Skip the Line Vatican & Sistine Chapel For Kids
Join us for this 3 hour tour of the Vatican, specifically designed for families with children. You’ll view the Vatican Museums’ renowned collection of art, including matchless gems, such as Raphael's Rooms and the Gallery of Maps. as well as Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel and his Pietà, plus you’ll enjoy fast-track access to the Museums. A captivating tour that you and your family will never forget!
Options
private tour
What's included in Skip the Line Vatican & Sistine Chapel For Kids
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vatican Museums
You’ll meet you private guide near the Vatican City, before avoiding the entrance queues at the Vatican Museums with your pre-booked tickets. You will be able to store any belongings you may have in the Vatican cloakroom before the start of the tour.
Stanze di Raffaello
For the duration of this tour your children will participate in games and win prizes whilst learning about the Vatican’s collections. The first pieces you will see on the tour are some of the many ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, as well as the sarcophagi of Empress Helena and Constantina, the mother and daughter of Constantine the Great. You will then progress through the Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, Sobieski Hall, and the richly decorated Raphael Rooms.
Sistine Chapel
Next up is the highlight of any Vatican tour; the Sistine Chapel, which is still in use today, notably as the venue for the papal elections. Here you’ll see Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' and other frescoes depicting Biblical stories, such as the creation of Adam.
Inclusions
- skip the line ticket
- local guide
- Private transportation
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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.
- A dress code is required: Knees and shoulders MUST be covered
- Please note due to the Jubilee, the Basilica might not be accessible as part of the tour. Unfortunately, we know that very last minute.In any case, you can go there after the tour, queueing.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- At the Vatican Museums Entrance. Below the white gate topped by the statues of Michelangelo and Raphael. Your tour guide will have a sign with your name.
