ROMAN GEMS FOR FAMILY FUN A collection of activities hand-picked by Family Twist
CULTURE with a twist
1 2 THE COLOSSEUM AND ANCIENT ROME Take a step back in time and learn about the great ancient Roman civilization through a fun-filled and educative privately-guided visit of the Colosseum of Rome. This iconic monument is truly the symbol of Rome. Here, your family will learn everything about the life and times in Ancient Rome, from the senators to the mighty gladiators. Let your guide take you to these fascinating times when entertainment was closely linked to power. This cultural tour includes a private fully licensed guide, skip-theline tickets and a game booklet for each child. Combination with an additional 1 hour visit of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (with supplement). 2 hours, minimum age 6 years
2 3 THE SISTINE CHAPEL AND THE VATICAN Discover the highlights of the smallest country in the world, the Vatican, including a part of the museum, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter s Basilica. Follow your guide as he/she takes you to the highlights of the Vatican. Starting with parts of the Vatican Museum, you will then quickly enter the iconic Sistine Chapel and the massive St. Peter s Basilica. You will even get to climb up in the dome and realize how big the basilica really is! This cultural tour includes a private fully licensed guide, skip-theline tickets to the Vatican and a game booklet for each child. 3 hours, minimum age 6 years
3 4 A WALK THROUGH ROME Discover the beauty of the highlights and off-the-beaten path curiosities of Rome through this 2 hour fun-filled and family-friendly walking tour in the city center. Let your private guide take you through the charming old streets of Rome s city center and discover its incomparable beauty. From the magnificent piazzas (Navona, Spanish Steps ) to the city s most famous fountains (Trevi), your family will admire all the highlights and learn about the city s hidden gems. This cultural walking tour includes a private, fully licensed guide and a game booklet for each child. 2 hours, minimum age 6 years
4 5 THE TREASURES OF VILLA BORGHESE Admire the works of Italy s finest artists (Bernini, Raphael, Caravaggio) at the Galleria Borghese, followed by a virtual treasure hunt in the Villa Borghese gardens. The Borghese Gallery is a hidden gem that appeals to a child s curiosity in many ways. Come and discover the highlights of this world class museum (Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio ). Then step outside and witness the beauty of the Villa Borghese gardens through an interactive and fun-filled digital treasure hunt. This cultural visit includes a private fully licensed guide (museum part), skip-the-line tickets to the museum, a game booklet for children and a digital treasure hunt with a special animator. 2 hours, minimum age 6 years
5 6 ESCAPE FROM CASTEL SANT ANGELO Find your way out of the iconic and massive Castel Sant Angelo using all the clues and puzzles during this highly engaging visit of one of Rome s landmarks. The Castel Sant Angelo has 2,000 years of fascinating history but you ll have to beat the time and pay attention instead of just sitting down and relaxing. Our private guide will give you all the educational and fun elements so you can crack the codes and find your way out of the Castel. A great way to know more about the Ponte Sant Angelo, the Passetto di Borgo and the beautiful panoramic view of Rome from the top floor. This cultural walking tour includes a private, fully licensed guide, skipthe-line tickets to the monument and a game booklet for each child. 2 hours, minimum age 6 years
6 7 SCAVENGER HUNT IN OSTIA ANTICA Discover one of the most beautiful archaeological sites of Italy, Ostia Antica, and walk through the Roman ruins with a highly engaging scavenger hunt for the children. Ostia Antica is one of the largest and most famous archaeological sites in Italy, often compared to Pompeii for its beauty, size and historical interest. Yet it is not (yet) overrun by tourists, making it a wonderful opportunity to quietly relive the glorious past of Ancient Rome. Come discover this archaeological gem with your family through clues, riddles and fun filled games This cultural tour includes a private, fully licensed guide, skip-theline tickets and a treasure hunt game booklet for each child. 2 hours, minimum age 6 years
7 8 THE SPLENDORS OF VILLA D ESTE Discover Villa d Este, a UNESCO World Heritage Site perched in the mountains outside Rome, and its magnificent gardens and fountains in a kid-friendly way. Follow your guide on a journey beyond your wildest dreams inside the Villa, with fascinating stories about its history, architecture, and decoration. Then, head outside and witness a display of hundreds of fountains so intricately connected and beautifully built that you and your family members will not want to leave this piece of heaven on earth. This cultural tour includes a private, fully licensed guide, skip-theline tickets and a game booklet for each child. 2 hours, minimum age 6 years
8 9 CYCLING THROUGH THE CATACOMBS Follow our guide on this fun-filled adventure as you cycle on the Appian Way to visit of the famous Catacombs and stop for a drinks and cheese aperitif along the way. Meet our expert guide and hop on your electric-assisted mountain bikes to reach the Catacombs of Rome, located in the outskirts of Rome. With safety instructions in mind, and protections worn (helmet), the tour will lead you along the Ancient Appian Way (a road build during the Roman Empire) to the Aqueducts Park and to the famous Catacombs. This cultural tour includes a private guide, entry tickets and suitable e-bikes for all ages. 4 hours, minimum age 8 years
9 10 ROME FOOD TOUR Discover the magic of Rome and its fine culinary heritage through this highly engaging food tour where you will taste the best seasonal delicacies and Italian specialties. This Rome Food Tour is a perfect way to discover famous Italian delicatessen, from pizza bianca to mortadella, from suppli to gelato as well as seasonal Roman specialties. Experience a nice stroll through Rome s enchanting squares and cobblestone streets while tasting the finest food found in shops, restaurants or market places. This food tour includes an experienced foodie guide, a stop in several restaurants and shops for tastings. 2 hours, minimum age 6 years
10 11 TASTINGS IN A ROMAN MARKET Discover the tastes of Italy through a fun-filled, interactive and complete visit of a local farmer's market, complete with foodie guide and generous tastings!. Meet your private foodie guide and follow him/her as he/she leads you through the stalls of a local farmer s market. In this market, all you will find are delicious, fresh ingredients coming from local producers and sold to the best restaurants in town. Your guide will tell you all about these local specialties and have you taste these culinary treats, from cheeses to cured meats to wine and more! This market tour includes an experienced foodie guide, and various stops in the market stalls for tastings. 2 hours, minimum age 6 years. Weekend mornings only
ACTIVITIES hands on
11 13 BECOME A GLADIATOR Learn the secrets of the gladiators, their fighting skills and weapons during a private 2 hour hands-on gladiator training workshop animated by a passionate historian. Enjoy this 2-hour private one-on-one family gladiator training session in a large green space located outside of Rome s city center.. Start off with a great introduction on the gladiators to better understand the history of this tradition. Then dress up in an old gladiator training tunic and follow the instructions of your personal trainer. This hands-on experience includes a private teacher, a private area and all the gladiator equipment. 2 hours, minimum age 8 years
12 14 MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA! Learn how to make your own pizza with the help of your own private chef and in the comfort of a very charming private cooking school in the heart of Rome. How about becoming an Italian pizzaiolo for a day? Learn all the secrets of Italian pizza starting with the dough. Then you ll be able to add the toppings you prefer to create your very own personalized pizza. At the end, enjoy the result of your hard work with a delicious meal and yes, your own pizza will be on the menu! This hands-on cooking class includes a private chef, a private kitchen and dining room and a meal. 3 hours, minimum age 6 years
13 15 MAKE YOUR OWN HOMEMADE PASTA Make your own homemade pasta just like a real Italian family with the help of a family-friendly chef in a private cooking school located in the heart of Rome. Under the guidance of our Italian chef, learn all there is to know about how to make fresh pasta. 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. At the end, enjoy a delicious meal with your pasta on the menu! This hands-on cooking class includes a private chef, a private kitchen and a pasta meal at the end. 3 hours, minimum age 6 years
16 DESIGN YOUR MOSAIC MASTERPIECE 14 Design your own individual mosaic masterpiece based on the old Roman tradition of mosaics with the help of a professional mosaic teacher in the heart of Rome. In a genuine workshop located a stone s throw away from the Colosseum, experience the wonderful Italian art of mosaic. Follow the instructions of your professional art teacher, and practice the principles of texture, composition and marble tile cutting, before making your own mosaic masterpiece that you will bring back home. This hands-on workshop includes a private mosaic teacher, a private atelier and your very own mosaic creation. 2 hours, minimum age 6 years
17 FRESCO PAINTING LIKE MICHELANGELO 15 This introduction to the art of fresco is a fun-filled hands-on workshop that will let you create your own fresco painting, with techniques used by Michelangelo himself. 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 personal masterpiece inspired by Michelangelo. This hands-on workshop includes a private teacher, a private workshop and a self-made fresco by each member of the family. 2 hours, minimum age 6 years
18 REAL ITALIAN GELATO MAKING CLASS 16 Learn how to make the best tasting real Italian gelato during this private, fun-filled cooking class located in the heart of Rome. Nothing beats a great tasting Italian gelato in Rome, especially when you are visiting the Eternal City with your children on a warm sunny summer day. After meeting your private chef in our cooking class located in the charming Trastevere neighborhood, learn all the secrets to making the best real Italian gelato. The steps are simple: just select the flavor you will want to create and then follow the instructions of your chef! This hands-on cooking class includes a private chef, a private kitchen and delicious ice cream for everyone! 2 hours, minimum age 6 years
19 PRICE LIST Public prices in Euros CULTURE with a twist 1. The Colosseum And Ancient Rome 2. The Sistine Chapel And The Vatican 3. A Walk Through Rome 4. The Treasures Of Villa Borghese 5. Escape From Castel Sant Angelo 6. Scavenger Hunt In Ostia Antica 7. The Splendors Of Villa d Este 8. Cycling Through The Catacombs 9. Rome Food Tour 10. Tastings In A Roman Market 385 495 345 695 380 445 445 745 450 450 WORKSHOPS hands-on 11. Become A Gladiator 12. Make Your Own Pizza! 13. Make Your Own Homemade Pasta 14. Design Your Mosaic Masterpiece 15. Fresco Painting Like Michelangelo 16. Real Italian Gelato Making Class 450 595 595 395 320 495 Public prices for a family up to 6 people.