--- title: Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour for Kids and Families lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 179 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 470 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 24 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-and-roman-forum-tour-for-kids-and-families/ --- # Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour for Kids and Families **Guidekin's take:** Picked for families with school age kids: a guide who runs the Colosseum and Forum as games and quizzes, with multimedia to keep attention up, plus the Senate House and Caesar's altar on the route. Ticket and reservation fee are included at €179 per person, small group or private. Best from about six years old, and kick scooters stay outside. In our comparison: #24 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Engage the whole family with this 2.5-hour tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum for families and kids. Join a top-rated kid-friendly guide for a visit to the interior of the Colosseum and the center of the ancient city, including the Senate House and Altar of Julius Caesar. Enjoy engaging games and quizzes and the use of multimedia tools to keep everyone interested. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet us outside COLOSSEO METRO STATION… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: small group from €179 · private from €279 - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 7 start times: between 08:30 and 15:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €39: ages 6 to 16 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €179 per person for the Small Group Tour option; other options up to €279 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.88/5 from 470 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Raphael Tours & Events - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €179 · private from €279 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 13:30, 14:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.88 from 470 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 458 of 470. - 5 stars: 437 (93%) - 4 stars: 21 (4%) - 3 stars: 5 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 6 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the games and history for children and adults; some report problems with confirmed bookings. **Praised:** - Games, quizzes and stories that keep children involved in the history - Pictures and props that help children visualise the ancient sites - Historical explanations that interest adults as well as children - Patient guides who adapt the pace and activities to the family - Small groups that families find manageable **Complaints:** - Some families report booking errors involving unavailable tour slots - Some report bored or disengaged children, while others praise the games and storytelling - Summer heat can make the visit uncomfortable Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-08-26 to 2026-09-14); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group Tour | €179 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Private Tour | €279 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a local guide exclusively only for you | ## 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. ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - Meet your guide near the Colosseum to begin a fun-filled 2.5 hours learning about ancient Rome. This special tour of the ruins of ancient Rome will take you and your family through the magnificent highlights of the ancient city of Rome. Gain access to the Colosseum, known as... 2. **Arco di Tito** (10m; admission included) - You will learn about the full-blooded gladiators (actually slaves) that fought brave battles against one another or they’d fight ferocious animals (which were imported from all around the world to entertain the mesmerized crowd) to save their own lives. These were the best... 3. **Roman Forum** (30m; admission included) - After closing your gasped expressions from viewing the Colosseum you will wander over to the Roman Forum and stroll along the ancient and cobbled streets to learn about the life of the early Romans. Not only will you see the mystical ruins of the Emperor’s Palace, the Arch of... 4. **Basilica of Maxentius** (10m; admission included) - The best thing about this tour and out of any other tours in Rome is the fact that it’s a favorite tour to entice kids into the midst of Roman history, something that is very important. The tour is fully outdoors and the itinerary and stories they’ll learn are really exciting... 5. **Tempio di Antonino e Faustina** (10m; admission included) - This fun walking tour lasts 2.5 hours and you can take this tour any day of the week, with the exception of certain major holidays. The entrance ticket you’ll get is good for two days meaning you can return again later if you wanted after the tour has completed. It is... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 13:30, 14:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EidQLnphIGRlbCBDb2xvc3NlbywgMDAxODQgUm9tYSBSTSwgSXRhbHkiLiosChQKEgl5IHsLt2EvExEJVneXUWl8UhIUChIJu46S-ZZhLxMROG5lkwZ3D7k ## Good to know - 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. - 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 Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 132** | €179 | 2h 30m | 4.88 (470) | varies by option | | [Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour](/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared | | [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared | | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared | Ranked #24 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €1500, median €115; typical length 2h 30m. 41 of 132 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/colosseum-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-and-roman-forum-tour-for-kids-and-families/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md