Discover Rome’s 200 best spots for a Families with Teens' trip

Foro Italico

★ 4.6 · 31,146 reviews

Explore Foro Italico, Rome's monumental Fascist-era sports complex along the Tiber. Wander past marble statues and grand stadiums like the Stadio dei Marmi and Stadio Olimpico, or catch the energy of the Italian Open on its tennis courts each spring.

Olympic Stadium

★ 4.5 · 36,546 reviews

Step into Rome's Stadio Olimpico, shared home of AS Roma and Lazio. Catch a live match to feel the decades-old rivalry firsthand, or take a tour through the ground that hosted the 1990 World Cup final.

Colosseum

★ 4.8 · 503,734 reviews

Step into the Colosseum, Rome's monumental arena for gladiatorial combat. Walk the ring of ancient arches and, with the right ticket, descend into the underground hypogeum or stand on the arena floor itself.

Trevi Fountain

★ 4.7 · 519,201 reviews

Discover Rome's largest Baroque fountain, tucked into a small piazza where three streets meet. Watch Oceanus's shell chariot and sea-horses roar with water, then toss a coin over your shoulder for a promised return to Rome.

Spanish Steps

★ 4.6 · 111,240 reviews

Discover the Spanish Steps, Rome's grand 18th-century stairway between Piazza di Spagna and Trinità dei Monti. Climb the terraced staircase for classic photo views, then linger by the Barcaccia fountain below where visitors gather since sitting on the steps is banned.

Piazza Navona

★ 4.7 · 217,015 reviews

Step into Piazza Navona, Rome's grandest Baroque stage. Wander past street artists and Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, then settle in at a café to watch the square come alive by evening.

Roman Forum

★ 4.8 · 145,665 reviews

Walk through the sprawling ruins of the Roman Forum, once the civic heart of an empire that ruled much of the known world. Wander among columns, temple foundations, and triumphal arches climbing toward the Palatine Hill, ideally with a guide to make sense of what stood where.

Pantheon

★ 4.8 · 285,258 reviews

Step inside the Pantheon, the best-preserved building of ancient Rome. Stand beneath the massive concrete dome and watch light pour through the open oculus, shifting with the time of day.

Hydromania

★ 4.3 · 8,779 reviews

Escape Rome's summer heat at Hydromania on the city's outskirts. Spend an afternoon zipping down water slides and relaxing by the pools, then refuel with affordable food between rounds.

Museo delle Illusioni Roma

★ 4.4 · 4,142 reviews

Step into Museo delle Illusioni Roma for a playful break near the Colosseum. Test out hands-on optical illusions and trick exhibits made for snapping fun, photogenic pictures with the whole family.

ASD Verticalpark/Arrampicata Sportiva

★ 4.8 · 273 reviews

Discover ASD Verticalpark, a bouldering gym tucked into Rome's sports scene. Grab free rental shoes, tackle the climbing walls, and work through the dedicated training corner for a quick, informal session.

Monkey Island

★ 4.7 · 401 reviews

Discover Monkey Island, one of Rome's better-regarded climbing gyms. Tackle a variety of routes across a clean, well-laid-out space, just keep in mind peak hours may be busier with scheduled classes.

Rock it Climbing Roma

★ 4.7 · 433 reviews

Discover Rock it Climbing Roma, a compact bouldering gym with a genuine local feel. Train on the moonboard and spray wall alongside English-speaking staff and a chilled-out community of dedicated climbers.

Saint Peter's Square

Step into Bernini's vast elliptical piazza, framed by two sweeping colonnades of over 280 columns reaching out like welcoming arms. Stand by the central Egyptian obelisk, watch for papal appearances, and time your visit early or late for the best light and fewer crowds.

Saint Peter’s Basilica

★ 4.8 · 182,291 reviews

Step into Saint Peter's Basilica, the largest church in Christendom. Marvel at Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's towering bronze baldachin, then climb the dome for a sweeping view over Rome's rooftops.

Cinecittà World

★ 3.8 · 15,908 reviews

Discover Cinecittà World, Rome's movie-themed amusement park built beside the legendary film studios. Ride themed attractions, catch the live stunt show, and spend a full active day out with the family away from the historic center.

Mouth of Truth

★ 4.3 · 25,497 reviews

Step up to the Mouth of Truth, the ancient marble face that made Roman Holiday famous. Slide your hand into its mouth for the classic photo, then explore the church behind it and the nearby ancient temples.

Castel Sant'Angelo

★ 4.7 · 110,399 reviews

Explore Castel Sant'Angelo, Hadrian's mausoleum turned papal fortress and prison. Wander ancient masonry and Renaissance apartments, trace the secret passage to the Vatican, and finish on the rooftop terrace for views over the Tiber and St. Peter's dome.

Sistine Chapel

★ 4.7 · 96,233 reviews

Step into the most famous painted room on earth. Look up to trace Michelangelo's Creation of Adam and the sweeping Genesis scenes overhead, then take in the Last Judgment covering the altar wall.

Colosseum & Official Audio Guide (Optional Arena)

★ 4.3 · 3,134 reviews

Discover the Colosseum without paying for extras you don't need. Explore the amphitheatre at your own pace with an official audio guide, adding arena floor access if you want that closer look.

Villa Borghese

★ 4.6 · 95,371 reviews

Discover Villa Borghese, Rome's grand 17th-century park. Wander shaded avenues, row across the boating lake, take in the view from Pincio Terrace, and step inside the Galleria Borghese's art collection.

Altar of the Fatherland

★ 4.8 · 5,376 reviews

Discover Rome's "wedding cake," the massive white marble monument towering over Piazza Venezia. Climb its grand staircases past the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, then ride the glass elevator to the rooftop for 360-degree views over the city.

Trapizzino | Testaccio

★ 4.6 · 5,840 reviews

Discover Trapizzino at its Testaccio birthplace, the original home of Rome's famous pizza-pocket sandwich. Bite into soft, crisp-crusted bread stuffed with slow-cooked classics like chicken saltimbocca for a quick, affordable lunch.

Colosseum, Ancient Rome Guided Tour or Audio App

★ 4.3 · 2,892 reviews

Step into the Colosseum with a plan that adapts to your mood. Spend 2.5 hours exploring the ancient Rome grounds with a live guide or, if you'd rather go solo, switch to a self-guided audio app on the day.

Welcome To Rome

★ 4.7 · 1,939 reviews

Step into Welcome To Rome for a fast-paced primer before you hit the streets. Watch a 45-minute film-and-hologram show near Piazza Navona that maps out the city's history and helps you prioritize which monuments to see next.

Colosseum Arena Floor, Palatine & Forum Guided Tour

★ 4.5 · 26,890 reviews

Step onto the Colosseum's arena floor, the rebuilt wooden platform right above the hypogeum. Feel the scale gladiators once faced, then continue with your guide through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Experience

★ 4.4 · 1,940 reviews

Get ahead of the crowds with an early-morning walk through the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Spend three unhurried hours exploring the Forum's ruins and taking in Palatine Hill's views in softer morning light.

Colosseum All Access Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

★ 4.4 · 1,560 reviews

Step onto the Colosseum's arena floor itself, where gladiators once fought. From there, take in views down into the underground hypogeum and up through the upper tiers, then continue on to explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Palatine Hill

★ 4.7 · 14,571 reviews

Walk the hill where Rome's founding myth began and emperors later built their palaces. Wander among fragmented ruins while taking in sweeping views over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus below.

Piazza del Popolo

Step into Piazza del Popolo, Rome's grand northern gateway. Take in the twin churches, the ancient Egyptian obelisk at the center, and the open, uncluttered space perfect for a relaxed café pause before walking on to the Spanish Steps.