What do I need to reserve in Rome
Jul 7th, 2007, 07:21 PM
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I can't resist: I saw Henry Kissinger in the Borghese Gallery about five years ago. He was surrounded by an entourage, obviously getting vip treatment, but he walked within about 6 feet of me.
Yes, we booked in advance. I don't know if he did or not.
Yes, we booked in advance. I don't know if he did or not.
Aug 20th, 2007, 03:18 AM
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I meant to post this earlier. About 3 weeks ago I emailed my hotel in Rome an asked if they could fax my request for the Vatican museum/Sistine Chapel tour for 2pm. I was first told to be flexible on the times, but I really couldn't since I have 9:15am reservations for the Scavi excavations. I received a confirmation back a few days later with my requested time! Lucky! My friend and I will have time for a short lunch between both tours.
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Aug 20th, 2007, 07:36 AM
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WE had purchsed the commbinatin ticket through ItalySelect for convenience but this info is very accurate. The scupture at Palintine hill is very impressive and the walk through the area is peaceful even when we were there in the midddle of August. Teh biggest difference is that you are given a specific tiem for your tour and the line for the tours went quickly.
Restaurant: La Buca di Ripetta 36 Via di Ripetta, tel. 321 9391A short stroll from the Piazza del Popolo
Sabatini Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere 13 Outdoor dining bus: 45, 65, 170, 181 or 280
Restaurant: La Buca di Ripetta 36 Via di Ripetta, tel. 321 9391A short stroll from the Piazza del Popolo
Sabatini Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere 13 Outdoor dining bus: 45, 65, 170, 181 or 280
Aug 20th, 2007, 12:26 PM
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I didn’t find reservations as necessary in Rome as I did in Florence, where they’re practically a must to all of the major museums, if you want to avoid lengthy lines. Here is some advice, though, that may help you plan your time:
Listen to the advice about getting your Coliseum ticket at the Palatine. I did the same on accident after wandering first into the forums and it worked out beautifully.
I also agree with everyone insisting you make reservations for the Borghese. It’s a reservation only museum, but I thought it was one of the best hidden treasures in Rome and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Walk by the Spanish steps, but certainly don’t allot any time to spend there. They’re disappointing as hell. Snap your photo to show everyone you were there, then move on.
The Trevi fountain is always crowded but worth it and breathtakingly beautiful at night.
It’s probably too late, if you are leaving soon, but the Vatican does tours of the Necropolis underneath (known as the Scavi tour). It is reservation only and you have to petition to the Vatican Office to be part of a tour because they only take a couple of hundred people down everyday in groups that are a maximum of twelve. You still might want to email them to see if there is any space available. If they have space available on any of the tours during your trip, you will be assigned a day and a time and told where to go. I highly recommend it, if you can get in. It was one of my favorite things in all of Italy.
I actually waited in line for the Vatican museum, which I would rate as a “can’t miss”. Aside from the fact that it houses the Sistine Chapel, it’s an incredibly interesting and engrossing museum. If you can get reservations on a tour ahead of time, it might be a good idea. However, I will say that I got there about an hour after it opened in the morning and only waited about 35 minutes to get in, which I didn’t think was bad, especially since the line already went clear down the hill and around the corner. It definitely looked more intimidating, though, than it actually was.
For the record, I think I am the only person in the world of this opinion because everyone else seems to love this place, but I thought the Pantheon was one of the biggest letdowns in Rome and will likely skip it on all future trips.
I walked right into the National Museum of Rome midday. I don’t know if it was the mere size of the place or if it’s just not as popular as some of the other museums in Italy, but it seemed nearly deserted. So, I would not recommend reservations there, but if you get the chance, I would recommend a visit, particularly if you are into Roman history and enjoy museums.
Listen to the advice about getting your Coliseum ticket at the Palatine. I did the same on accident after wandering first into the forums and it worked out beautifully.
I also agree with everyone insisting you make reservations for the Borghese. It’s a reservation only museum, but I thought it was one of the best hidden treasures in Rome and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Walk by the Spanish steps, but certainly don’t allot any time to spend there. They’re disappointing as hell. Snap your photo to show everyone you were there, then move on.
The Trevi fountain is always crowded but worth it and breathtakingly beautiful at night.
It’s probably too late, if you are leaving soon, but the Vatican does tours of the Necropolis underneath (known as the Scavi tour). It is reservation only and you have to petition to the Vatican Office to be part of a tour because they only take a couple of hundred people down everyday in groups that are a maximum of twelve. You still might want to email them to see if there is any space available. If they have space available on any of the tours during your trip, you will be assigned a day and a time and told where to go. I highly recommend it, if you can get in. It was one of my favorite things in all of Italy.
I actually waited in line for the Vatican museum, which I would rate as a “can’t miss”. Aside from the fact that it houses the Sistine Chapel, it’s an incredibly interesting and engrossing museum. If you can get reservations on a tour ahead of time, it might be a good idea. However, I will say that I got there about an hour after it opened in the morning and only waited about 35 minutes to get in, which I didn’t think was bad, especially since the line already went clear down the hill and around the corner. It definitely looked more intimidating, though, than it actually was.
For the record, I think I am the only person in the world of this opinion because everyone else seems to love this place, but I thought the Pantheon was one of the biggest letdowns in Rome and will likely skip it on all future trips.
I walked right into the National Museum of Rome midday. I don’t know if it was the mere size of the place or if it’s just not as popular as some of the other museums in Italy, but it seemed nearly deserted. So, I would not recommend reservations there, but if you get the chance, I would recommend a visit, particularly if you are into Roman history and enjoy museums.
