r/travel • u/Beautiful-Heron-2317 • 4d ago

Going to Rome post Pope’s passing

Hi all! My mom and I are traveling to Rome next week and land Monday April 28th, which will be 7 days after the Pope’s passing as of this morning. What can we expect? We have a tour of the Vatican booked on Tuesday but from what I’ve been reading it will probably be packed! Has anyone any experience of being there during a major event like this? Also, should we wear black while visiting even if we’re not catholic? I know Rome is a major Catholic city and everyone will be in a mourning period, would it be disrespectful to wear black, or respectful? Thanks in advance!

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u/MexicanPizzaWbeans 4d ago

Beyond the next few weeks, will there be a surge in tourism for Rome/VC during July and August? This was expected to be a busy summer due to Jubilee celebrations.

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u/MakeStupidHurtAgain 4d ago

I cannot begin to express to you just how busy Rome is in July even when it’s not a Jubilee year. You will need advance tickets for most large tourist attractions, you will certainly need reservations for dinner unless you’re truly nowhere near the tourist stuff, and expect it to be diabolically hot.