Rome: Private Kid-Friendly Tour of Vatican City and Museums

Highlights

• With a private art historian guide, discover all the Vatican's highlights in one tour.
• Engaged while learning, children can enjoy commentary that is aimed towards them.
• Enter the Vatican Museums without waiting in long lines thanks to fast-track entry.
• Experience a guided private enjoyment.

Full description

Join your knowledgeable guide and bypass the long queues as you make your way to the esteemed Vatican Museums. Armed with your pre-arranged tickets, you are all set to embark on a captivating journey of discovery. Your initial destination will be the expansive assortment of ancient Roman and Greek sculptures, which have been unearthed over the centuries through extensive excavations throughout the storied city of Rome. During your guided tour, you will be introduced to some significant artifacts such as the renowned "Belvedere Apollo" and the impressive "Sarcophagi of Helena and Constantina," who were the esteemed mother and daughter of Emperor Constantine. Following this, you will proceed to explore the Room of Animals and the Gallery of Candelabra, where you will have the privilege to appreciate rare Roman mosaics as well as encounter magnificent statues depicting Diana of Ephesus, the Muses, and an array of Greek philosophers. Subsequently, your tour will take you through the captivating Gallery of Tapestries, the historic Sobieski Hall, and ultimately lead you to immerse yourself in the enchanting Raphael Rooms. Italy’s most popular attraction, the Sistine Chapel, is, of course, the highlight of any tour of the Vatican. Once the private apartments of Pope Julius II, it’s here in the Raphael Rooms that you’ll find two of Raphael's most famous works: "The Parnassus" and "The School of Athens. Your guide will enlighten you on Michelangelo's celebrated frescoes, namely "The Last Judgment" and "The Creation of Adam." Moreover, they will regale you with captivating tales depicted in paintings by prominent Renaissance artists such as Botticelli and Perugino, which revolve around the figures of Moses and Jesus. Moving forward, you will venture into the illustrious Saint Peter's Basilica, renowned as the world's most eminent Catholic Church. Within its sacred walls rest Michelangelo's iconic sculpture "Pietà," alongside the sepulchers of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. Finally, your exploration will lead you to the grandeur of Saint Peter's Square, where your eyes will be drawn to the chimney utilized for announcing the appointment of a new pope, as well as Bernini's renowned statues. Once your guide shares a few more captivating anecdotes, they will bid you farewell, granting you the freedom to wander and delve into the wonders of the square at your own pace. This serves as the flawless conclusion to an extraordinary Vatican City tour.

Includes

• Tickets to skip-the-line
• Guide during a tour.
• Tour private.

Not includes

• Tips
• Pickup at the hotel
• Drinks and food quench our thirst and satisfy our hunger.

Not allowed

• Shorts
• Large bags or luggage
• Skirts that are short in length.
• Shirts that have no sleeves

Know before you go