Rome Planning for TravelersWho Want the Real City
Skip tourist traps. Eat where Romans eat. Get a custom itinerary + bookings + mobile app.
Your Rome Pocket Companion
Everything You Need for Rome.
Nothing You Don't.
Your complete Rome itinerary, tickets, and interactive maps in your pocket. Access your entire plan instantly, get one-click directions via Google Maps, and never waste time searching for that hidden osteria again.
Interactive Itinerary
Day-by-day Rome schedule with timing
Curated Maps
Google Maps with all your Rome spots
Digital Wallet
All tickets and confirmations
6 Mistakes Travelers Make in Rome(That We Prevent)
Don't learn these lessons the hard way
Eating Near the Colosseum
Those trattorias with big menus in 5 languages? Tourist traps with frozen pasta. We send you where Romans actually eat - hidden gems in Trastevere and Testaccio.
Queueing 3+ Hours at the Vatican
Without skip-the-line tickets, you'll waste half your day standing in the sun. We get you priority access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Staying in the Wrong Neighborhood
That 'charming' hotel near Termini might be sketchy or far from everything. We know which neighborhoods match your style - from Trastevere to Monti.
Missing Trastevere & Campo de' Fiori
Guidebooks focus on ancient ruins, but the real Rome is in the neighborhoods. We reveal the hidden piazzas, local osterie, and secret spots tourists never find.
Getting Lost in Translation
Wrong metro line, missed opening hours, confused at train stations. Everything we provide is translated, mapped, and tested so you're never stranded.
Overpaying for Data Roaming
$10/day for slow data? We help you set up an affordable eSIM before you land, so you have high-speed internet the moment you step off the plane.
What You Get With Chic Trip Rome
Everything you need for the perfect Rome experience
Skip-the-Line Vatican & Colosseum
Priority access to all major attractions
Authentic Trastevere Trattorias
Restaurants where Romans actually eat
Safe & Authentic Neighborhoods
Curated stays in the best areas. We blacklist tourist traps so you experience the real Rome.
Priority Local Support
Real-time help via WhatsApp. Our local Rome network can assist if you have any issues.
Rome Trip Pricing Calculator
Choose the level of support that fits your travel style. Pay for what you need.
2 travelers
The Blueprint
DIY with Expert Guidance
$189/person · $32/person/day
2 travelers · 6-day Rome trip
- Interactive Travel App (Itinerary, Maps & Budget)
- Custom Day-by-Day Rome Itinerary
- Curated Hotel Picks (Direct booking links)
- Restaurant Recommendations (Reservation links)
- Rome Logistics & Transport Guide
- We do not handle bookings (You book yourself)
- No Real-Time Support during the trip
The Concierge
For a Stress-Free Rome
$462/person · $77/person/day
2 travelers · 6-day Rome trip
Everything in Blueprint PLUS:
- Full Booking Service (Hotels, Trains, Dining)
- Zero Markup Promise (You pay direct prices)
- Skip-the-Line Vatican & Colosseum
- Disruption Management (We rebook if cancelled)
- Priority WhatsApp Support During Your Trip
Blueprint $32/day/person · Concierge $77/day/person
All prices shown with 30% launch discount applied.
The Math: Zero Markup Promise
We charge a flat planning fee. You pay real prices for Rome hotels and activities - no hidden markups.
With Chic Trip Rome
- Planning Fee (6 days):$924
- Hotel Markup:$0
- Tours & Ticket Markups:$0
- Flight Booking Fees:$0
- Restaurant Reservation Fees:$0
- Chic Trip Total:$924
Traditional Travel Agency
- Planning Fee:~$600
- Hotel Markup (30%):~$600
- Tours & Ticket Markups:~$360
- Flight Fees ($150/pp):~$300
- Restaurant Reservation Fees:~$180
- Total Extra Costs:~$2040
You save approximately $1116with Chic Trip on your 6-day trip for 2 travelers
Includes savings on planning fees, hotel markups, activity markups, flight ticketing fees, and restaurant booking fees
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Founded by Fred, a Franco-Italian passionate about authentic travel.
We are a team of passionate travelers building the service we wish we had. Too many travelers end up in tourist traps in Rome, overpaying for mediocre experiences. We wanted to change that.
Our job is simple: give you the Rome trip we'd plan for our own family. The real Rome, not the tourist version.
Local Expertise
Rome insider network
Curated Content
Authentic experiences
App-First
Modern travel tools
Ready for the Rome Trip You Deserve?
Let's create your perfect Rome journey together.
Takes less than 2 minutes - We respond within 24 hours
Planning a Multi-City Italy Tour?
Rome is often just the beginning. We curate the same authentic experiences from Venice to the Amalfi Coast.
Seamless Logistics
We handle trains and transfers between Rome, Florence, Venice, and beyond.
Unified Itinerary
One app, one contact for your entire Italian journey.
Same Standards
No tourist traps in Florence or Venice either.
Explore Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast, and more on one seamless journey.
We make the complex Italy tour simple.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about planning your trip