--- title: Semi Private Guided Tour of the Colosseum & Forums for Kids & Families in Rome lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 229 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 114 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 48 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/semi-private-guided-tour-of-the-colosseum-forums-for-kids-families-in-rome/ --- # Semi Private Guided Tour of the Colosseum & Forums for Kids & Families in Rome **Guidekin's take:** A family tour in a semi private group where the guide runs treasure hunts and games with multimedia through the Colosseum and Forum, so the kids lead rather than trail behind. Entry and reservation fee are included at €229 per person, with a fully private version. Not suited to children of five and under. ## Overview Enjoy a 2.5-hour semi-private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum for families and kids. Enter the most famous Roman amphitheatre in the world and the centre of ancient Rome life with its temples, arches, and famous monuments. By playing treasures hunts, games and using multimedia tools, your top-rated kid-friendly guide will engage all the family in an amazing journey back in time to ancient Rome. Skip the line and have fun sharing your guide in a group of no more than 13 people! ## Key facts - Price: from €229 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.89/5 from 114 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Pinocchio Tours | Guided Tours for Kids and Families - 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 guided Tour | €229 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Fully private tour | €279 / person (for 2+ people) | English | private guide option Duration: 3 hours | ## What's included - Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Kids friendly guide - Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - Meet your guide near the Colosseum and take a leap into the astonishing history of the Roman Empire. Listen to extraordinary stories about brave gladiators and the battles with wild animals that took place here to entertain the crowds. In such ferocious and bloody combat, the... 2. **Roman Forum** (1h; admission included) - Walk along the cobbled streets of the Roman Forum and learn about the religious, political and economic centre of ancient Rome. See the Imperial Palace, the Arches of Titus and Constantine, the Temples of Vesta, Saturn, and Romolus, the Altar of Julius Caesar and much more.... 3. **Pinocchio Tours - Rome Tours for Kids and Families** (pass by, no stop) - You can take this tour on any day except on some important national holidays. We recommend you book this tour in advance as it fills up quickly. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 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 Just outside Colosseo underground station, ground level (there is only one exit, 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. ## 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 - Children must be accompanied by an adult - 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. - Wear confortable shoes - Not recommended for child aged 5 and under - 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. - Please specify the adults names and the kids names ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#48 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) — 4.98 (682) 3. 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