Family Friendly Private Vatican Tour and Sistine Chapel
Overview
Enjoy a fun and informative 2,5-hour semi- private tour of the Vatican tour designed for families.
Meet outside the entrance of the Vatican museums, skip-the-line and start to explore the smallest country of the world. You will explore the highlights of the Vatican museums, where you'll will be surprised by the amazing collections and by the breath-taking Sistine Chapel.
Led by a specialist local guide, the children will play and learn about the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and other Vatican highlights.
Don't miss the opportunity to join this unique visit is for 10 people maximum.
What's Included
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Local taxes
- Local guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Blue Badge guide
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Viale Vaticano
Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
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
- 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
- The tour is tailored for 6 + years old kids. Younger kids are welcome to join of course but keep in mind that they may be not fully engaged.
- READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope 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: 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.
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- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Local taxes.
- Local guide.
- Professional art historian guide.
- Blue Badge guide.
- Food and drink.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Family Friendly Private Vatican Tour and Sistine Chapel is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Local taxes
- Local guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Blue Badge guide
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
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
- 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
- The tour is tailored for 6 + years old kids. Younger kids are welcome to join of course but keep in mind that they may be not fully engaged.
- READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope 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: 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.
