Vatican Museum
Anyone experience the new hours at the Vatican Museum. Looks like 10am for the general public not on a organized tour. Any thoughts on how early you need to be there to ensure you get in and dont spend hours in line or worse get shut out. Any comments thanks
Posted by
Rome
3 posts
It seems as though the new regulations have done nothing but make matters worse. A real bummer. Anyway lines are still pretty bacd first thing in the morning and get much better at around 11:30. I suggest a tour that leaves around then. Have a look at www.wheninrometours.com. Highly recommended, they won't get you past the line but will make sure you are entertained while waiting :)
Good luck!
Posted by
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
705 posts
I have just come back from Rome and visited the Vatican. I went on a Tuesday and the Vatican had been closed for 2 days and so there were more people than usual. Our guide told us Tuesday is usually the quieter day. Anyway it took about 40 - 45 minutes. I was surprised how the queue kept moving along. I went with Angel tours and highly recommend them. Excellent tour and very well priced. Check out their website.
Posted by
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
705 posts
Just to clarify the Angles website its www.angletoursrome.com. The tour starts at 12.30.
Posted by
Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
11 posts
Last week, my family and I were at the Vatican Museum and St Peter's and we followed again, Rick Steves' advice. Tour St Peter's in the morning, then go and enjoy a nice lunch around the Vatican area and then get in line for the Vatican Museum around 1:00 or so. His tip worked for us last week and in October, 2006. My family waited maybe 10-15 minutes in line.
Posted by
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
504 posts
The afternoon is usually best--the line is short and, I've found, moves fast. Your morning could be better spent than waiting in line.
Posted by
Atlanta, GA, USA
14 posts
Has anyone tried to take the guided tour offered by the Vatican itself? The Rome book states that they are offered 3 times a day at 10:30, 12 and 2. Unfortunately the only way to book is by fax and then only 1 month or less is advance.
Price according to the website is EUR 23.50 - anyone know if it is worth the extra EUR 10?
Also seems that the 2 pm time would be best?
Thanks for any advice!