--- title: Private Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour for Kids & Families lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 289 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 158 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, it] rank_in_category: 18 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-colosseum-roman-forum-tour-for-kids-families/ --- # Private Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour for Kids & Families **Guidekin's take:** A private Blue Badge guide who works with children: the Colosseum and the Forum's Arch of Titus, Senate House and Caesar's temple turned into a story the kids follow, at their pace. Entry and reservation fee are included at €289 per person, pickup and food are not. Best from about six years old. In our comparison: #18 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Do not miss a fun, interactive and educational 2.5 hour private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum in Rome led by a specialized and top rated kid-friendly guide. This tour takes you and your family through the highlights of the ancient city of Rome. You will visit the interior of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum with the Arch of Titus, the Senate House, Julius Caesar Temple and much more! Among all of the tours given in Rome, this one is perhaps the favorite tour for most kids. This tour is outdoors, the itinerary and stories are exciting and they will play games, treasure hunts, trivia and any other activity that will be tailored on your family interests and needs! The whole family will have lot of fun while learning about the history of Ancient Rome. Book now and do not miss such a top rated experience! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Outside the Colosseum Metro Station Exit… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 6 start times: between 09:00 and 15:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €50: ages 6 to 17 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €289 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 158 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: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Italian - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00, 09:15, 09:30, 13:30, 14:00, 15:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.95 from 158 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 157 of 158. - 5 stars: 153 (97%) - 4 stars: 4 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise guides who engage children while keeping adults interested; heat and walking can tire younger children. **Praised:** - Games and quizzes keep children involved in Roman history - Guides make the history interesting for adults as well as children - Stories and pacing tailored to children's interests and energy - Pictures, books and props help explain the sites - Guides help families navigate crowds and avoid long queues **Complaints:** - Heat and walking can tire children before the tour ends - Some families describe the private tour as expensive Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-08-05 to 2026-06-28); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Blue Badge guide - Local guide - Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) - 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. ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - pick up and drop off from/to the hotel ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - See the interior of the Colosseum, the grandest amphitheater of Roman Empire. You will learn about the events where gladiators fought brave battles against one another or ferocious animals imported from around the world all to entertain the crowds of thousands in order to... 2. **Roman Forum** (1h; admission included) - After viewing the Colosseum you will walk over to the Roman Forum and walk along the ancient streets to learn about the life of the early Romans. You will see the ruins of the Emperors' Palace, the Arch of Titus, ancient temples, and important political buildings from the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 09:15, 09:30, 13:30, 14:00, 15:00 - 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 Outside the Colosseum Metro Station Exit (there is only one exit at the ground floor, just in front of the monument) If you get the metro (Line B) just go outside, if you take a taxi, it will leave you on the upper floor, so you should go downstairs to reach the ground floor and the meeting point Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJe9JHwrZhLxMRg8n__8hn8MI Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 - The tour is recommended to kids aged 6 and over - Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €578 | €289 | | 4 | €796 | €199 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours start at €4 per person. ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 132** | €289 | 2h 30m | 4.95 (158) | private | | [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 #18 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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