About this tour
A 2.5-hour private archaeology-led tour combining the Colosseum and the remarkable underground basilica of St Clement's Church in Rome. Your guide—a qualified archaeologist—tailors the experience for families, using reconstructions and interactive activities to help children visualise how these ancient sites functioned. You'll descend through St Clement's four layers, each representing a different historical era, before exploring the Colosseum's scale and engineering at street level.
Highlights
- Four-layered St Clement's Church with excavated Roman-era rooms
- Colosseum entrance ticket included in the price
- Archaeologist guide specialises in engaging younger visitors
- Interactive games and visual reconstructions of ancient layouts
- Suitable from age 6; pushchairs welcome for younger siblings
What to expect
Your guide meets you near the Colosseum and takes you through the monument's exterior and main arena, explaining its construction and purpose in clear, child-friendly language. The second half ventures into St Clement's, a medieval church built atop a 4th-century church, which itself sits above a Roman apartment block from the 1st century. You'll walk down into the basement levels, seeing original mosaics, frescoes, and the remains of domestic life from Imperial times. The guide uses images and storytelling to connect what you're seeing to daily Roman life.
Good to know
All participants must provide full names when booking—these must match your passport or ID at Colosseum entry. Bring valid identification for everyone. The tour suits all fitness levels; prams are fine. Food and drinks aren't included. Public transport is close by. Recommended for kids aged 6+.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.