Time to arrive at Vatican Museum
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Time to arrive at Vatican Museum
What is the best time to arrive at the Vatican Museum to avoid a long line? Early in the morning or later in the day? We will be there the 1st week of November.
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The Vatican website will list the winter hours. www.vatican.va
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I would recommend going between 930-1000am as the first group of tour buses have cleared the front. I was told this several months ago and found it to be true.Do remember that the museum closes usually by 130pm(and 1pm I think is the last ticket purchase?) so do that first and then go back to St. Peter's.
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We were there the second week of November 2001. We arrived about an hour before opening and there were only a few people in front of us.The line lengthened quickly thereafter. We were quite chilled that early in the morning and took turns crossing the street to a cafe for a hot drink and the use of the washroom. Have a great time!