A 3-Day Rome Itinerary With Children That They Will Love

Coming to Rome with your kids? This 3-Day Rome Itinerary with children shows you exactly where to go and what to eat that will be fun for the entire family.

Rome 3-Day Itinerary With Children - Villa Borghese Gardens

Who Needs A 3-Day Rome Itinerary For Children?

If you have never been to Rome or are planning your “Trip Of A Lifetime” to the Eternal City, you will want to make sure it is fun for everyone. There are museums that kids will love and there are others that they won’t. Be confident that your vacation will be memorable for the entire family.

The Focus Of This 3-Day Rome Itinerary

The focus of this itinerary is making sure that your entire family enjoys it. While you will enjoy many of the most popular and important sites, there is also time to be a kid. There are museums that are tailored for children, and in the case of GAMM, also for grown-up children.

Need Help Planning?

Cheap Flights: Find The Most Affordable Flights.
Accommodations: From 1 to 5 Stars And More.
Car Rentals: Affordable Travel Across Italy.
Sightseeing Tours: Explore Some Amazing Tours.
Buying An eSIM: Stay Connected In Italy.

This post includes affiliate links.

Breakfasts are really just “grab-and-go” at the nearest coffee bar. They are everywhere in Rome and all you need to do is pick a bar with fresh looking pastries and your kids will be happy. The choice of lunch and dinner restaurants focuses on pizza, pasta and sandwiches. There is nothing too expensive, but all are great restaurants that both kids and adults will enjoy. Even making the pasta yourself will be great fun for everyone!

Rome Travel Planning With Children Prior To Day-1

There will be some work you will need to do prior to arriving in Rome. Certainly all your air travel and lodging plans need to be completed, but also the reservations and tickets for meals and sites should be handled before you arrive. You might also consider downloading some apps, like: MooneyGo, ATAC, TrenItalia and even Rick Steves Audio Europe.

Rome 3-Day Itinerary With Children - The Colosseum

Here are some reservations you’ll want to make:

Bring a skateboard, soccer ball or basketball
Make Day-1 reservations for the Colosseum, Rome Gladiator School and whichever pasta making class interests you the most.
Make Day-1 lunch reservations at either Hostaria da Nerone or Hostaria al Gladiatore.
The Day-2 events don’t usually need reservations, but if you are worried, make reservations for the Explora Children’s Museum and lunch at L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele.
For Day-3 events, make reservations at the museums: GAMM and Centrale Montemartini. You should also make dinner reservations at DoppioZeroo.

Rome Itinerary With Children Day-1

BREAKFAST: Pastries and cookies with decaf cappuccino or juices (spremuta or succo) at a nearby coffee bar.
Take a guided tour of the Colosseum. I don’t think Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum are as interesting for children, so keep it simple with just the Underground Tour of the Colosseum.
LUNCH at a nearby restaurant, like:
- Hostaria da Nerone
- Hostaria al Gladiatore (touristy, but a great location for kids)
Assuming you brought a skateboard, soccer ball or basketball, stop by the athletic field in Colle Oppio park and let your kids run around and play on the fields in view of the Colosseum.
If you didn’t bring any equipment for the park, you can head on over to the Rome Gladiator School for a couple hours of training for your kids,
DINNER: Take a Pasta Making class. There are many to choose from, like this one.
After dinner, head home for some well deserved rest.

Rome 3-Day Itinerary With Children - Rome Zoo

Rome Itinerary With Children Day-2

BREAKFAST: Pastries and cookies with decaf cappuccino or juices (spremuta or succo) at a nearby coffee bar.
Take the morning to walk around Villa Borghese Gardens and rent a pedal bike or a row boat. Continue touring around the enormous park for the morning.
If you have time, at the north end of the Villa Borghese Gardens is the Rome Zoo (Rome Bioparco), which is great for children and adults.
The Explora Children’s Museum is a great place for kids and for LUNCH, nearby L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele has great neapolitan pizza.
Walk to Piazza del Popolo and enjoy the obelisk and fountains
Head towards via Del Corso.
DINNER: stop at the popular All’Antico Vinaio for a delicious sandwich.
A lot of walking today. Head back home and rest up for your last day in Rome.

Rome 3-Day Itinerary With Children - GAMM Gamer Museum

Rome Itinerary With Children Day-3

BREAKFAST: Pastries and cookies with decaf cappuccino or juices (spremuta or succo) at a nearby coffee bar.
The GAMM Video Game Museum – look at the exhibits, figures, statues, arcade games and available game consoles.
LUNCH: Get an authentic porchetta sandwich at Er Buchetto and the parents can enjoy some delicious wine to go along with it!
Head down, by subway or bus, to the Pyramid and check it out. Stop into Mount Testaccio and see how this artificial hill is built on ancient oil containers (amphorae)
Continue south to a museum that kids will love: Centrale Montemartini.
For your final DINNER: stop into DoppioZeroo for some pasta, burgers or other amazing dishes. Skip their desserts and head over to nearby Gelateria La Romana for some Gelato.

Now that you are probably tired, grab a cab and head back to the airport (or hotel) depending on your schedule. Take the time to prepare for your return trip and think about when you want to return to Rome for a more comprehensive visit with possibly a more adult focus. There is so much more to see, but for three days with your children you have seen a lot!