Vatican For Kids Tour with Sistine Chapel and St Peter Basilica Fast Access
Specifically designed for families with children, this three hour tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel includes reserved tickets, so you can skip the entrance queues. You’ll discover more about the Vatican’s vast collections housed in the Museums, as well as artistic gems such as Raphael's Rooms and the Gallery of Maps. You’ll see Michelangelo's beautiful frescoes in the famous Sistine Chapel and his Pietà, plus benefit from fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica. This interactive tour is both fun and educational – a great activity for the whole family!
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What's included in Vatican For Kids Tour with Sistine Chapel and St Peter Basilica Fast Access
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Throughout this tour your children will be able to play games to win prizes while learning about the Vatican and its impressive collections . The first stop on the tour allows you to see some of the many ancient and detailed 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 enter the Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, Sobieski Hall, and the breathtaking Raphael Rooms.
Sistine Chapel
You will then move on to the famous Sistine Chapel, Italy’s most popular attraction, and still used today as the venue for the papal elections. The chapel houses Michelangelo's enormous fresco - 'The Last Judgment' and images of Biblical stories, including the creation of Adam.
St. Peter's Basilica
Following the Sistine Chapel, you will visit Saint Peter’s Basilica - the world’s most important Catholic church. The whole family is sure to be entertained on this tour; joining together to solve quizzes, participate in scavenger hunts, and much more. As it is a private tour, your guide will tailor the tour to your interests, creating a unique journey for you and your family. Children will be fully engaged throughout the tour, making the trip a memorable experience. Your tour will end in Saint Peter's Square next to the taxi rank and bus station.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Family friendly
- Professional art Historian guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Local taxes
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- READ CAREFULLY: it can happen that some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice, especially the Sistine Chapel and/or the Basilica of St Peter. In case of such events we do NOT refund NOR reschedule the tour, our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
