{"id":2699,"date":"2021-04-12T06:31:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T06:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/?p=2699"},"modified":"2021-04-12T07:19:54","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T07:19:54","slug":"how-to-plan-a-kid-friendly-rome-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-a-kid-friendly-rome-tour","title":{"rendered":"How to plan a Kid-friendly Rome tour?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The eternal city is full of amazing sites, sounds and tastes\nthat will spark excitement in every family member. With its medieval alleyways,\nhistoric monuments, archeological digs, beautiful churches, grand palaces, and\nof course world famous cuisine even the toddlers in your family will find\nsomething to enjoy. But with so much to see, do and eat in this city it will be\ndifficult to tick all the boxes, especially when travelling with young ones. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting the sites :<\/strong>\nAlmost everyone will tell you that the best way to see the sites of Rome is\nwith a tour guide. But is the answer the same if you have children in tow?\nWell, majority of the time, yes, it is.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking tours are very popular amongst families as well.\nHaving an organized tour not only helps to provide excellent insight into the\nsites you are visiting, but it also helps to keep your time structured which is\nvery important to children. Unless you (the parent) have extensive knowledge of\nthe city, you will not be able to give your children any context as to where\nyou are and what you are seeing. With this said however, kids will be kids so\nthey are likely to get bored, hungry and tired at some point so it\u2019s important\nto keep the children in mind while choosing walking tours in Rome. For example,\nwhen visiting the Vatican City, a 3 hour Vatican Highlights Tour<\/a> would be more\nsuitable for children, compared to a Vatican 5 hour In-Depth tour which would\ntake most of the day and leave your children exhausted.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get the most out of visiting the sites with children, and for the best family tours in Rome<\/a><\/strong>, it would be ideal to have a private guide, just for your family. When you book online you can request to have a kid friendly guide who will help to bring the sites to life for the littlest of explorers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are unable to have a private guide then we always\nsuggest bringing your kids to the front of the group so that the guide can\nengage more with them, keeping them interested. Considering the fact that kids\nusually have plenty of questions, it\u2019s best to have them front and center so\nthey can ask till their heart\u2019s content..<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, here are some ideas that you might help, we have two\nseparate lists one with the popular attractions your kids are going to love,\nthe other would contain some offbeat fun ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The popular attractions for kids: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Colosseum<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

No matter what the tourist agenda might be, the Colosseum\nwill always be the top priority. The ancient amphitheater with all its\nmagnificence is going to thrill children of all ages. Coupled with the stories\nof gladiators, never seen before animals, naval battles and much more more,\ntheir imagination will run wild.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ostia Antica<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Just a short train ride out of the city of Rome is Ostia\nAntica, the ancient port of Rome. As the river changed its flow, this Roman\nport was abandoned almost overnight. Very similar to the ruins of Pompeii,\nOstia Antica gives a glimpse into how an ancient city used to function.\nHowever, unlike Pompeii, you are allowed to freely explore a huge part of Ostia\nAntica on your own. And this means touching, climbing and playing. Once a port\nof Rome, it is also a very short distance to the beach so you can consider\ntouring the ruins in the morning and then spending the afternoon at the beach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Torre di Largo Argentina and the Cat Sanctuary<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Although you are not free to walk around these ruins which\nare right in the heart of Rome, you are allowed to go below street level to\nreach the cat sanctuary of Largo Argentina. Around 200 cats roam these ruins,\nwith even more up for adoption inside of the sanctuary itself. The cats are all\nwell fed and have access to a veterinarian daily so even though some may look a\nbit mangy, they are generally safe to approach and pet (if you can catch them).\nGrab a piece of Pizza at the nearby pizzeria and enjoy the beautiful view of\nRoman ruins alongside many furry friends.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vatican City<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We cannot say that Vatican is the most child friendly of the sites, however it will definitely be on your to-do list so here are some of the sites in the Vatican which we know your kids will enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

– St Peter\u2019s Basilica<\/strong>: This church is the largest in the world so it\u2019s hard not to drop your jaw in awe when walking into it. Inside the church itself there are optical illusions, \u2018secret\u2019 markings, mummified popes on display, and numerous amazing strories so it will be best to have a guide lead you though so you don\u2019t miss anything.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

– Vatican Museum<\/strong>s : The Vatican Museums are the largest collection of art in the world and to say the least, these museums are not for everyone. However, when in Rome, it is hard to leave out the Vatican Museums. We find that what children seem to enjoy the most in the Vatican Museums is the Hall of the Animals with never seen before beasts, the Egyptian Collection with its mummies, and the Vatican Gardens.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

– St Peter\u2019s Dome<\/strong>: If you are not afraid of heights then the Dome of St Peter\u2019s Basilica is something that all children love to do. Not only is it a spectacular view from the top, but it\u2019s a lot of fun just making your way to the top. At some points you have to hold onto a rope and circle around a small spiral staircase, at another point you are looking down into the basilica from the inside of the dome, it is really a small adventure that your kids will be glad to have done.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Catacombs of San Callixtus<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Rome has many different sets of Catacombs but some of the largest are the ones of San Callixtus. Included in the cost of admission is a tour guide who will lead everyone through while giving explanations and making sure no one gets lost. The mystery behind it all makes it a great place for a child to visit as their imagination will run wild.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Crypt of the Capuchin Monks<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Another morbid yet interesting site to visit is the Crypt of the Capuchin Monks, located just off of Piazza and Metro station \u2018Barberini\u2019, it\u2019s easy to reach and a quick activity as it only takes about 30min of your day. Around 3700 friar skeletons and skulls are carefully placed throughout the crypt as decoration which makes it the creepiest site in the city, guaranteed to make your kids squeal with delight.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are a couple more fun ideas your children may enjoy: <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Gladiator School:<\/strong>\nAfter learning about the many thrilling tales of Roman gladiators at the\nColosseum, why not let them have an afternoon of fun at Rome\u2019s\nGladiator School<\/a>. With different classes and even more costumes available\nit is a lot of fun for the whole family.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a puppet show\nlooking over the city:<\/strong> Once of the best viewpoints looking over the city of\nRome is the Gianicolo (Janiculum Hill) and this is also where you will find the\nTeatrino di Pulcinella al Gianicolo (puppet theater), where you can enjoy a\npuppet show and have some fun.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chill out in the\npark:<\/strong> Head to Rome\u2019s most famous park; Villa Borghese. Basically the\ncentral park of the eternal city, there is much to see and do. There is a small\nlake in the park so you can enjoy a boat ride, rent a 4 person bike and cruise\naround the park or even board a hot air balloon for a unique view of the city.\nRome\u2019s zoo is located on the north end of Villa Borghese which is always a\nwinner for children.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pizza or Gelato\nmaking class:<\/strong> Your kids will definitely enjoy eating pizza and gelato, so\nwhy don’t you allow a chef to show them how it\u2019s done. There are different\ncooking courses available in Rome however pIzza and gelato classes are the most\npopular for children. More than just a wonderful learning experience, it can\nalso be a lot of fun as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you sit down to plan your itinerary, we think it is best\nto spread out activities to ensure that your kids do not get too tired and\nbored with what you are most interested in, while making sure that you tick off\nall of the sites that your children are interested in. Rome has so much to\noffer, and we hope that this article will help you and your little ones make\nthe most of it and create some memorable moments in Rome.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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