Best Things to Do in Rome for Multigenerational Groups
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From the classic Piazza Navona and Colosseum, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
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.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 5,597 reviews
Discover Explora, Rome's hands-on museum made just for kids. Let little ones explore science exhibits, human body displays, and role-play scenarios during a timed 1 hour 45 minute session.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 1,042 reviews
Discover the Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto, a Fascist-era swimming stadium tucked inside the Foro Italico complex. Walk past its mosaic-lined entrance and statues, and if the pool is open, pair the visit with a stroll to the nearby Stadio dei Marmi and tennis courts.
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★ 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.
★ 3.9 · 774 reviews
Cool off at Piscina delle Rose, one of Rome's few public outdoor pools in the EUR district. Swim alongside locals from this Olympic-era pool, grab a sun lounger early, and enjoy a budget-friendly break from the tourist crowds.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 154,811 reviews
Step into the Vatican Museums with timed entry that skips the guesswork. Wander sprawling papal galleries at your own pace, arriving at Michelangelo's ceiling and Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel before the tour groups crowd in.
★ 4.5 · 473 reviews
Step inside the Museum of Casal de' Pazzi, built right over a 200,000-year-old riverbed. See fossilized elephant bones and stone tools preserved exactly where workers found them, free of charge and far from the crowds.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 3.9 · 19,152 reviews
Explore Rome at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off ticket covering three separate scenic routes. Hop on and off freely as you travel between the historic centre, the Vatican, and Trastevere without arranging separate transport.
★ 3.9 · 18,143 reviews
Explore Rome's sprawling landmarks without the long walks between them. Hop on and off at major stops while the recorded audioguide fills in context, helping you plan where to spend more time on foot later.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.2 · 14,627 reviews
Explore Eataly, a multi-floor food emporium near Ostiense station. Wander pasta counters, butchers, and produce stalls, then grab lunch or pack up regional Italian products to take home.
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Get ahead of the crowds with an early-morning guided sweep through the Vatican's biggest highlights. Move through the Museums' galleries to the Sistine Chapel, then walk straight into St. Peter's Basilica, all in one efficient three-hour outing.
★ 4.8 · 2,544 reviews
Cruise through Rome's historic centre aboard a golf cart, gliding past major piazzas and narrow streets without the fatigue of walking. Along the way, pause for an artisanal gelato tasting, a sweet, relaxed break perfect for families or anyone short on time.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 18,878 reviews
Step into the world's oldest public museum atop Michelangelo's Piazza del Campidoglio. See the iconic Capitoline Wolf, colossal fragments of Constantine, and the original bronze Marcus Aurelius across two palaces linked by an underground gallery.
★ 4.8 · 5,270 reviews
Explore the Pantheon with a live guide who reveals what the audio version can't. Stand beneath the coffered dome and its oculus while learning how Roman engineers lightened the concrete and why the building survived so intact, with room for your own questions.
★ 4.6 · 21,054 reviews
Escape to Villa Doria Pamphili, Rome's largest park and a favorite of locals over tourists. Wander pine-lined avenues, stroll past the ornamental lake, and picnic on open meadows away from the city's crowds.
★ 4.5 · 62,181 reviews
Walk the long grassy valley where Rome's chariots once thundered before 150,000 roaring fans. Trace the ancient track's outline between the Palatine and Aventine hills, and pop into the small onsite VR exhibit to picture the races in action.
★ 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.
Rome · 🏛️ Landmark
Piazza Navona
25 min
Colosseum
2h
Trevi Fountain
20 min
Saint Peter's Square
Pantheon
30 min
Rome · 🎨 Museum
Explora - Il Museo dei Bambini di Roma
1h45
Rome · ⚽ Sport
Foro Italico
1h
Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto
45 min
Olympic Stadium
1h30
Piscina delle Rose
Rome · 🌳 Nature
Villa Borghese
Saint Peter’s Basilica
Vatican: Museums & Sistine Chapel Entrance Ticket
3h
Museum of Casal de 'Pazzi
Mouth of Truth
15 min
Spanish Steps
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: Full Access to 3 Scenic Routes
City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide
Rome · 🎭 Entertainment
Museo delle Illusioni Roma
Hydromania
2h30
Cinecittà World
4h
Rome · 🛍️ Shopping
Eataly
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour
Golf Cart Tour with Artisanal Gelato Tasting
Roman Forum
Capitoline Museums
Pantheon Timeless Marvel Guided Tour with Entry Ticket
Villa Doria Pamphili
Circus Maximus
Altar of the Fatherland