In the city of Rome, almost every museum, archaeological site, art gallery and exhibition prides on internal educational services with guided visits and workshops designed for groups and schools. However, if you’re looking for a special guide who knows how to appeal to children with the correct words, someone to suggest places and itineraries offering kids games and curiosities, the following is an alphabetical list of the most qualified associations operating in Rome:
Arte in Gioco
Workshops, museum visits, parent and child art-themed weekends, plus a special summer camp program at the Etruscan Museum Villa Giulia ~ Italian spoken only
Tel. +39 06 4423 9949
Fax +39 06 4426 1289
Cell +39 333 953 3862
www.arteingioco.com
arteingioco@libero.it
Context Travel Rome
Designed by a museum educator and guided by many years’ experience working with kids, the Rome city walks in the Context’s “Family Program” draw on the latest approaches to on-site learning, thus crafting amazing experiences for both parents and children.
Tel. from abroad: +1 215 609 4888 (this is a U.S. number that rings in Italy)
Tel. within Italy: +39 06 9762 5204
Fax: +39 06 4890 0042
info@contexttravel.com
www.contexttravel.com/rome
Il Treno a Vapore
Child-specialized service offering guided visits of the city, summer camp, teaching camp, field trips, party planning, private lessons, baby sitter services.
Tel-/Fax +39 06 2324 8687
www.trenoavapore.it
info@trenoavapore.it
La Serliana
Specialized in-depth museum and sightseeing guides for children. Kids pay €8,00 per visit.
Tel. +39 06 4522 15171
Fax +39 06 2331 7873
www.laserliana.it
laserliana@laserliana.it
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Mage
Art historians and archeologists introduce kids to art, architecture and history through a fun on-sight teaching process. Kids pay €8,00 per visit; one accompanying grown up, gratis.
Tel./fax +39 06 6858 1545
Cell. 348 318 5335
www.arteperbambini.com
info@arteperbambini.com
Mirabilia Urbis
Comprehensive dual language guided visits with special programs designed for families and children.
Tel +39 06 4543 3723
Fax +39 06 2332 43211
www.mirabiliaurbis.it
mirabiliaurbis@fastwebnet.it
Pierreci
Traditional itineraries also include visits involving actors and role play-visits for younger visitors, child-friendly educational approach and numerous workshop activities differentiated by school level.
Tel +39 06 390 8071
Fax +39 06 3975 0950
www.pierreci.it
pierreci@pierreci.it
Zetema
The company’s core business manages cultural and tourist activities and services for the city of Rome, and focuses on cultural event planning. Visit the website for an updated children’s activity calendar.
Tel +39 06 82077 ext. 1
Fax +39 06 82077 ext. 105
www.zetema.it
info@zetema.it
