June 29, 2023 Rome is closed for St. Peter & St. Paul Day.

[Brillance]

We are on Symphony of the Seas June 25th - July 2nd.  We just found out that on 29 June that this is a National Holiday in Rome with many closures. RCCL has been selling excursions to places that will not be open. What is anyone’s experience with this holiday? Should we just stay on the ship and skip it? I have no idea what the possibility or logistics to 

rearrange a couple port stops would be to avoid this problem. Any suggestions?

[gumshoe958]

The Vatican museums are closed but most non-religious places are open (eg the Forum, Colosseum). And I think the Pantheon is open in the morning.

 

So no, you shouldn’t stay on the ship. Rome’s a huge city and there’s plenty to see outside the Vatican although I appreciate it’s annoying.

 

Edited March 19, 2023 by gumshoe958

[1025cruise]

It's possible that these places will be opening only for ship's tours.

[Billy Baltic]

1 hour ago, 1025cruise said:

It's possible that these places will be opening only for ship's tours.

It’s possible but it’s very very unlikely