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Rome Colosseum & Forum Family Tour for Kids

About this experience

This fun and informative tour is a great experience for the whole family. You’ll visit the iconic Colosseum and explore the Forum and the Emperors' House. Your expert guide will lead down the centuries to ancient Rome, and tell stories of the fascinating people who are a crucial part of the Colosseum’s story.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr 30 min
  • Private experience

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Private Kids Tour
Colosseum & Roman Forum

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr 30 min
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Italian (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

What is included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • kids friendly guide
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Not included

  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Your guide will take you walking in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators as you explore some of the incredible ancient historical sites that are found in Rome.
Discover the Colosseum, where you’ll hear stories from your guide of the epic combats which took place in front of thousands of spectators.

Stepping on the ancient paved roads as you visit temples, ancient courthouses, the Imperial Palace, the altar of Julius Caesar and the Arches of Constantine and Titus, it will be as if you have travelled back in time!

This fun and informative tour is a great experience for the whole family. You’ll visit the iconic Colosseum and explore the Forum and the Emperors' House. Your expert guide will lead down the centuries to ancient Rome, and tell stories of the fascinating people who are a crucial part of the Colosseum’s story.

Meeting and pickup information

  • At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Exit - ground floor (there is one exit only, just in front the monument). Street address: Piazza del Colosseo, 23 . Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Accessible Italy Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr 30 min.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Italian (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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