Maria's Private Vatican and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour for Kids

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Keep everyone in your family engaged with this 2.5-hour skip-the-line tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel that's specifically designed for families and children. Learn about the rich art collection of the Vatican Museums, including Raphael's Rooms and the Gallery of Maps. See Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. Your children will love this interactive tour.

What's Included

Private tour
Skip the line access to St. Peter's Basilica
Top-rated local guide specialized in working with kids
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Caffè Vaticano

Next to the Caffé Vaticano in Viale Vaticano 100 Nearest Metro: CIPRO (Line A Red).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    Meet your private guide near Vatican City. With your guide, you'll get to bypass the long queues at the entrance of the Vatican Museums. You may secure your luggage and umbrellas in the Vatican cloakroom. Once out of the cloakroom, you will begin your visit of the collections. Kids will play games and win prizes while exploring Vatican artwork. You will see brilliant Greek and Roman sculptures and the sarcophagi of Empress Helena and Constantina, the mother and daughter of Constantine the Great. Your tour continues to the Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, Sobieski Hall, and the colorful Raphael's Rooms.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sphere within a Sphere

    When you will stop in the Pine Cone Courtyard you will see and learn about the "Sphere within a sphere" statue. Designed by Arnaldo Pomodoro, with a 13 meters diameter, it is one of the masterpieces of the contemporary art collection of the Vatican Museums.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sistine Chapel

    You will then reach the Sistine Chapel, the venue for papal elections and one of Italy’s most visited sites. You will view Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' and listen to stories from the Bible, including the creation of Adam.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • 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.
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Religious Tours
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