Can anyone tell me where the entrance is to the tour of the N of VT? I can't find it on any map - RS or otherwise. I ask because I have a reservation for the 7am breakfast at the museum, a Scavi (St. Peter's) tour at 13:45 (plus visit the Basilica), perhaps exit the whole place for a couple of hours, and then a night entrance back to the museum at 19:15 (yes it's a long day - whew!!). I hope to minimize my walking between the points and having to double back on myself more than necessary, so I don't know when I should schedule the Necropolis tour.
[Edit] Never mind -- after all that I finally found my answer on http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/rome/vatican_necropolis.htm
For those of you wondering the same thing, here is what it says (This was written in 2006 when the tour first opened, so I hope it's still true):
The entrance to the tour is at the guided tours entrance to the Vatican Museums, just to the right of the public entrance. ...
...The tour ends at the Porta Sant'Anna, rather than back at the Vatican Museums, which can save a bit of walking if you're heading for St. Peter's or back into central Rome, but doesn't work as well if you're planning to visit the Museums after your tour. I was sort of hoping to be able to "sneak" back into the Museums after the tour, but it was not to be! Still, it's a great tour and a fascinating look at a very well-preserved archaeological site.
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Pa and Italy
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The last time I took this tour you actually went in to the museums and checked in at the special events desk. They then had you wait for the guide who took you to the tour.
Donna