Hello, I booked several tourist sites in advance. How flexible would it be? Say if I have a 9:30-10:00am time slot, and come before 9:30 or after 10, would they allow me to visit the sites?
Thank you,
Jacob
Posted by
Bend, Oregon
2580 posts
Which sites specifically? I have seen some that give a 15 minute grace period. But if your reservation is for 9:30-10:00 and you show up at 11:00, you could be denied entry. If you arrive early, the worst that can happen is you have to wait to enter.
Always build in extra time in case there are delays in transportation, or you have to go through security.
Posted by
OP
2 posts
Thank you for your response. I reserved tickets for Galleria Borghese in Rome, Vatican Museum in Vatican, Academia, Duomo Brunelleschi's Dome, and Uffizi Galleria in Florence, and St. Mark Basilica, Bell Tower, and Doge Palace in Venice. I am not sure which one is strict with the entry time, which one is more relaxed.
Jacob
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
7272 posts
Pretty sure all will be strict
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
2713 posts
Galleria Borghese makes everybody leave after the 2 hour time slot, then lets in the next scheduled time slot. They might be the strictest.
Posted by
Bend, Oregon
2580 posts
Do some research on what is/isn’t allowed at each site, along with any dress code requirements. For example, at St. Marks, you cannot bring in ANY backpacks or luggage - you must store them in a locker in a different location. Do this BEFORE you get in line. We saw several people get to the front of the line with suitcases (despite workers telling them bags must be checked) and then expect the workers to make an exception for them. Imagine if everyone did that!
Also, if a site requires shoulders & knees to be covered, be prepared for that with a scarf.