Trip to Rome Gucci Style

[immigratty]

My husband, myself, and our two littles will be visiting Rome in Summer 2024! This will be my first time in Rome and while of course we will be taking in the culture and sights I’m SUPER STOKED about the Via Condotti flagship store! The fact it’s been there since 1938, they have all types of RTW including baby wear, I’m so excited I could SCREAM!!

Aside from the flagship store, I’m looking for any and all Rome Gucci tips from my Rome Gucci vets! Any SA contacts, anything you can advise is well welcomed! It will be my first but not my last trip to Rome! We typically travel extensively in Mexico, Central, and South America. This will be my kid’s second time crossing the pond (London is the first) and we couldn’t be more excited!

Thank you all in advance and I can’t wait until summer 2024 arrives so I can post all update pics in this thread

 

[Purseloco]

Enjoy! Rome is an exciting city!

 

[papertiger]

I have been to many wonderful places in Italy, sadly not Rome. It looks so fantastic and I would love to go.

I would defiantly ask if there are any Rome exclusive in-store.

 

[immigratty]

Enjoy! Rome is an exciting city!

Thank you so much! We are Catholic so I’m so excited to take my babies to Vatican City and take in all of the culture of Rome!

 

[immigratty]

I have been to many wonderful places in Italy, sadly not Rome. It looks so fantastic and I would love to go.

I would defiantly ask if there are any Rome exclusive in-store.

Thank you for the tip! I plan to reach out at the beginning of next year and attempt to connect with an SA there! Hopefully one of our wonderful fellow Gucci lovers can provides tips between now and then! And hope to snag a Rome flagship exclusive

 

[Hippolyta]

I visited Rome and Florence for the first time last year. Rome is magical! I don't have an SA in Rome, but let me know if you decide to take the train ride to Florence for a couple of days and I will send you my SAs info for the Florence boutique.

The Vatican is incredible. Arrange for a tour guide to take you through the museum that leads to the Sistine Chapel. You're required to stay silent in the Sistine Chapel, so the guide will often leave you at that point. A good one will tell you everything you need to know about the history and artwork before you head in. I think I still have the contact info for our tour guide, who was outstanding! If I can find it, I'll DM it to you. Saint Peter's Basilica is open to the public and, again, requires quiet. So, no tour guide. It's a good idea to plan a full day at the Vatican. I suggest going into Saint Peter's first so you can take your time in the tour of the museum and the Sistine Chapel. We did it the other way around and ended up feeling a bit rushed. There's a great restaurant near the Vatican called Arlu that I highly recommend.

St. Clements Baslica is a cool spot to visit. Above ground is a 12th century Basilica, but as you descend underground there are ruins of a 4th century basilica, and below that an an ancient Mithraic temple. The Bone Chapel of the Capuchin Monks is also supposed to be really cool. I didn't get to go, though, because we had my 7 year old daughter with us and we were concerned it might be too scary.

As more specific things come to mind, I'll add new posts. You're going to love it!

 

[immigratty]

I visited Rome and Florence for the first time last year. Rome is magical! I don't have an SA in Rome, but let me know if you decide to take the train ride to Florence for a couple of days and I will send you my SAs info for the Florence boutique.

The Vatican is incredible. Arrange for a tour guide to take you through the museum that leads to the Sistine Chapel. You're required to stay silent in the Sistine Chapel, so the guide will often leave you at that point. A good one will tell you everything you need to know about the history and artwork before you head in. I think I still have the contact info for our tour guide, who was outstanding! If I can find it, I'll DM it to you. Saint Peter's Basilica is open to the public and, again, requires quiet. So, no tour guide. It's a good idea to plan a full day at the Vatican. I suggest going into Saint Peter's first so you can take your time in the tour of the museum and the Sistine Chapel. We did it the other way around and ended up feeling a bit rushed. There's a great restaurant near the Vatican called Arlu that I highly recommend.

St. Clements Baslica is a cool spot to visit. Above ground is a 12th century Basilica, but as you descend underground there are ruins of a 4th century basilica, and below that an an ancient Mithraic temple. The Bone Chapel of the Capuchin Monks is also supposed to be really cool. I didn't get to go, though, because we had my 7 year old daughter with us and we were concerned it might be too scary.

As more specific things come to mind, I'll add new posts. You're going to love it!

OMGGGGG this information was so incredibly amazing and helpful! If you happen upon the tour guides info I would greatly appreciate it. For right now we do plan to stay in Rome (although I want to see so many cities around Italy) but will definitely reach out of there changes! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YIU soooo much for this! I’m so excited about the Vatican tour I can’t even contain it! My oldest has his first communion May 2024, so he’s very excited , and he will be alter serving as he prepares for confirmation , I feel the Vatican tour will boost his excitement . I really appreciate all of your suggestions we will be implementing all of them

 

[Alienza]

I don't mean to dampen your enthusiasm but I suggest to go with no expectation. I went to Rome ages ago and I was a bit disappointed because the city was dirty. It was a similar feeling when I visited Paris for the first time . I hope Rome will be better now but I heard it is still not that clean. It is an ancient city though so it is understandable if its a bit dirty…I guess. Oh yeah we came in summer too and it was quite hot. Bring sunscreen and hat.We ate lots of gelato to cool down.
Vatican museum’s collection was extensive. I am not Christian and even I was amazed at how many historical things they have. Then I saw Michelangelo’s masterpiece…I was literary speechless!
Colosseum made me speechless as well, but for different reason…gruesome reason .
Don’t forget to try all the food. Italy has the freshest fruit and food in Europe in my opinion. Don’t eat/buy food at touristic areas though. It’s overpriced and does not taste special. We found a little pizzeria while walking around the city. Most of its customers were local. The pizza was so good. My daughter who was little that time ate so much until her tummy bulged . Its Just cheese and tomatoes and dough, but it taste so good. I think its because all the ingredients were fresh.
One thing I regretted is not visiting Ostia Antica, not far from Rome. We did not have much time and we chose to see Pompeii. I did see other Roman city ruins during my travels after that but I still wish I went to Ostia too.
Sorry I cant help with Gucci. We were young and didn’t have much money that time so I did not visit any luxury boutiques. But I don’t remember seeing long queues outside boutiques/shops there. Not like in Paris. The people are still very stylish but in a different way than Paris. I don’t know how to describe it. Policemen, taxi drivers, garbage men, all very stylish.
I’m sure you will have a wonderful time in Rome. You will be walking on the roads where ancient emperors once walked! I’m jealous . Enjoy!

 

[littleblackbag]

I visited Rome and Florence for the first time last year. Rome is magical! I don't have an SA in Rome, but let me know if you decide to take the train ride to Florence for a couple of days and I will send you my SAs info for the Florence boutique.

The Vatican is incredible. Arrange for a tour guide to take you through the museum that leads to the Sistine Chapel. You're required to stay silent in the Sistine Chapel, so the guide will often leave you at that point. A good one will tell you everything you need to know about the history and artwork before you head in. I think I still have the contact info for our tour guide, who was outstanding! If I can find it, I'll DM it to you. Saint Peter's Basilica is open to the public and, again, requires quiet. So, no tour guide. It's a good idea to plan a full day at the Vatican. I suggest going into Saint Peter's first so you can take your time in the tour of the museum and the Sistine Chapel. We did it the other way around and ended up feeling a bit rushed. There's a great restaurant near the Vatican called Arlu that I highly recommend.

St. Clements Baslica is a cool spot to visit. Above ground is a 12th century Basilica, but as you descend underground there are ruins of a 4th century basilica, and below that an an ancient Mithraic temple. The Bone Chapel of the Capuchin Monks is also supposed to be really cool. I didn't get to go, though, because we had my 7 year old daughter with us and we were concerned it might be too scary.

As more specific things come to mind, I'll add new posts. You're going to love it!

Loving all your info. Sorry to jump on board but I'm going to Rome in about 4 weeks so this all very interesting for me too. I'd appreciate a DM with the Tour Guides info too if you wouldn't mind.

 

[Fashion412]

I’m doing this same trip in early 2024 with my husband! I cannot wait to go to Gucci there too

 

[Angiesese]

Roman expat in Milan here

 

[Hippolyta]

OMGGGGG this information was so incredibly amazing and helpful! If you happen upon the tour guides info I would greatly appreciate it. For right now we do plan to stay in Rome (although I want to see so many cities around Italy) but will definitely reach out of there changes! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YIU soooo much for this! I’m so excited about the Vatican tour I can’t even contain it! My oldest has his first communion May 2024, so he’s very excited , and he will be alter serving as he prepares for confirmation , I feel the Vatican tour will boost his excitement . I really appreciate all of your suggestions we will be implementing all of them

You're very welcome! It sounds like your oldest is the same age my daughter was when we went last year--she received first communion just a couple of weeks ago. My daughter is a pretty curious kid, but I was still surprised by how attentive and engaged she was the whole time we were there. She quietly sat with me in awe for 20 minutes in the Sistine Chapel, pointing things out, and filing away questions and observations that she couldn't wait to talk about when we left and could discuss it.

You also must see Mary Major Basilica (Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore). It's one of only 4 major basilicas in the world. All 4 are in Rome, but we didn't get to the other 3. Mary Major was a short walk from our hotel, and we only had 3 days in Rome.

The Colosseum is, of course, a great spot. We didn't do a tour, but only walked around it and took pictures. We were warned that the tour wasn't worth it. Maybe it is if you're going to have more time in the city. Visit the Trevi fountain as early in the morning as you can get there. It gets crazy and was the most crowded spot in the city we experienced, so try to get there before the crowds.

Something practical to just be aware of, especially with little ones who may necessitate having earlier dinners...many of the restaurants close for a few hours in the afternoon. The touristy ones stay open all day, and may not offer the best food Rome has to offer, but it will still be better than any Italian restaurant you've been to in the states. And a general travel tip--ask your taxi driver for recommendations. Anywhere we go, we ask our taxi drivers where they go to eat. It's a great way to find local spots off the tourist trail.

My last piece of advice is to allow yourself to just wander around "Old Rome"--the Renaissance center of the city--where the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps all are. It's small and easy to navigate and you'll make some incredible discoveries. And eat all the things. I have a gluten sensitivity, but allowed myself to enjoy the pasta and bread and was shocked to discover it didn't affect me like it does here in the US. Like Alienza said above--the ingredients are the freshest and everything is much less processed than in the US, which makes a huge difference.

No, Rome isn't the cleanest place I've ever been. But, it's a city that, despite its antiquity and vibrant tourism, is still a modern location for commerce. People live and work there, so there are buses and traffic and even graffiti. I didn't find it any dirtier than most major cities, like NYC, Chicago, New Orleans, or London.

What I loved about Rome was the juxtaposition of modern life with all the ruins and antiquity. I loved Florence, but for different reasons. Although Florence is steeped in the same history, it's a city that felt like it's embraced tourism so much that the history exists for purposes of serving that tourism. So, there was something artificial (?) or superficial (?) feeling about the city. Like the history would no longer exist if the tourists weren't there to witness it. But Rome is timeless. Its antiquity is part of it's much broader character. It feels like it exists for itself, regardless of whether tourists care to experience its treasures. Something about that energy spoke to my soul.

I could go on and on.... I'll see if I can dig up that tour guide's card and will share her info with those of you who asked for it here.

 

[littleblackbag]

You're very welcome! It sounds like your oldest is the same age my daughter was when we went last year--she received first communion just a couple of weeks ago. My daughter is a pretty curious kid, but I was still surprised by how attentive and engaged she was the whole time we were there. She quietly sat with me in awe for 20 minutes in the Sistine Chapel, pointing things out, and filing away questions and observations that she couldn't wait to talk about when we left and could discuss it.

You also must see Mary Major Basilica (Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore). It's one of only 4 major basilicas in the world. All 4 are in Rome, but we didn't get to the other 3. Mary Major was a short walk from our hotel, and we only had 3 days in Rome.

The Colosseum is, of course, a great spot. We didn't do a tour, but only walked around it and took pictures. We were warned that the tour wasn't worth it. Maybe it is if you're going to have more time in the city. Visit the Trevi fountain as early in the morning as you can get there. It gets crazy and was the most crowded spot in the city we experienced, so try to get there before the crowds.

Something practical to just be aware of, especially with little ones who may necessitate having earlier dinners...many of the restaurants close for a few hours in the afternoon. The touristy ones stay open all day, and may not offer the best food Rome has to offer, but it will still be better than any Italian restaurant you've been to in the states. And a general travel tip--ask your taxi driver for recommendations. Anywhere we go, we ask our taxi drivers where they go to eat. It's a great way to find local spots off the tourist trail.

My last piece of advice is to allow yourself to just wander around "Old Rome"--the Renaissance center of the city--where the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps all are. It's small and easy to navigate and you'll make some incredible discoveries. And eat all the things. I have a gluten sensitivity, but allowed myself to enjoy the pasta and bread and was shocked to discover it didn't affect me like it does here in the US. Like Alienza said above--the ingredients are the freshest and everything is much less processed than in the US, which makes a huge difference.

No, Rome isn't the cleanest place I've ever been. But, it's a city that, despite its antiquity and vibrant tourism, is still a modern location for commerce. People live and work there, so there are buses and traffic and even graffiti. I didn't find it any dirtier than most major cities, like NYC, Chicago, New Orleans, or London.

What I loved about Rome was the juxtaposition of modern life with all the ruins and antiquity. I loved Florence, but for different reasons. Although Florence is steeped in the same history, it's a city that felt like it's embraced tourism so much that the history exists for purposes of serving that tourism. So, there was something artificial (?) or superficial (?) feeling about the city. Like the history would no longer exist if the tourists weren't there to witness it. But Rome is timeless. Its antiquity is part of it's much broader character. It feels like it exists for itself, regardless of whether tourists care to experience its treasures. Something about that energy spoke to my soul.

I could go on and on.... I'll see if I can dig up that tour guide's card and will share her info with those of you who asked for it here.

Love the passion with which you write about it. I was looking forward to going anyway, now I'm really looking forward to it!

 

[Purseloco]

You're very welcome! It sounds like your oldest is the same age my daughter was when we went last year--she received first communion just a couple of weeks ago. My daughter is a pretty curious kid, but I was still surprised by how attentive and engaged she was the whole time we were there. She quietly sat with me in awe for 20 minutes in the Sistine Chapel, pointing things out, and filing away questions and observations that she couldn't wait to talk about when we left and could discuss it.

You also must see Mary Major Basilica (Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore). It's one of only 4 major basilicas in the world. All 4 are in Rome, but we didn't get to the other 3. Mary Major was a short walk from our hotel, and we only had 3 days in Rome.

The Colosseum is, of course, a great spot. We didn't do a tour, but only walked around it and took pictures. We were warned that the tour wasn't worth it. Maybe it is if you're going to have more time in the city. Visit the Trevi fountain as early in the morning as you can get there. It gets crazy and was the most crowded spot in the city we experienced, so try to get there before the crowds.

Something practical to just be aware of, especially with little ones who may necessitate having earlier dinners...many of the restaurants close for a few hours in the afternoon. The touristy ones stay open all day, and may not offer the best food Rome has to offer, but it will still be better than any Italian restaurant you've been to in the states. And a general travel tip--ask your taxi driver for recommendations. Anywhere we go, we ask our taxi drivers where they go to eat. It's a great way to find local spots off the tourist trail.

My last piece of advice is to allow yourself to just wander around "Old Rome"--the Renaissance center of the city--where the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps all are. It's small and easy to navigate and you'll make some incredible discoveries. And eat all the things. I have a gluten sensitivity, but allowed myself to enjoy the pasta and bread and was shocked to discover it didn't affect me like it does here in the US. Like Alienza said above--the ingredients are the freshest and everything is much less processed than in the US, which makes a huge difference.

No, Rome isn't the cleanest place I've ever been. But, it's a city that, despite its antiquity and vibrant tourism, is still a modern location for commerce. People live and work there, so there are buses and traffic and even graffiti. I didn't find it any dirtier than most major cities, like NYC, Chicago, New Orleans, or London.

What I loved about Rome was the juxtaposition of modern life with all the ruins and antiquity. I loved Florence, but for different reasons. Although Florence is steeped in the same history, it's a city that felt like it's embraced tourism so much that the history exists for purposes of serving that tourism. So, there was something artificial (?) or superficial (?) feeling about the city. Like the history would no longer exist if the tourists weren't there to witness it. But Rome is timeless. Its antiquity is part of it's much broader character. It feels like it exists for itself, regardless of whether tourists care to experience its treasures. Something about that energy spoke to my soul.

I could go on and on.... I'll see if I can dig up that tour guide's card and will share her info with those of you who asked for it here.

Rome is a very old city as everyone knows, there is a lot of graffiti. I met some very nice wonderful people and not so nice. I would recommend being very aware of how to travel by train, cab, and bus in Rome, or you could get lost, or stranded. Keep a card from your hotel in your purse. Possibly have your concierge arrange a cab for you. If you get on a bus and go to the wrong spot, I would seek out a local hotel and have them call you a cab. I was ignorant about how the cabs work there. You can't hail a cab there like you can in the U.S. Otherwise, enjoy yourself! Shop til you drop!

 

[immigratty]

I don't mean to dampen your enthusiasm but I suggest to go with no expectation. I went to Rome ages ago and I was a bit disappointed because the city was dirty. It was a similar feeling when I visited Paris for the first time . I hope Rome will be better now but I heard it is still not that clean. It is an ancient city though so it is understandable if its a bit dirty…I guess. Oh yeah we came in summer too and it was quite hot. Bring sunscreen and hat.We ate lots of gelato to cool down.
Vatican museum’s collection was extensive. I am not Christian and even I was amazed at how many historical things they have. Then I saw Michelangelo’s masterpiece…I was literary speechless!
Colosseum made me speechless as well, but for different reason…gruesome reason .
Don’t forget to try all the food. Italy has the freshest fruit and food in Europe in my opinion. Don’t eat/buy food at touristic areas though. It’s overpriced and does not taste special. We found a little pizzeria while walking around the city. Most of its customers were local. The pizza was so good. My daughter who was little that time ate so much until her tummy bulged . Its Just cheese and tomatoes and dough, but it taste so good. I think its because all the ingredients were fresh.
One thing I regretted is not visiting Ostia Antica, not far from Rome. We did not have much time and we chose to see Pompeii. I did see other Roman city ruins during my travels after that but I still wish I went to Ostia too.
Sorry I cant help with Gucci. We were young and didn’t have much money that time so I did not visit any luxury boutiques. But I don’t remember seeing long queues outside boutiques/shops there. Not like in Paris. The people are still very stylish but in a different way than Paris. I don’t know how to describe it. Policemen, taxi drivers, garbage men, all very stylish.
I’m sure you will have a wonderful time in Rome. You will be walking on the roads where ancient emperors once walked! I’m jealous . Enjoy!

Thank you so much! And the expectations thing is awesome! We have these great expectations and are often disappointed when it falls short. Perspective and mindset is so important going in! This was so helpful! Thank you so much. I’m literally screenshottimg everyone’s helpful advice and saving them in a “Rome” folder