Gladiators & Roman Emperors for Kids | Private

Set off on a journey through Rome’s most fascinating ancient sites on our Gladiators and Emperors walking tour for kids. Desgined to enthral, entertain, and educate your little ones, this private tour will make their experience of the Eternal City utterly unforgettable, transporting them from the Colosseum to the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill, which offers stunning views over the Circus Maximus.

Best of all, you have scheduled entrance ticket reservation for all sites so you don’t waste any time waiting around. So join us on this historical odyssey, where we’ll meet the gladiators who spilled blood on the arena sands of the Colosseum, the emperors who plotted and backstabbed their way to power in the Roman Forum, and the brave charioteers who risked life and limb for victory in the Circus Maximus. Throughout the tour, the kids will take part in a fun-filled treasure hunt. At the end, they will receive a fun, authentic Roman-themed gift!

Your Emperors and Gladiators tour starts in the Colosseum

Your expert, kids-friendly guide will bring to life the stories of the men and beasts who battled for survival in the Colosseum. Enrich yourselves with fun, relevant knowledge of the amphitheater you wouldn’t get anywhere else while our guide keeps your kids entertained with gruesome tales of the ancients.

Learn of the animals that entertained in this ancient arena as your guide points out areas of interest such as the winched lift that was used to pull men and beasts alike onto the sandy arena floor. Your kids will be enchanted and fascinated by tales of what it was really like to be a gladiator in Ancient Rome.

Venture along the Via Sacra and into the Roman Forum

The Roman Forum was the epicenter of life 2,000 years ago. Its temples, basilicas, meeting spaces, and speaking platforms lay at the center of the city whose empire stretched nearly 2 million square miles. Caesar was cremated here, Cicero gave speeches here, and during the tumultuous times of the late Republic, the heads of political enemies would be displayed here as a warning to others.

Your expert, kids-friendly guide will bring the monuments of the Roman Forum to life, honing in on the most interesting and engaging stories connected to each one. By the end of your adventure, you’ll be fascinated by Rome’s history and eager to go deeper exploring elsewhere in the Eternal City.

Ascend the Palatine Hill to explore the imperial palaces

The last part of your Gladiators and Emperors tour for kids takes you up the Palatine Hill, the site Romulus chose to found Rome and the cradle of the Eternal City. The numerous ancient sites and imperial palaces stretching across the Palatine Hill offer spectacular views over the Circus Maximus where chariots racers risked life and limb in the pursuit of honor and glory.