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Colosseum Forum Ancient Rome Small Group Tour for Kids Families

4.8 · 211 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Rome Tours with Kids by Maria and her team Skip the line Likely to sell out
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €179 · private from €289
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 13:30, 15:00, 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A small group family tour led by a Blue Badge guide who is also an art historian, with games for the kids inside the Colosseum and Forum rather than a lecture.

Entry and reservation fee are included at €179 per person, and there is a private version. Runs in all weather, suits children from about six, and pickup and food are extra.

In our comparison: #71 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Small Group Tour - 3:00 pmThe page price2.5-hour Small Group Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour for Kids & Families in Rome, departure at 3:00 pm€179 for 2+ people
Private Tour€289 for 2+ people

Children from €45 (ages 6 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Blue Badge guide
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.8
211 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 201 of 211

Star breakdown of all 211 ratings

5 stars
194 · 92%
4 stars
7 · 3%
3 stars
3 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
7 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise games and explanations that involve the whole family; some children find the tour too long.

Praised

  • Games, quizzes and visual props keep children involved in Roman history
  • Clear explanations and stories teach adults as well as children
  • Patient guides make space for children's questions
  • Shade stops and breaks for water, toilets or snacks help families manage the walk

Complaints

  • Some children lost interest or found the tour too long
  • Some bypassed queues, while others still waited in long group entrance lines
  • Summer heat and crowds can make parts of the visit difficult

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (18 April 2023 to 21 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Departure Point: Just outside Colosseo subway station, ground level Address: At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit - ground level (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address is: Piazza del Colosseo 21, in front of the Colosseum. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name. Directions: By cab: taxis will leave you on the upper level of COLOSSEO Metro Station. Go downstairs, reach the ground level and wait for your guide by the newsagent. By metro: COLOSSEO stop METRO B Line Return point: Roman Forum · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 13:30, 15:00, 16:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Rome Tours with Kids by Maria and her team; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Looking for a fun, informative, memorable and cheaper tour of Ancient Rome?

Our 2.5-hr Small Group Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour for Kids & Families would be the perfect option then!

The group will be very small in order to guarantee everyone perfect understanding and enjoyment!

You will meet your top rated kid friendly guide at the meeting point provided and your amazing experience will start! You will visit the inside of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

Your kids will play games, treasure hunts and they will have an educational experience in company of other children.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour is suitable for kids aged 6 and over

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €45 ages 6 to 17

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #71 of 132€1792h 30m4.81 (211)varies by option
Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour€1293h4.99 (1367)shared
German Colosseum and Roman Forum€993h4.98 (686)shared
Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People€1493h4.94 (3890)shared

Ranked #71 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. Compare all 132 Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

From €179 per adult · Small Group Tour - 3:00 pm