Shelters for children in Rome. Where to go with children in Rome and what to show them? Gardens and parks of Rome

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How to walk around Rome with children and not get killed? No way, because Rome is not a very suitable city for young travelers. But good preparation can save your vacation and save your nerves.

Let's start with some small rules:

It's very hot in the summer, so don't plan anything for children between 12 and 4 p.m., spend this time in the park, in a museum, or just go to sleep.
If you suddenly find yourself outside, sunscreen is a must. And don’t save money, the city sun is worse than the sea sun.
Everyone can drink water from street fountains, including children.
Usually Italians are very loyal to children, they will warm up a bottle for you everywhere for free and let you go to the toilet, and even give you a piece (pizza bianca) to scratch your teeth (by the way, don’t refuse, it’s tasty and healthy), but sometimes with changing tables and chairs in restaurants just a disaster.
In restaurants, the children's menu usually consists of French fries and breaded cutlets, but you can always ask for pasta in bianco, or pasta al pomodoro, or just mozzarella (rarely does a child refuse). There are no soups, no purees, but you can bring any food with you, by the way, you can buy baby jars there too.
There are practically no shady playgrounds with swings and slides in Rome, sad but true. Therefore, parents have to entertain the little ones, and, of course, toy stores will help them with this.

Al Sogno Store

At the Al Sogno store at Piazza Navona, 53 you can find almost everything. This is a small historical store where you can stick to the display for a long time. And you yourself will most likely be very interested in looking at unusual handmade toys.

Papa Carlo's shop

Who doesn't know Pinocchio? Not far from the Pantheon at Via dei Pastini, 96 there is, of course, called “Papa Carlo’s Shop”. Here you can pamper the kids with a new toy and take a photo with the whole family with Pinocchio himself, as well as buy cute handmade wooden toys.

A Little Big Town

A Little Big Town is a modest equivalent of a modern toy store on Via Cesare Battisti, 120 (Piazza Venezia), but nevertheless one of the largest in the center of Rome.

Entertainment

Time Elevator

A small attraction in the center of Rome. Time Elevator is a real “time machine” where your children can take a virtual journey into the past of Rome. For maximum immersion in a virtual journey, the creators of Time Elevator used all the technical advances available today - many bright special effects, stereoscopic images and surround sound. Multi-sensory special effects even allow you to physically interact with legendary historical figures.

Official site: www.time-elevator.it
Ticket prices: adult – 12 euros, children – 9 euros.

Explora Children's Museum

This non-profit museum is an entire play town created for educational purposes. It is located at Via Flaminia, 82, near the Villa Borghese park. At the Explora Museum, children will be able to have plenty of fun, experiment with various techniques, while simultaneously becoming familiar with the laws of physics, the basics of economics, sociology and other sciences.
For children from 2.5 to 8 years old, tickets should be booked on the website. And all proceeds go to charity.

Villa Borghese – Pincio Park

Address: Piazza Trilussa, 41.
Telephone: +39 06 58333920
Official site: www.enotecaferrara.it

Rossopomodoro

Neapolitan pizzeria Rossopomodoro is located in the city center 2 minutes from the Pantheon. Children's chairs, large tables, child friendly policy - this is worth a lot in the center of Rome. And the most interesting thing is pizza making master classes for the little ones every Sunday from 10 to 12.

Address: Largo di Torre Argentina 1

Rec23 Restaurant Emporio Club

Saturday and Sunday at the Rec23 Restaurant Emporio Club are family days, which means a great brunch with homemade lasagna, mozzarella, cakes and a separate table for children where they can play and draw under the supervision of a baby sitter.

Address: Piazza dell'Emporio, 1-2
Official site: www.rec23.com

Excursions and master classes

When booking excursions, check with the guides whether the route is suitable for strollers. For example, you can climb only with a backpack or sling. And in the city center or Trastevere, the guide will prepare a route in advance, avoiding high stairs and impassable alleys.

A professional guide with experience working with children will always be of interest and will try to adapt the excursion program to the age of the child.

Children's individual excursions with ITALY FOR ME are presented in. If your child is interested in history, I recommend planning and booking a visit:

hunting for animals in the center of the Eternal City - in this original excursion for families, the goal will be not only to visit the main attractions of Rome, but also to have an exciting pursuit of Adventure! Ideal for children 4-14 years old.
– both adults and children can take part in the training. You will change into clothes from the era of Imperial Rome, undergo the training of a real fighter and learn to wield a real gladiator's sword.
- you and your child will learn how to create a mosaic and a fresco, you will learn all the secrets of the best masters of humanity, among whom - and you yourself will choose the layout on which you will work, so that you can then take home not just a simple Chinese magnet that any tourist buys - no, you will have something unique, priceless, created according to the recipes of Roman artists, according to their sketches, but with your own hands!
– family trip to Lake Bracciano from Rome to Odescalchi Castle and to Aviation Museum - the largest in Italy, located on the territory of a modern military base. In four huge hangars, real aircraft from different eras are presented: the dawn of aircraft construction, the period between 2 world wars, World War 2 and modern technology. You will see the first models of aircraft with bicycle wheels and engines in the most unexpected places; airship model; "insides" of aircraft; the Enigma coding machine, which the Germans used to transmit their encrypted messages, and much more! In a special store, if desired, you can purchase branded clothing from Aeronautics of Italy and aircraft models.
Night Forum of Caesar and Augustus - from April 21 to November 11, the Forums of Caesar and Augustus host special interactive night group excursions organized by the Italian Ministry of Culture. Read more in the article

Dear forum members, please advise what would be the most interesting in Rome for a 7-year-old child. The Colosseum is certainly a sightseeing tour of Rome, a walk through the streets goes without saying.
Will he be able to take an excursion to the Vatican - many write about the queues inside and outside, and what other interesting things could you recommend for a child, and another question - does anyone know if it is possible to find a children's guide in the museums of Rome? We We were recently in the Hermitage with a children’s guide, who gave a tour for children and spoke in a child-friendly language - it was just wonderful!

We were in Rome last summer with our 7-year-old son.
With a child, I advise you to visit the 3D cinema "TimeElevator" http://www.time-elevator.it/en/index.htm- there is a film about the history of Rome (take headphones with Russian language), interestingly made, a whole attraction - and everything around becomes much clearer to the child :). Borghese Park is a great place for a walk - and the zoo is there too. In the Vatican - to the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, walk around the square and try to sign up in advance for an excursion to the Vatican Gardens (we didn't succeed:(). We didn't go to the Vatican Museums.
Capitoline Museums - we planned, but didn’t have time. My son liked it (and remembered it) - the Colosseum, Castle of St. Angel, Pantheon, Navona Square.

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Well, why is it pointless... Depends on the child, the time (when you will be in Rome, how many days, etc.) and the general mood.

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There is a tour, as far as I understand, not only of the gardens, but also of the Vatican State in general. Children at that age should find it interesting. In addition to the square there is also a Cathedral and a dome! :)

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To kid? Ours was the first to run, we could barely hold on :) There, first on the elevator, then along the narrow stairs. It’s hard for those who are overweight and short of breath - but it’s easy for children;)

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I sent 5 faxes there, but they never responded to me:((but back then it was still not possible to book by e-mail)

Show a seven-year-old child the newt, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Colosseum outside, feed him ice cream and pizza, and don’t torment him with history. A seven-year-old child is not able to remember Hadrian, Trajan, Diocletian, or learn the difference between the ruins of the Fori Imperiali, the Palatine, the Quirinal, etc.
And he certainly won’t understand anything in the Vatican.

Reason: personal experience of driving with a seven-year-old child.

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To the gardens - you need to check on the website, if it’s paid, then it’s discounted :)
Entrance to the square and the cathedral is free for everyone, the elevator ride is paid for adults (about 5 euros, I don’t remember exactly), and for children it’s free.

Denis Nechaev, we looked at the gladiator aisles (and convinced our parents to buy a gladiator costume;)), we really imagined what it was like, we looked at the Forums from there, we found the place where Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris fought in the movie “Way of the Dragon”;) - yes there's a lot more :)

Elena-P, well done. You gave the child a worthy history lesson. :(

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I reprinted this sentence from the children's book "What is what. Gladiators", published by "Slovo", which I bought especially for children, so that they would know what the three amphitheaters symbolize, which they happened to see in Italy, Turkey and Croatia.

I showed my children the place of murder, the dead places, where the corpses of the murdered were dumped, I told about the terrible executions of the first Christians, who were thrown out in these arenas to be devoured and torn to pieces by wild animals.

The Colosseum inside should make any normal person feel dumbfounded and tremble in the knees at the mere thought of how much human blood was shed here for the barbaric (pun intended!) fun of Roman citizens, how many corpses of physically healthy, strong, beautiful people whose lives were worthy of a better fate , dragged with the help of crooked hooks to throw them into the waters of the Tiber! But internal disgust is quickly suppressed by the benefits of modern civilization, located around the Colosseum - here you have the sale of postcards, any guides to Rome and books about the big arena in Russian, drinks (the funny word bibite in Italian), sandwiches and hot dogs...

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Oh, why so gloomy? :(
Every story (and indeed everything) has its bright and dark sides. Why focus the attention of children (and yourself on vacation) on the evil and scary?

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I’ve always considered myself normal... but I don’t. Admiration for the size and architectural design - yes, it does...

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My three-year-old son knows that Stalin and Hitler are equivalent kaka.

Quote: I said that we were in three amphitheaters.

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My soul is fragile under a pile of muscles. Outwardly I am a male, but internally I am so vulnerable!

In general, I am a supporter of always taking children with you on trips. The kids perceive everything very vividly. And their look is not burdened by adult stereotypes. This is why I personally find it interesting to travel with my daughter.

However, everywhere has its own characteristics. For example, Rome. This city can be visited with a child who can walk for a long time and is interested in history. Well, or you can interest him in this story before the trip.

We visited Rome during spring break at the end of March. There were children with us: my daughter, 5th grade, and my friends’ son, 1st grade. The girl’s story had already begun, but the boy just read about ancient Rome before the trip. He was especially interested in Emperor Nero and gladiatorial combat.

At first I thought of visiting special children's museums, but then we abandoned this idea. There was little time and I wanted it to be interesting for everyone. They got it right on some things, but not very well on some things. In this article I want to highlight those places that made an impression on our children.

1. Gardens and parks of Rome.

Rome is an amazing, green city. Everyone likes the gardens and parks, which by the way are green all year round. We chose Villa Giulia and Villa Borghese as the place for our walk.

And by the way, we watched Italian teenagers lying peacefully on the grass. It's a pleasure to look at them. There is no aggression in them. Apparently all the aggressive Italians killed each other back in the 15th century.

2. Vatican.

You can watch the Vatican endlessly. The main thing is to come there not in the morning, but after lunch, so as not to stand in line. Of course, we considered it our duty to show our offspring the Sistine Chapel.

We didn’t know whether they would be interested in it or not. In fact, they liked everything, especially the collection of antique animal sculptures.

These photographs were taken by children.
The uniform of the Swiss Guards makes a particular impression on schoolchildren.

3. Colosseum and Forum.

When visiting the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, we decided not to take risks (I was not confident in my abilities as a guide to the forum) and booked a tour. We found guides on the Internet, warned that schoolchildren would be with us, and the guide prepared such a program that we all really liked. Gladiators, emperors, vestal girls - in the history of Rome you can find many interesting stories for teenagers.

4. St. Peter's Basilica

St. Peter's Basilica is one of the main attractions of Rome and it was the one that made the strongest impression on our children. Even now, after a while, when I ask my daughter about Rome, she remembers St. Peter’s Cathedral.

5. Cafe Greco.

Café Greco, located on Via Candotti (the street of expensive boutiques), has been operating for 250 years. Gogol loved to be here. It was in Rome that he worked on the first volume of Dead Souls. A good addition to a literature lesson. In addition, it is interesting to try ice cream from the 19th century.

This dessert is called granita, and is frozen fruit with ice. This is what ice cream looked like before the industrial revolution. The cafe has preserved historical interiors, and it is not that expensive, at least compared to some Moscow restaurants. Cafe website: http://www.anticocaffegreco.eu/

6. Roman fountains

7. Piazza Navona.

After Christmas, Piazza Navona becomes a real fair; sweets, toys, and gifts are sold here. There are also mummers and carousels running here.

At other times there are artists, paintings and toys. In general, it’s also interesting.

Traveling with children In a big city like Rome, it can be stressful if you don't know the places where children will be interested. You walk a lot, visit monuments and museums, but the children get bored and tired. Therefore we decided to offer management, to make your holiday in Rome with children as enjoyable as possible.
First of all, it is important to choose suitable housing. What could be better than our apartment, specially designed for families with children and located in walking distance from the Spanish Steps? It is located in Via Francesco Crispi near two metro stations, Spagna and Barberini. The apartment is equipped with everything necessary to please children and their parents. For the little ones there are toys, books in different languages, video games, while parents will appreciate the air conditioning, hot tub and free WI FI.

What to do in Rome with children

Rome's attractions are often crowded with tourists and there are long queues at the entrance. To prevent your children from getting tired and becoming capricious, spoiling your mood, why not take advantage of our excursion with privileged entry without a queue? Check out our special offers and contact us.

Many attractions will attract not only your attention, but also your children. For example, fountains of Rome with their impressive architecture, looking like real film sets. In addition, young visitors are fascinated by the legends that surround many of them: for example, Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona by Bernini or Turtle fountain in the ghetto, or the most famous Trevi Fountain near the Spanish Steps.
Rome has no shortage of sunny weather or... parks, so why not go on a nature walk to let the kids loose? The most famous parks are located near the center: Villa Pamphilj, located in the vicinity of the Janiculum Hill and the Trastevere region, Villa Torlonia with its unusual Owl House and, of course, Villa Borghese. Located behind the Spanish Steps, it is the main park of the center of Rome. It is dominated by the Galleria Borghese, one of Rome's most visited museums, housing an impressive collection of 17th-century works, in particular works by Caravaggio and Canova.
Our city has other attractions that will captivate your children. Do you know Through the lips of truth(Piazza della Verita, 18)? Test the sincerity of your offspring by inviting them to place their hand in these mouths. If they tell a lie, their lips will be closed!
A miracle will open to your eyes and the eyes of your children if you look into the famous keyhole(Piazza Pietro d'Illiria). Through this hole on the gates of the Monastery of the Knights of Malta unfolds unforgettable panorama of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.
The Wax Museum– Piazza SS.-Apostoli, 68 / A - tel. +39 06 6796482The museum, located a stone's throw from Piazza Venezia, cannot, of course, compete with the large wax museums in London or Paris, but here you can pleasantly spend a couple of hours and introduce children to outstanding personalities in Italian history.

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Time Elevator Roman Adventure (Time Elevator Rome Experience) – Via dei SS.-Apostoli, 20 - tel. + 39 06 69921823This is the most fun and attractive way introduce your children to the history of Rome. A multi-sensory cinema using panoramic screens and mobile platforms will recreate before your eyes the life of Ancient Rome.
Explora, Children's Museum– Via Flaminia 80/86 - tel. 06 3613776The first Italian private museum, dedicated to children. In different rooms, children can learn about nutrition, waste recycling, mechanics and other sciences while actively participating in the activities offered.
Technotown (Technotown) – Via Lazzaro Spallanzani 1 - tel.+39 06 06 08This museum of science and technology, located in a medieval villa in the charming Villa Torlonia. In 9 halls of the museum, young scientists will be able to take part in many events, using technical means and their own creativity.
Cinecitta Ward (Cinecitta World) - Via Castel Romano 200 - tel. +39 06 64009293A large amusement park based on the scenery of the Cinecittà film studio. Between ancient Romans and cowboys, there's plenty of outdoor fun to be had. You'll be amazed by the many attractions, amazing shows and themed restaurants!
Museum of Zoology– Via Aldrovandi 18 - tel. +39 06 6710 9270This ancient museum houses 5 million items, although not all of them are on display due to lack of space. With the help of a specially designed route, the youngest visitors can become acquainted with the topic of animal biodiversity.
Biopark– Viale del Giardino Zoologico 20 – tel. +39 06 3608211Founded in 1908, the Rome Zoo was transformed into a Bioparc in 2008 with the aim of creating natural conditions for animals and protecting endangered species. Currently, the Biopark represents about 200 species of animals.

Close to Rome

Rainbow Magicland– Via della Pace, Valmontone - tel. +39 06 95318700 - 54 km from Rome This the largest amusement park in central Italy, located a few kilometers from Rome. There are attractions for all ages, from the aptly named Shock roller coaster and the dizzying Mystic Tower to the more sedate Crazy Cups and Roni the Spider.
Zoomarine– Via dei Romagnoli, Torvaianica - tel. +39 06 91534 - 38 km from RomeThis aquapark offers many attractions for big and small. There are attractions in large pools and numerous shows where children can get to know the animals, such as the Dolphin Island show or the Pinniped Cove show.

Food in Rome

Roman pizza: A candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List, pizza is a symbol of our country. In Rome you can enjoy the so-called “Roman pizza”, which differs from the more famous Neapolitan pizza in that it is thinner and has a crispier crust. Our favorite pizzerias are located in different areas of the city, in particular we recommend the pizzeria “I-Marmi” on Viale Trastevere 53 (tel. +39 06 5800919), “Nuovo Mondo” on Via Amerigo Vespucci 15 in the Testaccio quarter ( tel. +39 06 5746004) and "Buffetto" at Via del Governo Vecchio 114, a stone's throw from Piazza Navona (tel. +39 06 6861617).
Ice cream in Rome: What can you please the little ones with, if not delicious ice cream?! We advise you to avoid industrial ice cream and try artisan ice cream using only natural ingredients. We recommend San Crispino ice cream, in Piazza della Maddalena 3 (tel. +39 06 97601190), just 50 meters from the Pantheon, La Romana ice cream in Via Ostiense 48, in the Testaccio quarter (tel. +39 0657302253) or the famous old store "Palazzo del Freddo" in Via Principe Eugenio, 65 (tel. +39 06 4464740) in the Esquiline district.

Curious facts

Roman Bestiary Walking through the streets of the center of Rome, you can meet numerous and original animals. For example, two salamanders decorating Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, or a deer with a cross between the antlers on Piazza Sant'Eustaquio. These animals are symbols that contain fascinating stories and exciting legends that you and your children will certainly be interested in getting to know. To find out more about them, you can visit the Roman Bestiary page.
Cats of Rome(Torre Argentina)The streets of Rome have long been home to entire colonies of wild cats, lovingly cared for by voluntary associations and individual women, nicknamed “Gattare” (lit. “Cat Lady”). Some of these colonies have become real tourist attractions, such as the cats that colonized the archaeological site of Largo di Torre Argentina. It's fun to watch them among the ruins or play a game to see who can find the most cats between the ancient columns and marble slabs.

For more detailed information about these and other interesting places that will help make your holiday with children in Rome unforgettable, you can visit the official website of the Municipality of Rome, entirely dedicated to tourism.

– the best option for family vacations, travel and cultural programs. In our guide you will find all the information about where it is better to live, where to go, where to eat and shop in Rome with children.

Rome is a unique city. This is a real open-air museum, as children and adults like to call it. At first glance, it may seem that the Eternal City will appeal only to lovers of history and art, and that little travelers will be bored here. However, just like finding a treasure chest, you just need to arm yourself with a map with hints. Our guide is just such a “map”» , and with its help you will find really worthwhile options for holidays with children in Rome.

Let's discover the treasures of the Eternal City together! 🙂

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1. Where is the best place to live in Rome with children?

Why? All these areas are within walking distance from the green heart of Rome - Villa Borghese. This park is ideal for family recreation and entertainment. Here you will find children's playgrounds and attractions, children's train, tandem bicycle rental for the whole family, puppet theater and cinema for the little ones, and most importantly - biopark, where for the first time in Europe animals began to be kept in nature, and not in cages.

This is an ideal location with plenty of entertainment for children and adults during the day and a quiet peaceful place at night. All the main attractions are within walking distance, and if you get tired, there are metro stations and taxi ranks nearby.

Another good area to stay in Rome with children is Piazza Navona, Pantheon or Campo dei Fiori. The only negative is the lack of parks and playgrounds nearby.

But stop in the areas of the Colosseum, Trastevere or Termini we do not recommend. There is nothing interesting in the Colosseum area except the Colosseum itself. Trastevere is one of the party centers of Rome, and the Termini station area cannot be called safe from a security point of view.

We also do not recommend choosing residential areas for your first trip to Rome.. Public transport in the Eternal City operates on its own very strange schedule. In addition, strikes occur very often. It may happen that you spend precious time on vacation moving around the city, and money on taxis. Save your nerves and choose areas in the historical center of Rome. Yes, it will be more expensive, but the impressions and comfortable stay are priceless.

When booking an apartment in Rome, make sure that there is an elevator in the house. Many historical (and not only) palazzos do not have an elevator, and going up to the fifth floor with a child is not the most necessary exercise on vacation :)

2. Rome with children. Where to go

Think back to your last family vacation. What do you remember most? Guided run on excursions? Dinner at a tourist restaurant? Squeezing through the crowd to catch a glimpse of a masterpiece in a museum? Most likely not this.

Unique experiences and special impressions are what turn an ordinary vacation into a trip of a lifetime! has come together to show you Italy as Italians love and know it. We want you to exclaim with delight at the end of your Italian vacation, “WoW, Italy!” and returned to us again and again.

How to best plan your familywow vacation?

We present the TOP 10 educational activities in Rome that your children will definitely enjoy.

✅We recommend starting your trip in Rome with a sightseeing tour-quest for the whole family “History of Ancient Rome”.

This is an ideal way to see all the main attractions, learn the unique history of the city, and most importantly, interest children for 3-4 hours in the fascinating history of the Ancient World, creative tasks and treasure hunting. We are proud that our unusual children's excursion is included in the TOP of the best sightseeing tours in Rome according to the ratings of the independent sites Tripster and Tripadvisor.

Cost: 150 euros for a guided tour, 120 euros for an independent tour (a guide accompanies you along the route online).

You can see how fun and useful our sightseeing tours in Rome are in this video.

✅You can continue your acquaintance with the history of Rome at 5D-cinema «Time Elevator".

"Time Elevator" is a time machine that will take you back 2000 years. In the 40 minutes that the session lasts, you will learn, see and even feel how, when and who lived in Rome.

Shows take place every hour (there are also Russian languages), and the cinema itself is located next to the main shopping street of Rome, Via del Corso.

Address: Via dei SS. Apostoli, 20.

Ticket prices: 12 eur for adults, 9 eur for children.

✅An alternative option is an interactive show Welcome to Rome.

Welcome to Rome features cinematic and immersive video projections on the walls, ceiling and floor, accompanied by a headphone narration (in Russian) about the history and evolution of the Eternal City over time.

Address: Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 203 (this is next to Piazza Navona).

Ticket price: 12 eur for adults, 9.5 eur for children (from 6 to 14 years old).

✅Colosseum and Roman Forum with children.

We do not recommend visiting the Colosseum and the Roman Forum on your own without prior preparation. The fact is that the Colosseum today is just a reflection of its former self. Over many centuries, during which it was successively destroyed by people and the elements, only a “skeleton” remained of the largest amphitheater».

And even the best imagination will not help you imagine what the Roman Forum was like 2000 years ago.

Better not waste your money, but book with a professional children's guide. Or, if you have the time and opportunity, prepare yourself by watching this movie with your whole family the night before your trip.

By the way, at ours we definitely tell the history of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, watch a short but informative video, and perform creative tasks related to the history of the Colosseum.

✅Vatican with children.

Vatican Museums– one of the most popular museum complexes in the world among tourists. But unlike other main attractions in Rome, such as the Colosseum (maximum 3,000 visitors at a time) and the Borghese Gallery (maximum 300 people in a 2-hour interval), the Vatican Museums have no limit on the number of visitors.

The situation is especially extreme in the summer. Many people think that the Vatican Museums can hide from the heat. But there is no air conditioning in museums! In summer, the number of visitors reaches 30,000 per day, and the temperature is not much more comfortable than outside during the sizzling heat. In such conditions, it is not surprising that someone loses consciousness, and in a crush it is still possible to get real injury.

If you do decide to visit museums with young children, here are some useful tips:

Avoid free days to visit the Vatican Museums - this is the last Sunday of each month. Your children will not see anything in the crush, but will only once again receive a “vaccination from art.”
Choose the time of visit: early in the morning before the main flow of tourists at 08.00-09.00 or after lunch at 14.00-15.00. Write to us and we will help you organize a trip to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica with your children.
Start your excursion on a full stomach. An excursion to the museums and to St. Peter's will take at least 3 hours of your time, plus time for entry/exit and movement. Be sure to bring snacks, bananas for children, and a bottle of water. There is a cafe in the Vatican, but the range of dishes is very limited.
Please note that large backpacks and bags, as well as food, are prohibited from entering museums. You will have to put everything in a storage room (the service is provided free of charge).
Families with strollers are allowed access to the Vatican Museums. Staff will direct you to specialized elevators that provide transportation between the various museum spaces. Also in museums there is a room for nursing mothers, a folding table in the toilets for changing a child.
Don't forget about dress code. You will not be allowed into museums and the cathedral wearing shorts, short skirts, bare shoulders and knees, or flip-flops.

✅An alternative option to learn the history of the smallest state in the world is to complete the quest “Secrets of the Vatican: Angels and Demons” with the whole family.

What are the differences between a quest tour and a regular tour?

№1. The main feature of the quest is emotions. In the quest, you are the main character, and you and your family have to save the Vatican from the evil Illuminati.

№2. Method of assimilation of information. Let's compare with couples at the university. If at a lecture you just listen (and, let’s be honest, what you hear is not always stored in your head), then at a seminar where you need to answer questions and think, you will remember almost everything. Information obtained using your own intelligence will definitely remain in your memory. But don't be scared! The quest tour does not require special knowledge or additional preparation. Only your powers of observation, logic and sense of humor.

№3. A quest tour usually includes both well-known tourist places and secret attractions and “trails” that not every tourist knows about. And it’s up to you to find them!

№4. The excursion usually does not involve long stops along the way and is limited by strict timing. During the quest you can go to a gelateria or coffee shop, have some food, and take a selfie. You choose the pace of the game and the number of stops.

№5. No gifts are given for completing the excursion. And for the quest - how! After all, having unraveled all the secrets of the Vatican, you will find the Holy Grail and the main secret prize! The quest tour in the Eternal City will remain in your memory as an exciting adventure that you can play with the whole family.

✅See non-tourist Rome with children.

How to see the most picturesque streets, discover secret areas and cafes and learn the legends of the city in a way that will be interesting to your children?

All you need to do is choose a family excursion "Non-tourist Rome" with a professional children's guide Ksenia. Recommended age of children: from 5 years. You can read the price and reviews
or, if you are traveling with teenagers, unravel the mysteries of Rome on our most beloved quest excursion.

Your children will find out which famous Russian lived and worked in Rome, get acquainted with masterpieces of art in a playful way, visit an unusual museum, a historical cafe and the most beautiful and mysterious church. This information will definitely be remembered and useful to them at school, because the work they will become familiar with on the streets of Rome is included in the compulsory school curriculum!

✅Visit the zoo in Rome.

The zoo in Rome is called a bioparc because it was here that animals began to live for the first time in Europe.in nature, not in cells.

Some tips for you:

Buy tickets online in advance (queues can be long, especially in summer and on weekends)
Don't miss the opportunity to feed the animals with the biopark staff! Come to the biopark on Saturday or Sunday and you can feed a delicious lunch to:

11:00 macaques from Japan,

11:30 lemurs,

12:00 elephants,

12:30 bears (in spring and summer),

14:00 chimpanzee,

14:30 hippos,

15:00 animals living on a children's farm,

15:30 gray seals.

Don't forget to have lunch yourself in the picnic area and spend half an hour relaxing on the playground at Noah's Ark.
We also recommend visiting the reptile house and taking a train ride through the park of Villa Borghese.

✅Train at a real gladiator school.

Everyone knows that the Colosseum is located in Rome. But not everyone knows that in Rome there is a real training camp for gladiators, where they still teach according to ancient traditions!

Your little recruit will be trained by an experienced master gladiator who will teach you about the history, traditions and daily life of the most famous fighters of the Colosseum. Training takes place with gladiator training weapons and armor, which are absolutely safe for educational activities.

Gladiator School in Rome is a unique experience for your children that includes exercise, discipline and Roman history!

Cost of an individual master class at the gladiator school:

1 child = 230 euros,
2 children = 280 euros,
3 children = 310 euros,
4 children = 330 euros.

✅Make your own pizza or gelato

All children simply love to cook! How many times have they pleased you with a cake made of sand, cookies made of salt, or soup made of water and leaves? It's time to master a really serious dish, simultaneously learning all the secrets from a real pizza maker or gelato master in Italy.

The duration of the master class is 1-1.5 hours plus time to enjoy freshly prepared pizza or try absolutely all the flavors of Italian gelato!

Master classes are held at the best pizzerias and gelaterias in Rome. You can read more about the pizza master class, and about the gelato master class.

✅Spend a fun day at an amusement park in Rome.

One of the oldest amusement parks in ItalyLunEUR will appeal to little guests of the Eternal City(recommended age: 3-11 years). The park was opened in the 60s and completely reconstructed in 2016.

Today LunEUR is 7 hectares of greenery and 26 attractions for children under 12 years old. And next to the park is one of the largest shopping centers in Rome .

Entrance fee: 5 euros (and +1 euro for each attraction) or 18 euros and all attractions without restrictions.

Family ticket: from 46 euros

You can buy a ticket online at website .

Other amusement parks in the suburbs of Rome:

The best amusement park for summer holidays isZoomarine

A water park, a zoo, an amusement park, shows of acrobats, dolphins and birds, a large beach recreation area - everything that children love is collected in one place.

Ticket prices: from 12 euros.

You can buy tickets.

RainbowMagicland the largest amusement park in Rome (38 attractions plus daily shows and entertainment). We recommend combining a visit to the park with shopping at our favorite outlet in Rome Village Valmontone / Via della Pace, 00038. You can read more about shopping in Rome.

Price: from 24 euros.

Amusement parkCinecittaWorldRoma, completely dedicated to cinema and TV.

It is smaller than Rainbow Magicland (about 20 attractions), but is also conveniently located next to the famous outlet store Designer Outlet Village Castel Romano / Via del Ponte di Piscina Cupa, 64.

Price: from 24 euros.

3. Where to eat in Rome with children?

The best thing about a family holiday in Italy is, of course, the FOOD! Almost all children love pasta, pizza and ice cream, and Italians themselves simply adore children. Therefore, there is no need to look for children’s restaurants, because in any establishment, at your request, they will prepare your child’s favorite pasta, warm up baby food, and the waiters themselves will turn into a children’s animator during your lunch or dinner :)

However, finding a really good restaurant with delicious authentic food, rather than a touristy knock-off, can be a real challenge. By what signs can you understand that this is a favorite establishment of local residents, our video and this video will help you:

4. Children's stores in Rome

Bartolucci (location) : just a few steps from the Pantheon is a real fairy tale of Papa Carlo - the wooden toy store Bartolucci. You won't find electronic gadgets or modern cliched characters in this old-fashioned toy store. Only colorful handmade wooden toys: from cuckoo clocks to long-nosed Pinocchios, airplanes and rocking horses. Here you can buy a great authentic souvenir from Italy for any age.(location) : A multi-level store full of toys, games and activities for little ones. Excellent location in Piazza Venezia and good motivation for your child to complete all the sights of Rome with a smile.
L'Albero Divento (location) : This little shop near Castel Sant'Angelo has many treasures for little ones and specializes in handmade masks from the owner's mother.

Where to buy children's clothing, as well as find out about the best stores and outlets, see the article.