Rome: Colosseum for Kids – A Journey through Gladiators and the Wonders of Rome

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About the activity

Take your children to the Colosseum to hear stories about gladiators and gladiatorial contests.
Your guide will tell the story of ancient Rome in a fun and child-friendly way.
A fun adventure for the whole family.

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French, Italian, Spanish (depends on selected option)
Duration

3 hours
Includes
- Entrance ticket to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
- Guided tour with an official guide who is an expert in history and archaeology
- Clear and engaging explanations for families and children
- Priority (skip-the-line) entry to the archaeological sites
- Food and refreshments
- Transportation from/to the hotel

Highlights & Description

Highlights

The guides tell the story to children with passion, simplicity, and smiles.
Every word sparks curiosity: the Colosseum comes to life before their eyes.
Gladiators, emperors, and legends come back to life
Families embark on a journey through time together, filled with wonder and discovery
We'll see it all: the Colosseum, the Forum, and Palatine Hill. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

Description

This Colosseum tour is designed for curious kids and families who want to embark on an adventure through history. Using simple and engaging language, an expert guide will lead families through the ancient stones of the world’s most famous amphitheater, sharing stories of gladiators, emperors, and the spectacular games that brought Rome to life two thousand years ago.

During the tour, children and teens will discover parts of the Colosseum just as they have seen them in movies and schoolbooks – but this time for real! They will walk along the corridors where gladiators once passed, look down on the arena from above, and imagine the crowd cheering, the trumpets blaring, and the emperor raising his thumb to decide the gladiators’ fates.

The guide will lead them on a journey to discover the monument's hidden secrets: the elevators that lifted the cages of the wild beasts, the trapdoors through which the gladiators appeared, and the graffiti still visible on the stones, carved by the hands of ancient spectators. And it is precisely among these intriguing details that children will notice something special: small doors hidden within the walls of the Colosseum. These are the little doors for the cats that live among the ancient stones, and, with a bit of luck, during the tour, you might see one suddenly pop out, much to the delight and amazement of the little ones.

The tour then continues through the remains of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where the daily life of Ancient Rome took shape: here, children can stroll among the columns of the temples dedicated to the gods, discover where Caesar gave his speeches, and admire the remains of the imperial residences overlooking the Eternal City. The guide will bring to life the voices of the merchants, the scents of the spices, and the rustle of white togas along the marble streets.

Between one story and the next, there will be no shortage of moments of pure wonder. Younger visitors will hear the legend of Titus, the young emperor who had the Colosseum built as a gift to the people after years of war, and the story of Flavia, the little girl who one day managed to sneak into the arena to see her favorite gladiator, hiding among the cloaks of the Roman ladies. These true and imagined stories will make the visit more relatable to children, while remaining true to history.

Ideal for families with children and teens, this tour is designed to stimulate the imagination and curiosity of young visitors, but also to captivate adults. The explanations are clear, engaging, and packed with fascinating details, bringing the grandeur of Ancient Rome to life without ever becoming dull.

A unique experience designed for those who want to discover the history of Rome in a new way: not only through its stones and monuments, but also through the emotions, voices, and images of a past that lives on.

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of antiquity, where every stone tells the story of an adventure and every child’s gaze becomes a little discovery.

Good to know before you go

When booking, all participants are required to provide their full names, surnames, and dates of birth, exactly as they appear on their identification documents.
This information is essential for the issuance of the personal Colosseum admission tickets.
For last-minute bookings (made no later than the day before), this information must be provided immediately; otherwise, the tour cannot be guaranteed.
To avoid typos, we recommend sending a copy of your ID documents at the time of confirmation.
Please note that tickets with incorrect information will not be accepted at the Colosseum entrance gates.

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