Access the Vatican Museums before general public opening hours with a kid-friendly private guide. Enjoy the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and the Cabinet of the Masks on this visit for all ages.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English
Private group

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the art and history of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel
Learn about the history of the art with an experienced and kid friendly guide
Discover the Vatican Galleries on an interactive experience for the whole family
Stand in awe of Michelangelo's art and admire frescoes inside the Sistine Chapel
Get VIP access to the Cabinet of the Masks and beat the rest of the crowds

Full description

See the highlights of the Vatican Museums, learn about the history of the Vatican, and see some other famous sights like the Sistine Chapel and the Cabinet of the masks on this kid-friendly day tour, appropriate for all ages.

Enter the Vatican Museums with early access skip-the-line tickets and visit with the whole family before the rest of the crowds get the chance to get inside. Visit the main highlights inside the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and the Cabinet of the Masks with this tour especially tailored to keep the entire family engaged, by making it an interactive experience for both the adults and kids alike. Learn all about the artworks and history while having fun with a kid-oriented guide before stepping into the Sistine Chapel and admiring the beautiful and famous frescoes by Michelangelo.

Includes

Entrance fee to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Entrance fee to the Cabinet of the Masks
Live kid-friendly licensed private guide

Pickup and drop-off from Hotel or residence
Food and refreshments
Tips

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Not allowed

Shorts
Luggage or large bags
Short skirts
Sleeveless shirts
Umbrellas

Know before you go

All visitors must pass through airport-style security
This tour will take place rain or shine

Customer reviews

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4.5 /5

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Valentina was an excellent guide making it interesting, fun & engaging for us adults with young teenagers

April 22, 2022

The tour was good and the tour guide was really good. Only negative was a confusion of where the meet point was. But the get your guide team worked with me to locate my guide.

July 19, 2022

Vatican City: Early Vatican Museums Private Tour for Kids

Vatican City: Early Vatican Museums Private Tour for Kids

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