
Kid-Friendly Tour of the Colosseum Forums and Ancient Rome
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September 2026
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5.0/5
Based on 7 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Kid-Friendly Tour of the Colosseum Forums and Ancient Rome worth booking?
Kid-Friendly Tour of the Colosseum Forums and Ancient Rome is a 2.5-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $49 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (7)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $49 per person
Come and join our highly-qualified guide with vast experience in leading tours with children for a memorable 2.5-hour tour taking in both the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. You and the kids will be both fascinated and
What you get
About this experience
Come and join our highly-qualified guide with vast experience in leading tours with children for a memorable 2.5-hour tour taking in both the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. You and the kids will be both fascinated and entertained as you learn about the wonders of ancient Rome thanks to the skillful use of multimedia tools and a whole range of enjoyable activities.
What's included
Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Professional Archaelogist guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Professional kid-friendly guide
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What you'll see and do
Colosseum
This tour will include two of Rome's most popular tourist attractions, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. History will be brought to life as your expert guide enthralls you with evocative tales of how life was lived in ancient Rome, and how thousands gathered to be entertained and excited by the sight of gladiators and wild animals literally fighting for their lives in what was often a gory, bloody spectacle.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Roman Forum
Your Colosseum experience will be followed by a stroll to another iconic symbol of Rome, the Roman Forum, which for hundreds of years was a focal point for the everyday lives of the citizens of ancient Rome. It once witnessed triumphant processions to reinforce the power of the empire, and it was also a political hub where elections were held and important political figures would address the masses. Moreover, it was an important centre for trade.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rome
At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit - ground level. Street address is: Via dei Fori Imperiali in front of the Colosseum. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Pink Umbrella Tours Corporate Events and Team Building
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- The tour is recommended to children aged 6 and over
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
1 mentionThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Kid-Friendly Tour of the Colosseum Forums and Ancient Rome. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best family & small group tour
Cannot recommend this tour enough!! Perfect for my family, with many stops and kid-friendly explanations and experiences. Our tour guide was outstanding, you can tell he has enthusiasm and extensive knowledge. Our tour was so high quality that another person on a tour *literally* stopped our guide to ask if he could join our group (not joking- the guide handled it by very kindly declining.) I’ve unfortunately forgotten his name or I’d give him a shout out and 400 stars!
via Viator
Kid-Friendly Guides!
We used Rome with Kids for our Pompeii, Colosseum in Rome and Vatican in Rome. Both tour guides were very informative. They really catered to our son when it came to explaining and sharing information but also included us adults. We used their optional add-on car service for Pompeii and were really happy we did. The driver bought us the best cappuccino we had in Rome at a gas station! There was a little mix-up with our tickets to the Colosseum but our tour guide was able to fix the situation and get us in smoothly.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour
Was absolutely brilliant Lara the organiser communicated with us beforehand. Everything is well organised including the meeting point. Giacomo our guide was fantastic he kept the kids occupied through the whole tour. He used his tablet, a selection of books and kids activities to keep their attention. I’m so glad we booked this it was absolutely worth it and absolutely brilliant!
via Tripadvisor
Engaging Tour Colosseum
On our recent trip to Rome, we wanted a little more than just a picture with the must see sights in ‘The Eternal City’. Given our daughters’ (11,8,6) short attention spans, we enlisted the help of Mamma Mia tours. For our Colosseum tour, our guide, Sara, was engaging, easy to understand and informative at just the right level. She began by telling us a story and continued with the tour having the girls play games, keeping them engaged by having them search for things, paid attention to what things they were into and gave us a skip the line tour. It was an enjoyable morning, well worth it. We also booked them for a Vatican Museum Tour. Our tour guide, Cristina was also engaging. Our daughters also really enjoyed her personality as she played games with them and told great stories. We all learned so much about the Sistine Chapel, that was our highlight. At the end of this tour, we excited Bascilica and I wish we would have stayed inside and explored a bit more but that was our mistake. Booking concerned me as I didn’t always get a quick response, twice having to send follow up emails. Not sure if it was the time difference or what but in the end I am very pleased with the level of professionalism of the guide and the ease of the meeting up point. I would use this tour company again.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Price range
- $49 to $469
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Kid-Friendly Tour of the Colosseum Forums and Ancient Rome: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does Kid-Friendly Tour of the Colosseum Forums and Ancient Rome cost?
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Prices start at $49 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Kid-Friendly Tour of the Colosseum Forums and Ancient Rome take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.
Is Kid-Friendly Tour of the Colosseum Forums and Ancient Rome worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable family friendly in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Kid-Friendly Tour of the Colosseum Forums and Ancient Rome?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Kid-Friendly Tour of the Colosseum Forums and Ancient Rome suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Kid-Friendly Tour of the Colosseum Forums and Ancient Rome?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kid-Friendly Tour of the Colosseum Forums and Ancient Rome start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
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Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*, Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome, Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
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April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rome?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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