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Rome Colosseum & Forums for Kids: Fun Family-Friendly Guided Tour

About this experience

The whole family will enjoy this private tour of ancient Rome. An expert guide will lead this wonderful family friendly tour. Your tour will visit the most important sites of ancient Rome, including the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre of ancient Rome, the Forum, and the Emperor’s House.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr 30 min
  • Private experience

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Rome Colosseum & Forums for Kids: Fun Family-Friendly Guided Tour

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

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

Not included

  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

You’ll be transported back in time while your expert guides recounts intriguing stories about the many characters who formed the history of the Colosseum. As you learn about the historical heart of the Roman Empire, you’ll be walking in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators.

Strolling along the cobblestones of the original Roman roads, you’ll feel as if you’re 2,000 years back in time. The whole family will marvel at the breathtaking ruins of temples, ancient courthouses, the Imperial Palace, the altar of Julius Caesar, and the Arches of Constantine and Titus, and more.

Strolling along the cobblestones of the original Roman roads, you’ll feel as if you’re 2,000 years back in time. The whole family will marvel at the breathtaking 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). Your guide will have a sign with your name.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Walking Tours of Italy

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 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 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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