Skip the Line: Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour for Kids & Families
This is a ‘must-do’ tour, when in Rome! The 3-hour tour for kids and families will give you a complete overview of the smallest country in the world, the Vatican City and its major landmarks, which include the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Accompanied by your local guide who will keep the kids entertained with tailor-made activities and the adults too, with history, stories and anecdotes.
Options
Private Tour
What's included in Skip the Line: Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour for Kids & Families
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vatican Museums
Your tour will begin at the wonderful Vatican Museums where you’ll avoid the queues and enjoy skip-the-line entry. Marvel at the world’s largest, private art collections, masterpieces of ancient Christian art, Roman sculptures and the sarcophagi of Empress Helena and Constantina. Visit the famous Candelabra and Tapestry Galleries, as well as the Raphael Rooms. Behind each corner is something beautiful to admire.
Sistine Chapel
From here, make your way to one of the greatest treasures in Rome, the Sistine Chapel. Enjoy the silence and take in the beauty of Michelangelo’s frescoes of the Last Judgement and the Creation of Adam, biblical references that adorn the ceiling and walls. They are sure to leave you in awe!
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There may be a lot to take in on this tour but your guide is prepared and will keep everyone intrigued throughout the journey. Be prepared for a series of trivia, treasures hunts and interactive activities that will help the children learn about the Vatican and its history in a fun way. They certainly won't forget this tour in a hurry!
Inclusions
- Blue Badge guide
- Skip-the-line Vatican Tickets
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 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
- Due to the Jubilee, the Basilica is not included in the tour.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Vatican Museums entrance, by the white monumental door topped by the statues of Michelangelo and Raphael. Your guide will be showing a sign with your name. Address: Viale Vaticano, Rome Directions: Near Metro Station: Cipro or Ottaviano RED LINE A
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• A dress code is required to enter the Vatican Museums and knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will be refused entry if you fail to comply with requirements • Not wheelchair accessible • Children must be accompanied by an adult