Private Family Experience | Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Reviews

Family tour at the Vatican

We had a great time on the tour. We were a challenging group because we had a big day the day prior and the children were tired but Michela did a fantastic job of trying to engage them. She was a wonderful guide and we would highly recommend.

Definitely the way to do it!

Our Vatican tour with Caterina P. was a highlight of our visit to Rome. Even in the "off season" it was fairly crowded navigating the museum, and I'm so glad we had Caterina with us to shepherd us through so we could just enjoy ourselves and not worry about navigating or logistics. Caterina was very informative and knowledgable, and we enjoyed sharing our afternoon with her. She took us to see the carriages/cars of the popes which my 11 year old who loves horses was obsessed with, and all of the adults found super interesting as well. My friend who was with us and had been to the Vatican Museums before mentioned that we saw a lot of things he had never seen before and that you would likely miss if you went on your own. All in all a great tour - highly recommend!

Wonderful experience - highly recommend!

We had SUCH a wonderful experience on our private tour with Rebecca! She was terrific with our kids (ages 4 and 8) and adjusting to their and our family's needs. We were so happy with everything we saw and enjoyed every moment of it. We would highly recommend LivTours and will definitely be back when we're traveling in cities they serve!

A Museum Adventure for Kids

Our 5-year-old thought he was on a treasure hunt! Davide was patient and creative, making even ancient statues interesting to a kindergartener. Highly recommend this tour for families.

Best Tour of Our Italy Trip

Our three boys are energetic, but the guide kept them engaged the entire time with games, stories, and challenges. Seeing the Vatican before the crowds was such a privilege.

A Rare Calm Moment on Our Busy Trip

The guide met us with a smile, had everything prepped, and made the kids feel like VIPs. Even navigating the museum was seamless.

Custom-Tailored for Our Family

We mentioned our son loves dinosaurs and mythology, and our guide weaved both into the Vatican context. That’s real skill.

We loved our tour!

We loved our Vatican Tour for Kids with Kiara in July 2025! Kiara was knowledgeable and kind. She thoroughly engaged us and, importantly, our three sons. We are grateful to Kiara for making the Vatican a highlight of our trip to Italy!

Big Mama Delivered!!!

Big Mama did an amazing job keeping things very lively and entertaining for our 9 year old son during an incredibly hot 102°F/39°C heat wave in Rome. Super interesting, good use of books and puzzle games, and very informative for parents and kid. Highly recommend! She also did a great job of asking him questions and checking in with us on how things were going in real time, and taking good cues to speed up or slow down accordingly.

An amazing wealth of information and knowledge!

I was truly impressed with Alessandra's knowledge and ability to navigate the Vatican. We had a bit of a time crunch due to Easter weekend and the Basilica closing early, and she handled it so well, keeping us moving without missing any details or information. We loved all the different parts of the museum and were glad this tour included the Egyptian wing. The sculptures and tapestries are also amazing. Nothing compared the Pieta! As a mother I was so moved and appreciated all the additional context Alessandra had about it.