{"id":2064,"date":"2020-02-17T09:50:52","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T09:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/?p=2064"},"modified":"2020-02-17T10:03:58","modified_gmt":"2020-02-17T10:03:58","slug":"visiting-rome-with-children-sites-to-see-and-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/visiting-rome-with-children-sites-to-see-and-things-to-do","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Rome With Children: Sites To See And Things To Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Simply travelling with children is always an experience in itself,\nprimarily because handling children, their tantrums, and their moods on a tour\ncan be difficult work. While parents know how their children behave in various situations\nand settings, one can never be too well prepared for a trip, especially to a\ncity as complex as Rome. Here is a list of things to do and sights to see in\nRome keeping in mind junior travellers and their needs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To begin with, for children, a visit to the Colosseum will be an\nexperience difficult to forget. Though climbing to the top floors and then the\nunderground chambers is a little arduous, the breath taking magnificence of the\nancient amphitheatre will surely instil a sense of awe and wonderment in both\nadults and children alike.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hiring a guide is a good idea as they can share exciting gladiator stories that will enliven your experience of the Colosseum. Be sure to bring walking shoes and summer caps! Tours of the Colosseum<\/a> <\/strong>can be a little taxing but a rewarding experience all in all.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In tandem with the Colosseum, one can spend time at the Roman Forum and\nlearn about the life of the ancient Romans. From there, head to the Palatine\nHill which has a breath-taking view of the cityscape, which both children and\nadults will surely enjoy. The historically rich Hills will hold fascination for\nadults though children might get a little bored.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next on your itinerary, you can schedule a visit to the Trevi Fountain,\nwhich children are sure to enjoy. Legend has it, throwing a coin into the\nwaters of the fountain \u2013 using your right hand and throwing over your left\nshoulder \u2013 guarantees you will one day return to the Eternal City. The clear\nblue waters and the grandeur of the sculptures offer a spectacular setting for\nphotos. It is always a delightful, though crowded, experience for young and old\nalike. That being said, due to new security measures, access to the fountain\nhas been somewhat limited. Nowadays only children are allowed to go right up to\nthe water\u2019s edge \u2013 making the experience, and the photos, extra special for\nyour young travellers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are numerous options for lunch. Eat out at the famous and bustling\nCampo de Fiori marketplace. Or, sign up for a pasta cooking\nclass with top chefs and learn how to prepare traditional pasta dishes. What\nyou prepare is what you eat. The pasta cooking class is a fun-filled experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss a quick visit to the awe-inspiring Pantheon\nor to the inevitable St Peter\u2019s Basilica. You can climb right up to the top of\nthe dome of St Peter\u2019s Basilica for a breath-taking view of St Peter\u2019s Square.\nThe church is very crowded on most days so, although the climb would be an\nexciting experience for children it should be said that the long lines to get\nin could be a hassle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stepping away from Rome, a great day trip with children is a drive down to Pompeii, a UNESCO world heritage site. Admire the beatific Amalfi Coast on your way to and from the ruins of this famous ancient city, and then head to lunch in the small fishing village of Positano. While there are many ways to enjoy the Eternal City, for the best Vatican city tours<\/a><\/strong>, a little research and planning is a good idea, especially when travelling with children. So grab your children and pack your bags for a wonderful trip to the seat of history itself: Rome.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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