Embark on a captivating journey through ancient Rome with child-friendly activities at the Roman Colosseum.
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Experience the Colosseum in 1.5 hours instead of the comprehensive tour, perfect for engaging the young with interactive elements.
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Make history fun with games like historical charades, scavenger hunts, or a Jeopardy-style quiz with your guide.
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Listen to your child-friendly guide narrate tales of gladiator fights and animal hunts that dominated the Arena in ancient Rome!
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Did you know the Colosseum could be turned into a lake for mock naval battles in ancient times?
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Guided tour of the Colosseum
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Access to Colosseum tiers 1 & 2
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Expert child-friendly guide
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Headsets
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Carla
Feb, 2025
The guide was great! Especially keeping the kids interested in all the history! Well worth it for families!
Making Roman history fun!
It’s a family day on this Colosseum tour! Avoid the long queues and step into the Colosseum for a unique and educational experience. Enriched with information about Roman history, culture, and gladiatorial knowledge.
Learning through activities
Listen to your official tour guide for tales of gladiators and their death-defying deeds, the history of the Flavian Amphitheatre from the first laying of the foundation stone to the day of its inauguration in 80 AD, the importance of these games during the Roman era, and more. You’ll also be given an insight into the life story of Flavius Attilius – one of the greatest gladiators of the Colosseum.
A dynamic and engaging experience, kids are encouraged to actively participate in the tour by answering questions in a quiz through the use of their smartphones.
Accessibility
- This experience is suitable for pram/stroller but not ideal for people with reduced mobility.
Additional information
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This tour does not include access to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.
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For maximum safety, all guests must go through an airport-style security check at entry. Expect to stand in line, this mandatory step cannot be skipped.
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Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you to gain entry.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at: Arch of Constantine.
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Address: Via di San Gregorio, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.
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Look for your guide with the pink ‘ILoveRome’ logo.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Getting There
By Metro
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The closest metro station is Colosseo, a 6-min walk to the meeting point.
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Line B will get you here.
By Bus
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Multiple bus stops are around the Colosseum, a 1-min walk to the meeting point.
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Buses 75, 85, 87, 118, 51, 118, 117, and C3 will get you here.
Validity
This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.
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