For such a historically rich city like Rome, travelling with kids can be a bit tricky. Kids are generally uninterested as far as pure history and culture are concerned. They easily get tired and bored with just touring around highly historical sightseeing spots. Well, of course there are a few kids who love history, but this case is very rare. The challenge then is how you can be able to have your kids enjoy your Rome getaway as much as you do.

Not many people have known yet but Rome offers more than just ancient structures and aged monuments. Rome is certainly a great venue for kids not only to learn but to enjoy as well. Here are some fun things you can do and exciting places you can visit when you are travelling to Rome with kids.

Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome, Lazio by Giuseppe Milo

Pay a visit to the Colosseum

Surely, not only the adults can get fascinated with the grandness of Rome’s most famous cairn, the Colosseum, but also the kids. The Colosseum is among the most preserved, the most famous and the most aged monument in the world.

This gargantuan ancient amphitheater is considered as the largest structure ever built during the Roman Empire era. It was so large that it can accommodate as many as 50,000 to 80,000 audiences at a time. It was primarily intended for public events such as entertainment shows and political jamboree. After a couple of years, this iconic city symbol then became the host for gladiator fights.

Roman Colosseum by Bert Kaufmann

Ride bikes at Borghese Gardens

Rome is rich not only in vintage structures and monuments but also in great villas and fantastic landscapes. One of the most famous and the most beautifully landscaped tourist destinations in Rome is the Villa Borghese.

This ancient villa houses a number of museums, buildings, monuments, fountains, attractions and diverse flora that you will surely enjoy. Have a great bonding time riding bikes with your kids as you roam around every interesting corner of this second largest public park in Rome.

Park in Villa Borghese by Altug Karakoc

Learn and play at Explora Children’s Museum and Technotown Museum

As they say, one of the most effective ways of learning is enjoying. Have your kids enjoy while they learn about various stuffs like technology, science, history and environment by visiting the two best child-friendly museums in Rome – the Technotown Museum and the Explora Child Museum.

These museums offer various exciting emulation games and fun activities which are sure hit not only for kids but for adults as well.

Explora Child Museum by Explora Il Museo dei Bambini do Roma

Grab and eat as much Gelato as you can

When in Rome, never miss the chance to taste the authentic Italian gelato. You can find a couple of cafeterias selling gelato in Rome. Just be sure not to grab a cone along the street because most often street vendors offer gelatos at a much expensive price.

Gelaterias like the Gelateria dei Gracchi located near Castel Sant’Angelo, Il Gelato near Circus Maximus, Gelateria del Teatro near Piazza Navona and Ciampini near the Spanish Steps are among those who offer top-notch and most mouth-watering gelato in the entire city.

Gelateria near Campo de’ Fiori by Jeroen

Throw some coins in Trevi Fountain

A trip to Rome would not be as complete as it can be without a visit to one of the most prominent ancient fountains in the whole world – the Trevi Fountain. This Baroque style fountain is also known as the largest and also the most visited fountains in Rome.

Legends say that if you wish to step on the grounds of Rome once again you should throw in some coins over the fountain’s basin because doing so can ensure not only good fortune but also another opportunity to visit the city at least once again in your entire life.

Trevi fountain by Vašek Vinklát

Swim and glide at Aquafelix and Hydromania

What is more exciting than going to a beach or to a waterpark? To add a different flavor and thrill to your family Rome getaway you can visit any of the renowned water parks in Rome. Among the best known water parks near Rome are the Aquafelix and the Hydromania.

Aquafelix is the largest and the most spacious water park not only in Rome but in central Italy as well. Hydromania, on the other end, is yet another huge adventure park in Rome.

Aquafelix, Cittavecchia by aquafelix.it

Both of these parks offer various kinds of whirlpools, spacious pools, wonderfully designed slides and breathtaking panorama. The parks also stage different events and entertainment shows as well as exciting activities for kids like treasure hunting and water racing.

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