I tried to go back and re do the payment but am now receiving a message the time provided has lapsed. She ensured everything went well and we had a good time. This is a sacred place. I think it's a wise choice to avoid the most crowds. I gave a five day window and got October 20 … She explained the history and could answer all of our questions. When she's not working or traveling, you can find her spending time with her husband, Reed and their two pets; a dog named Bear and a bunny, Ike. If you are claustrophobic, I would be hesitant to recommend this portion of the tour. I'll also search in this forum for your Scavi topic for more info. Answer 1 of 15: Hi!
Some dates are booked months in advance.
I wanted to thank everyone for their advice, never would have known about this tour if not for this forum.

The best advice I can give is to be prepared for crowds and know that some people will be directing you everywhere from the Basilica line to the Vatican Museums. As I tried re-reading my tour instructions, I was bombarded by people who wanted to be hired as guides and they were pointing me in all sorts of directions. Book as far in advance as you can, especially in high season as there are limited spots. Many requests made less than 30 days in advance are often not accepted due to the limited availability. You should do this a minimum of a few months in advance of your trip, because these tours fill up in advance. Pilgrim - since you are going in October 2017, I will be sure to give you details of the tour and any other tips I pick up.Pilgrim - since you are going in October 2017, I will be sure to giveBarbara, thank you so much. I'll have to request reservations as soon as we book our airline tickets in November for travel next October. It is recommended that you book in advance due to limited availability. Donna, thank you for letting us know we can wait 3-4 months before our trip to request the reservation. Europe - Scavi Tour - Pinpointing Entry Location - Wow - I got my Scavi reservations in just one day! Be sure to dress properly and be there at least 20 minutes early.Pilgrim, there is no need to put in your request 9 months early. They only allow about 200-250 per day and usually about 12 per tour. We also plan on taking the Trastevere Food Tour. Find tickets & tours worldwide.Oops, looks like something went wrong!

I was expecting weeks. Please refresh the page or try again later.Ultimate Vatican Experience: Sistine Chapel and Necropolis Scavi TourSafety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracyThe Vatican is one of Italy’s most popular attractions, which can mean huge crowds and long entrance lines. Here are 5 helpful tips for those who are interested in going on this tour offered by the Vatican Excavations Office including how to make your reservation. It was easy to hear the guide and there was plenty of time to ask questions.

Get inside before the early morning crowds, and enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican Museum Galleries, the Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica, the Necropolis Scavi, and more. Figure we will do dome also that day then walk to Trastvere for the afternoon. Lunch was excellent and we were able to walk around the Piazza Navona area for hours. I really appreciate all tips you could provide. You will also need to arrive at least 15 minutes beforehand, maybe even earlier (they will not allow you through if you are late). They won’t allow you in if you are late. During my trip, I witnessed so many large tour groups with audio guides walking through crowded spaces. … She was extremely engaging and friendly throughout the tour. The tour is very limited to the number of visitors permitted each day. I would like to request times, but I don't want to be disrespectful if we shouldn't do that.I didn't request times but did put in dates. If you are unable to get tickets, and you are flexible, you can show up the day you want to go and ask if there are any cancellations. It was eye-opening to get away from the crowds and see the underground ancient tombs.