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Rome Forum: scavi tour - capris & camera bag questions

Ohio-USA
26 forum posts
 scavi tour - capris & camera bag questions 

I have been blessed with Scavi tour tickets. Are capris acceptable apparel? I also understand that backpacks are not acceptable. My camera bag is 8x16 inches, and it is in the shape of a back pack. Does anyone know if I will be allowed to bring it with me? If not, can anyone tell me the location of the basilica's bag check in relation to the location of the excvation's office? Thank you all!

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Montreal
6,094 forum posts
1. Re: scavi tour - capris & camera bag questions

Capris are acceptable for women (not for men) in St. Peter's Basilica, so I imagine they're also acceptable for the Scavi tour.

Don't take a risk with the camera bag. Take it to the bag check, which is to the right as you face St. Peter's. The entrance to the Scavi office is to the left.

pittsburgh
3,319 forum posts
2. Re: scavi tour - capris & camera bag questions
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They only allow very small hand bags inside the scavi tour. Just take it to the check service to be sure you are not turned away. As Zerlina says, the bag check is to the right of the basilica.

You should be fine with capri pants and make sure your shoulders are covered.

Ohio-USA
26 forum posts
3. Re: scavi tour - capris & camera bag questions

Thank you!

Evans...
83 forum posts
4. Re: scavi tour - capris & camera bag questions

We just returned from Rome and the Scavi tour was one of our favorites. I do not think that they will allow your large camera bag. Also, remember, no photos are allowed on the tour. I wore capris and had no problems.

Limavady...
458 forum posts
5. Re: scavi tour - capris & camera bag questions

Hi Guys

Will a skirt to the knee be ok. Its one of my favourites, so cool.

I also have tickets and cant wait, its my first visit to Rome.

Regards

Nelderwoman

Le Marche...
9,239 forum posts
6. Re: scavi tour - capris & camera bag questions
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for Rome, Marche

Anything that covers your knees is definitely fine. I have seen them allow in women with skirts or pants that just reached the knee, but opinions differ from one guard to the other, so I wouldn't count on it.

Limavady...
458 forum posts
7. Re: scavi tour - capris & camera bag questions

Thanks bvlenco. I think I will wear capri pants to on the safe side.

Nelderwoman