Family-Friendly Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum
- Explore ancient Roman Forum ruins
- Engaging guide with kid-friendly stories
- Interactive activities for children
- Family-friendly atmosphere
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Expert guide with kid-friendly storytelling
- Interactive activities for children
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Meet your guide near the Colosseum to begin a fun-filled 2.5 hours learning about ancient Rome. This special tour of the ruins of ancient Rome will take you and your family through the magnificent highlights of the ancient city of Rome. Gain access to the Colosseum, known as the most old and grandest amphitheater of the Roman Empire.
You will learn about the full-blooded gladiators (actually slaves) that fought brave battles against one another or they’d fight ferocious animals (which were imported from all around the world to entertain the mesmerized crowd) to save their own lives. These were the best gladiators who came to Rome to put their lives on the line to fight for the ultimate prize – a chance for their freedom.
After closing your gasped expressions from viewing the Colosseum you will wander over to the Roman Forum and stroll along the ancient and cobbled streets to learn about the life of the early Romans. Not only will you see the mystical ruins of the Emperor’s Palace, the Arch of Titus and ancient temples, you will gaze over important political buildings from the time of the great Roman Empire.
The best thing about this tour and out of any other tours in Rome is the fact that it’s a favorite tour to entice kids into the midst of Roman history, something that is very important. The tour is fully outdoors and the itinerary and stories they’ll learn are really exciting and it’s perfectly okay if they touch things. As with any ruins there are boundaries to be respected however being outdoors is better than being inside a busy and packed boundary lined museum as there are fewer restrictions - they can explore and imagine about more interesting places.
This fun walking tour lasts 2.5 hours and you can take this tour any day of the week, with the exception of certain major holidays. The entrance ticket you’ll get is good for two days meaning you can return again later if you wanted after the tour has completed. It is recommended that you make reservations well in advance with this tour as schedules fill quickly and last minute tours will not always be available.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure all participants understand the language.
- Children must be accompanied by at least one adult during the tour.
- Photography is allowed; however, tripods and professional equipment may be restricted.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately for the day.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
- This tour is recommended to kids aged 6 and over
- Kick scooters are not allowed in the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please specify the adults names and the kids names
Traveler reviews
Disappointed
Our tour operator never showed up. So we were left with traveling to see the Colloseum, not getting to go in and 3 hours with nothing planned as you need tickets in advance for everything and no tickets were available in that area. We found out the operator never had our booking from viator as they do not do summer tours at the hour we were booked for. I have used viator in a number of different countries and this has never happened before. But we were incredibly let down. As planning ahead for an excursion on the other side of the world and not getting to do it was a huge disappointment. We spent a huge amount in transportation from our port to Rome so not get the experience we had hoped for. And sadly this was probably a one time trip here.
🤩 Fantastic way to experience the Colosseum!
Giulia was an amazing guide! My wife and I brought our boys (8 and 10) to Rome and were worried they would be bored on tours, but Giulia made it entertaining with visuals, games, and engaged the kids. She knew where all the water spots were to get a drink on a hot day and was flexible with how to adjust the tour for our family. I’d highly recommend this tour!
Family Fun
Excellent. Giulia was superb and great with the kids. She was friendly and kept everything at a nice pace.👍
Really engaging for kids
Our guide was fantastic and really engaged with the kids (ages 10 and 7) making it a great visit for the whole family
Great Experience!
Claudia was great - very knowledgeable about personable. She was great with engaging our 14 and 11 year old. We learned a lot and had fun doing it. Would recommend!