Discover Rome with Kids, Rome

Rome is a fascinating city that kids love! Visit the Colosseum, the Vatican, and its museums, plus the sites of Ancient Rome, all at your kids' pace. 

The Vatican is fun for children but interesting enough to keep the whole family engaged as you explore the Pio Clementio Museum, Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of Tapestries, and the magnificent Raphael's Rooms, ending in the breathtaking Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. At the Colosseum, find trap doors, secret passageways, and hidden corners where Romans once fought! Let the kids tap into their creative side in one of the art and history capitals of the world as they invent stories and reenact Roman gladiators. 

Ancient Rome: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill & Pantheon with Kids

• Colosseum: The Colosseum is fun for kids, but not as interactive as some other sites. Still, you can enjoy learning about the history and visit the Parco Del Colle Oppio afterward to burn off any energy! This playground is very close and features swings, a jungle gym, a slide, and more.
• The Roman Forum: Suitable for very young kids and even toddlers, as they can enjoy its vast open space. On the other side of the forum, at the bottom of Palatine Hill, lies Circo Massimo, the old Roman stadium. Nowadays, the stadium is just a large, car-free open-air space and is perfect for letting kids loose for a while. 
• Palatine Hill: It's best to go early in the morning, as kids can run around this well-treed natural area without worrying about the usual hordes of tourists.
• The Pantheon: The horse-drawn carriages will certainly keep the kids entertained! Very close to the Pantheon, you'll also find another iconic square, Piazza Navona. Kids love the fountain and the famous toy shop that sells life-size stuffed animals. Close to the Pantheon, you'll find the Bartolucci home of Pinocchio, which still produces all their products by hand with wood. There's a section of the store called “Geppetto’s workshop,” where kids can see how artisans create these toys.

Child-Friendly Museums for Rainy Days

• Explora Interactive Museum: Let your kids forget the “no-touch” rule for a while and take on odd jobs for a wage, spend hard-earned money at the supermarket, recycle waste, and do chores around the house.
• Centrale Montemartini: This is an old industrial space converted into a museum with ancient Roman statues, mosaics, and more.
• Welcome to Rome: Explore virtual reality and 3-D reconstructions of Ancient Rome at the center in Corso Vittorio. The visit is short but impressive. 
• Time Elevator 5D Unique Experience: Take a trip through the history of the Eternal City and learn about the legend of Romulus and Remus, the assassination of Julius Caesar, Nero, and Michelangelo during the implementation of the Sistine Chapel. You can also watch the virtual reconstruction of unique monuments in the world, such as the Colosseum, the Temple of Vesta, and the Baths of Caracalla, all the way up to the splendor of the Renaissance and Baroque Rome!

Read more about family-friendly experiences in Italy and other activities in Rome.