LisaClark

Unfortunately we can’t go in the off season because my niece is in college and can’t take a semester off. This was about the best time we could agree on. I am looking at the before and after hours tours of the Vatican and Colosseum. They aren’t so crazy priced I can’t manage it.

Traveling in June 2022 on the Allure out of Rome with DH, niece, and her boyfriend. This is our first time in Rome. We want to arrive a few days early to see the sights. Problem is DH and niece both have ADHD and social anxiety. I’m looking at a tour of the Vatican in the early morning and the Colosseum at night to avoid the worst of the crowds. I’m stumped what to do during the days though. They need to be able to stop and eat regularly, because that helps them decompress. I also need to keep tours short so their focus doesn’t wander too much, plus avoid the worst of the typical tourist crowds. I don’t have a ton of extra money to funnel into private tours, but smaller groups of 20 or so are okay. Has anybody had experience with this or have thoughts of things we can do that might be more off the beaten path? Maybe patient tour operators willing to work with us? I’m even willing to daytrip out of Rome if there’s something fun that’s not crazy busy. My research is still in the super early phase and any recommendations would be welcome. 😁

I would highly recommend looking into getting the Copenhagen Card. It gets you into so many different places and you can use all of the public transit for free. Copenhagen is a very easy city to get around in and has tons of different stuff for all ages. Christiansborg Palace is lovely and you can visit the Royal Kitchens and Stables and see the foundations of the previous incarnations (it's burned down a couple of times). Tivoli Gardens is fun for kids and adults alike. The Church of Our Savior is amazing, but be warned the stairs inside are quite steep and there are no places to stop and take a break. It's quite a cardio workout and hard on the knees, so it might not be a good choice for smaller children, but the views are incredible.

https://copenhagencard.com/