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I think the pass being referred to was a public transportation pass. Cabs can be cheap, but they add up quickly. If you're looking for the transport pass, they call them an "Abbonamento Mensile", IIRC. The passes work on the Metro, bus, and trains to Ostia, (which is a nice side trip from Rome). They sell the month passes at tabacconists, or at the ATAC office near the Termini rail station. Keep in mind that they aren't good for 30 days, but for the month of November, for example. You can also get passes for 7 days, 3 days, or about an hour.
Personally, I'd skip the guided tours. Check out a Fodor's travel guide instead. There is a ton of good information in there, and that way you can spend as much or as little time at a monument as you want.
If you have access to a kitchen, that's a pretty good way to save on food. Otherwise try to stay out of the center for dinner, as it can get expensive. The Trastevere area is touristy, but has some good restaurants that are on the cheaper side.
Rome is an amazing city...especially if you have a month there. Generally the people are friendly, but keep an eye out in areas where there are a lot of tourists, as well as on the bus and Metro. It wouldn't be a bad idea to keep your wallet/passport in your front pocket to avoid pickpockets.
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