Vatican for Kids Tour with Sistine Chapel Fast Access
Description
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, 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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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.
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.
Following the Sistine Chapel, you will visit Saint Peter’s Basilica and Square. 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.
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Important Information
- 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: 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. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
- 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, queuing.
- Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Vatican Museums.
Reviews(5)
Our morning with Tomasso was truly the perfect vatican tour with kids. He shared the highlights and kept the kids fully engaged. Highly recommend!!!
Claudia was an amazing tour guide. She kept our 2 daughters engaged and interested the whole 3 hours. She gave our entire family insights into the history of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basillica.
Absolutely wonderful and made fun for our kids while not missing the history and culture knowledge to be shared here. Our guide Francesco was amazing and kept a great pace of history facts and fun interactions.
Brilliant tour. We saw all we wanted and more. Even better, it was paced for the kids and kept them interested throughout the whole tour. Lots of great suggestions and things to see. Great way to skip the queue's too, made it much easier with kids. One of the best tours we did!
This was a great tour! Sara was very engaging for the kids and they loved it. Only 2 families, 5 kids total.
