Colosseum and Roman Forum Walking Tour for Kids and Families in Rome
by Raphael Tours Events
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€358Overview
This 2.5-hour walking tour in Rome is designed for kids and families to explore the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a local guide. The tour begins near the Colosseum, where the group enters the amphitheater to learn about its structure, history, and the gladiators who fought there. Interactive games, quizzes, and multimedia tools are used throughout to engage children. The visit inside the Colosseum lasts about 90 minutes. Next, the group walks to the nearby Arch of Titus for a 10-minute stop, where the guide explains the role of gladiators and the wild animals brought to the arena. The tour then continues with a 30-minute walk through the Roman Forum, following ancient cobbled streets to see temples, political buildings, the Senate House, the Altar of Julius Caesar, and the ruins of the Emperor’s Palace. Afterward, the group visits the Basilica of Maxentius for 10 minutes, where children can explore the outdoor ruins with fewer restrictions than indoor museums. The final stop is the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, also for about 10 minutes. The included ticket grants two-day entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, allowing participants to return after the tour if they wish. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the tour is recommended for kids aged six and older. Kick scooters are not allowed inside the sites. Comfortable shoes are advised. Reservations are recommended as availability can be limited, especially on major holidays. Each traveler must present valid identification matching the booking information for entry.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour begins near the Colosseum where the guide meets the group for a 2.5-hour experience learning about ancient Rome. Participants enter the Colosseum, the oldest and largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire, to explore its ruins and history.
90 min
Arco di Tito
At the Arch of Titus, the guide talks about gladiators, who were often slaves fighting each other or wild animals imported from across the empire to entertain crowds. The guide explains the gladiators’ struggles and their fight for freedom.
10 min
Roman Forum
The group walks for about 30 minutes through the Roman Forum, an area of ancient streets and important ruins. Visitors see temples, the Emperor’s Palace remains, and political buildings, learning about life in early Rome.
30 min
Basilica of Maxentius
The tour includes a 10-minute stop at the Basilica of Maxentius. This outdoor site allows children to explore with fewer restrictions compared to indoor museums. The guide shares stories designed to engage kids with Roman history.
10 min
Tempio di Antonino e Faustina
This walking tour lasts 2.5 hours and is available any day of the week except certain major holidays. The entrance ticket is valid for two days, allowing visitors to return after the tour if they choose. Reservations are recommended as schedules fill quickly and last-minute availability is limited.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet us outside COLOSSEO METRO STATION ground level exit (NOT at the first floor!) Your guide will be holding a sign with your name on it. If you are coming by taxi: taxi drivers will leave you at the upper level, just take the stairs, go downstairs and reach the subway exit at the basement.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Colosseum and Roman Forum Walking Tour for Kids and Families in Rome
by Raphael Tours Events
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€358Overview
This 2.5-hour walking tour in Rome is designed for kids and families to explore the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a local guide. The tour begins near the Colosseum, where the group enters the amphitheater to learn about its structure, history, and the gladiators who fought there. Interactive games, quizzes, and multimedia tools are used throughout to engage children. The visit inside the Colosseum lasts about 90 minutes. Next, the group walks to the nearby Arch of Titus for a 10-minute stop, where the guide explains the role of gladiators and the wild animals brought to the arena. The tour then continues with a 30-minute walk through the Roman Forum, following ancient cobbled streets to see temples, political buildings, the Senate House, the Altar of Julius Caesar, and the ruins of the Emperor’s Palace. Afterward, the group visits the Basilica of Maxentius for 10 minutes, where children can explore the outdoor ruins with fewer restrictions than indoor museums. The final stop is the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, also for about 10 minutes. The included ticket grants two-day entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, allowing participants to return after the tour if they wish. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the tour is recommended for kids aged six and older. Kick scooters are not allowed inside the sites. Comfortable shoes are advised. Reservations are recommended as availability can be limited, especially on major holidays. Each traveler must present valid identification matching the booking information for entry.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour begins near the Colosseum where the guide meets the group for a 2.5-hour experience learning about ancient Rome. Participants enter the Colosseum, the oldest and largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire, to explore its ruins and history.
90 min
Arco di Tito
At the Arch of Titus, the guide talks about gladiators, who were often slaves fighting each other or wild animals imported from across the empire to entertain crowds. The guide explains the gladiators’ struggles and their fight for freedom.
10 min
Roman Forum
The group walks for about 30 minutes through the Roman Forum, an area of ancient streets and important ruins. Visitors see temples, the Emperor’s Palace remains, and political buildings, learning about life in early Rome.
30 min
Basilica of Maxentius
The tour includes a 10-minute stop at the Basilica of Maxentius. This outdoor site allows children to explore with fewer restrictions compared to indoor museums. The guide shares stories designed to engage kids with Roman history.
10 min
Tempio di Antonino e Faustina
This walking tour lasts 2.5 hours and is available any day of the week except certain major holidays. The entrance ticket is valid for two days, allowing visitors to return after the tour if they choose. Reservations are recommended as schedules fill quickly and last-minute availability is limited.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet us outside COLOSSEO METRO STATION ground level exit (NOT at the first floor!) Your guide will be holding a sign with your name on it. If you are coming by taxi: taxi drivers will leave you at the upper level, just take the stairs, go downstairs and reach the subway exit at the basement.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.