Local operator · Piazza Carignano
Two hours at the Museo Egizio with a guide who speaks to children, with Egyptian costumes to wear, quizzes and riddles, with entry ticket already included. It is designed for families with children aged 8 and up, who want a tour built around play rather than dates.
The meeting point is in Piazza Carignano, in front of the monument, and the visit lasts two hours. The listing describes it like this: you explore the Museum «like a real pharaoh», wearing the clothes of the ancient Egyptians, and the guide reveals the secrets of a civilisation with almost 4000 years of history through quizzes, riddles and curiosities. The price includes the entry ticket, earphones to hear the guide well, Horus postcards and an Egyptian crown for the children. It is recommended from 8 years old and takes place in any weather.
Two things to know beforehand. The reviews are few: 21, with an average of 4.3 out of 5, so the rating says less than that of visits with hundreds of reviews. And the listing does not indicate the language of the visit: check it on GetYourGuide before booking. Large suitcases and bags are not allowed, and the Museum has the cloakroom suspended due to works. Better to arrive light.
For comparison, the Museum's official prices in 2026: under 6 years old enter for free, from 6 to 14 years old the Junior reduced costs €1, the full price is €18 and the Family Ticket is €36 for 2 adults and 2 children (source: the Museum's tariffs). The Museum also organises family visits with an Egyptologist, in Italian, and visits with workshops for children from 5 to 11 years old, for example at €12 per person plus the ticket. Official tickets are bought online only, for a time slot, and are non-refundable. This visit starts from $44 per person (GetYourGuide, October 2026), with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Departure times and language are on the GetYourGuide page. Leave suitcases and large bags at the hotel: they are not allowed.
Meet in Piazza Carignano, in front of the monument. The visit takes place in any weather.
The entry ticket is included. The earphones help you hear the guide even a few steps away.
Children wear ancient Egyptian clothes and follow the guide with quizzes, riddles and curiosities. Photos allowed, but no flash.
The price also includes the Egyptian crown for children and Horus postcards. After the visit, the Museum's Pausa Caffè can be reached from room 7.
★★★★★Our guide, Nella, was really great with the children. She patiently answered all their questions. The cobra headdress, simply the best... a shame we couldn't take it home.
★★★★★I liked it a lot. The guide was very good. Thank you.
Read this:
The listing recommends it from 8 years old. For younger children, the Museum offers its own family activities, such as visits with workshops for children from 5 to 11 years old, in Italian.
Yes. The price includes the entry ticket to the Museo Egizio, earphones, Horus postcards and the Egyptian crown for children. Food, drinks and tips are extra.
The visit still takes place: the listing says it runs in any weather. The meeting point is outdoors, in Piazza Carignano in front of the monument.
Yes, free up to 24 hours before, as indicated by GetYourGuide. Tickets bought directly from the Museum, however, are non-refundable.
Ready to book
A visit designed for children, with Egyptian clothes to wear and a crown, entry ticket included.
Ticket with audio guide on your smartphoneEntry with a reserved time slot and an audio guide on your phone: no live guide, tour the rooms at your own pace.★ 4.4 · 2 hours · from $22
Private tour of the Museo EgizioTwo hours with a guide only for your group, ticket included; free cancellation up to 2 days before.★ 4.7 · 2 hours · from $174
Group tour in ItalianTwo and a half hours with an Italian guide and radio headsets, entry ticket included; meeting point in Piazza Carignano.★ 4.7 · 2 hours 30 · from $54