be high on my list. I don’t know what the weather will be like in October.
A side trip to Athens seems like too much to me. But different strokes.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 6:38 am to dirtsandwich
Bail the side trip to Athens. If you want to see old Greek stuff, there is plenty of it in Italy.
Other tip is look around at credit card signups right now. Find one for you and wife, hit minimum spend, use points to book biz class at least over there.
Other tip is look around at credit card signups right now. Find one for you and wife, hit minimum spend, use points to book biz class at least over there.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 3:16 pm to crotiger0307
Watch your pockets and bags in Rome. Pick pockets everywhere in the tourist areas and public transit
Posted on 10/1/25 at 8:23 pm to crotiger0307
Pompeii is a must see. I loved it. Also, Florence was my favorite place in Italy. If you can make it there, I would recommend going. Seeing the statue of David in person is amazing.
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