Rome, Italy is a great vacation spot for families. There is so much to see and do — from historic sites to delicious food. Yet, planning a trip to such a cultural landmark can be a bit daunting. So, here we have compiled some of the best blogs about visiting Rome with kids.
1. 5 days in Rome with kids: the best things to do by Kids and Compass
Emily Cole, the mom behind Kids and Compass, believes Rome to be one of the most spectacular capital cities in the world. She spent five days in the city with her family and has some great suggestions! For instance, taking a family-friendly tour of the famous Colosseum and Forum. She also recommends Trajan’s Market and Circus Maximus, where ancient chariot races were held. Read all of Emily’s Rome suggestions here.
2. The Best Things to do in Rome with kids by Mum on the Move
Marianne of Mum on the Move published this guest post by a woman named Marta, who was born and raised in Rome. Marta has some great recommendations for things to see and do in Rome with kids. She suggests seeing ancient Roman ruins (like the Colosseum and Forum), the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, and various beautiful parks and playgrounds. You can find all of Marta’s recommendations here.
3. The Top 10 Things to do in Rome with Kids and Families by The Traveling Mom
Claudia, the author of The Traveling Mom, thinks Rome is an amazing cultural and educational experience for kids. Her Rome recommendations include the Campo de’ Fiori Marketplace, Ostia Antica (Rome’s ancient seaport), the Trevi Fountain, Trastevere, and a few historic churches. See all of her suggestions here.
4. Everything You Need To Know About Visiting Rome With Kids by Kids Are A Trip
The parents behind Kids Are A Trip have been traveling as a family for 15 years. They believe Rome to be a wonderful city that’s perfect to visit during any time of the year. Their blog post about visiting Rome with kids offers advice on getting to the city center from the airport, getting around the city, recommendations of where to stay, and of course, suggestions of things to do. They recommend The Sistine Chapel (in Vatican City), Palatine Hill (for ancient Roman ruins), Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and more. Read more of Kids Are A Trip’s suggestions here.
5. 10 things to do with kids in Rome, Italy by Globetotting
Katja, the mom behind Globetotting, always has terrific travel suggestions. Katja notes that Rome is one of the most-visited cities in the world. It attracts roughly 8.6 million visitors a year from around the globe. Her recommendations for visiting The Eternal City with kids are perfect. This is because she and her family have been living in Rome themselves for over three years now! Some of the suggestions include observing the city from the Seven Hills, tossing a coin in the famous Trevi Fountain, visiting the Bocca Della Verità (a medieval lie detector test made famous by the film Roman Holiday), hanging out at the interactive Explora museum, and so much more! Read all of Katja’s wonderful Rome tips here.
6. Essential & Helpful Hints for Families When Traveling to Rome with Kids by Wanderlust Storytellers
Andrzej and Jolene are the parents behind the Wanderlust Storytellers blog. They offer some great advice for everything from where to stay in Rome to the best places to eat to the most exciting activities to do with kids. They also suggest a couple kids books about Rome to help educate and excite your kids about The Eternal City. In terms of things to do, Andrzej and Jolene recommend the Time Elevator Rome 3D Ride and History Simulator, The Knights of Malta Keyhole, various tours, and quite a few places for gelato! Read everything Wanderlust Storytellers recommends here.
