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Vatican for Kids Tour Fast Access Sistine Chapel

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This is a super 3-hour tour of the Vatican designed specially to appeal to families.  You will see the wonderful artwork displayed in the Vatican museums, including Raphael’s Rooms and the Gallery of Maps and of course see Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.  With skip-the-line access the kids won’t be bored waiting in the long queues and we are positive this interactive tour will ensure that all the family enjoy the Vatican.

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Local taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
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Viale Vaticano
Roma RM, Italy

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Vatican Museums

You meet your private guide near Vatican City and with your reserved tickets you go directly into the Vatican Museums. No need to carry anything around the Vatican as you can store your belongings in the cloakroom. On this tour you will see the amazing Greek and Roman Sculptures and the sarcophagi of the Empresses Helena and Constantine, mother and daughter of Constantine the Great. To keep the kids entertained there will be lots of games and the opportunity to win prizes – they will learn a lot about the artwork but in a fun way! The tour takes you to the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of Tapestries, the super Gallery of Maps, the Sobieski Room and the wonderful Raphael’s Rooms.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Stanze di Raffaello

The four Raphael Rooms (Italian: Stanze di Raffaello) form a suite of reception rooms, now part of the Vatican Museums in Vatican City. They are famous for their frescoes, painted by Raphael and his workshop. Together with Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes, they are the grand fresco sequences that mark the High Renaissance in Rome.The Stanze, as they are commonly called, were originally intended as a suite of apartments for Pope Julius II.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Then on to the Sistine Chapel which is still used today for the election of new Popes.  Children will be amazed by Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes depicting The Last Judgment.  Your guide will also regale them with Bible stories including the creation of Adam as well as other interesting facts and anecdotes.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

It is then time for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica where you will explore the numerous side chapels with their hidden crypts. You will see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will explain why this is the only work that he signed. You will gain an appreciation of the mastery that went into the creation of Bernini’s altarpiece and learn how Michelangelo triumphed over his contemporaries for the honour to paint St. Peter’s magnificent dome.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square

The tour will end in Saint Peter's Square
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tailored for 5+ years old
  • 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: Shoulders and Knees MUST be covered

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vatican for Kids Tour Fast Access Sistine Chapel?

A: This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

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This tour 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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  • Private tour
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Local taxes
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Tailored for 5+ years old
  • 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: Shoulders and Knees 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.
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