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Skip-the-Ticket-Line Kids Fun Sistine Chapel & Vatican Tour

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Skip-the-Ticket-Line Kids Fun Sistine Chapel & Vatican Tour
Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
103 reviews

This fun Vatican tour has been specifically designed for families with children. Explore the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel with an exciting and engaging tour.

About this activity

Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Duration 3 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
Italian, English
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Elizabeth – United States

Claudia was a wonderful guide. Our 8 year old son and 10 year old daughter loved her and we all truly enjoyed our time. Highly recommend!

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5 out of 5 stars
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Angela – United States

Sarah was amazing! Kept my kiddos engaged. When they started getting bored she either moved to something they liked or somehow brought them back to excitement. Perfect experience. Thank you!!

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Highlights

  • Join in games and win prizes whilst discovering more about the Vatican’s collections.
  • Enter one of Italy’s most popular attractions, the Sistine Chapel
  • Skip the long lines to the Vatican
  • Admire the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's Masterpiece

Full description

Visit the Vatican and gain special insight into the Sistine Chapel, the Rooms of Raphael. Meeting at the historical center, you will get the chance to skip the long queues and have the opportunity to drop-off items, umbrellas, and large bags in lockers before the tour begins.

The tour will begin with an introduction into Ancient Greek and Roman craftsmanship, recovered from bygone days when Popes used to rule central Italy. Your learned guide will highlight the Belvedere Apollo, the Torso, the Busts of Claudius and Hadrian and the Sarcophagi of Helen and Constance, the mother and girl of Emperor Constantine. Your tour will continue into the Room of Animals and the Gallery of Candelabra before venturing through Roman mosaics. Your guide will point out the statues of Diana of Euphesus, the Muses and the celebrated Greek scholars. From here you will proceed into rooms holding Tapestries, the Sobieski Hall and the famous Rooms of Raphael. Marvel at rooms painted by Raphael and his pupils for Pope Julius II. Witness the hues and detailed imagery of the School of Athens and the Parnassus. 

Your tour will continue on to the Sistine Chapel, the most famed room in Italy. You will see Michelangelo frescoes such as the Last Judgement, the Creation of Adam and the Genesis, along with more subtle elements from the Stories of Moses and Jesus painted by Botticelli, Perugino and other Renaissance experts. Your guide will recount stories and insiders facts about the scenes adorning the walls. 

Includes

  • Skip-the-ticket-line entrance
  • Local guide
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Entry/Admission to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Cortile della Pigna
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • The Basilica

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

The guide will be waiting outside the Vatican Museums, on the stairs under the big white monumental door topped with statues (Musei Vaticani).

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Please note the Vatican can decide to close some areas (ie: Sistine chapel and Basilica of St Peter) without notice, in those unfortunate cases the tour guide will adapt the itinerary accordingly
  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.

From $381 per person

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Elizabeth – United StatesApril 19, 2025 – Verified booking
Claudia was a wonderful guide. Our 8 year old son and 10 year old daughter loved her and we all truly enjoyed our time. Highly recommend!
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Angela – United StatesApril 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Sarah was amazing! Kept my kiddos engaged. When they started getting bored she either moved to something they liked or somehow brought them back to excitement. Perfect experience. Thank you!!
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GetYourGuide traveler – November 17, 2019 – Verified booking
Wonderful tour - Francesco was terrific. Both our boys (11 and 13) really enjoyed it. He made it interesting and entertaining and made the Vatican feel manageable and enjoyable. He was also very respectful in the Sistine Chapel (many other guides were not which the kids noticed at once). It also let us skip lots of long lines even though it wasn't even a busy day at the Vatican.

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