Family Fun in Rome: 10 Activities for Kids

There is plenty to explore in Rome, including family friendly activities!

When travelling with children, it’s important to have some kid-friendly activities in mind. Luckily, there are plenty of activities for families to enjoy while exploring Rome!

  1. Explore the playgrounds at Villa Borghese

As the largest park in Rome’s city centre, there is a lot to explore in Villa Borghese. This is a great spot to take your kids for some time in nature. From the city zoo to a lively playground, this is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon.

  1. Discover Explora-Museo dei Bambini di Roma

The Explora museum is full of colourful, hands-on activities for children under 12 years old. Your kids will get lost in a world of interactive displays, play parks and more!

  1. Take a short Colosseum tour

This one is for kids that are fascinated by history. There are plenty of short Colosseum tours that will teach you and your family all about the structure’s fascinating history. What’s even better is that children between the ages of 0 and 2 can join for free.

  1. Join a pizza making class

Perfect for a day of rain or shine, a pizza making class offers fun for the whole family. Perfect for picky eaters, each pizza can be fully customisable to match your taste palate. This activity guarantees heaps of laughter and tasty pizza.

  1. Make a little scavenger hunt

Before heading to Rome, print out a simple map of the city. As you walk around the streets, you can have your kids check off historic landmarks as you spot them! This is a great way for you to see the things you wanted to see while making it a fun game for the kids.

  1. Check out the Circo Massimo experience

The Museum of Leonardo Da Vinci’s machines is full of fascinating fun for the whole family. Explore the various interactive exhibits and learn about the various creative contraptions.

  1. Spend time at the cat sanctuary of Rome

Rome’s cat sanctuary is perfect for cat-loving families. You can visit the sanctuary to learn all about the cats and how they’re being protected. 

  1. Visit the Museum of Leonardo Da Vinci’s machines

Take a step into the future at the Circo Massimo Experience. This ancient chariot stadium can be explored with augmented reality glasses. What a cool new way to see some history!

  1. Toss coins into the Trevi Fountain   

Who doesn’t love tossing coins into a fountain and making a wish? The Trevi Fountain is the perfect place to do this! Just be sure to bring plenty of coins as your kids will probably want to toss more than one into the water.

  1. Indulge yourselves at Rome’s chocolate factory

This charming chocolate shop is the perfect place to wrap up a day of exploring. This chocolate factory has a chocolate bar, restaurant and shop. If you are a family of chocolate lovers, you won’t want to skip this stop!

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