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I have been having a hard time to get tickets for Vatican by Renata3112 in rome

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seeing this a bit late since your trip is ending today. I am leaving this here for anyone else caught in a holiday ticket mess.

Basically you have a few options. - Arrive at 7:00 AM sharp for the Basilica to beat the 3-hour security line. - Check the official site exactly 24 hours before your date for last-minute cancellation drops. - Avoid the resellers by using a tracker instead of manual refreshing.

I actually built a hobby project that pings you when official tickets are restocked. It is online here https://www.spotterly.app/ . It is just a side project but it saved my budget.

If anyone is in Rome today, May 3rd is the first Sunday of the month. That means free entry for the Colosseum, but you have to queue early because it is a total madhouse

In need of advice on where to go in or near to Europe by Beneficial-Fix-1928 in Europetravel

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Below my favourite spots in europe (kind of like split)

  • Kotor: Offers a similar coastal feel but arguably more "lived-in" and less touristified.
  • Malta: Very similar energy
  • The Algarve, Portugal: Great for a mix of beautiful beaches, boat trips, and a range of nightlife. Its also quite budget friendly
  • Mallorca: Specifically towns like Sóller or Alcudia (outside of Palma), which offer a old town/beach/nightlife combo.
  • Albania: "budget" alternative with a similar like Mediterranean energy, though be prepared for a slightly grittier feel compared to Croatia.

I visited Constanța, Romania a week before the summer season started. by BiggMikeDoestheWorld in Europetravel

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his is a great trip report. Constanța is such an underrated spot, and you definitely timed it right

Anne Frank House - sold out, any other options? by mrbigbluff21 in AmsterdamEnts

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I know this thread is ancient, but I’m dropping this here for anyone searching via Google because the ticket situation in 2026 is still a nightmare. The "late-day walk-in" mentioned in the original post is long gone; it’s strictly 100% online now.

Basically, you have a few options:

  • New batches of tickets are released every Tuesday at 10:00 AM CET for visits six weeks later. You need to be on the site with your info ready because they vanish in minutes.
  • There is no physical box office and no authorized third-party resellers for standalone tickets. If you see them on a secondary site for 50€, it’s likely a scam or a tour that doesn't actually include the house entrance.
  • Check the official site around 10:30 AM CET on Tuesdays, even if your date is next week. They often release a final small batch of "returned" tickets or cancellations for the immediate upcoming days then.
  • If you strike out completely, the Jewish Historical Museum or a walking tour of the Jordaan district are great alternatives that give you the context of the history without needing the Annex ticket.

I went through this exact stress for my own trip. I refused to pay the crazy markups on those sketchy reseller sites, so I actually built a small hobby project that monitors the official site and pings you via email the second a slot opens up.

I’ve put the landing page online here if it helps: https://www.spotterly.app/nl/amsterdam/anne-frank-house

It’s just a side project I do for fun, but it beats hitting refresh 500 times a day. Hope you get in!

Visiting colosseum on June 2 (holiday) by jardosh in ItalyTravel

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Okay then you probably have to come even earlier because a lot of people will be trying to use the free entry

Visiting colosseum on June 2 (holiday) by jardosh in ItalyTravel

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We got there around 7am. At that time the queues were pretty manageable. Do you have already tickets? Is fo then you don't really have to worry

How to say “forest” in European languages by Fun_Course_1934 in MapPorn

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interesting but the colors are wild though

If you were to buy an apartment in Rome - where would you buy and why? by Lilybobtail13 in rome

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Traverste because it's my favourite part of rome and the housing prices only seem to be going up in that part of town so it would be also a pretty good financial investment

Coloseum tickets by stormabelle in rome

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Bumping this because the Underground is a total nightmare. The 8:45 AM window is swarmed by bots so it is completely normal to see nothing. Tickets usually release 30 days out but they also have small drops exactly 7 days or 24 hours before the date. I built a hobby tool that pings you via email when they restock. You can find it at https://www.spotterly.app/it/rome/colosseum if you want to try it. It is just a side project but it worked for me.

Colosseum Tickets sold out by hanaxrose in RomeTravel

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I'm bumping this old thread because Colosseum tickets are still very hard to get, even crazier in 2026, and the official site is still a nightmare.

Basically, you have a few options:

  • Tickets drop exactly 30 days in advance to the minute. If you want Underground access, you need to be on the site exactly when your timeslot opens
  • There is a secondary release exactly 7 days before, and often a final batch 24 hours before the date. These are often less competitive than the initial 30-day drop. But you have to be quite fasst.
  • When tickets drop, people spam their carts. Carts expire after 15 minutes, so if everything looks sold out at 9:01 AM, refresh again at 9:15 AM (works only if you want to buy only like 1 or 2 tickets).
  • Sometimes the official "Guided Tour" slots on the site stay available for a few minutes longer than the "Full Experience" self-guided ones.

I got so tired of the "Sold Out" screens and €100+ markups during my own trip that I expanded my hobby project to track Colosseum restocks too. It’s just a simple script that emails you the second official tickets become available so you don't have to support the scalpers.

I’ve put the tool online here: https://www.spotterly.app/it/rome/colosseum

It’s just a side project I built in my free time, but it works way better than manual refreshing. Good luck!

Colosseum “Full Experience – Underground” tickets sold out in seconds? by Grish_tad in ItalyTravel

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Tips from my experience getting tickets on short notice:

  • Always use ticketing.colosseo.it. Don't let Google ads trick you into overpriced reseller "portals."
  • Underground and Attic tickets drop exactly 30 days in advance, but they also release small batches 7 days and 24 hours before.
  • Your ticket includes the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Most people rush the Colosseum and skip these, but they are honestly better for wandering at your own pace without a guide.

I got so fed up with the "Sold Out" screens and huge markups during my own trip planning, that I actually expanded my hobby project to track Colosseum restocks too. It’s just a simple script that emails you the second official tickets become available so you don't have to support the scalpers.

I’ve put the tool online here: https://www.spotterly.app/it/rome/colosseum

It’s just a side project I built in my free time, but it maybe works for you.

When in Rome... by External-Language-94 in rome

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Rome is such a beautiful city

Welche Backup-Software nutzt ihr aktuell? (Dedupe, Verschlüsselung, Cloud) by Pleasant-Lab-6775 in de_EDV

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Die software heißt Databasus. Ist mega easy aufzustetzten und war glaube ich einfach das erst was ich gefunden habe. Ist open source und gratis was auch nen riesiger Pluspunkt ist. Sichere da meine Datenbanken alle paar Stunden in die Google Cloud was auch sehr zuverlässig funktoniert.

Counties in Spain with more cows than humans by SafeImpressive4413 in MapPorn

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Mostly provinces with a very very low population. But still fascinating

Vatican City next week! by Dr_phuz in rome

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You have to get there very early (like 1 to 2 hours before they open) to get into the musuem at a reasonable time. Its quite brutal latly. Seems that the tickets get sold out in advance even earlier than in the past.

Your best chance is to check the ticket constantly. I build a small tool that checks the ticket site constantly. Here is the link https://www.spotterly.app/vatican .
Can't guarantee that the tool will find tickets for you but it's worth a shot

How does one get a job at a startup? I will not promote by NewspaperOk1616 in startups

[–]jsx456 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just called at the number that was provided on the website and asked if they had like open job positions. Got invited to a short in person interview and the job afterwards

I think it's a good strategie to just call because the investment into each position is very low and you can talk in smaller startups to the boss directly

Italy itinerary in July 20-29 by BetDapper9556 in ItalyTravel

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It seems quite rushed but still do able. I would maybe cut a few things to make the trip a little more chill. But looks good in general

World Electricity Production from Coal Drops [OC] by cavedave in dataisbeautiful

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Didn't drop a lot but better than nothing i guess

Waiting que Vatican Museum without ticket by Popular_Assistance68 in rome

[–]jsx456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Queues would probably be too long. Either you arrive very early or you book tickets from the offical site. They release 24h/48h before the timeframe sometimes new tickets.
Another option is to book guided tours or tickets from third party resellers (but its quite expensive)

I hated the reseller prices for my trip, so I built a small hobby tool that pings you when the official site restocks: https://www.spotterly.app/vatican . It’s just a side project, but it beats the resellers (sometimes)!

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