Whether flying over the city in a helicopter, following ancient trails on horseback or picking up a sword for a gladiator battle, there are some incredible adventures waiting for you and your family in Rome with a stay at Hotel de la Ville.
Fly over the city in a helicopter
There's nothing quite like the excitement of sky-high adventure. With a helicopter tour of Rome you'll glide above the city's ochre rooftops and the surrounding Lazian countryside, studded with peaceful lakes and picturesque villages. An unforgettable experience, your kids will never forget the thrill of stepping into a helicopter and taking off into the sky for unbeatable bird's-eye views.
Ride the Appian Way on horseback
Follow in the footsteps of history by riding the Appian Way on horseback. One of the oldest and most important roads of the Roman Empire, it takes in archaeological locations, from villas to aqueducts and stunning natural sights. With itineraries and tours to suit all tastes and skill levels, both new and experienced riders will love being in the saddle.
Train to be a Gladiator for a day
After visiting the mighty Colosseum, bring history to life for your children with a special training class at the Gladiator School and Museum. Your little gladiators will be kitted out with tunics and training swords and taught the basics, engaging in safe battles and learning about the Romans from a real-life gladiator (aka expert instructors from the Gruppo Storico Romano).
Raft along the Tiber River
From historical excitement to pure adrenaline rush—why not take your family on an unforgettable river rafting adventure in the heart of Rome? You’ll set off from the right bank of the Tiber (near the Ponte Milvio bridge) and head downriver, taking on white water rapids and more gentle stretches.
To book your family adventure in Rome, email reservations.delaville@roccofortehotels.com or call +39 06 32 888 880.
The soul of a destination – that special something all travellers yearn to glimpse – is really the soul of its people. It is timeless humanity refracted by a place’s unique qualities, by its bounty and scarcity, its landscape and climate.
A child with flour-dusted hands, entirely absorbed in the soft tactility of dough, falls quiet in concentration. The same wonder is felt as a small finger points skywards, following the erratic flight of a bumblebee – noticing that the orange pom-poms clinging to its legs are, on closer inspection, minute pockets of pollen. These are the seemingly small moments, observed offline, that are exactly the kind of adventure the best family holidays create. One where each destination invites children and teens to become absorbed in the world around them – not their devices – making, discovering and noticing along the way.
Florence becomes the most compelling creative retreat when you fall in step with the city’s pace. In Milan you might ‘get your hustle on’ and Rome leans into a meandering walk or Vespa ride, this city, the birthplace of the Renaissance, draws us more towards strolling.
