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Family Friendly Private Vatican Tour and Sistine Chapel

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About this activity

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.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Blue Badge guide
    • Local guide
    • Professional art historian guide
    • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
    • Local taxes

    Not included

    • Food and drink
    • Gratuities

    Itinerary

    1. Vatican Museums

      Prepare to be amazed on this private, child-centered 2,5-hour tour of the Vatican Museums, one of Italy’s most interesting destinations.

      1h 30mAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Sistine Chapel

      Imagine your children immersed in rich tradition and ancient wonders with a local English-speaking guide who makes learning fun. Give your family the experience of a lifetime on this tour that’s designed and priced for up to 10 participants. Sightseeing can be overwhelming for children when it involves waiting in boring lines to see places and artifacts they don’t understand. On this tour, your children are the center of activity. With privileged, reserved admission to historic sites, there is no boredom or fidgeting in long lines. You’ll be escorted through the Vatican Museums for the thrill of a lifetime. Children will engage in conversations about the fascinating history of Roman civilization. Through the works of Michelangelo, Raphael, da Vinci, Caravaggio, and a host of other artists, your family will become acquainted with what it was like to live in ancient times, as an artist, a parent, a child, or even an emperor or soldier.

      30 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    3. St. Peter's Basilica

      Then you’re visiting the Basilica, home to the Christianity in Rome. You’re getting impressed by its architecture,

      30 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    at the stairs under the big white gate topped with statues ( museum entrance), the guide will have a sign with your name.

    The map shows Rome. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • 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.
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • • Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security. A dress code is required to enter the Vatican Museums and knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will be refused entry if you fail to comply with requirements

    Cancellation and refunds

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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    Private Tours of Rome
    Product code
    71452P8

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