Planning a vacation to a city with such a rich history as Rome can be a daunting task. There’s just so much to see, do, and taste (pizza, pasta, and gelato, anyone?)! Here, the Families Love Travel team have rounded up some of the best kid-friendly itineraries to help you better plan your Italian getaway.
2-3 Day Itineraries
Exploring Rome with Kids in 2.5 Days by Gone with the Family
Lisa of Gone with the Family wrote concisely about all the things she did with her family in Rome for the short period of two and a half days. This itinerary is perfect for anyone who is in the city for a short amount of time, as it’s more than enough for you to get a taste of what Rome has to offer! Some of the sites Lisa visited with her family include the Pantheon, the Fontana del Moro in Piazza Navona, the Vatican, and the Trevi Fountain. Read all about Lisa’s two and a half day adventure in Rome here.
Rome With Kids: Itinerary & Recap by The Spring Break Family
The Spring Break Family spent three days exploring Rome. They stayed at an AirBnB, and visited sites like the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain (twice!), Castel Sant’Angelo, the Spanish Steps, and more. Read more about their Italian experiences here.
2 Days in Rome: The Perfect Rome Itinerary for Your First Visit by Earth Trekkers
The family behind Earth Trekkers spent two days in Rome and wrote this handy itinerary ideal for one’s first trip to the city. They visited The Borghese Art Gallery to see works by famous artists like Titian and Raphael. They also visited the highlights of Rome via a walking tour — these sites included the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and more. See all of what Earth Trekkers got up to during their two days in Rome here.
4-5 Day Itineraries
Rome With Kids 4 Day Itinerary by A Greek Adventure
Chris and Mary are the bloggers behind A Greek Adventure. They spent four days in Rome with their kids (ages 10 and 13). On their four-day adventure, they visited the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, the Sistine Chapel, and other popular spots. They also offer some advice and tips for planning the trip, budgeting, where to stay, and lots more. Read all they have to say about their time in Rome here.
5 days in Rome with kids: the best things to do by Kids & Compass
The family of four behind Kids & Compass spent five wonderful days in the city of Rome. They visited the most kid-friendly tourist attractions in the area, which included the Colosseum, the Forum/Palatine Hill, Trajan’s Markets, Circus Maximus, and more. Read all of their family-friendly Rome suggestions here.
5 Day Guide: Rome with Kids by Tapped Out Travellers
Tapped Out Travellers describes their five days as a family in the city of Rome. They offer advice on things like where to stay and what tours to take, in addition to outlining their activities each day. Some of the sites they visited include the Piazza del Papolo, the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain. They also embarked on a day trip to Ancient Ostia. Read more about their experience here.
5 Days in Rome with Kids: A Sample Itinerary by We 3 Travel
The Grubers are the family behind the blog We 3 Travel. They spent five days in Rome, and their blog post includes two itineraries: their original schedule and what they did when they went off-track (something that may very well happen when traveling with kids!). See what the Grubers got up to in Rome here.
7+ Day Itineraries
A 7-Day Rome Itinerary for Active Families with Young Kids by Family Can Travel
The Family Can Travel blog is by a family of four from Canada. They describe Rome as one of the world’s most iconic cities that’s “bursting at the seams” with cultural attractions. Their seven-day itinerary includes sites such as the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Largo di Torre Argentina (an archeological site featuring the ruins of four temples), Campo de’ Fiori (a Roman street market), the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, and more. Read more about their Roman adventures here.
2 Weeks in Italy with Kids: A Family-Friendly Itinerary by Our Next Adventure
If you plan on spending a longer time in Italy to really take your time exploring the fabulous cities, this two-week itinerary is perfect for you. Laura, the mom behind Our Next Adventure, discusses the relative affordability of a two-week vacation in Italy,. She says it is about as costly as a week in an American city like New York or San Francisco. This itinerary isn’t Rome-centered, as the family started their travels in the city of Milan. But they do spend a decent amount of time in Rome seeing all the ancient sites and ruins. They visited attractions like the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. They also spent time at Villa Borghese, an area with lush grounds and a lake where you can rent a boat. See all of Laura’s Italy suggestions here.
Have you visited Rome with kids? If so, what are your favorite places to see and things to do?
