Colosseum & Roman Forum: Family-Friendly Private Half-Day Tour

Immerse yourself into Ancient Rome and travel back to the time of Roman gladiators by exploring the Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater and the Roman Forum, the scenario for public meetings, gatherings and shops, on this family-friendly half-day tour especially designed for young children and teens in mind.

On your private tour, you will:

• Bring Ancient Rome to life on this child and family-friendly tour with your private guide;
• Learn of the famed Gladiators and their courageous fights at the Colosseum;
• Hear the stories of the first games ever held in the times of Emperor Titus;
• Find out how many spectators the amphitheatre could accommodate and who could be invited;
• Have a sweet treat on us and a short break to enjoy some gelato;
• Explore the Roman Forum considered the heart of Ancient Rome and the first open-air public meeting place;
• Discover what religious ceremonies and festivals were held there;
• Walk past the remains of numerous important buildings, built to honour men and roman gods.

If any site in Rome will entertain your children, the Colosseum will! A symbol of Rome and of the Ancient Roman Empire, this building has been entertaining people for millennia! This is where the Emperor and the Roman people would come to watch the "games" ranging from gladiator fights to processions of exotic animals.

After visiting the Colosseum (time-entrance tickets included), you will see the Arch of Constantine, built to commemorate Emperor Constantine the Great's victory over Maxentius in 312 AD. Your guide will regale you with tales of the Emperor and his army triumphantly marching into Rome!

You will then head into the Roman Forum and walk on the Via Sacra (or "sacred way"), the main street of Ancient Rome. This was the "downtown" area of the city where Senators and people alike came to meet and trade, hear public speeches, vote in elections, trial criminals, host religious ceremonies... and more! You will even see the ruins of the Temple of Julius Caesar and his altar, where people still lay flowers today in commemoration of the famed Roman General!

Depending on the day and your preference, you will enjoy a quick stop for a delicious Italian Gelato either halfway through the tour for a sweet treat break or at the end of the tour.

This shorter tour is ideal for families with young children and does not include a visit to Palatine Hill. 

Please note: The order of this tour may change based on ticket availability

Tour duration
2.5 hours 30 minutes

Type of tour
Walking tour: no transportation is included

Attractions along this route:

Colosseum
The Roman Empire’s largest amphitheatre, and one of the world’s most awe-inspiring ancient monuments.

Roman Forum
The political, religious and civic heart of ancient Rome.

Arch of Titus
One of Rome's most iconic triumphal arches, and the model for the Parisian Arc de Triomphe.

Arch of Constantine
The largest and most magnificent of Rome's triumphal arches, with a curious history in its sculpture.

Temple of Caesar
Remains of the temple of Julius Caesar.

Curia Julia
The seat of the imperial Senate in the Roman Forum.