Recently updated on January 15th, 2020 at 06:16 pm
Where else can you view a structure thousands of years old and then turn the corner and feast your eyes on opulent, chic shops? Rome, a city of a thousand faces, is a treasure trove of sights and sounds that will energise kids of all ages.
But how do you deal with their short attention spans while waiting in line to get into the Colosseum, Forum and Vatican’s Sistine Chapel? Trafalgar’s Family Experiences ensures you and your family don’t have to, with priority entrance into these popular sights.
And how do you keep youngsters from saying “all this history is b-o-r-i-n-g”? By mixing in some top Roman attractions that are a bit more interactive and kid-oriented yet are set in historical settings. On Trafalgar’s Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold trip they can enjoy hands-on activities such as Roman Gladiator School, where children and teens receive “combat” lessons complete with a victory tournament.
If you plan to spend a few days in Rome before your Trafalgar trip starts, I recommend you visit the following sights, perfect for kids, tweens or teens!
Trevi Fountain
Out of all the places we visited in Rome, this was most memorable to my daughter Alex. Why? All kids love to make a wish and toss a coin into a body of water. But in Rome, the Trevi Fountain’s multiple cascades and huge statues are larger than life and will remain a fond family travel memory for life.
Rome Zoo
The Rome Zoo is conveniently located in Villa Borghese and is geared towards children. In addition to an array of animals, there is the “animal ark” where kids can climb like a spider and swing like a monkey.
Time Elevator
Children and parents both enjoy this attraction since it is historical and full of action and modern effects. During this 3D ride, all ages will learn about Rome’s illustrious history, meet famous Romans such as Julius Caesar, and have fun at the same time.
Spanish Steps
After running around this vast city, this is a great spot to “chill,” people watch and shop too. The Spanish Steps are part of the atmospheric Renaissance Piazza di Spagna.
Piazza….not pizza!
Rome is crowded with piazzas – pedestrian plazas usually filled with fountains, outdoor cafes, restaurants, lots of gelato stands and of course, pizza! My top choice is Piazza Navona, with its famous Bernini Four Rivers fountain. It has become my family’s tradition to try one’s first tartuffo (ice cream sphere covered in hardened chocolate with a surprise center filling) in Piazza Navona.
By Luisa Frey
As a family travel writer for 17 years, Luisa’s articles have been published extensively in print and online.
