While reading Rick Steves' Rome 2011 I saw that he recommended not going to the Vatican on saturdays or mondays. However, we are only in Rome (this March) Saturday through early Tuesday morning so I was wondering which day would be better to go... Saturday or Monday?
Posted by
Pa and Italy
4152 posts
Both days will be crowded so it really doesn't matter. Just pick the one that fits into your plans better. You can book tickets online or go in the afternoon to avoid most of the lines outside. Donna
Posted by
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
1127 posts
Reserve tickets via the Vatican Museum official site and at least you won't have to stand in line to enter, but the museum will still be crowded.
Posted by
OP
Houston, TX, US
3 posts
Yea, I'm going to reserve tickets before we go I was just trying to see which of the two days was the better of the worst.
Posted by
The Hague, NL (AMS)
2207 posts
If you're going to go ahead and reserve tickets anyway, then I guess I would go on Saturday. Mondays are almost always the busiest days. Once you've bypassed the line, you still want to try and avoid the larger crowds INSIDE. For some more insight on your visit, read these 20 tips on visiting the Vatican. Good Luck!