Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour for children and families

Colosseum Tour for children

It is a private, walking tour. Your English-speaking guide is reserved only for your family.
The length of the tour is 3 hours; most of it is outdoors. Ask if you are interested in a shorter option of 2 hours.
Open and available almost every day, except select major holidays and the first Sunday of the month.
Transportation to the tour is not included, but can be arranged for an extra fee.

Are you interested in this tour? Contact us for more details, booking or to customize it!

24 hours minimum notice is required for a reservation. Availabilities are limited, so order early!
We visit rain or shine, so bring appropriate protection from the elements.
The terrain of the ancient areas is uneven and makes the use of wheelchairs and strollers very difficult, though possible if absolutely required.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water (there are fountains available so you can refill your bottle).
Upon booking by email, we will provide all the instructions necessary to obtain the tickets required for entry.
We do not include the Underground or 3rd Tier levels of the Colosseum on our tour, but ask if this is something you wish to see and we can provide alternative arrangements so that this option is possible.

Tour description

The Colosseum Tour is a 3-hour adventure that takes you and your family through the highlights of the ancient amphitheater and city of Rome found within what is now the ancient Roman Forum archeological park.

"We had a ball - my mind keeps slipping back to walking among the ruins of the Roman forum in the late afternoon - beautiful. Roberta was wonderful and entertaining - very fun and a great host. We ran a bit overtime and she wasn’t fussed at all, she was very impressive! ", Elly Robinson, Australia

We will first skip past the long entrance lines to see the interior of the Colosseum, the most famous amphitheater of Roman Empire. After you learn about the history of the arena, the gladiators who fought there, and the people who were entertained you will then visit the ancient forum and walk the streets where the Romans once lived.

At the Roman Forum you will see the ruins of the Emperors' Palace, the Arch of Titus, ancient temples, and important political buildings from the time of the great Roman Empire. From the Palatine Hill you will see a spectacular panorama of the city of Rome.

We finish our tour adventure at the Capitoline Hill where you then re-enter modern Rome after an unforgettable learning experience about the ancient Romans that you won’t get in any classroom anywhere!