--- title: Colosseum Forum Ancient Rome Small Group Tour for Kids Families lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 179 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 211 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 71 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-forum-ancient-rome-small-group-tour-for-kids-families/ --- # Colosseum Forum Ancient Rome Small Group Tour for Kids Families **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure Point: Just outside Colosseo… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: small group from €179 · private from €289 - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 6 start times: between 08:30 and 16:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €45: ages 6 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €179 per person for the Small Group Tour - 3:00 pm option; other options up to €289 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.81/5 from 211 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Rome Tours with Kids by Maria and her team - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €179 · private from €289 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 13:30, 15:00, 16:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.81 from 211 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 201 of 211. - 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 (2023-04-18 to 2026-08-21); 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 - 3:00 pm | €179 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 2.5-hour Small Group Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour for Kids & Families in Rome, departure at 3:00 pm | | Private Tour | €289 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | ## What's 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. ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - Meet your guide at the meeting point just near the Colosseum and start an amazing journey back to the Ancient Rome! Hear amazing stories about the gladiators, wild animals and the shows that used to be organized inside the Colosseum almost 2000 years ago. 2. **Roman Forum** (1h; admission included) - Explore the Roman Forum, the political, social and economic centre of Ancient Rome ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 13:30, 15:00, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 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 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJrRMgU7ZhLxMRxAOFkC7I8Sg ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present an admission with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - This tour is suitable for kids 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. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #71 of 132** | €179 | 2h 30m | 4.81 (211) | 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 #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. 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