Leave the heavy travel system at home, and take a light weight stroller, that should get you through the doors of this fabulous city. Older kids will find Rome fascinating, they can climb church domes, search for gladiators, discover secret passageways on the Angels and Demons Tour. You can rent a multi-person cycle (up to 6 people) and enjoy a ride around the beautiful Villa Borghese Park, with it fabulous museum and childrens areas.
To get around Rome with an itinerary that is short on duration but long on memories, purchase J. M. Pasquesi and Joan Marie Pasquesi, Rome with Kids book.

Hop on/ Hop off bus tour Rome

The best way to explore Rome at your leisure and get a real flavour for the city; hop-on and hop off at thirteen stops around the city situated close to her best known and best loved monuments and landmarks. More details...

Vatican

No trip to Rome would be complete without a visit to the Vatican. Explore St Peter’s Bascila, the largest Church in the world, see the magnificent museums and experience the beauty of the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s most famous work. More details...

Rome by night

Experience the beauty of the Eternal City by night. Rome takes on a special personality in the evening when all her famous landmarks are beautifully illuminated. After viewing the sights in all their night time glory, enjoy a traditional Italian meal complimented by delicious local wines. More details...

Angels and Demons Tour

Based on the novel by Dan Brown, this is the only Angels and Demons Tour available anywhere! This treasure hunt-like tour takes you on a journey through the Eternal City and follows the path to "Illuminati". Enter the Church of Illumination for a glimpse of "il Passetto" the secret passage that connects to the Vatican. And marvel at the most beautiful piazzas in Rome, as well as the unexplored sites where pagan symbolism and Christianity intermix to reveal a disturbing ancient truth... More details...

Explora Childrens Museum Rome

This fairly new museum has hands on activities for young children, which includes a, a fire truck, grocery store and more.

Villa Borghese Park Rome

The Villa Borghese Park, in the heart of Rome, covers a large area of the city. The Park contains lakes, manicured gardens, and wooded areas well as monuments, fountains and sculptures created by famous and important artists from different periods and styles such as Baroque, Eclectic and Neoclassical. Here you will find plenty on offer for the children, the “Casina delle Rose”, the smallest cinema in the world, a merry-go-round, a mini train, a zoo, a puppet theatre, and a small lake with swans and boats.
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Papel Audience at Vatican City

Enjoy a guided tour of Rome before joining a Papal audience with Pope Benedict XVI in St Peter’s Square. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and bookings are essential as you must have a confirmed reservation to attend. More details...

Recommended family friendly hotels in Rome:

Hotel de Russie

We believe this is the most Family-friendly hotel in Rome.Perfectly located just a few minutes from lively Campo de’ Fiori and charming Piazza Navona in the very heart of historic Rome, Hotel Ponte Sisto provides peaceful and elegant accommodation. More details...