Skip the Line Vatican & Sistine Chapel For Kids
Overview
About
Skip the Line Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour for Kids
What you'll do
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 your 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.
- A dress code is required: Knees and shoulders MUST be covered
- 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, queueing.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
Rome Museum & Gallery Visits Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Skip the Line Vatican & Sistine Chapel For Kids in Rome, Italy. This museum & gallery visits experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Vatican Museums
You’ll meet you private guide near the Vatican City, before avoiding the entrance queues at the Vatican Museums with your pre-booked tickets. You will be able to store any belongings you may have in the Vatican cloakroom before the start of the tour.
Stanze di Raffaello
- For the duration of this tour your children will participate in games and win prizes whilst learning about the Vatican’s collections. The first pieces you will see on the tour are some of the many ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, as well as the sarcophagi of Empress Helena and Constantina, the mother and daughter of Constantine the Great.
- You will then progress through the Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, Sobieski Hall, and the richly decorated Raphael Rooms.
Sistine Chapel
Next up is the highlight of any Vatican tour; the Sistine Chapel, which is still in use today, notably as the venue for the papal elections. Here you’ll see Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' and other frescoes depicting Biblical stories, such as the creation of Adam.
St. Peter's Basilica
It is then time for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica where you will explore the numerous side chapels with their hidden crypts. You will see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will explain why this is the only work that he signed. You will gain an appreciation of the mastery that went into the creation of Bernini’s altarpiece and learn how Michelangelo triumphed over his contemporaries for the honour to paint St. Peter’s magnificent dome.
This concludes the tour.
