Top Rome Family-friendly Shows

Discover the Vatican on a group tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums with an expert guide. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with a guide, who brings the ancient collection to life. Skip all the entrance lines to explore halls such as the Gallery of the Maps; step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo and finish your tour visiting St. Peter's Basilica. Choose from several departures, or upgrade to a small-group tour.

Enjoy a unique evening concert featuring classical music, operatic arias, and Neapolitan folk songs in the center of Rome. With this pre-booked ticket, reserve your seat to this popular performance in advance to avoid disappointment. Relax to the sounds of pieces by beloved Italian composers including Verdi, Puccini, and Vivaldi presented by the Opera da Camera di Roma’s professional company of tenors and sopranos, all accompanied by a grand piano.

See the Colosseum on a guided tour that gives you special access to enter the amphitheater on the arena, the same entrance that gladiators once used for their battles. Once inside, explore the ancient landmark with a guide, and then head outside to tour the archaeological area of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Select your preferred tour time when booking.

Dig into history in a fun way on this private or small-group tour of the iconic Colosseum and Roman Forum with an entertaining guide who specializes in tours for families with children.

Benefit of easy access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill during this tour of the sights in ancient Rome. With a guide, head into the Colosseum to walk in the footsteps of gladiators, emperors, and plebeians as tales of the brutal games ring in your ears. Stroll amid the ruins of the Roman Forum, then discover layers of Roman history on Palatine Hill.

With 3,000 years of history, Rome can be overwhelming for the first-time visitor. Get your bearings with this ticket to the "Welcome to Rome" multimedia experience show, an informative yet entertaining overview of Roman history and culture. Watch captivating and interactive video projections, learn how the city was founded and expanded through ancient times until today, and enjoy insights about its most famous monuments and landmarks.

Discover Rome's iconic sights and landmarks on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, offering a comprehensive overview of all the city’s highlights. Disembark at any of the eight stops to see popular landmarks such as the Vatican City, Circus Maximus, the Pantheon, or the Colosseum. While on board the bus, listen to recorded commentary in five languages that details the history, architecture, culture, and traditions of the Eternal City. Choose from the 24-hour, 48-hour, and 72-hour ticket, with a VOX digital walking tour included with each option.

The Colosseum is one of Rome’s most popular landmarks, but visualizing the ruin in its ancient heyday isn’t always easy. Understand the arena’s significance to Roman history during this guided tour, which also includes visits to nearby Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Prefer a self-guided option? Then opt for an audio guide and tour the iconic monument at your own pace.

Learn how to make two classic Italian dishes—pizza and tiramisu—during this short workshop with a local Italian chef as your guide. After the learning and the baking, with all ingredients and equipment provided, comes the eating and the drinking alongside your new friends.

Walk in the footsteps of ancient gladiators with this tour granting access to the Colosseum arena floor straight through the Gladiator Gate. After standing where gladiators once fought and listening to stories of Rome's ruthless games and battles, continue to explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum and Palatine Hill with your guide.

Rome is most beautiful at night, with its illuminated buildings, lively cafes, and bustling atmosphere. With this small-group tour, you'll explore the city when the temps drop and daytime crowds depart, from the seat of a zippy electronic bicycle. This tour also includes a welcome aperitif and local food and wine samples.

Discover the sacred and artistic treasures of the Vatican on an immersive tour led by an art historian guide. Skip the long lines with priority access, and see some of the most important masterpieces in the Vatican Museum’s immense collection. Stand in awe beneath Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, and learn the stories behind the art through an audio headset so you don’t miss a word of your guide’s commentary.

Watch a live opera performance at an atmospheric setting—the Palazzo Santa Chiara. Avoid the disappointment of a sold-out show and the delays of waiting in long ticket lines by pre-booking your ticket. Enjoy the magnificent acoustics of the intimate venue, as you watch the singers and musicians of the Great Opera Arias concert.

Discover what it takes to be an ancient Roman gladiator in Rome. During a hands-on lesson, learn how to fight with authentic weapons of the time while wearing a traditional gladiator tunic and belt (available for rent). Located on the Appian Way, not far from the Colosseum, this class is a unique and interactive way to learn about ancient Roman history and culture.

Immerse yourself in Puccini's music with a Special Concert, Shimmering Lights in Rome. A program of famous numbers. Enjoy a glass of wine with the artists. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini's death with a Special Concert, Shimmering Lights. Enjoy a program of famous numbers such as "Nessun dorma", "Vissi d'arte", and "E lucevan le stelle" in an intimate setting. Share a glass of wine with the artists at the end of the concert. Experience a concert in an intimate setting at St. Andrew's of Scotland, which can accommodate only 100 people. Enjoy the extraordinary sensation of participating in a private concert, like those of the musical salons of the 19th century, where the artists were just a few meters from the spectators. Let the music guide you through an evening of exquisite Italian music with info and anecdotes about Puccini's life and operas. Share a glass of wine with the artists at the end of the concert, enjoying a free Italian typical Aperitif.

Revisit your favorite Opera arias and duets—plus a sampling of famous Christmas songs—during this intimate musical concert. Listen to expert piano solos and vocals in close proximity to the performers, and get a chance to mingle with the artists during a post-show aperitivo. Concerts include commentary and anecdotes in English.

Enjoy an evening of opera with this exclusive concert and candlelight dinner set in the Pamphilj Palace overlooking Piazza Navona. Begin with a welcome aperitif, and then relax over a romantic dinner served with a selection of wines while being serenaded with some of the most famous arias in opera history. Take home a souvenir CD of opera classics as a memento.

In the heart of Rome, immerse yourself in ancient Rome with this intense 25-minute video showing the before and after effect of all the city's most notable ancient landmarks including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Circus Maximus, and the Vatican area. A great way to prepare for a tour.