Skip the Line Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St.Peter Basilica for Kids

Visit the Vatican Museum and St. Peter's Basilica with a our special tour tailored for the whole family to make kids play, learn and have fun

Tour Features

Local Guide

Certified Official Guide

Tour Languages

Italian, English, Spanish, French, German

Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes

Tour Size Options

Private

Itinerary

During the tour, your children will have the opportunity to play games and win prizes as they explore the fascinating Vatican artworks. The adventure begins with a look at some of the many ancient and intricate Greek and Roman sculptures, including the sarcophagi of Empress Helena and Constantina, the mother and daughter of Constantine the Great. From there, you'll stroll through the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Tapestries, Sobieski Hall, and the stunning Raphael Rooms.
Next, you will arrive at the Sistine Chapel, Italy’s most visited attraction and the site of papal elections. Here, you can marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking fresco, The Last Judgment, along with his iconic depictions of Biblical stories, including the creation of Adam.
After visiting the Sistine Chapel, you will enter Saint Peter’s Basilica, the most important Catholic church in the world. This tour offers great fun for the whole family, with exciting activities like solving quizzes, participating in scavenger hunts, and more. Your private guide will customize the experience to match your family’s interests, ensuring a unique adventure where children are fully engaged and involved throughout. The tour concludes in Saint Peter's Square, conveniently located near the taxi rank and bus station, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone.

Tour Details

Full Description

The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica can be overwhelming for younger visitors due to long lines and large crowds. With this family-friendly tour, skip-the-line tickets allow you to breeze past the wait, while a kid-focused guide keeps little ones engaged through quizzes, scavenger hunts, and fun games.

The guide will bring the highlights of the galleries, Raphael’s Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica to life in a way children can enjoy. With priority access and interactive activities, your kids will learn about art and history while having fun.

What is Included

Included:

Included: Admission tickets
Included: Kid-friendly Guide

Meeting Point

The tour starts at Viale Vaticano, Roma RM, Italy. View on Google Maps

Reviews

Penny and Jason C. — United States June 03, 2025

such a cool tour!! The Vatican Museums were way more fun than we expected because our guide was super nice and made everything really interesting for the kids. They loved the treasure hunt and didn’t even get bored once lol. The Sistine Chapel = WOW!!
Carol M. — United States May 31, 2025

Thank you Marco! I don't know how you kept our sons so focussed and engaged for such a long time. THey are still talking about this tour after weeks,!
Fariha K. — United Arab Emirates May 29, 2025

Luca was so great! He told many stories to our daughters, about history art and religion, we all enjoyed the tour very much
Alina M. — United States March 28, 2025

Thank you for such a fun morning. Mike and Julie still tall about how fun was the tour, see you in America!