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Fast Access Private Vatican & Sistine Chapel Kids & Families Tour

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Visiting museums and churches is not always fun when you have children but, we have designed this tour to specifically appeal to families with children.  This skip-the-line 3-hour tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel can be customized to specifically appeal to your family.  Everyone will enjoy this interactive tour and will have fun solving the quizzes and answering trivia questions. There will be scavenger hunts and many more activities involving the whole family and maybe a few prizes to win!!

What's Included

  • Family friendly
  • Private tour
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
  • St Peter's Basilica
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Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Vatican Museums

This is a tour for everyone in the family to enjoy – a private 3-hour tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel. Designed with children in mind there is skip-the-line access so no waiting in queues! It is an interactive tour that we are sure the children will love as they learn about the magnificent art collections housed in the Vatican Museums. There are visits to the famous Raphael’s Rooms and the Gallery of Maps as well as of course the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s Pieta and finally the breath-taking Saint Peter’s Basilica.There are games for the kids to play and prizes to be won whilst exploring the wonders of the museums. You will see Greek and Roman sculptures and the sarcophagi of Empress Helena and Constantina, the mother and daughter of Constantine the Great. The tour takes you through the Gallery of the Candelabra, Galley of the Tapestries, Sobieski Hall and much more.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Then of course the most visited place within the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment” and frescoes depicting Bible stories including the Creation of Adam. The Sistine Chapel is still very much in use today and is the place where new Popes are elected.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square

The tour is designed to encourage the active participation of the children and your guide will ensure that the tour is customized to make it a unique family experience, full of wonderful memories. Your tour ends in Saint Pater’s Square, next to the taxi and bus station.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
  • Please note that due to Jubilee restrictions, access to the Basilica is not accessible. In any case, you can go there after the tour by yourselves, queuing.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Fast Access Private Vatican & Sistine Chapel Kids & Families Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Family friendly
  • Private tour
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Local taxes
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
  • St Peter's Basilica

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
  • Please note that due to Jubilee restrictions, access to the Basilica is not accessible. In any case, you can go there after the tour by yourselves, queuing.

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