Private Family Tour - Vatican Sistine Chapel St. Peter's for Kids
Overview
Our fun and exclusive Private Family Tour of the Vatican Museums is a fantastic way to get kids excited about history! This kid-friendly Vatican tour includes highlights of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and hidden gems such as the Pope’s carriages and more, added exclusively for the little ones!
Traveling with kids can be difficult, and holding their attention for a full museum tour can be a feat, which is why we crafted this tour specifically to get kids excited about learning! The best way to teach children is to involve them, and that’s just what this tour does. Armed with activity booklets filled with maps, puzzles and quizzes, the tour provides an engaging, fun, and encouraging environment to learn about some of the world’s most famous sculptures, paintings and artists that fill the unique hallways of the Vatican.
And of course, at the end of the tour the kids receive their own take-home prize!
What's Included
- Treasure Hunt Maps and Prizes for the kids!
- Private Vatican Tour for the whole family!
- Skip the Line entry to Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica
- Family friendly expert private tour guide
- Food and Drink
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
Viale Vaticano
00192 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
The tour ends in St Peter's Basilica.
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Occasionally the basilica may be closed due to last minute private events outside of the tour operators control and often without notice. In these uncommon circumstances the tour will operate as usual and the time spent inside the Basilica will be made up elsewhere on the tour
- Access to the Raphael Rooms is contingent upon crowd conditions, timing constraints, and guard-regulated routes. Including them may not always be feasible. In these cases, your tour guide will exercise discretion to adjust the itinerary, ensuring a high-quality experience.
- As part of the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, St. Peter’s Basilica may experience unexpected partial or complete closures. In the rare event that the Basilica cannot be visited, rest assured that your tour experience will remain exceptional. Your guide will seamlessly adapt the itinerary to include alternative highlights, ensuring the full duration and quality of your tour. Please note that, in accordance with our Terms & Conditions agreed upon at the time of booking, partial or full refunds cannot be issued due to Basilica closures.
- IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-6718P141
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