Rome
Family day in Rome with a local
Family-Friendly • 4 hours
5.0
(6)
Family day in Rome with a local
Gladiator school, gelato and 2000 years of history hidden underground.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Discover family-friendly highlights like Castel Sant’Angelo or the Basilica Clemente
- See Rome’s history come to life as you explore exciting neighbourhoods
- Visit a gelateria recommended by your host and taste authentic gelato
- Relax or explore a well-loved local park with great views of the city
- Get recommendations for other family-friendly attractions and restaurants
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
A totally private and personalised experience
4 hours with a host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Start when you like
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drink
Transport costs
Tickets to any attractions (but most museums are free. Hooray!)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You’ll discover the family-friendly Roman way of life with one of our local Rome hosts, and your tribe, by your side.
Sure, the Eternal City may be crammed with classical treasures and ancient history, but we can’t all find the Vatican wildly entertaining - when you’re ten there are other things you’d rather be doing, you know?
Luckily for you, there’s nowhere better for a family trip than a city where family life is at the heart of everything - you’ll be welcomed into every pizzeria, gelateria, and shop with open arms!
From gladiator school, where kids can have fun dressing up in tunics and training (yep, they exist), to walking through centuries of history and seeing Rome come to life through the ages - no one will be bored.
If little legs get tired from walking through the cobbled streets, you can always visit a park, like Villa Borghese or Gianicolo, where you can see traditional puppet shows and hear cannons being fired at midday, or make a beeline for the nearest pizzeria or gelateria - your host knows just the place.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Katie
Aug 2019
Gerry was an incredible host for me and my four year old son. Helpful with manuvouring the pram and taking time and effort to make sure we were all ok and having a good time. He was flexible and adaptive to our needs and really easygoing. His passion for Rome is obvious and infectious. I'd love to come back. Thank you so much Gerry! Rome would not have been the same without you!
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Palmira
Dec 2018
Bellissima esperienza a Roma con Ugo, lui è il top come preparazione e come simpatia, abbiamo passeggiato con lui, ascoltandolo con trasporto e piacere...
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Nikki
Mar 2018
Bizarrely my parents came across this site before me which almost put me off the whole thing, thinking - very wrongly- that they would be totally clueless. They bought me and my family this experience knowing that our boys cannot get enough of gladiators, wild animals and centurions! Alessandra was brilliant with us all but particularly with the boys. We never felt like anything was too much, we could take everything at our own speed but also really feel like we each got to know something a little bit special about Rome. I dont normally like or go for tours. This wasnt that- it was the best kind of experience- someone lovely, knowledgeable and patient showing us around. Perfect.
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Madhavi
Apr 2025
Nadia is friendly and easy to connect with. She is open to questions and is quite knowledgable. Her English is excellent and she is full of great suggestions! She even went out of her way and time and met us in our hotel lobby rather than the original meeting point that is 30 min walk for us. Beautiful lady and very helpful!
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Steven
Apr 2025
Alessandra is a passionate, informed guide making our tour very enjoyable! All six of us highly recommend her and would happily have her as a guide again. She made sure we saw the key highlights of Rome and made sure we were aware of their significance.
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Steven
Apr 2025
Alessandra did a fantastic tour for us. Informative, interactive and with passion! And she went beyond arranging the Pantheon tickets and making dinner reservations. Our group highly recommends Alessandra for your tour.
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