We will be traveling to Italy (Milan, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Rome) in November. Given that it is the low season, are there any major sights/museums that I should purchase/arrange advance tickets/reservations for? For instance, I have read that I should reserve "The Last Supper" in advance. Where else?
Posted by
Denver
787 posts
When we visited Venice, Florence and Rome two years ago in October, I booked our Uffizi tickets ahead of time, to avoid the lines. I did not book the Accademia (in Florence), but when we arrived there, one morning, and saw the long, long line, we followed the instructions on a sign in front and bought the tickets at a nearby church. We then went to the Mercato for an hour or so, then returned to the Accademia at the time stamped on our ticket. That worked out fine for us, and gave us more flexibility than booking from the U.S. Galleria Borghese I booked during our trip, about four days or so before the day we wanted to visit. At that time, the best time slots were filled, but there were many still open. And, as mentioned above, the Vatican Museums. We didn't book anything in advance in Venice, and didn't have to wait in lines anywhere. You might already be late for booking tickets for the Last Supper, if you're talking about THIS November.
Posted by
Austin
33 posts
Lisa, we will be traveling to Italy in November as well. The only advance tickets we have purchased is online tickets to the Vatican (to avoid the long lines) and we did buy our train tickets in advance also. We got them from the eurorail site and they were delivered via UPS 2 days later! very easy and convenient!.
we are thinking about getting other tickets in advance also for some Rome sights. Have a great trip!
Posted by
Lubbock, Texas
89 posts
We were doing your itinerary last Nov. 1-15 and did book most tickets ahead of time. Having reservations for the Vatican, Uffizi, Academia and Lord's Supper seemed like a good idea because of long lines. The longest, however, was at the Colloseum. We bought tickets early to the underground tour and it was fabulous. You see the hypogeum and the third tier of the seats where nobody goes without a reservation. I bought the tickets directly from the Colloseum but I cannot find the phone number now. However, I know the tour company Walks of Italy does this tour. they were the company we used for the Vatican and Borghese gallery and were wonderful. Jason from New Orleans owns the company and was very helpful. Our guides were US graduate students studying art history and very well-informed. I think you will be surprised at the crowds everywhere you have listed even though it is the "low" season.