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Kids Tour: The Colosseum & Roman Forums with a Family Guide

About this experience

An expert guide will lead you on this wonderful family friendly tour tour to discover ancient Rome.
This wonderful private tour is a great experience for the whole family will never forget!

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

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Colosseum Kid Friendly Tour
3-hour Private Walking Tour

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
  • Wear comfortable shoes

What is included

  • Private tour
  • Colosseum entrance ticket
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation

Itinerary and highlights

On the tour, you’ll visit the Colosseum, the vast amphitheatre of ancient Rome. Your guide will transport you back in time to ancient Rome, and you’ll hear intriguing stories and anecdotes about the characters who formed part of the history of the Colosseum.

You’ll also explore the Forum and the Emperors' House.

Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through some of the most important sites of Ancient Rome, and you’ll walk in the footsteps of the emperors and gladiators. You’ll be sure to learn a great deal about the historical heart of the Roman Empire. Walking along the original cobblestone Roman roads, you’ll feel as if you’re 2,000 years back in time. You and the entire family will marvel at the ruins of temples, ancient courthouses, the Imperial Palace, the altar of Julius Caesar, and the Arches of Constantine and Titus, and more.

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 Piazza del Colosseo 23. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.

Languages and tickets

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

Tour operator

  • Sistine Chapel Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the
  • Wear comfortable shoes

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?
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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