Traveling to Rome

[jbd_29349]

I have finally got enough money to make a dream of mine come true. I am planning a trip to the Eternal City of the Seven Hills.

I have a couple of questions though:

Is everything i.e.:coliseum, pantheon, circus forum, Trajan's column, etc... free or do you have to pay an admission fee?

When is the best time to go? (Meanging not a lot of tourist.)

Do I need to know lot of Italian or is just the basics ok? (hello, food?, hotel, etc...)

What is the best way to travel in the city? (bicycle, taxi, walk, bus?)

Is it better to go with a tour group or on your own? (asking because of site seeing not money issue.)

Thanks in advance!!