? Re: booking vatican tour thru the vatican

[nparmelee]

The Vatican is trying to crack down on the unlicensed tour guides and periodically does not allow tours into the Basilica. It doesn't mean that you won't be able to get in, it means the tour guide may not be able to go in there with you. Did you say what day you were going to be there? I didn't notice, if its a Wednesday and there is a papal audience out in St. Peter's square, then that might be another reason why they said they can't guarantee a tour in the Basilica, the Basilica is usually closed during papal audiences.

[Dog Bear]

The Vatican is trying to crack down on the unlicensed tour guides and periodically does not allow tours into the Basilica. It doesn't mean that you won't be able to get in, it means the tour guide may not be able to go in there with you. Did you say what day you were going to be there? I didn't notice, if its a Wednesday and there is a papal audience out in St. Peter's square, then that might be another reason why they said they can't guarantee a tour in the Basilica, the Basilica is usually closed during papal audiences.

 

I will be there on 26.08.08 which is Tuesday. Just want to skip the line by all means ...