Kids Tour of The Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel
This is a 3-hour tour with the services of your own local, kids friendly guide. You'll visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will recount the history of these amazing places and tell you stories about some of the many treasures to be found in the Vatican. The tour is tailored for kids that will have fun while learning.
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What's included in Kids Tour of The Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vatican Museums
You meet with your guide at the entrance to the Vatican museums and with skip-the-line access head straight inside to begin the tour with a visit to the Belvedere Courtyard, the Pio-Clementino Museum and the magnificent collection of Ancient Roman and Greek Statues. You continue your tour with a visit to the Gallery of Tapestries followed by the Gallery of Maps, which houses one of the most significant displays of Renaissance Maps in the world. In the Sobiesky Room you will see on of the largest painting in the Vatican and in the room of the Immaculate Conception gaze upon its wonderful frescoes.
Sistine Chapel
Before entering the Sistine Chapel (no talking allowed inside) your guide will tell you about the wonderful frescoes by Michelangelo, Botticelli and other famous artists that you will see once inside. You will also hear interesting facts and anecdotes about this unique chapel that is still in use today as the setting for the conclave to elect new Popes.
St. Peter's Square
The tour will end in Saint Peter’s Square where you can see the Pope’s Palace and catch a glimpse of the colorful Swiss Guards.
Inclusions
- child friendly guide
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 you 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.
- 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
- Please note that, due to Jubilee restrictions, the Basilica is not accessible
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Vatican museums entrance, under the big white monumental door. Your guide will hold a sign with your name on it.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
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
