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Roma
Rome, on the river Tiber, owes its reputation to the astounding wealth of its heritage. Almost a museum in itself, visiting this city is like opening a treasure chest of 1,001 gems. The Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi fountain, Saint Peter’s Basilica: all are examples of its world-famous sights. Though proud of its past, Rome is also a vibrant modern-day Mediterranean city. Its climate, its way of life, its squares, its parks, its cuisine…all will make you fall under its spell. Whether you’re here for history or la dolce vita, welcome to the eternal city!
To discover, to understand, to wonder, and enjoy oneself, to marvel…So many entertaining opportunities to be enjoyed by the WHOLE FAMILY and which can be reached from your hotel in Rome.
Novotel Roma La Rustica
To discover, to understand, to wonder, and enjoy oneself, to marvel…So many entertaining opportunities to be enjoyed by the WHOLE FAMILY and which can be reached from your hotel in Rome.
Novotel Roma La Rustica
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With a total area of less than half a square kilometre, the Vatican City, which is within Rome, is the smallest state in the world and the centre of Catholicism.
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With over 400 religious buildings, the Italian capital is the city with the most churches in the world!
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The perimeter of the Colosseum, the icon of ancient Rome, in metres! This colossal monument is also over 50 metres high.
Kids’voyage’s special treats
The Colosseum
If there is one place that represents Rome and its history, it’s the Colosseum, the most visited monument in Italy. The whole family will travel back in time as they approach this massive stone ‘circus’. Children love this magical place that once held gladiator fights, chariot races and spectacular shows with lions and tigers, surrounded by an audience of up to 70,000 people! Unmissable.
Piazza des Colosseo – Tel: (+39) 6 70 04 261
Open every day (except 25th December and 1st January) from 9am to 1 hour before sunset
Hydromania
A huge water park not far from Rome, Hydromania is great fun for children and adults alike. There’s a swimming pool with giant waves, crazily shaped flumes, dizzying slides…and many more surprises in store. An unforgettable experience of thrills and laughter.
Vicolo Casale Lumbroso 200 – Tel: (+39) 6 669 2844
Open every day from May to September from 9.30am to 7pm
The Sistine Chapel
It took Michelangelo four years to paint the marvellous ceiling of the famous Sistine Chapel. At the heart of the Vatican, it will have the whole family gasping at beautifully painted scenes from the Bible: the creation of the sun, the moon, Adam and Eve, the separation of waters from the land, darkness from light, original sin,…it’s like watching a giant cartoon! The Vatican also has many other areas that children love, such as the map gallery or the beautiful museum of state coaches.
Viale Vaticano – Tel: (+39) 6 69 88 33 33
Open every day from 8.45am to 4.45pm (last entry at 3.20pm) from March to November – otherwise from 8.45am to 1.45pm (last entry at 12.20pm); closed on Sundays except the last Sunday of the month when all museums are open
If there is one place that represents Rome and its history, it’s the Colosseum, the most visited monument in Italy. The whole family will travel back in time as they approach this massive stone ‘circus’. Children love this magical place that once held gladiator fights, chariot races and spectacular shows with lions and tigers, surrounded by an audience of up to 70,000 people! Unmissable.
Piazza des Colosseo – Tel: (+39) 6 70 04 261
Open every day (except 25th December and 1st January) from 9am to 1 hour before sunset
Hydromania
A huge water park not far from Rome, Hydromania is great fun for children and adults alike. There’s a swimming pool with giant waves, crazily shaped flumes, dizzying slides…and many more surprises in store. An unforgettable experience of thrills and laughter.
Vicolo Casale Lumbroso 200 – Tel: (+39) 6 669 2844
Open every day from May to September from 9.30am to 7pm
The Sistine Chapel
It took Michelangelo four years to paint the marvellous ceiling of the famous Sistine Chapel. At the heart of the Vatican, it will have the whole family gasping at beautifully painted scenes from the Bible: the creation of the sun, the moon, Adam and Eve, the separation of waters from the land, darkness from light, original sin,…it’s like watching a giant cartoon! The Vatican also has many other areas that children love, such as the map gallery or the beautiful museum of state coaches.
Viale Vaticano – Tel: (+39) 6 69 88 33 33
Open every day from 8.45am to 4.45pm (last entry at 3.20pm) from March to November – otherwise from 8.45am to 1.45pm (last entry at 12.20pm); closed on Sundays except the last Sunday of the month when all museums are open
Museums and exhibitions
Museum of Roman Civilisation (Muséo della Civilita Romana)
Children visiting Rome often ask “what was it like at the time of the Romans?”. For the perfect answers take them to the Museum of Roman Civilisation. From countless scale models, and reconstructions, you’ll be able to follow the evolution of the city, discover the way of life of ancient Romans and admire the monuments as they once were. A true journey back in time!
Piazza Agnelli 10 – Tel: (+39) 6 59 26 041
Open Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 2pm; and Sundays from 9am to 1.30pm
Explora, the Children’s Museum
Explora is the first museum in Rome to be entirely geared towards children aged 3 to 12. In a particularly interactive and educational environment, children can get to know the world in which they live through activities based on touch and observation. The geography, the people, communications, media… these are just some of the areas covered in this ‘laboratory of life’ called Explora.
Via Flaminia 82/86 – Tel: (+39) 6 36 13 776
Open Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 6.45pm; and Sundays from 10am to 6.45pm. Booking is necessary
National Pasta Museum (Museo Nazionale delle Paste Alimentari)
The only museum of its kind!! In 11 halls the whole family will discover the great staple of Italian cuisine: pasta. A history of the food, secrets of its production, pasta-making machines: nothing’s left out! Both children and parents will be fascinated – and surprised – by the many shapes and colours of pasta on display. Expect to follow your trip with a meal at a pasta restaurant!
Piazza Scabderberg 117 – Tel: (+39) 6 69 91 119
Open every day from 9.30am to 5.30pm
Children visiting Rome often ask “what was it like at the time of the Romans?”. For the perfect answers take them to the Museum of Roman Civilisation. From countless scale models, and reconstructions, you’ll be able to follow the evolution of the city, discover the way of life of ancient Romans and admire the monuments as they once were. A true journey back in time!
Piazza Agnelli 10 – Tel: (+39) 6 59 26 041
Open Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 2pm; and Sundays from 9am to 1.30pm
Explora, the Children’s Museum
Explora is the first museum in Rome to be entirely geared towards children aged 3 to 12. In a particularly interactive and educational environment, children can get to know the world in which they live through activities based on touch and observation. The geography, the people, communications, media… these are just some of the areas covered in this ‘laboratory of life’ called Explora.
Via Flaminia 82/86 – Tel: (+39) 6 36 13 776
Open Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 6.45pm; and Sundays from 10am to 6.45pm. Booking is necessary
National Pasta Museum (Museo Nazionale delle Paste Alimentari)
The only museum of its kind!! In 11 halls the whole family will discover the great staple of Italian cuisine: pasta. A history of the food, secrets of its production, pasta-making machines: nothing’s left out! Both children and parents will be fascinated – and surprised – by the many shapes and colours of pasta on display. Expect to follow your trip with a meal at a pasta restaurant!
Piazza Scabderberg 117 – Tel: (+39) 6 69 91 119
Open every day from 9.30am to 5.30pm
Some good places for a family meal
Pizza Del Secolo
In a hurry for more sightseeing? This place offers the best takeaway pizzas in Rome. From the more traditional to the more exotic – you choose how much topping you want yourself!
Via Palestro 62, Rome. – Tel: (+39) 06 4457606
Open every day
Pastarito
Famed for their pastas and pizzas, there are at least ten Pastarito restaurants in Rome. The choice is huge, the welcome is warm, and the children will be delighted.
Via IV Novembre 139 – Tel: (+39) 6 69 19 0472
Open every day from noon
Tram Tram
This popular restaurant in the San Lorenzo quarter offers an excellent range of traditional Roman cuisine.
Via dei Reti 44 – Tel: (+39) 6 49 04 16
Open every day
KIDS' VOYAGE travel guides and NOVOTEL hotels wish you an excellent stay in Rome.
In a hurry for more sightseeing? This place offers the best takeaway pizzas in Rome. From the more traditional to the more exotic – you choose how much topping you want yourself!
Via Palestro 62, Rome. – Tel: (+39) 06 4457606
Open every day
Pastarito
Famed for their pastas and pizzas, there are at least ten Pastarito restaurants in Rome. The choice is huge, the welcome is warm, and the children will be delighted.
Via IV Novembre 139 – Tel: (+39) 6 69 19 0472
Open every day from noon
Tram Tram
This popular restaurant in the San Lorenzo quarter offers an excellent range of traditional Roman cuisine.
Via dei Reti 44 – Tel: (+39) 6 49 04 16
Open every day
KIDS' VOYAGE travel guides and NOVOTEL hotels wish you an excellent stay in Rome.
Zoos, aquariums, parks and gardens
Botanic Garden (Orto Botanico della Villa Corsini)
Here’s one place you really must take the family to. Conveniently located in the charming Trastevere quarter, this garden has over 7,000 species of plants from the whole world to marvel at. Greenhouses, a Japanese garden, marine and aromatic plants, bamboo forests, palm trees, cacti and orchids: it’s a real riot of colours and fragrances. Horticultural happiness for young and old alike!
Largo Critina di Svezia 24 I-00165 – Tel: (+39) 6 49917107
Open every day: winter – garden from 9am to 5.30pm / greenhouses from 9am to 12.30pm; summer –garden from 9am to 6.30pm / greenhouses from 9am to 12.30pm
Biopark Zoological Garden (Bioparco – Giardino Zoologico di Roma)
Here’s an excellent place for the family to retire to between sightseeing. Located in the park of the Villa Borghese, children will find all their favourite animals: lions, tigers, monkeys, hippos, elephants, giraffes. With full descriptions of each, children will discover the names, characteristics and lifestyle of all the zoo’s inhabitants. There’s also a farm area with traditional farm animals.
Viale del Giardino Zoologico 20 – Tel: (+39) 6 36 08 211
Open every day of the week: 1st January to 28th March, from 9.30am to 5pm; 29th March to 26th October, from 9.30am to 6pm; 27th October to 31st December, from 9.30am to 5pm. Extended opening hours: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 5th April to 28th September, from 9.30am to 7pm
Via Appia Antica
As you walk this tree-lined ancient road, probably the best known in Rome, your whole family can enjoy an open-air tour through history. Close by, you can also visit the impressive catacombs and the charming, but not so well-known, Aqueduct Park. Start your walk at the level of San Callisto, where it becomes traffic-free.
Here’s one place you really must take the family to. Conveniently located in the charming Trastevere quarter, this garden has over 7,000 species of plants from the whole world to marvel at. Greenhouses, a Japanese garden, marine and aromatic plants, bamboo forests, palm trees, cacti and orchids: it’s a real riot of colours and fragrances. Horticultural happiness for young and old alike!
Largo Critina di Svezia 24 I-00165 – Tel: (+39) 6 49917107
Open every day: winter – garden from 9am to 5.30pm / greenhouses from 9am to 12.30pm; summer –garden from 9am to 6.30pm / greenhouses from 9am to 12.30pm
Biopark Zoological Garden (Bioparco – Giardino Zoologico di Roma)
Here’s an excellent place for the family to retire to between sightseeing. Located in the park of the Villa Borghese, children will find all their favourite animals: lions, tigers, monkeys, hippos, elephants, giraffes. With full descriptions of each, children will discover the names, characteristics and lifestyle of all the zoo’s inhabitants. There’s also a farm area with traditional farm animals.
Viale del Giardino Zoologico 20 – Tel: (+39) 6 36 08 211
Open every day of the week: 1st January to 28th March, from 9.30am to 5pm; 29th March to 26th October, from 9.30am to 6pm; 27th October to 31st December, from 9.30am to 5pm. Extended opening hours: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 5th April to 28th September, from 9.30am to 7pm
Via Appia Antica
As you walk this tree-lined ancient road, probably the best known in Rome, your whole family can enjoy an open-air tour through history. Close by, you can also visit the impressive catacombs and the charming, but not so well-known, Aqueduct Park. Start your walk at the level of San Callisto, where it becomes traffic-free.