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Skip the Line Kids Tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This three hour tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel is designed for families with children, and includes reserved tickets, enabling you to avoid the lengthy queues. You’ll learn about the enormous collections housed in the Vatican Museums, including treasures such as Raphael's Rooms and the Gallery of Maps. You’ll see Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel and his Pietà, plus enjoy fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica. This is a fun interactive tour that your family are sure to enjoy!

Your guide will meet you near the Vatican City, before you skip queues at the entrance, with your reserved tickets.

What's Included

  • Admission tickets
  • Kid-friendly Guide
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
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Meeting Location

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Viale Vaticano
Roma RM, Italy

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End point

00120
Vatican City

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Vatican Museums

Throughout the tour your children will have the chance to play games and win prizes while they discover more about the Vatican artworks. The first pieces you will see are some of the many ancient and intricate Greek and Roman sculptures, as well as the sarcophagi of Empress Helena and Constantina, the mother and daughter of Constantine the Great.Next, you will wander along the Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, Sobieski Hall, and the beautiful Raphael Rooms.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

You will then arrive at the Sistine Chapel, the most visited attraction in Italy, and the venue for the papal elections. Here you can see Michelangelo's vast fresco - 'The Last Judgment' and depictions of Biblical stories, including the creation of Adam
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 your Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
  • The Basilica is not included since it is not accessible from the Museums due to the Jubilee

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip the Line Kids Tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel?

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

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  • Admission tickets
  • Kid-friendly Guide
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 your Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
  • The Basilica is not included since it is not accessible from the Museums due to the Jubilee

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