Rome Tourist Trap Tips by uglyscot

Roman soldiers Colosseum Gladiators Review

The folk who dress up as soldiers, gladiators etc seem very friendly , wanting to take a photo of you beside their colleagues, but then DEMAND payment in a most unfriendly way. They should tell you first that it is a business transaction.
We hadn't had time to change any money when we strolled down to see the Colliseum , and my grand-daugher was fascinated by them and wanted a picture. But their aggressive attitude when we said we'd no money meant she went into a panic whenever she saw anyone dressed as a Roman again.

Unique Suggestions: Refuse unless you are sure it is not payment for a service. After all that is how they make their living.
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Fun Alternatives: I snap them when they are busy touting other potential customers.