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Colosseum Tour Express for Kids and Families in Rome with Local Guide Alessandra

5.0 · 64 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Alessandra Tours Skip the line
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:30, 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private family tour with a kid friendly art historian who keeps it short enough that nobody melts down, with games and activities inside the Colosseum rather than a lecture.

Entry ticket and reservation fee are included at €249 per person, food and pickup are not. Best from about six years old, and an adult must stay with the children.

In our comparison: #33 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €249 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Professional art historian 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.
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Children from €45 (ages 6 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.

Reviews

5.0
64 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 64 of 64

Star breakdown of all 64 ratings

5 stars
62 · 97%
4 stars
2 · 3%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Families praise playful teaching and patient guides; some children still struggle to stay engaged

Praised

  • Games, quizzes and props that help children engage with the history
  • Historical explanations that adults find informative too
  • Patient guides who accommodate children's needs and different ages
  • Pacing that suits families, with time to explore
  • Shaded stops and routes that avoid long entry queues

Complaints

  • Some children struggled to stay engaged, while others enjoyed the games and stories

Written by Guidekin from the 61 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (27 October 2018 to 10 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
At the newsagent in front the COLOSSEO subway station exit - ground level (there is only one, just opposite the monument) By cab: taxi will leave you on the upper level of the COLOSSEO Subway Station. Go downstairs, reach the ground level and look for your guide holding a sign with your name. By metro: get off at COLOSSEO stop METRO LINE B · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:30, 15:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Alessandra Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Enjoy a memorable tour of the Colosseum with your family led by Alessandra, your experienced kid-friendly guide in Rome!

This 2.30 hr long tour is perfect for all those parents who want an engaging and not too long experience for their family, letting their kids enjoying ancient Rome without getting too tired.

The whole family will play games and other fun activities while learning with Alessandra!

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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The tour is recommended to children 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
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

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

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This tour · #33 of 132€2492h 30m4.97 (64)private
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Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People€1493h4.94 (3890)shared

Ranked #33 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 €249 per adult