In this post, I will share with you what are the best day trips from Rome with kids, according to my experience as a mom living in the Rome metropolitan area.
Being a born and bred Roman, I have developed a deep connection with this magnificent city and its surrounding areas. Exploring the charming towns and picturesque landscapes that await you just outside of Rome has become my favorite activity.
With a focus on family-friendly adventures, I am excited to share my knowledge and passion, guiding you through a journey that seamlessly combines history, culture, and fun for both children and adults.
In this post, you will discover why you should bring your families to cities like Naples and Florence but also how to explore hidden gems near Rome like Lake Bracciano, the artists’ town Calcata Vecchia , and the Bomarzo Monster Park.
I will sort my favorite places by seasons, starting with spring.
Best day trips from Rome with kids in spring
1. Bomarzo Monster Park
Moving 50 km north in the direction of Viterbo, you’ll find a park of great historical and artistic value.
The “Sacred Wood”, also known as the Monster Park, is a very interesting destination for a trip out of Rome, especially if you have children.
It is located in the town of Bomarzo, about an hour and a half drive north of Rome in the heart of the Tuscia region.
Bomarzo Monster Park is a unique park that dates back to the 16th century. It features a collection of giant sculptures and statues representing mythological figures, monsters, fantastic animals, and enigmatic characters. These works of art are arranged within a forest and were designed by Duke Pier Francesco Orsini, better known as Vicino Orsini.
There are more than 20 stone sculptures scattered throughout the park, some of which reach remarkable heights. Among the most famous works is the “Ogre,” a large mask carved on a boulder with a room inside, and the Leaning House, which one can enter. The statues often feature a combination of mythological, imaginative, and sometimes frightening elements.
Exploring the Bomarzo Monster Park is a fascinating adventure for children, as it offers a unique experience in the midst of nature. They can run around, explore, and be surprised by the evocative sculptures.
Visiting one of the most beautiful gardens near Rome will take about two hours.
There are other satisfying things to do nearby to fill a beautiful spring day.
If you have adventurous children who are not too young, you could explore the surrounding woods in search of the Etruscan Pyramid of Bomarzo. It is a mysterious, large pyramid-shaped boulder with carved stairs and an altar at the top. Virtually nothing is known about its use, only the dating to Etruscan times (7-3 centuries B.C.) is known.
If you want to relax instead, head to nearby Viterbo, one of the most beautiful cities near Rome, a few kilometers west of Bomarzo.
Here refresh yourself at one of the excellent restaurants in the historic center, such as the Labirinto or the Gargolo. Then, visit one of the thermal baths located just outside the town, such as the Terme dei Papi, which I describe later in this article.
The Monster Park is open year-round, but opening hours vary depending on the season.
The entrance fee for adults is €10.
2. Opera Bosco – Museum of Art in Nature
Spring is the best time to visit the Tuscia region, which stretches across the countryside north of Rome.
The region features lush forests and picturesque hilltop towns.
One such town is Calcata Vecchia, famous for being home to artists and artisans. Two of these artists have established an open-air contemporary art museum in the woods around Calcata. Opera Bosco, Museum of Art in Nature, unfolds along a path in the green Treja Valley.
Here artists create artworks using only the materials found in the woods: branches, leaves, stones, and rocks. Sculptures and installations are often inspired by the animal world or are anthropomorphic.
Your children will enjoy walking through the forest and discovering dragons, fish, toads, Snakes, happy or sad faces.
The trail is about 2 km long and almost entirely under the shade of large trees.
At the end of the walk, you can sit at the tables in the food court and eat your picnic lunch. You can stay in the open-air museum all day.
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If you visit on Sunday morning, you can join the guided tour at 11 a.m. After the tour, eat your picnic lunch and if you want, your children can participate in an applied art in nature workshop. During the workshop, they will have fun creating with clay, shells, stones, seeds, and leaves.
Connect with Opera Bosco through their page.
3. Tarot Garden
One of the most fascinating off-the-beaten-path places in Tuscany is the Tarot Garden.
It is a sculpture park located just across the border between Lazio and Tuscany, not far from the town of Capalbio and the Tyrrhenian coast.
This destination is particularly interesting for a trip from Rome with children. Although it is an art park, the sculptures are so colorful and multifaceted that your children will feel like they are inside an amusement park. And so will you.
The Tarot Garden is the realization of a lifelong dream by French artist Nikki de Saint Phalle, famous for her eclectic and distinctive style.
Niki de Saint Phalle is known for her pop works, bright colors, and playful spirit. In the Tarot Garden, the artist has combined her love of art, mythology, and spirituality to create a unique place in the world.
The park’s sculptures are covered with mirrors, ceramic mosaics, and stained glass. Each work represents one of the 22 major arcana of the tarot, offering a visual reinterpretation of universal symbols and myths.
The human figures, fantastical characters, and architectural structures in the garden are characterized by sinuous shapes, flowing lines, and an emphasis on roundness. You will get the feeling that the artist conceived this place for her grandchildren-maybe so.
Each sculpture in the Tarot Garden is a work of art in its own right. Some works are so large that they conceal interior rooms that you can visit. Others are fountains.
Visiting the Tarot Garden will allow you to fill your eyes with color and vitality.
The Tarot Garden is open only during certain times of the year, usually from April 1 to October 15.
Online reservations are required to visit. Find all information on the official website here.
Admission for adults costs €14.
The garden stretches across a hillside. The terrain is uneven in places, with stairs and paths not suitable for strollers. Therefore, if visiting with young children, it is advisable to bring a baby carrier.
4. Sorbo Valley Park
Want to take a day trip from Rome with kids without straying too far from the city?
Then one of the most idyllic places in the Roman countryside, which I often visit with my family, is for you. Imagine expanses of meadows and groves, a stream with little waterfalls flowing in the middle, and animals grazing freely. This is what you will see at the Sorbo Valley.
Little calves, cows, and horses, along with the songs of thousands of birds and the company of flowing water.
This valley is part of the Veio Regional Park. The park is a protected area enclosed between the Via Cassia and the Via Flaminia and covering the territories of 9 municipalities northeast of Rome.
On the territory, furrowed by 99 km of paths, there are archaeological testimonies from Etruscan, Roman, and medieval times.
In my opinion, the most beautiful part of this nature reserve and enjoyable for the whole family is precisely Sorbo Park.
Follow the path “CAI 207 g Valli del Sorbo.” Bring a packed lunch and enough water (and of course, hiking shoes).
You can stop to eat at the Sanctuary of Madonna del Sorbo, where there are also public toilets. You will also find a small chapel there and it is rare to meet other visitors.
The journey from Rome to this part of Veio Park by public transportation is not very comfortable. Therefore, I recommend that you rent a car and park at the free parking lot at the “North Entrance Veio Park.”
5. Learning farms near Rome
Over the past 10 years, the habit of spending a day at farms outside Rome has been spreading among local Roman families.
The farms, which are sometimes also agriturismo (that is, you can also stay overnight) usually also offer restaurant service.
The food is that produced by the farm and nearby farms, however, of higher quality than what you find in the city. And how do the children have fun here?
Besides eating wholesome food and spending a spring day outdoors in the countryside near Rome, your children will learn something.
Here’s how learning farms come about. There is a trail, usually with a guided tour, that introduces the child to all the animals on the farm and perhaps allows him or her to interact with them.
One really special farm near Rome is L’Arca dei Camaleonti, which is located in the Sabina region, northeast of Rome.
Here you can admire (and touch, when possible), more than 100 species of animals that inhabit the “wildlife park.” Among the animals are: geese, peacocks, ferrets, sheep, donkeys, llamas, tortoises, bats, beetles, stick insects, barn owls, hedgehogs, and giant snails.
During your visit to the wildlife park, you will be accompanied by someone who knows these animals like the back of his hand and loves them.
After the visit, you can also have lunch or an appetizer with local foods.
The guided tour including lunch for an adult costs €38, and for a child €20.
There is a meat menu, a vegetarian menu, and a celiac menu.
A visit to the park without lunch costs €12 for adults and €8 for children.
To visit the Arca dei Camaleonti, reservations must necessarily be made by emailing arcadeicamaleonti@gmail.com or by calling: +393755043694 Address: Arca dei Camaleonti, Pacciano Location, Civitella San Paolo
Now you may feel like visiting a learning farm near Rome with your children. If you prefer a shorter trip, no problem.
Volo Alto Nature Park is located about 40 km from the center of Rome. Here, too, the protagonists are animals.
The creators of this park aimed to pass on love and respect for nature to future generations.
On an area of about two hectares, among fields of wheat, sunflowers, and woods, there is a trail that is also accessible to the disabled.
The park’s expert guides will take you on a discovery of many animals: diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey, farm animals, and waterfowl.
Access is allowed only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays by reservation at voloalto@outlook.com. The Volo Alto Nature Park page is this one.
Here you are free to bring your own picnic lunch. Admission with a guided tour and picnic table costs €9 (adults and children). If you want to reserve a bbq station as well, however, it costs €12.
Address: Via Quarto di Galeria, 114.
Best day trips from Rome for families in summer
6. Fregene Beach
Summer in Rome can be really scorching. If you want to have fun with the whole family, you’d better move out of the city.
My favorite coastline is the one that stretches north of Rome. Here you will find my favorite beaches near Rome.
Just 30 km from the city is Fregene, a quiet Italian seaside town with 5 km of wide beaches with soft sand.
Here the main attraction is the sea and all the activities to do in the water and on the beach.
If you want to spend time on a free beach, there is a very large one in the northern part of the beach, near the Kiosko café. Be prepared by bringing your own beach umbrella.
Fregene Beach also has plenty of beach clubs to suit all tastes. Here, in addition to renting sunbeds and umbrellas for the whole day and using the showers, you can do a range of activities.
At almost all beach clubs in Fregene, a buffet of fish dishes, vegetables, rice, and pasta is offered at lunch.
If you are a fan of water sports such as windsurfing and surfing, spend the day at the Point Break Beach Club at the southern end of the beach. Here you can dabble in all these disciplines. In addition, their little restaurant offers great seafood dishes.
If, on the other hand, your children like to play beach volleyball, then the establishment for you is the Albos Club. Here you will also find two swimming pools, one for adults and one for children.
There is also a large pine forest in Fregene named after Italian director Federico Fellini. He is the one who made Fregene known to Italians and to the whole world by shooting some scenes of his films there.
Until the 1950s, Fregene was little more than a fishing village.
In the northern part of the beach, there is still an area known as “The Fishermen’s Village,” near what used to be the old settlement. The atmosphere here is unique, with low, white houses and small alleys.
Here now there are many vacation homes and small restaurants to sit at and eat some excellent fish dishes, such as Il Pioniere and Casa Carmen.
For gelato, however, I recommend getting it at the café Madagascar.
Read also my Complete Guide to Visiting Fregene Beach and Town
7. Cerveteri
Another gem along the coast north of Rome is Cerveteri. It is a coastal town located about 65 km northwest of the city.
Cerveteri is famous for being home to a UNESCO heritage site, namely the Banditaccia Etruscan Necropolis. It is precisely from here that you will have your trip outside Rome with children begin.
But how! You will tell me… a necropolis? That’s right. This is a real city, which at the time (10-3 century B.C.), must have mirrored the city of the living, which was the acropolis of Caere.
The Etruscans were a highly developed civilization, from which the Romans inherited a great deal. At this site, there are thousands of tombs, similar to dwellings, which can be freely visited.
The tombs of the nobility are mounds built from blocks of tufa, a local stone that is easy to cut and carve. The shape of the mounds is rounded and recalls mushroom tops or igloos. The interiors are divided into rooms, with columns, beds, and pillows carved from stone.
Children will enjoy exploring these “houses” on which a layer of grass has grown.
The tombs of the people, on the other hand, are carved along the so-called “Way of the Underworld.”
An open-air corridor leads through a thick wall of rock on which hundreds of rooms have been carved and on several floors.
From this part of the necropolis also begins the path through one of the most beautiful walks near Rome, a loop between Cerveteri and Castel Giuliano, a hamlet of Bracciano.
Locals really like this path because it leads to discovering about 7 waterfalls surrounded by lush and wild woods.
There is an entrance fee of €6 (€3 for children) to enter the part of the Necropolis of Cerveteri that houses the stately tombs. Entrance to the part with the Way of the Underworld is free.
After exploring the length and breadth of the necropolis you will have worked up an appetite. It is time to move to the beach, specifically at the Six Beach House. This beach club features is one of the best seafood restaurants in the area.
Delight in a mixed fish fry or whatever inspires you from the menu-it’s all delicious.
After lunch relax on the beach and take some refreshing swims in the sea; you can rent sunbeds and an umbrella if you like. And remember that you can enjoy some breathtaking sunsets from this part of the Italian Coast.
8. Santa Severa Beach
Another of my favorite beaches near Rome is Santa Severa Beach. In particular, I love the stretch of this beach that is called “Castle Beach.”
This beach is also located along the coast north of Rome and is part of the town of Santa Marinella, which is just a little further north.
The beach is washed by a very clean sea, nothing like beach resorts such as Ostia and Fregene. Here you will almost feel like you are light years away from the city, its traffic, and pollution.
The highlight of Santa Severa Beach is the ancient castle of the same name that finishes its profile, making it very attractive. Locals come here in all seasons to walk or visit the castle.
Within the walls of the castle is also included a medieval hamlet among whose rooms one can move freely, while to visit some museums and the archaeological area one has to pay an entrance fee. The small “Museum of Navigation” contains some artifacts found on the seabed around the castle, including many amphorae. There is also a screening of a detailed video on the history of Pirgy Harbor and the castle. At the time of our visit, this video was only available in Italian.
Although the castle is named after a 3rd-century Christian martyr, the settlement is definitely older. At this beach was in fact the very ancient port of Pirgy, built by the Etruscans and later also used by the Romans.
Near the entrance to the castle is a café that makes an excellent “pinsa“: this is pizza whose base is made from more than one type of flour and is thus more digestible than an ordinary pizza.
The “Castle Beach” extends north of Santa Severa Castle. For a large stretch, it is free but there are also beach clubs, in case you want to rent a sunbed and umbrella.
The reference café is Isola del Pescatore, where you can have lunch with sandwiches or fish dishes.
For full details on how to visit this beautiful beach, read my article on Santa Severa Beach.
9. Lake Bracciano
A highlight for all families with children living in Rome is Lake Bracciano. This basin of extremely clean water stretches about 40 km north of the Eternal City. A testament to the purity of its waters is the fact that motorboats are prohibited on Lake Bracciano.
Lake Bracciano is included in the Bracciano and Martignano Lakes Nature Reserve.
To visit it, consider the 3 villages that overlook Lake Bracciano: Anguillara Sabazia, Trevignano Romano, and Bracciano.
We know them like the back of our hand because we live in this region and love to bathe in the lake.
It’s a chance to spot aquatic wildlife, such as swans, herons, ducks, and geese. Water sports are also popular, such as sailing, windsurfing, SUP (stand-up paddleboarding), and kayaking.
The most convenient village to enjoy a day of relaxation and fun at Lake Bracciano with children is Trevignano Romano.
Trevignano Romano’s beach has been awarded a “blue-flag beach,” which means that both the beach and the water are very clean.
The historic center of the village lies within walking distance of the water and the long lakeside promenade.
As you walk along this scenic promenade, you will find cafes, small restaurants, manicured gardens, and even free beaches or beach clubs.
10. Terme di Orte
Central Italy is renowned for thermal baths, and by traveling around Rome you can enjoy them in all seasons.
In summer, we like to travel to the Terme di Orte spa. They are located in the northeastern part of Lazio, near the border with Umbria and the town of Orte, a hilltop medieval village.
Here there is a monumental pool supplied with water from thermal springs that gushes out at about 25°, an ideal temperature for bathing even in summer.
There are two pools, one for adults and one for children. Around the pools is a large park with trees where you can relax. There are also plenty of picnic tables, a kiosk where you can buy sandwiches and a restaurant.
Admission to the thermal park costs €12 for the full day for adults.
The Orte thermal baths are among the best thermal spas in Lazio.
Best day trips from Rome with kids in autumn
11. Soriano nel Cimino
In autumn the things to do near Rome with children are different but always very rewarding.
One truly unique place is the Cimina Beechwood, which is listed as a UNESCO heritage site.
This beech forest is located about 5 km away from the historic center of Soriano nel Cimino, a medieval town in the province of the city of Viterbo.
The monumental and centenary beech forest is located right on the top of Mount Cimino (1000 mt.). You can easily reach it by car; there is free parking for cars right next to the beech forest.
As you enter the forest, sheltered by such tall trees, you will feel immersed in a magical and timeless place. Nature really has an almost awe-inspiring presence here. There is a path through the forest that leads to massive, impressive rocks near an ancient settlement. Roman historians also spoke of the “Cimina beech forest.”
In autumn this forest takes on warm hues and is filled with a carpet of colorful leaves.
After exploring the forest with your children, decide whether to have a picnic or stop to eat at the restaurant “Baita la Faggeta,” located near the parking lot.
This is a restaurant housed in a wooden environment, a large chalet where you can taste typical dishes. I recommend that you try the appetizers based on Tuscia cold cuts, gnocchi with porcini mushrooms, and fettuccelle with chestnut flour. The prices are reasonable and the food is of excellent quality.
The town of reference is Soriano nel Cimino, an undiscovered little town north of Rome. Here there is a medieval castle set in a panoramic position overlooking the surrounding countryside.
If you visit Soriano nel Cimino on one of the first three weekends of October, you will find yourself in the midst of the impressive Chestnut Festival.
In celebration of the chestnut harvest, one of the area’s main products, the town is filled with medieval-style decorations. At the main squares, there are medieval costume parades, sword and flag-throwing tournaments. A menu of chestnuts is served in the inns of the old town.
12. Tarquinia
The small town of Tarquinia, situated on a hill a handful of kilometers from the sea, is best known to locals for its historical evidence.
In fact, the first times I visited it was to see the Etruscan Necropolis, which is a UNESCO heritage site, and the National Archaeological Museum housed in the splendid Palazzo Vitelleschi.
From the historic center, which has a gentle view of the Tyrrhenian Sea, I wondered what the beaches were like. I was able to see this a few years later, visiting Tarquinia with my partner and daughter.
The main beach, Lido di Tarquinia, is equipped with beach clubs, bistros, and cafes to ensure a pleasant and easy stay for families with children. It is lovely to walk and bike along the waterfront promenade at sunset.
We also enjoyed the Riva dei Tarquini Adventure Park, which offers fun trails within the pine forest close to the beach.
Throw in an Alpaca Farm and the fact that Tarquinia is off the tourist trail, and you’ll see how this town is perfect for spending a relaxing vacation near Rome and a stone’s throw from Tuscany.
Best day trips from Rome in Fall
13. Antica Monterano abandoned town
A much-underrated attraction of the countryside near Rome is its ancient abandoned towns. The most spectacular is Antica Monterano, which lies a few miles from Lake Bracciano, near the town of Canale Monterano.
This is where we often go for walks in the fall. This place is always fairly quiet, at most you will meet a handful of other visitors.
The landscape here is so outstanding that it has been the set for several movies and commercials.
To get here you need to use a car and for the weather to be nice.
Leave your car at the Antica Monterano entrance parking lot and continue on foot. Within a few minutes, you will arrive in front of some majestic arches: these are the remains of the ancient aqueduct.
Proceeding you will enter the most fascinating abandoned town or ghost town near Rome.
The path leads you through the ruins of the Church of San Rocco and those of the stately Palazzo Altieri. The fountain on the facade of the palace, with a carved lion, is by Bernini (it is a copy; the original was moved to the Canale Monterano town hall building for security reasons).
Moving on, explore what is left of the ancient dwellings of the people and, having passed through a grove, you will find yourself in front of a movie view.
It is the Church and Convent of St. Bonaventure. The church no longer has a ceiling. A fig tree has grown in the center of the main room, which is sacred to the locals.
Visit each room, there are also windows from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the woods surrounding the esplanade on which the church stands. In front of the church is an octagonal fountain, also designed by Bernini.
The more adventurous, after visiting this idyllic place will want to walk the path that leads down to the valley, where you will find a sulfur spring, which has painted the surrounding landscape yellow. There is also a ditch that you can cross to go explore some old sulfur quarries that are now disused.
Remember to be well organized before visiting Monterano Nature Reserve with a packed lunch, water, and hiking shoes.
14. Pisa
One of the most famous Italian historical landmarks your children will surely have heard of is the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Pisa is located in the northern part of Tuscany, about 350 km north of Rome.
It may seem too far for a day trip, but I assure you that it is worth it instead. In fact, it will take you about two hours to discover the Piazza dei Miracoli, with its leaning tower, cathedral, and baptistery. After spending some time playing on the lawn in front of the tower, and taking the funniest pictures with the tower in the background, you can explore other interesting sites in the city. Of particular interest are the Ponte di Mezzo, which spans the Arno River, and the Palazzo Blu, which hosts exhibitions of ancient and contemporary art.
In about half a day you will have explored Pisa’s most attractive sites and can return to Rome satisfied.
To reach Pisa from Rome take a Trenitalia train from Roma Termini to Pisa Centrale, the trip takes about 3 hours.
Best day trips from Rome in winter
15. Simbruini Mountains Park
When it comes to mountains near Rome or seeing snow near Rome, a favorite place is the Simbruini Mountains Natural Park.
This natural area extends east of the city, almost on the border with the Abruzzo region, and includes the territories of 7 municipalities. The highest mountain in this range is Mount Viglio, 2156 meters high.
To enjoy a fun day in this natural park, just reach Campo dell’Osso, at 1550 mt. Several trails start from here, or if you don’t feel like walking, you can stop here and enjoy the view.
There are many restaurants where you can sit and eat (if you come on the weekend, I highly recommend making reservations).
If you want to check the weather conditions in real-time, visit the site dedicated to Mount Livata, where you will find the live webcam here.
If there is a lot of snow, remember to rent snowshoes before leaving Rome. You can do this at stores selling mountain gear, such as Alta Quota on Via Girolamo Benzoni 37 in the Ostiense district.
16. Viterbo
Winter in Rome is never excessively cold. Unless it is a rainy day, you will feel like spending time outdoors. Although the sea is a pleasant escape even in winter, don’t underestimate one of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts: thermal water.
Local travelers also know Lazio for its many hot springs.
Among the thermal baths near Rome, the ones I visit most often in winter are those near the city of Viterbo.
This beautiful medieval city is also mentioned in Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy for its hot springs.
Viterbo can be reached by train with an approximately 2-hour trip from central Rome by regional train (€6).
You can head straight to the Terme dei Papi spa, which has a large thermal pool where there is room for everyone. Hot water at more than 40° gushes out of one end of the pool and then gradually goes cooler toward the other end.
One side of the pool is shallower while the other reaches 2mt, also allowing swimming. Admission for adults costs €18 and for children €8 on weekdays.
For the more adventurous, I recommend visiting the thermal pools with free admission. The pools are smaller and there are no baths or changing rooms on the site, but the experience is definitely more impressive.
For example, at the Bullicame hot springs, there is a thermal pool right at the back of the Botanical Garden of Viterbo that is still worth a visit.
Another thermal pool with free access is the one nicknamed “Piscine Carletti.”
After taking a nice thermal bath with your children, I recommend you take a tour of Viterbo’s historic center. Viterbo is a people-friendly city full of historic landmarks such as churches and ancient palaces.
There are excellent restaurants and osterias in Viterbo that present reasonable prices. We usually go to Ristorante-pizzeria il Labirinto to enjoy their fantastic pizza.
17. Vetralla and Sutri
Speaking of Viterbo, know that if you are traveling by car you can reach Viterbo from Rome by taking the Via Cassia, an ancient Roman consular road. Along the way, you will encounter small villages of very ancient origin.
Two of these towns during the holiday season come alive with light decorations and activities for children.
The historic center of Sutri in December is filled with light sculptures that decorate its small squares and alleys.
Sutri is also home to an archaeological park with a Roman amphitheater carved entirely out of rock that I recommend you visit.
A little further north of Sutri is Vetralle. At Christmas time in Vetralla there is the Kingdom of Santa Claus, a large Christmas market that is a landmark for all families with children in the region. Here you will find a magical atmosphere but also ample free parking, stalls with Christmas items, lots of food stations, elves, light installations, and much more.
18. Naples
The Italian city that is the birthplace of pizza Margherita (bet your kids are crazy about it) also has another important record.
Naples is one of the best Italian cities to spend Christmas and New Year’s Eve in. Let’s start with the Christmas celebrations.
Naples is located in southern Italy and lies on the Tyrrhenian coast, so the climate here is mild all year round. The disposition of its citizens reflects the sunny climate. Neapolitans are warm and welcoming.
They are also renowned for being people who love music. In fact, as you stroll through the city’s historic center in the run-up to Christmas, you are sure to run into bands performing in the streets.
Another initiative I found very inspiring was the “hug game” in Piazza del Plebiscito, the city’s main square. Right in front of the entrance to the Royal Palace, four citizens dressed as Santa Claus (men and women) and blindfolded were on hand for hugs with passersby.
The most famous street in Naples is San Gregorio Armeno. Along this narrow street closed to cars are dozens of craft stores producing nativity characters.
In addition to classic nativity characters, Neapolitan artisans enjoy creating figurines featuring famous people from the worlds of film, politics, and sports, often with caricature features.
On the last night of the year, a free admission concert is held in the city’s main square. Then citizens move to the Naples waterfront at the height of Castel dell’Ovo and here enjoy the longest and richest fireworks display in Italy.
Naples is easily reached from Rome with a train ride of just one hour.
FAQs Best day trips from Rome with kids
Where can you take a day trip to from Rome?
From Rome, it is easy to visit cities rich in art and history such as Naples, Florence, Siena, and Bologna by train.
If you don’t want to stray too far from Rome, taking a day trip from Rome with children will be nice to visit the Roman countryside.
Lake Bracciano as well as Lake Albano are surrounded by beautiful natural settings where you can take walks and eat wholesome food away from the crowds.
Is Rome a good city to visit with kids?
Yes, assuming your children like to walk. Rome’s historic center is best visited on foot, and getting from one attraction to another requires walking even more than half an hour at times.
However, the traffic and crowds that characterize this city in all seasons are balanced by the presence of many great public parks.
How many days do you need in Rome with kids?
Three days are enough to visit the historic landmarks of greatest interest, while one day can be devoted to a day trip in the Roman countryside.
Can you do a day trip from Rome to Tuscany?
Yes, the regions of Lazio and Tuscany are neighboring.
You can visit Florence and Siena from Rome by train. Traveling by your own car, you can visit the Val D’Orcia countryside near Pienza, which is a UNESCO heritage site.
Or you can explore southern Tuscany, with charming villages such as Pitigliano and Sorano and the natural thermal pools of Saturnia.
If you travel in the summer, then a stop at the beautiful beaches of the Argentatio Peninsula is a must.
Can I do a day trip from Rome to Amalfi Coast?
It is not recommended, as the trip involves several changes in public transportation and you would only be able to spend a couple of hours in Amalfi in the end. Even if you travel by car, the Amalfi Coast is not close enough to Rome to plan a day trip.
I recommend spending at least four days on the Amalfi Coast.
What can I combine with Rome?
It is easy to combine the trip to Rome with these destinations:
- Viterbo
- Lake Bracciano
- Lakes of Albano and Nemi
- Naples
- Sperlonga
- Gaeta
- Tarquinia
- Siena
- Florence
- Pisa
Can you do San Gimignano and Siena in a day?
I do not recommend it. Although San Gimignano is a small hill town that can be visited in about 5 hours, Siena is a city that deserves at least a day.
Is Naples worth a day trip from Rome?
Yes. There is so much to see in Naples. Plan to leave early in the morning and return in the evening after dinner.
How do I get from Rome to Amalfi Coast?
In the summer and until October 31 you can do this:
Take a train from Rome to Naples and then a hydrofoil from the port of Naples to Amalfi (or Positano).
In other months of the year take a train from Rome to Naples and then the Circumvesuviana train line from Naples to Sorrento. From Sorrento, you can take a ferry to Amalfi or Positano,
Is San Gimignano worth seeing?
San Gimignano is a charming Tuscan village characterized by fairly intact defensive walls and typical towers.
There are also many shops selling handicrafts and shops with the products of the Tuscan countryside: wine, oil, and cheese.
With these characteristics, however, there are also many other small Tuscan towns. If you are traveling from Rome, I recommend visiting Pitigliano which is much nearer, or Pienza, which is surrounded by the countryside of the Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO heritage site.
Is Siena worth a day trip?
Siena is one of the most beautiful cities in Tuscany. In my opinion, if you can only make a day trip from Rome, it is more worthwhile to visit Naples or Florence.
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