Heading to Rome soon? A few things are genuinely worth knowing about right now before you land — and the good news is, none of them should derail your trip if you’re prepared.
1. There’s a nationwide ground handling strike on June 26.
This is the big one. A 24-hour nationwide ground-handling strike is scheduled across every Italian airport, including Rome Fiumicino, with no protected service windows, meaning disruption risk is constant throughout the day rather than limited to specific hours. If you’re flying in or out of Rome on the 26th, check your flight status the night before and build in extra time.
2. Rome taxi drivers are striking on June 27.
A 24-hour taxi strike across the Rome municipality is scheduled for June 27, running the full day. If your travel dates overlap with this, pre-book private transport or lean on the Metro and regional trains instead of expecting to flag a cab.
3. A separate airport security strike hits July 5.
A national strike affecting ADR security staff at Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino is scheduled for July 5, running from 10:00 to 18:00, which may cause delays or cancellations. Worth flagging if your trip stretches into early July.
4. Rome’s public transport has built-in protections.
Here’s the reassuring part: strikes affecting Rome’s public transport are legally prohibited from the start of service until 8:30am and again from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, meaning service is guaranteed during those windows even on a strike day. Plan sightseeing around the protected hours and you’ll barely notice a difference.
5. The city is genuinely buzzing with summer events.
Strikes aside, June is one of the best months to be in Rome. Free admission to state museums and archaeological sites takes place on the first Sunday of the month. Village Celimontana, one of Rome’s beloved jazz and swing festivals, runs through September with more than 100 free concerts. And the popular strawberry festival in nearby Nemi brings live music, flower shows, and free strawberries to the Castelli Romani hills.
Our Advice for Visiting Rome Right Now
Don’t cancel anything — just plan smart. Book private transport for strike days, keep sightseeing flexible around protected transit hours, and lean on a local guide who already knows which streets to avoid and which festivals are actually worth your evening. That’s exactly what we’re here for.
