ROMAN GEMS FOR FAMILY FUN A collection of activities hand-picked by Family Twist
CULTURE with a twist
2 ROME SIGHTSEEING TOUR1 Our Rome Sightseeing Tour is the perfect activity get a feel of the city on your first family trip to Italy's capital. During 2 hours, you will drive by all the most iconic places of the city, including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Saint Peter's Basilica of the Vatican. Our experienced English-speaking guide will tell you all about Rome's history and keep your children entertained with a special game booklet. Rome will have no secrets for you and your children and everyone will be able to live the magic and beauty of the city.
3 ROME ALONG THE WATER 2 In a city as hot as Rome in summer, water is an essential element to cool the city down. The people of ancient Rome already had wonderful features, but it is the works of Borromini and Bernini that now make some of the most iconic piazzas and fountains of Rome. Our professional guide will take you on a stroll through the historical center of Rome. From Piazza di Spagna to Piazza Navona, you will admire iconic places such as the Trevi Fountain as well as hidden gems found along the way.
4 EXPLORING THE VATICAN 3 Have you ever wondered what the smallest country in the world looks like? Welcome to the Vatican, a country located in Rome. This country is most famous for being the country of residence of the Pope, but it holds a lot of fascinating and priceless treasures and architecture. Our professional guide will turn this already mesmerizing place into a fun-packed and unforgettable experience for your whole family. 3 hours, minimum age 6 years
5 THE COLOSSEUM AND ANCIENT ROME 4 Take a step back in time and discover the fascinating world of the gladiators inside the Colosseum with our professional guide. This fun, educational visit will give you priority access to iconic monument. Your family will learn everything about the gladiators life and their fighting techniques, as well as the power of the senators and emperors of Ancient Rome. The children will have a highly entertaining game booklet. After the Colosseum, you will be lead through the ruins of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill.
6 THE MYSTERIES OF ROMAN MYTHOLOGY 5 The Borghese Gallery is a hidden gem that appeals to a child s curiosity in wonderful ways. Our tour, specially designed for families, will give you an exciting introduction to Greek and Roman mythology. Our professional guide will take you and your children on a highly entertaining visit through the museum, with riddles to be solved related to the beautiful items in the museum. Adults and kids alike will enjoy fun facts and learn the history of beautiful paintings by great Italian masters such as Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio
7 CASTEL SANT ANGELO 6 The Castel Sant Angelo has 2,000 years of fascinating history that will keep you and your children fascinated. Our private guide will take you on a wonderful tour in and around the Castel. You will discover the Ponte Sant Angelo, the Passetto di Borgo and have the privilege to enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of Rome from the top floor. Your children will love to listen to all the historical fun facts in order to finish their highly entertaining game booklet. This 2 hours visit will undeniably leave you and your whole family enchanted.
ACTIVITIES hands on
9 7 PASTA MAKING CLASS Under the guidance of our Italian chef, you will learn all there is to know about how to make fresh pasta. You will knead, roll and cut the dough into the shapes that you like (spaghetti, fusilli, macaroni ) or make square shaped raviolis and fill them with the special tomato sauce. It would be unthinkable to make pasta without even enjoying your creations. So when the pasta will be cooked al dente and seasoned to perfection, that is when you will be able to taste what you have made! 3 hours, minimum age 6 years
10 8 BECOME A GLADIATOR When in Rome, do as the Romans do and what kid has never dreamed of becoming a real gladiator? You will meet our gladiator teacher at an exclusive gladiator school, where you will enjoy 2-hour private one-on-one family gladiator training session. Start off with a great introduction in the gladiator museum to better understand the history of this tradition. Then it will be time for each member of the family to dress up in their tunic and gladiator equipment. An unforgettable experience!
11 9 THE FUN ART OF MOSAIC In a genuine workshop in downtown Rome, just two minutes away from the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, you will experience the wonderful Italian art of mosaic design. During a private lesson with our professional art teacher, you will learn the ancient art of mosaic-making. Following an introductory lesson about the techniques of Roman mosaics, you will practice the principles of texture, composition and marble tile cutting, before making your own mosaic to take back home.
12 10 MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA How about becoming an Italian chef for a day? At our cooking school learn all the secrets of Italian pizza. During our pizzamaking class, you will learn all you need to know to recreate a traditional Italian pizza back home! With the help of our Italian chef, you will make your own pizza dough and prepare different kinds of pizza, including the iconic margherita pizza. Afterwards, you will finish up by enjoying the result of your hard work with a delicious lunch and yes, your own pizza will be on the menu! 2.5 hours, minimum age 6 years
13 11 ARCHEOLOGIST FOR A DAY In a city like Rome, with over 2000 years of history, there is always something dating back to the times of emperors and gladiators that can found underground. Our private, professional archaeologist will explain the different techniques to identify and unearth objects of great historical importance. And once everyone is ready, it will be digging time for the whole family. You and your children will have a great time finding missing elements, which will then need to be cleaned and brought inside for in-depth analysis.
14 12 A TASTE OF ITALY A Taste of Italy is the perfect way to discover all the famous Italian delicatessen, from pizza bianca to mortadella and ice cream. Experience a nice stroll through Rome s enchanting squares and neighborhoods while tasting your way through some of the city s best shops, restaurants, and markets. Our local food connoisseur will help you discover the secrets of the worldrenowned Italian cuisine. Follow your nose and let your stomach lead the way on this delicious gastronomic journey!
13 15 DESIGN YOUR OWN ROMAN FRESCO Our Design Your Own Roman Fresco is the perfect way to learn all about this form of art, and share a wonderful and entertaining family moment. Located in a quaint workshop in a very small street in old Rome, your private arts teacher will guide you through the 4 basic steps for making your own roman fresco: creating the coat, drawing the outlines, transferring the drawing and finally, coloring the fresco. You will leave the workshop with your own family masterpiece.