10-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Rome

Discover Rome with the Family: 10-Day Itinerary

  • Day 1: Explore the Colosseum, and Roman Forum.
  • Day 2: Visit Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
  • Day 3: Take a stroll through the ancient Catacombs of Rome
  • Day 4: Enjoy a leisurely walk in Villa Borghese and visit the Museum inside.
  • Day 5: Discover the Trevi Fountain, The Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon.
  • Day 6: Visit the Castel Sant'Angelo, and enjoy its beautiful panoramic view of the city.
  • Day 7: Take the kids to the Bioparco di Roma (Zoo) to see a collection of exotic animals.
  • Day 8: Walk through the Ancient Appian Way and visit the Catacombs of San Callisto
  • Day 9: Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the colourful Trastevere neighbourhood and sample traditional Roman cuisine.
  • Day 10: Explore the Borghese Gallery, which has an impressive collection of fine art and sculptures

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Vatican City (4-5 hours, €20-€30)
  • Colosseum and Roman Forum (3-4 hours, €18-€20)
  • Catacombs of Rome (3-4 hours, €8-€10)
  • Villa Borghese (3-4 hours, €13-€17)
  • Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon (2-3 hours, free)
  • Castel Sant'Angelo (2-3 hours, €15-€20)
  • Bioparco di Roma (Zoo) (2-3 hours, €12-€18)
  • Ancient Appian Way and Catacombs of San Callisto (4-5 hours, €8-€10)
  • Trastevere neighbourhood (3-4 hours, free)
  • Borghese Gallery (3-4 hours, €20-€25)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €127-€168

Transportation

Walking is a great way to explore Rome, especially since many of the sights are in close proximity to each other. Other options include public transit, such as the bus or metro, but these can be crowded during peak times. Expect to pay €1.50-€2 per ride.

Useful Tips

It's worth it to get the Roma Pass, which provides free entry to two sites, discounts at others, and unlimited public transport for €38. Add or subtract days from this itinerary as necessary, depending on your interests and pace.

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