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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Before you visit the Vatican in 2026 —
watch this.

I break down what to prioritize, what to book,
and how to avoid the chaos.

🎥 Now live!

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RomeWise

Our next Youtube livestream is happening Sunday, February 22nd!

What would you be most interested in watching live?

🔧 Recent updates in Italy (new rules, changes, things to know, new sites, etc. )
☀️ Spring & summer travel planning tips for Italy
📅 A combo of both updates + seasonal advice

Vote below 👇

1 day ago | [YT] | 17

RomeWise

If you’re visiting Rome in 2026, are you planning to visit the Vatican?

It’s one of the places I see travelers get overwhelmed the fastest — especially with ticketing, entrances, and timing.

My full Top Vatican Tips for 2026 video goes live tomorrow.

Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it:
👉 youtube.com/@romewise

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RomeWise

✈️ February 16, 2026 Travel Alert

24-hour national airline strike involving ITA Airways and Vueling staff. Flights may be impacted.

If you’re traveling that day, check with your airline.

Full details on my Rome Events in February page:

👉www.romewise.com/rome-events-in-february.html?srsl…

2 days ago | [YT] | 20

RomeWise

💘 Valentine’s Day anywhere in Italy 🇮🇹
Where are you going?

🏛️ Rome
🎨 Florence
🌊 Amalfi Coast
🚤 Venice
🍷 Tuscany
🌋 Naples
🏔️ Lake Como

Tell me the place and why below!

3 days ago | [YT] | 16

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Rome isn’t the same city you visited before — and that’s a good thing.
From widened walkways to modern transit and new experiences at major monuments, Rome in 2026 feels more walkable, organized, and unforgettable. 🇮🇹

👉 Tap to see what’s changed and what to expect on your next trip: www.romewise.com/what-to-expect-in-rome-in-2026.ht…

4 days ago | [YT] | 9

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I get a lot of questions about visiting Rome in spring.

This video breaks down what actually changes across the season and how to plan accordingly.

▶️ https://youtu.be/oXFQ3sPcsxw

6 days ago | [YT] | 23

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Spring travel planning is already underway in Rome.

In this video, I explain what to expect in spring and how to plan your trip based on timing, crowds, and seasonal changes.

▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/oXFQ3sPcsxw

1 week ago | [YT] | 25

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Planning a trip to Rome this spring?

There are a few important things to know before you go.
New video tomorrow 🌸

▶️ Romewise on YouTube: youtube.com/@romewise

1 week ago | [YT] | 58

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Wow… 77,000 of you 🥹

I’m so grateful for every single one of you who watches, comments, shares, and supports Romewise. This community has grown so much and it truly means the world to me.

Thank you for being here and for letting me help you plan your Rome trips ❤️

So much more coming soon, what kind of videos do you want to see next? 👇

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