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Rome: Colosseum Tour and other must see sights
Hi Folks:
We'll be staying in the Prati district, arriving early this Saturday, leaving next Thursday noon. We'd like to tour Vatican city, can we arrange a tour for 3 on the day we want to actually do the tour and if so, what highlights are a must on that tour, who would you recommend, and what would the price be? Our next must see sights are the Colosseum, Forum, and Pantheon. Any tour companys offer just these 3 stops (with actual entrance into the sights, and if so, recommendations?). Where would we have to go to start the tour, and what is the cost? Finally, recommendations on restaurants in the Prati distrct would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. -Paul- |
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"MACE" wrote in message m... Hi Folks: We'll be staying in the Prati district, arriving early this Saturday, leaving next Thursday noon. We'd like to tour Vatican city, can we arrange a tour for 3 on the day we want to actually do the tour and if so, what highlights are a must on that tour, who would you recommend, and what would the price be? Get a good guidebook and walk it in your own time, the tours go through much too quickly IMHO Our next must see sights are the Colosseum, Forum, and Pantheon. Any tour companys offer just these 3 stops (with actual entrance into the sights, and if so, recommendations?). Where would we have to go to start the tour, and what is the cost? Again do it yourself, the Forum and Colosseum are practically next to each other and the Pantheon is pretty central. Take the time to walk over to Castel St Angelo as well (also known as Hadrians Tomb) its fascinating. Keith |
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Rome: Colosseum Tour and other must see sights
We'd like to tour Vatican city, can we arrange a tour for 3 on the day
we want to actually do the tour and if so, what highlights are a must on that tour, who would you recommend, and what would the price be? Our next must see sights are the Colosseum, Forum, and Pantheon. Any tour companys offer just these 3 stops (with actual entrance into the sights, and if so, recommendations?). Where would we have to go to start the tour, and what is the cost? Try "Enjoy Rome" for walking tours in Rome. They have tours covering all of the sites you mention. Probably about US $25 for each four hour walking tour - you'd want one for the Vatican and a separate one for the ancient sites. Add about US $10 for admission to the Vatican Museum or the Colosseum. If you're on a limited schedule, and you just want to see those specific things, you might consider contacting the tourist office and asking for a private guide. |
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Colosseum Tour and other must see sights
On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 17:26:00 +0000, Keith Willshaw wrote:
"MACE" wrote in message m... Hi Folks: We'll be staying in the Prati district, arriving early this Saturday, leaving next Thursday noon. We'd like to tour Vatican city, can we arrange a tour for 3 on the day we want to actually do the tour and if so, what highlights are a must on that tour, who would you recommend, and what would the price be? Get a good guidebook and walk it in your own time, the tours go through much too quickly IMHO I hated St Peter, talk about grandiose and tacky. Agreed that walking is good. Our next must see sights are the Colosseum, Forum, and Pantheon. Any tour companys offer just these 3 stops (with actual entrance into the sights, and if so, recommendations?). Where would we have to go to start the tour, and what is the cost? Again do it yourself, the Forum and Colosseum are practically next to each other and the Pantheon is pretty central. Fair enough. I was in Rome in November, was a Saturday to kill. Stayed close to the Colosseum, so I went. Turned out the lineup for tickets was huge. But then there were scalper-like folks selling "tours," which bypassed the linup. May have been 5/10 Euros more, but well worth skipping the line. "Tour" was minimal but it left you inside. Take the time to walk over to Castel St Angelo as well (also known as Hadrians Tomb) its fascinating. Agreed. Much more than the Vatican's effort to impress. But eh, it's me and I don't like them and their business... (BTW, I though the pope's castle in Avignon was so much more interesting...) |
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Can you tell us more about this special tour; bookings and cost...
Tim K "Jenn" wrote in message ... I think a really interesting thing to do at the Vatican is the archeological tour under St. Peters -- done in groups of about 10 [same language speakers] and must be reserved well ahead -- and it is important to leave plenty of time to get through St. Peter's security first so as not to miss the reserved time because it is not correctable. |
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I'm surprised considering your moniker...g
Who financed those other churches and castles BTW... Tim K "devil" wrote in message news Agreed. Much more than the Vatican's effort to impress. But eh, it's me and I don't like them and their business... (BTW, I though the pope's castle in Avignon was so much more interesting...) |
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Rome: Colosseum Tour and other must see sights
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"Tim Kroesen" wrote: Can you tell us more about this special tour; bookings and cost... Tim K "Jenn" wrote in message ... I think a really interesting thing to do at the Vatican is the archeological tour under St. Peters -- done in groups of about 10 [same language speakers] and must be reserved well ahead -- and it is important to leave plenty of time to get through St. Peter's security first so as not to miss the reserved time because it is not correctable. book through Vatican -- it cost about 10 Euro when we did it |
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Colosseum Tour and other must see sights
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devil wrote: On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 17:26:00 +0000, Keith Willshaw wrote: "MACE" wrote in message m... Hi Folks: We'll be staying in the Prati district, arriving early this Saturday, leaving next Thursday noon. We'd like to tour Vatican city, can we arrange a tour for 3 on the day we want to actually do the tour and if so, what highlights are a must on that tour, who would you recommend, and what would the price be? Get a good guidebook and walk it in your own time, the tours go through much too quickly IMHO I hated St Peter, talk about grandiose and tacky. Agreed that walking is good. yes to be sure - but also not to be missed -- many interesting and great sights are tacky and grandiose Our next must see sights are the Colosseum, Forum, and Pantheon. Any tour companys offer just these 3 stops (with actual entrance into the sights, and if so, recommendations?). Where would we have to go to start the tour, and what is the cost? Again do it yourself, the Forum and Colosseum are practically next to each other and the Pantheon is pretty central. Fair enough. I was in Rome in November, was a Saturday to kill. Stayed close to the Colosseum, so I went. Turned out the lineup for tickets was huge. But then there were scalper-like folks selling "tours," which bypassed the linup. May have been 5/10 Euros more, but well worth skipping the line. "Tour" was minimal but it left you inside. Take the time to walk over to Castel St Angelo as well (also known as Hadrians Tomb) its fascinating. Agreed. Much more than the Vatican's effort to impress. But eh, it's me and I don't like them and their business... (BTW, I though the pope's castle in Avignon was so much more interesting...) |
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