Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour for Kids and Families
Recommended by 98% of travellers
Rome, Italy
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Explore our promoted experiences
Overview
Dig into history in a fun way on this small-group tour of the iconic Colosseum and Roman Forum with an entertaining guide who specializes in tours for families with children. During the explorations, your guide keeps kids (and parents) engaged with games, quizzes, and multimedia activities. Upgrade for a private tour customized for your kids' ages and interests.
- Beat boredom with a kid-centric tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Travel with a guide: Get special insight into Roman history
- A great way to combine sightseeing and history with fun
- Get personal attention from your guide thanks to the small group size
Why Travellers Choose This Tour
Combine facts and fun with a family-focused guide who includes age-appropriate games and activities.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piazza del ColosseoP.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
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.
End point
- Roman Forum00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Itinerary
Start at the Colosseum, where you learn how the massive arena once hosted gladiator contests and public spectacles. Hear stories about daily life for fighters, the animals brought in for events, and how these games shaped Roman society.
Continue on foot to the nearby Roman Forum, once the political and social heart of the empire. Walk along ancient stone streets and see the remains of temples, government buildings, and imperial residences. Along the way, spot landmarks such as the Arch of Titus and learn how emperors and citizens lived and worked in this area.
Throughout the tour, your guide adapts the pace and explanations to suit younger travelers, using engaging examples and visual references to keep everyone interested. Choose between a small-group or private option, depending on your preference.
Continue on foot to the nearby Roman Forum, once the political and social heart of the empire. Walk along ancient stone streets and see the remains of temples, government buildings, and imperial residences. Along the way, spot landmarks such as the Arch of Titus and learn how emperors and citizens lived and worked in this area.
Throughout the tour, your guide adapts the pace and explanations to suit younger travelers, using engaging examples and visual references to keep everyone interested. Choose between a small-group or private option, depending on your preference.
1
Colosseum
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Arco di Tito
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Roman Forum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Basilica of Maxentius
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Tempio di Antonino e Faustina
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
- This tour is recommended to kids aged 6 and over
- Kick scooters are not allowed in the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Wear comfortable shoes
- 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.
- Please specify the adults names and the kids names
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travellers
Supplied by
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Traveller Photos
Reviews
4.9
based on 455 reviews
Ralph_C, Apr 2026
5 star tour with Marco. He was well prepared (knew all the kids names beforehand!). Keep the kids interested and engaged with his stories, anecdotes (and sound effects!)…great time by all - the kids (ages 10-17) ranked this the best tour of their trip.
Jacob_H, Apr 2026
This was a very well organised tour and pitched just at the right level for families with kids.
Romans are an exciting subject, but can also be quite a dark one. Rosella pitched it just right. Enough information to keep the kids engaged without straying to the dark side. She actively encouraged the kids to participate and kept their attention throughout.
Patricia_D, Mar 2026
Marco was phenomenal. My 7 and 8 year old loved it despite the extreme heat in June, as did the grandparents and parents with us. He really brought the Colisseum to life.
Tyson_O, Dec 2025
Seriously so good! We had kids ranging from 6-17 and the guide did so well explaining all of the history so that everyone could understand and have fun! One of the best tours we have done.
Erin_L, Nov 2025
Such a great tour for kids! Our guide, Sara, is an archaeologist and had a wealth of information to share while keeping it interesting and exciting for our kids (ages 7, 12, and 14). It was raining during our tour, but she did a fabulous job of keeping us as dry as possible while still seeing as much as possible. Highly recommend!
Christie_F, Oct 2025
A nice tour with enough information for the adults and also games and activities for the kids mixed in.
Morten_L, Oct 2025
Roberta was great. Easy access. Great tour for kids. Everybody had fun and learned a lot............
Jason_W, Sept 2025
Visiting the Colosseum with Alessandra was one of the highlights of our time in Rome. She was absolutely amazing with my kids (all under 12). From the very start, she kept them engaged with fun games, interactive storytelling, and creative ways to visualize what life in the arena and the Forum was like. She had pictures and props that made the history come alive, and she encouraged the kids to be active participants in the conversation rather than just listeners.
It was a decent amount of walking, but Alessandra made it easy and enjoyable for the whole family. The kids were entertained the entire time, something I didn’t think possible after doing so many other tours. Out of all the guides we had in Rome, Alessandra was hands down the best. She struck the perfect balance of fun and learning, making the Colosseum experience unforgettable for all of us.
Highly recommended for families with children, you won’t regret it!
Carol_M, Aug 2025
Roberta was an energetic informative and fun guide who made sure to keep us all interested and well shaded in the August heat. She pitted the parents against the kids in a quiz battle throughout the tour and by the end, well, the rightful group won the victory.
All of us won on this tour. Not too long, and well done even for those who might not have started out very interested in all these old stones and stories about history.
Great way to get kids interested in history without suffering through loooooong lines. Our tour group lines were very short compared to going it alone.
ANDREW_Z, Aug 2025
The family had a truly wonderful experience touring the Colosseum and Roman Forum with Julia. Julia was an exceptional guide, seamlessly engaging the children while also keeping the adults captivated by the history she shared. It was a very hot day, but Julia proactively managed the conditions, ensuring shady spots, ample water, and necessary rest breaks. Her knowledge of the ancient sites was encyclopedic, and she was brilliant at maneuvering through the busy crowds. This tour is highly recommended!
Rachel_Y, Aug 2025
It was enjoyable and our guide brought everything to life for the children - games, stories about the venues and more.
Amanda_S, Jul 2025
Claudia was an excellent guide and made for a great tour. Mixed historical context for the adults and entertainment for the kids. Note, I did have issues with Viator calendar not being updated like others. Thought I had booked a private tour with arena floor so while I did receive a partial refund, it was disappointing to not have the floor component.
Monika_S, Jul 2025
History lesson with questions to kids and adults rather than interesting story telling. Very slow which wasn’t ideal in 35* heat. Kids were hot, bored and not interested. Such an amazing place. Wasn’t for us
Akiko_S, Jul 2025
Great tour for the usually bored/tired young kid. Our guide was so sweet, informative, and patient. We had a great time! Would highly recommend for families.
Tom_C, Jul 2025
Despite an oppressively hot Rome morning the tour was great. Our guide Roberta was so engaging and informative during the tour. Our shy 9 year old daughter was happily participating in the quizzes and games almost immediately. She really did a wonderful job making all the kids in our group feel included and engaged. Roberta even came to the rescue with a water spray bottle when I found myself a little overheated and light headed.
Ottimo lavoro Roberta!! Grazie per il fantastico tour!
Jasmine_C, Jun 2025
Donato was our tour guide and he was amazing in keeping the kids engaged!! Despite the heat and crowded space, we all had a wonderful time listening to the history and participating some quizzes Donato prepared. Highly recommend to family with children!!
Lisa_A, Jun 2025
Wonderful experience. Sara was so kind and knew so much about the history of Roma. We went with our kiddos who are 9 and 11- they were very intrigued, never bored and learned so much. Highly recommend!
Kristen_D, Jun 2025
Roberts was excellent at keeping our kids engaged! They learned a lot and had fun answering her trivia questions.
Sylvia_D, Jun 2025
Juliana was super friendly and kept the kids engaged throughout the tour in the hot heat of Rome. she was engaging and explained the Colosseum in a way that was family friendly. The tour was with a small group and manageable. this is a fantastic way to learn about the Colosseum if you have children., Otherwise it would be very intimidating and overwhelming.
Andrew_l, Jun 2025
Awesome experience and the guide could not have made our visit more enjoyable! She was able to keep the attention of my 10 year old on a hot afternoon. Thanks
Rachel_B, Jun 2025
Wow!!! Rosella knew her information and the kids were engaged for over 2 hours. She brought history to life!
Crystal_S, Jun 2025
Very engaging and relavant for the age range. Kids learned alot but in a fun and insightful way. Very remarkable!!! Highly recommend!!!!
George_V, Jun 2025
Our family of 5 first visit to the Colosseo & Roman Forum and it was amazing experience made even better by our personal tour guide Maria. She was easygoing and always made sure we were going at comfortable pace for us. We never felt rushed and she did a great job keeping us interested and also she did her best to keep my daughter (7) engaged and involved. Unfortunately, my daughter wasn’t feeling well or maybe jet lagged or maybe she is 7 and doesn’t understand and appreciate what it is she is getting to see. Which is fine. I’m pretty confident it’s the latter. LOL. Whatever the case Maria checked on her frequently. We all learned a lot from this experience am 100% satisfied with the tour. I highly recommend this tour for families with small children or if just want a more personable experience by not having to follow a big tour group.
Paula_C, Jun 2025
We had the sweetest guide, she kept the kids entertained, played games with them, walked at their pace. Best experience we have had with the kids.
Carrie_R, Jun 2025
It is worth it to book a small group tour. You get a deeper understanding of the history and can go at your own pace.
Katie_M, May 2025
The tour and guide was very good. Roberta made it very interesting and enjoyable for the children. They really enjoyed it, especially the forum.
I was very disappointed with the organisation of the tour. I booked online but only after receiving confirmation did they say the tour I had booked was full. This was annoying, especially when planning other things around it. It was also a chaotic meeting point and our tour only started about 30mins after scheduled time. The tour was a group of people who had booked with different operators. Overall, I would recommend a tour but this would not be my recommended operator.
Michelle_M, May 2025
Donato was our guide and he was brilliant! We were a small group of three families, with three boys of varying ages. He engaged them all, played games, asked them to find things and guess their meaning. They were completely engaged for the whole tour and loved it all. He found the best spots for us to stop, had lots of accompanying books to show the children how it would have been and took time to answer their questions, as well as ours. A really great experience!
Danyel_J, May 2025
We had the absolute best time with Francesco. He was amazing with our kids and family. He kept them all intrigued with his knowledge the entire time. They spent the day chatting about all the facts they learned, and what a great time they had. We highly recommend this tour to all families! Well worth it.
Lauren_S, May 2025
Martina was incredible! English speaking with archaeological background. Has 2 kids of her own so was very good at capturing the heart of our 4 year old daughter.
Hillary_M, Apr 2025
This tour was a highlight of our entire trip to Rome! Our guide was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the Colosseum and Roman history, but also went above and beyond to make the experience engaging for my 7-year-old son.
From the moment we met, she made Jack feel included—asking him questions, telling vivid stories that captured his imagination, and even pointing out little details just for him that made the history come alive. He was completely captivated the entire time (which says a lot for a 7-year-old on a walking tour!).
She had the perfect balance of depth for the adults and magic for the kids. It felt personal, thoughtful, and truly special. We both walked away inspired and still haven’t stopped talking about it. Highly, highly recommend—especially for families traveling with curious kids.
From US$214.46
per person-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour for Kids and Families
455
2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
US$214.46
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Explore Similar Things to Do
- City Tours
- Half-day Tours
- Classic Car Tours
- Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
- Private Sightseeing Tours
- Rome
- City Tours - Vatican City
- Half-day Tours - Vatican City
- City Tours - Lake Bracciano
- Half-day Tours - Lake Bracciano
- Classic Car Tours - Lake Bracciano
- City Tours - Isola d'Ischia
- Half-day Tours - Isola d'Ischia
Attractions in Rome, Italy
- Arch of Constantine (Arco di Costantino) Tours & Tickets
- Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini Tours & Tickets
- Capuchin Crypt (Cripta dei Frati Cappuccini) Tours & Tickets
- Baths of Caracalla (Terme di Caracalla) Tours & Tickets
- La Pietà Tours & Tickets
- Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini Tours & Tickets
- Piazza della Repubblica Tours & Tickets
- Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin (Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin) Tours & Tickets
- Church of St. Peter in Chains (San Pietro in Vincoli) Tours & Tickets
- Oratorio di San Francesco Saverio del Caravita Tours & Tickets
- MagicLand Tours & Tickets
- Rome Via Nazionale Tours & Tickets
- Pamphilj Palace (Palazzo Pamphilj) Tours & Tickets
- Ancient Ostia (Ostia Antica) Tours & Tickets
- Trevi Fountain Tours & Tickets
- Sant'Angelo Bridge (Ponte Sant'Angelo) Tours & Tickets
- Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo (Basilica di Santa Maria del Popolo) Tours & Tickets
More attractions near Rome, Italy