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Vatican
Vatican Museums Treasure Hunt

Private Family-Friendly Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tour

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Let your kids lead the way on a boredom-free experience with a treasure hunt, prizes & a fun guide

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3 h

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Allow our kid-friendly guides to captivate your children's imaginations with treasure hunts and stories that make history come alive, giving you time to explore the Vatican Museums. Marvel at the Sistine Chapel and visit St. Peter’s Basilica using timed entry access to bypass the heavy crowds. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the Vatican as a family without missing a thing. This private tour turns the Vatican museums into a stress-free, entertaining adventure for the whole family.

What's included

Fuel their imagination with VIP "Little Explorer" status

Expert English-speaking guide

Timed entry Vatican tickets

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums

Sistine Chapel admission

Guided St. Peter's Basilica tour

Interactive treasure hunt games

Special prizes for kids

Private tour experience

Guide tips

St. Peter's Dome tickets

St. Peter's Basilica (Wednesdays)

Itinerary

Meet your guide near Caffé Vaticano

Your tour begins at the top of the wide staircase between TMark Hotel Vaticano and Caffé Vaticano. Your private guide puts your children in charge by handing them a custom treasure hunt map and a list of items to discover. Prepare for a quest where ancient paintings and tapestries spring to life.

Hunt for mummies in the Egyptian Collection

Follow your guide into the Egyptian Collection to find the first clues on your path. The kids will hunt for stone lions and real mummies among the prized sarcophagi while parents admire the artifacts from the third century B.C. Listen carefully to the guide's stories to uncover the secrets of these animal-headed statues.

Battle marble monsters and heroes in the Octagonal Courtyard

Next, you will follow the map into the Octagonal Courtyard, home to the legendary Laocoön and His Sons. Your children will listen to the slithering tale of Medusa while searching for hidden symbols on the massive statues. You will even see a giant marble bathtub that once belonged to the Emperor Nero.

Explore the Stone Zoo

Then, step into the Hall of the Animals, a gallery established by Pope Pius VI that features hundreds of sculptures. This “stone zoo” shows animals in amusing interactions, from prowling predators to peaceful companions. Your kids will search the room to spot their favorite creatures hiding among the gods and heroes.

Find sea monsters in the Gallery of the Maps

Afterward, walk through the golden Gallery of the Maps, looking for optical illusions hidden in the artwork. Your family will hunt for sea monsters and ancient ships painted on the largest topographical maps ever created.

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