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Highlights
- Explore the Colosseum over a concise 1.5-hour tour, designed with interactive elements to captivate younger audiences.
- Bring history to life through engaging activities like historical charades, scavenger hunts, or Jeopardy-style quizzes led by your guide.
- Enjoy tales of gladiator battles and animal hunts from ancient Rome narrated by a child-friendly guide at the Arena in Italy's capital.
- Discover that the Colosseum could be transformed into a lake for mock naval battles during its storied past.
Your Experience
Your family adventure begins with a meeting near the entrance of the iconic Colosseum, where your child-friendly guide helps you skip past the ticket line using your reserved entry. A brief ID check and security screening are followed by an engaging introduction to ancient Rome filled with fun facts from your expert guide.
As you enter the world-renowned amphitheater, stories of gladiator battles, exotic animals, and roaring Roman crowds come alive through interactive quizzes and role-play activities that captivate children. They'll experience history firsthand as they explore the same arena used 2,000 years ago.
Your journey continues up the tiers and along mosaic-decorated walkways where your expert guide explains how this magnificent structure was constructed and served as Rome's primary entertainment venue for centuries.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guided Tour of the Colosseum
- Reserved-Timed Entry to the Colosseum
- Expert Child-Friendly Guide
- Guide Speaking in English or Italian
- Headsets
- Access to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum is not included.
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Must Know
- Make sure to bring a valid photo ID as entry may be denied without it.
- Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time at the Arch of Constantine meeting point for smooth check-in.
- All guests must undergo an airport-style security check, so plan accordingly.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Note that the Colosseum is not accessible for wheelchair users or visitors with mobility issues; some areas have uneven surfaces.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
Meet your host inside the Parco del Colle Oppio.
Address: Via delle Terme di Tito, 00184 Roma RM, Italy.
Landmark: Corner of Via Nicola Salvi, inside the park.
Host identifier: Look for our staff in pink garments with the "I Love Rome" logo.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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