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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Ancient Rome Treasure Hunt For Kids

About this experience

Join us to see the highlights of ancient Rome in the company of a local and very knowledgeable guide. This tour is a journey back in time and you and your family will learn something of the history of the places you visit whilst having a fun time. The tour is private.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Ancient Rome Treasure Hunt For Kids

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr 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
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

Itinerary and highlights

Join us to see the highlights of ancient Rome in the company of a local and very knowledgeable guide. This tour is a journey back in time and you and your family will learn something of the history of the places you visit whilst having a fun time. The tour is semi-private, for a maximum of 10 people.

You will explore the Colosseum, hearing about the many flamboyant characters who played their part in the history of this famous amphitheatre, one of the most well-know sites of ancient Rome.

Inside the Colosseum your guide will recount tales of the gladiator’s fights that used to take place there.

You will see some unbelievable sights including the Forum and the Emperor’s House. This is a fascinating tour where you will follow in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators, hearing about their lives in ancient Rome in a fun way that will keep all of the family fully engaged.

As you walk to the Forum you will tread the same paved road as the ancient Romans did 2000 years ago. At the Forum you will see the ruins of the once magnificent temples, ancient courthouses, the Imperial Palace, the Altar of Julius Caesar and the Arches of Constantine and Titus, to name a few.

On this tour you will learn the history of Ancient Rome; a journey back in time that will be a fun, learning experience for all the family.

Meeting and pickup information

  • At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address is Via dei Fori Imperiali, 21.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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 3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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