Are you planning a trip to Rome? The Eternal City is a feast for the senses and a dream holiday destination, but navigating ancient ruins, gelato spots, public transport, and skip-the-line tickets can be a challenge without the right digital tools.
Luckily, with the right apps in your pocket, you can explore Rome like a local and make the most of every cobblestone moment. Of course, the most important and famous apps are a must-have, even during a holiday in Italy: Google Maps and Google Translate, or the most well-known car and bike-sharing apps.
But there are also some tools you truly discover only if you travel to Rome. Here’s a list of the 5 best travel apps to use in Rome — from transit to museum bookings and hidden gems — to help you stay connected, informed, and stress-free on your Roman holiday.
Best Apps to Use in Rome: Julia – AI Assistant
It is the virtual assistant of the Rome municipality, built to speak 80 languages. It’s the AI made to help tourists who come to Rome from all over the world. It assists in real-time with public transport, news, scheduled events, restaurants, and much more.
Julia works on any kind of smartphone and is consistently available 24/7, ready to assist you. To be in touch with Julia, you don’t need any downloads; it works with WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, or web chat.
Rome Airports App
It is the official app of Rome’s airports. Rome Airports App helps you stay updated about departure and arrival flights. It includes both of Rome’s main airports: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Fiumicino Airport) and Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport (Ciampino Airport).
Thanks to this app, it is possible to check the real-time status of your flight directly on your smartphone. This app is available on the Apple Store and Google Play.
Waidy WOW App, to locate public water fountains
In the city where water is free for everyone thanks to the “nasoni,” there is an app that helps you find them.
The so-called “nasoni” are the typical small fountains that characterize the streets of the Eternal City. They can be found on almost every corner and provide fresh, drinkable water. This innovative app helps you find the closest public drinking fountains and water refill stations in Italy, making it easy to stay hydrated on the go while reducing your plastic waste.
Curious to know more about “Nasoni”? Check out our deep dive here!
Rome Mobilità App
Whoever you are, local or tourist, if you are in Rome, you need to be updated about traffic and public transport. Thanks to the Rome Mobilità app, you get real-time traffic updates, public transport schedules, and even ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) information.
Get ready to explore Rome with confidence – and less time stuck in traffic. This app also provides you with news about lines, routes, and the best roads to choose to live the experience of the Eternal City without stress and seamlessly.
Best Apps to Use in Rome: Musei Italiani App
All the most important monuments and archaeological sites to visit are available with one click. The Musei Italiani app provides information on the most important monuments with tourist details, exhibitions, and also the opportunity to buy entrance tickets.
From the Colosseum to Castel Sant’Angelo, Musei Italiani includes all Roman best attractions with the exception of Vatican City, since it is another state. With this app, you can explore museum collections and plan visits with no more long queues to do.
With the right apps on your phone, navigating Rome becomes less stressful and way more fun. Whether you’re hunting for gelato, catching a tram or bus, or skipping the line at a tourist site, these digital tools help you spend less time planning and more time living your Roman holidays.