--- 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: 76 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 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. ## 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €179 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.81/5 from 211 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Rome Tours with Kids by Maria and her team - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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: 2026-09-12 - 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 ## 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. ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#76 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) — 4.99 (1264) 2. [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) — €99 per person, 4.98 (682) 3. 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