Treasure Hunt at the Vatican for Kids Tour | Private
Introduce your kids to Rome the right way with our fun-filled treasure hunt!
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Why Choose It?
- Discover all the Vatican's treasures while your kids seek out their own.
- Meet the Great Masters' works in person and in a way your kids will love.
- Have all your questions answered by our experienced, family-friendly guide.

Tour Description
It’s a concern we hear all too often: you’re planning on visiting the Vatican during your trip to Rome, of marvelling at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, exploring its Museums and seeing Saint Peter’s Basilica, but you’re worried about the experience not being family-friendly. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place. Our treasure hunt at the Vatican for kids engages and entertains your little travelers, enthralling them with its fascinating history and awe-inspiring art.
After getting in straight away with skip-the-line tickets, you and your kids-friendly guide will have run of the Vatican, following the clues and riddles that reveal its hidden secrets and uncover its artistic masterpieces. There’s no better way to introduce children to the western world’s greatest collection of art than with a fun and knowledgeable guide who brings artworks to life through beguiling stories and gamified activities.
Experience an engaging, educational tour of the Vatican Museums for kids
Your treasure hunt at the Vatican will take you on an odyssey through Greek and Roman mythology. Encounter the tragic figure of Laocoon and his Sons tangled up in the clutches of a sea serpent – a vital stop on their trail. Marvel at the mystifying optical illusions that jump out at you in the Gallery of Tapestries – another section of the Vatican Museums that’s always a hit with young eyes.
As you make your way through the ornate halls and statue-lined corridors of the Vatican Museums, your guide will explain the strange idiosyncracies of the Vatican City such as the secrets of the Papal Conclave and the story behind the smoking chimney.
Stop off at the Sistine Chapel to marvel in its magnificence
Michelangelo’s stunning Sistine Chapel is another essential stop on this Vatican for kids tour. Admire its sublime ceiling frescoes, learning all about this artistic masterpiece and asking your private guide any burning questions you have, while your kids are enthralled trying to spot its main characters.
Our expert guides are well versed in making the visit entertaining for them and educational for you, balancing the experience so everyone gets the most out of it. Check out the video below to see Salvatore in action as he brings Michelangelo’s characters to life for these kids!
Explore Saint Peter’s Basilica: the heart of the Christian world
If interested in continuing the tour for an extra hour, our last stop is the resplendent Saint Peter’s Basilica. Home to several treasures of its own, including Bernini’s Baldachin and a series of stunning mosaics, the Eternal City’s most important church is eternally captivating for kids. For reasons that endlessly fascinate and entertain parents, they love nothing more than learning it’s the size of two football fields!
A private treasure hunt at the Vatican for kids tour is the perfect way to introduce your children to Rome. They will come away having had fun but also having learnt about art, religion, and history.
- Itinerary:Vatican Museums highlightsSistine ChapelSaint Peter's Basilica (optional inside)Saint Peter's Square
- Included:Skip-the-line entranceKids-friendly guide
- Wheelchair accessible:Yes. (Itinerary may differ).
- Meeting Point:Vatican Museums entrance (under the statue of Michelangelo and Raphael)
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Our guides are fluent in English and have a contagious passion for the inspiring cultural heritage of our Italian cities. Experts in their fields, they will immerse you in the hidden histories and intriguing lives of history's great protagonists. So much to see, so easy to miss out: with the help of our guides, visit the most absorbing sites and uncover the stories that have changed the world. Don't miss this fascinating journey!
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Great tour Our tour guide was interesting and knowledgeable. We visited various plazas that encompass many of the areas of Rome, something we could not have done on our own.
The golf cart... read moreOur tour guide was interesting and knowledgeable. We visited various plazas that encompass many of the areas of Rome, something we could not have done on our own.
The golf cart has access to many places that are inaccessible to buses or cars, and the up close view of the city was without parallel.
I would highly recommend this tour. It was a highlight of our wonderful trip to Rome. read less - 6/06/2022chicago3
Pizza and gelato awccess What a wonderful experience with chef Roberto! It was fun to make 2 kinds of gelato and a personal pizza followed by dinner with wine and soft drinks. And we... read moreWhat a wonderful experience with chef Roberto! It was fun to make 2 kinds of gelato and a personal pizza followed by dinner with wine and soft drinks. And we got all the recipes of the food we made plus additional recipes for pastas and more. 3 young adults and 1 young at heart enjoyed every minute of it. read less - 5/18/2022
Brent D
Great experience! Pay for private or small group- worth it. Loved Julia Julia made it a great day. Met at the entrance, on time, with a sign and was wonderful right from the start. So much knowledge! I wanted her to never... read moreJulia made it a great day. Met at the entrance, on time, with a sign and was wonderful right from the start. So much knowledge! I wanted her to never stop talking. Very friendly and professional- ask for her- but I would guess all their guides are good. read less - 5/15/2022
961cristaa
Fabulous time on this food tour!! My friend and I had a personal tour by Luca around Trastevere, and he was so informative and knowledgeable and kind. The choice of restaurants was thoughtful and well-rounded; and... read moreMy friend and I had a personal tour by Luca around Trastevere, and he was so informative and knowledgeable and kind. The choice of restaurants was thoughtful and well-rounded; and we enjoyed the food and the stories behind it. Overall we had a wonderful time…the choices were perfect, and our tour guide was amazing!!! read less - 4/15/2022
EricN62
Cherry on Top We thouroughly enjoyed our experience learning to make pizza and gelato. We joined Walks Inside Rome for this fabulous cooking class on our last evening in Italy and it... read moreWe thouroughly enjoyed our experience learning to make pizza and gelato. We joined Walks Inside Rome for this fabulous cooking class on our last evening in Italy and it turned out to be the cherry on top of an extremely memorable vacation.
I would recommend this activity to anyone interested in learning to make pizza and gelato and for any group looking to have a fun time. read less - 4/06/2022