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- Italian
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
Meeting and pickup
next to the Caffé Vaticano in Viale Vaticano 100 Nearest Metro: CIPRO (Line A Red)
The tour will end in Saint Peter's Square next to the taxi and bus station
Itinerary
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1Vatican 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 20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Sphere 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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Pio-Clementino Museum in the Vatican houses a stunning collection of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, including the iconic Laocoön and Apollo Belvedere, showcasing classical art at its finest.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The Raphael Rooms in the Vatican consist of four rooms decorated with exquisite frescoes by Raphael, illustrating biblical, historical, and classical themes, embodying the pinnacle of Renaissance artistic achievement.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Sistine 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.
30 minutes • 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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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
- Due to the Jubilee, the Basilica is not included in the tour.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience 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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