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In the same way, the Renaissance dreamed of creating a city in the dimensions of man, these tour ideas are about creating an adventure in Florence to the dimension of young travelers ranging from 4 to pre-teens to college-bound adults. Each type of tourist brings its own expectations, attention spans, and personal interest to the table and it takes a carefully planned itinerary to combine all of this and produce engagement, interest, and fun memories.

The tour ideas listed below offer itineraries and themes that build bridges connecting age and interests on common grounds while offering the bases for a fun and entertaining family-friendly tour.

1. Pint-size Cooking Lessons

Starting Time : 5pm Duration :3 hours Appropriate Age : 6 and up

Let's Go Cooking

This is truly an idea that appeals to children, teenagers, and adults: the whole family will have a "hands-on" experience. Using traditional recipes, the varied menu will feature something for everyone: from pizza to fresh handmade pasta, from the classical meat sauce to vegetarian options. Your chefs have a planned a variety of delicious and genuine flavors which will satisfy even the most demanding of taste buds, encouraging family members to work together - creating lasting memories of their time in Florence.

First, you cook and then you enjoy a sit-down meal where you will feat upon your end results. Buon Appetito!

If you have kids younger than 6 years old, consider this cooking class by Antonella to make just pizza at her apartment: she's able to offer smaller groups and welcome families with smaller kids.

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2. Twilight Adventure in Florence

Starting Time : 6pm Duration : 2.5 hours Appropriate Age : 5 and up

The city looks like a fairytale under the stars

This evening walking tour will bridge the age difference between adults and kids and bring lots of fun to your holidays. Instead of strolling at the hottest part of the day this tour uses the twilight hours to show you the magic of Florence.

But the best thing about this tour is that it combines the beauty of Florence under the first stars of the evening with treasure hunts, games, quizzes, photo contests and other activities which spark the kid's attention. Your guide will tailor the walk, the stories, and activities to the family interests and kids’ ages.

3. Skip the Line Guided Tours with Kids

Duration : 2 hours Appropriate Age : 8 and up

Starting times for guided tours: 9am & 2pm

Accademia Gallery

Uffizi Gallery

Starting times for tour: 10:30am

Archeology Museum

Florence is a city of museums, where art and cultures throughout the years come together and tell the story of the city. Special tours geared for the attention span of your tourists can make the city come alive for the entire family. 

While parents admire the architecture, interesting facts and the short lines, your tour leaders will have stories and games that kids can relate, keeping them entertained...and learning something new.

These three main museums in Florence cover Michelangelo's more than life-size statue of David, the paintings of Botticelli and the tombs of the Egyptians and Etruscans.

4. Creating your own Marbled Paper

Are your kids the "hands-on" type, and the idea of making a special souvenir to take home has a nice appeal? Then you will want to arrange a 2 hours session with Francesca Vannini and her paper-making class. The colorful designs that you will see all around Florence, actually are native to the area and this artisan will show you and your kids how to make authentic Florentine designs.

What we really liked? Parents don't need to be present during the lessons - they can actually be touring the city or a museum.

Appropriate Age : 4 - 99

Read our article about our experience with Francesca

5. City Museum Activities

Several of Florence's principal museums provide excellent programs to involve young visitors in the exploration of color, design, and technique ... as well as secret passageways and ghost stories.  Below we list four museums and a link to their calendars, which are frequently updated with events for various age groups. These activities are either free with the cost of the ticket (however, you do need to reserve your spot) or they have a minimal price tag attached.

Palazzo Vecchio

There is so much to see at Palazzo Vecchio that adding one of these activities will help make it engaging and exciting, especially for the young. Don't miss your opportunity to see Florence as it looked during the  Roman times or the secret doorways used by the Medici family. Appropriate Age: 4 and up

Palazzo Strozzi

This privately run exhibition hall hosts a wide range of temporary events ranging from contemporary art to medieval collections. They have a full calendar not only for the young and more mature but also for the elderly, Alzheimer patients and disabilities. Appropriate Age: 3 and up

Novecento Museum

This is a surprising museum telling the story of contemporary art in Florence covering many mediums and international artists in the 1900's. Kids will find activities that will help them appreciate the colors, styles, and techniques - all while having fun. Appropriate Age: 4 and up

Museum of Santa Maria Novella

This church, located in front of the train station features fun ways to explore art, history and the beauty hidden behind the multi-colored marble facade. Appropriate Age: 8 and up

6. City "Family Tour" Kits

Another great museum initiative is the “Family Tour”, based on an initiative by leading museums in the city of Florence. It is a project tailored to families looking for a different way to introduce their kids to the towns of Italy: providing them with explorer backpacks and multimedia itineraries (mixing digital experiences with the old-fashioned crayons). The objective is to help families enjoy the culture of the city and the landscape in an engaging manner combining learning with doing.

How many things can you see in Florence? Not only “how many things” but also “how many ways”. The Florence Kits propose a tour of the town involving both looking, playing and story-telling. Appropriate Age : 6 - 13 → Where to find your Florence backpack?

Have you ever dreamed of being Indiana Jones and solving intriguing mysteries? You’re in the right place, you can become an archaeologist for a day and discover past civilizations. Great to know, these kits can are free!  Appropriate Age : 6 - 13 → Find this backpack at the Museum of Fiesole

7. Downhill to Florence

Starting Time : 9am Duration : 7 hours Appropriate Age : 10 and up

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An Active Holiday Adventure

Sometimes you just need a healthy dose of an outdoor adventure to make it all come together. Kids seem to appreciate being active, eating gelato and being with the family more than they would another medieval palazzo or antique church. 

The best solution for adults and kids is if you could find a way to combine the two - then you have a vacation activity made in paradise, like this bike tour. With several exclusive itineraries to choose from, we suggest you have a look at Downhill to Florence which you through great scenery, small towns and lots of choices for a gelato stop.

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Florence, is the perfect city for families. The Tuscan capital has it all: friendly locals, museums and historical sites, great food, shopping, parks and gardens. The city radiates and breathes beauty. It gave the world some of mankind’s greatest minds: Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Boticelli,Giotto, Dante Alighieri, Marco Polo, Brunelleschi , the Medici Family and even  Galileo Galilei was buried here. There is so much to see and do for adults and kids alike. The city merits, at the very least a few days, to take in its unparalled beauty and creativity. 

Florence is very walkable, the famous sites are close to one another and teeming with priceless works of art. With Florence for kids You see the imposing magnificence of the Duomo , visit the Uffizi Gallery , one of the most visited museums in the world and don’t forget the Galleria dell’Accademia  housing the most celebrated statue of perfect beauty, Michelangelo’s David . If you have time, drop by the Bargello Museum , one of the city’s best kept secrets. Stroll in Piazza Signoria , enjoy this open air museum while heading to Ponte Vecchio  to just gaze at the Arno River and relax. Before your day ends, climb up Piazzale Michelangelo and catch the breathtaking sunset. There you are gifted with the most fantastic view of the Renaissance capital. Take all the beauty in, you are in Florence! It’s always more fun with Europe4Kids!

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Best of Florence Tour for Kids & Families

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• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Piazza di Santa Croce, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy by the statue of Dante in the middle of the square
• Mercato Centrale, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• The tour is suitable for kids aged 6 and over
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• Ponte Vecchio
• Mercato Centrale
• Piazza della Signoria
• Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
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• O6875DPrebeccaj 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun Family Tour This tour was the best for the kids! They loved it! Our tour guide, Martina, was fantastic. She kept my 3 children engaged, even our 3 year old! The trivia/scavenger hunt was perfect for the 3 of them to participate at their own capacities. 100% recommended! Read more Written October 18, 2023
• M6956CCjenr 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Pizza and Gelato family tour is a perfect way for children to learn about Florence while also having fun! The Florence Tour for Kids and Families with Gelato and Pizza was amazing! Our guide, Martina, was wonderful and super engaging with our children varying in ages between 15 and 9. She created a family interactive game for our tour which kept our children's attention while also sharing a lot of wonderful information about the history of Florence. But our favorite part of the tour was stopping for pizza with a local chef.... he could not have been more welcoming to his establishment and our children loved him! From start to finish, this tour was perfect for our family and a highlight of our time in Florence! Read more Written July 13, 2023
• GlobeTrotting776743 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Breathtaking tour of Sorrento and Amalfi! We had the most amazing time in Sorrento and Positano thanks to a private family excursion through Pinocchio Tours during our stop at Naples a week ago. Our wonderful driver, Guido, and lovely guide Martina (who came along last minute, but added so much to our experience) were top notch from pick up to drop off. They took very good care of our kids, ages 4 and 16, making our journey through Sorrento and on to Positano absolutely unforgettable. We were very concerned about time to explore because we had a previous negative experience with our cruise ship leaving part of our family behind, so Guido was very attentive to time and itinerary/route. We could have never gotten to see the sights we did without Pinocchio Tour's private excursion. Thank you all so much! Read more Written June 15, 2023
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• P H 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Our Guide Made "Boring" Tour, Great for Kids! We were a group of four adults and three children (ages 11, 11, and 9) and our guide (Martina, I think) made the Uffizi Museum fun for all of us. She rightly paid the most attention to the kids and challenged them with games to keep them engaged. They learned a lot, but so did the adults. I think by going into less detail than an adult tour would, and only emphasizing the highlights, we were all able to enjoy the museum. All of us will remember this tour for the rest of our lives. I highly recommend this tour with Tours for Kids! Read more Written October 5, 2022
• NickellFamilyTravel 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The Best for Kids The pinocchio tours for families and kids is well worth every penny. You have a tour guide that usually has kids of their own, they explain in educational language, they play games, find secret things. They are also very flexible and understand you have a family and need to take care of many things. Highly Highly recommend for family travel Read more Written July 19, 2022
• 650georgias 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic tour with kids We had a fantastic evening tour guided by Guilia. She was extremely quick to get our children on side and it was a fun family night out in Florence, whilst still learning so much about the history. The games and treasure hunt engaged and entrathled our 3 children aged 5, 7 & 11. The pizza & gelato were excellent! Thank you very much Gulia for such a great evening. Read more Written August 7, 2019
• Alyce S 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Mom & Kids Florence Finale What an amazing way to end our month long trip to Italy! Our family (14 of us) had ended and we had a few days left to roam Florence. With just the kids (13, 10) I wanted to make sure we were safe during evenings when I found the Florence Tour for Kids/Family Pizza Gelato! We met our guide Giulia by the duomo and realized quickly she was AWESOME! We were lucky to be the only ones on the tour...so she catered to the kids/our interest/needs. Giulia was knowledgeable and kept the kids interested and engaged with a scavenger hunt throughout the city/tour! So fun!!! Amazingly, we happened upon the annual jousting event in Piazza Santa Croce! Pizza and Gelato too...perfection!!! Highly recommended Giulia and this kid friendly tour!!! Read more Written July 16, 2019
• Asana0582 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great family tour! Thanks giulia for this great time in florence! We were the only family in the slot; so the tour became private! My kid enjoyed a lot! Having gelato and « real » italian  pizza is a nice break to follow the tour! Thanks for your kindness! It was a great discovery of florence for family. Thabks for having family tour; there are quite rare and few interesting...thank you! Read more Written July 12, 2019
• KMRPG 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun tour with a wonderful guide! What a great introduction to Florence! Rachele was great with our boys (ages 7 and 9.) She had a kids vs. parents scavenger hunt planned, and we had so much fun and learned a lot of really interesting things that we never would have discovered on our own. I can’t say enough about how fun and personable she is. We were fortunate to also have her as our guide for a tour of the Uffizi- she really made our experience in Florence the best part of our entire Italian vacation. Grazie, Rachele! Read more Written June 16, 2019
• melissabO56HZ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Family Tour of Florence with Accademia Emilia was a great tour guide, and we enjoyed seeing the Piazza di Santa Croce, Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, and Accademia Galleria with her! By the end, the kids were getting tired but Emilia was great about recognizing that! Read more Written March 7, 2019
• Carrie S 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Highlights of Florence Kids and Families Small Group Tour We were very happy with the highlight tour. Giulia was a fantastic guide and engaged the kids (8, 11, 13) with a scavenger hunt along the way. She was terrific with pointing out things and we were lucky enough to have her to ourselves for the tour. We had no issues understanding her and she was ver y friendly. Highly recommend! Read more Written November 11, 2018
• Lisa A 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful tour of Florence that kept my kids entertained and engaged! We love Rachele! We had the pleasure of having Rachele on two separate tours in Florence, and she is amazing. I have two boys, ages 3 and 6, and they loved Rachele. It can be difficult to keep these two kids entertained and engaged, but Rachele was able to do it. She not only made it fun and interesting for the kids, but we adults had a great time as well! Our tours with Rachele were our favorite part of visiting Florence! She was fun, knowledgeable and wonderful to be with! I felt like we were touring Florence with a good friend! I highly recommend Rachele and her wonderful tours! Read more Written October 29, 2018
• cihego 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Florence sight seen for kids. Giulia did a nice job giving our family a tour of Florence. She quickly built rapport with our 5 year old son, who is a bit shy. She was able to keep his interest for the entire duration of the tour. Most important rly, she was very knowledgeable and able to answer all of the questions that we asked. Highly recommended! Read more Written October 6, 2018
• Amy W 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Tour of Florence with Kids Our guide was excellent (Rachele). She was good about engaging the kids and the amount of information she told us was incredible. It was still a bit long for kids (ages 7 and 9), they got pretty antsy about an hour in. The title of this says with Pizza and Gelato but we didn't get food on the tour - I think that would have made it better for the kids. Read more Written September 6, 2018

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Planning a family trip to Florence, Italy, and are thinking about what to do in Florence with kids? Keep scrolling for my list of the best things to do with kids in Florence worth adding to your Italy itinerary!

This list of things to do with kids in florence was written by family travel expert marcie cheung and contains affiliate links which means if you purchase something from one of my affiliate links, i may earn a small commission that goes back into maintaining this blog..

Planning a family vacation and want to know what to do in Florence with kids ?

Countless families take their children to this Renaissance city every year so there are plenty of things to do with kids in Florence, Italy.

Even if the museums don’t seem kid-friendly on the surface, there are ways to adapt these visits to make them more enjoyable for your children. Plus, there are many gardens, interesting sites, and interactive tours too.

If seeing this historic city is on your bucket list then visiting Florence, or Firenze, with kids in tow is totally doable.

This guide offers plenty of suggestions whether you’re visiting Florence with a toddler or teenager and all ages in between!

Don’t have time to read a bunch of Florence blog posts and reviews? Here are some of our top picks for visiting Florence with kids.

Popular Florence Tours/Activities

• Florence Golf Cart Tour (easy way to see the highlights while resting your legs)
• Uffizi Gallery Kid-Friendly Treasure Hunt Tour (includes skip-the-line tickets)
• Family-Friendly Private Tour (there are games and treats)
• Flytographer photo shoot (they are easy to book are really affordable)

Kid-Friendly Florence Hotels

• Hotel La Scaletta Al Ponte Vecchio (great location with family rooms, free WiFi, and A/C)
• The FRAME Hotel (great location with family rooms, free WiFi, and A/C)
• Hotel Accademia (lots of family rooms, free breakfast, free WiFi, and A/C)
• Il Perseo (it has family rooms, free WiFi, and A/C)
• Golden Tower Hotel & Spa (it’s near the Uffizi Gallery and offers free breakfast, WiFi, and A/C)

25 Things To Do With Kids in Florence, Italy

Family tour at palazzo vecchio.

Formerly owned by a member of Florence’s famous Medici family in the 16th century, this medieval palace is one of the top things to do in Florence.

It might not seem like one of the best things to do in Florence with kids, but you can book private family tours of the palace. It’s as interactive and engaging for children aged 6+. Check the latest rates and availability .

Antique Carousel at Piazza Della Repubblica

Piazza Della Repubblica is one of the city’s main squares, and it just so happens to have one of the most fun things to do in Florence, or Firenze, for kids.

There’s an antique carousel located in this piazza year-round. Sure, it might only provide 15 minutes or so of entertainment but it’s a great way to break up your day in Florence, Italy with kids.

If you’re traveling with super young kids in Florence, it could end up being the highlight of their trip! My kids loved it! Be prepared for them begging to go around again and again.

Skip-the-Line Family Tour at Uffizi Gallery

The 16th-century Uffizi Gallery boasts one of the best art collections in the world. You don’t want to miss it regardless of whether you’re traveling in Florence with children or not.

Unfortunately, if you’re visiting Florence during the high season then the line can be several hours long. To avoid your kids getting overtired and cranky, book a skip-the-line family tour .

Not only do you avoid the wait, but you will have a guide that will cover more interesting works for your children’s ages and go at a pace that suits your family.

If you don’t want a tour, you can still get skip-the-line tickets and explore on your own.

Gelato Making Class

This city is the birthplace of gelato, so what better activity in Florence for children is there than learning how to make it?! Gelato is slightly thicker and creamier than ice cream and just as delicious.

You can choose private or group classes depending on your budget and enjoy your creations afterward. Check the latest rates and availability .

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Picnic at Boboli Gardens

Florence has many beautiful gardens, but none more so than the Boboli Gardens in full bloom during the summer months. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed lunch in Florence for families who want a little green space.

Pack a delicious picnic with Italian deli meats, cheese, and bread. Head to the top of the gardens where you’ll be able to enjoy a view of the city. Get entry tickets here .

Florence’s Duomo

Florence’s iconic cathedral is a huge complex with a church, tower, dome, baptistry, and museum. That’s probably a little too many things to do in Florence, Italy for kids!

There are 463 steps up to Florence’s Dome and 398 steps to the top of Giotto’s Bell Tower so you might want to skip those. Luckily, there are other ways to witness panoramic views over Florence.

Florence’s cathedral is more accessible and free, but the line can be super long. Book a guided tour so you can skip it. Check the latest rates and availability .

Or, simply enjoy walking around the outside! It’s huge and absolutely magnificent from the outside anyway.

The Duomo is located in the historic Florence city center which is a UNESCO world heritage site.

Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo

One of the more kid-friendly things to do in Florence, Italy if you want a gorgeous view is to visit Piazzale Michelangelo. It’s especially beautiful at sunset.

This hilltop piazza south of the Arno has an unrivaled vantage point. It’s stroller-accessible and there are binoculars too.

Leonardo da Vinci Museum

Famous artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci spent a good chunk of his life in Florence and the surrounding areas. 

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum features replicas of his inventions that your children can play with making it one of the best things to do with kids in Florence, Italy if you want child-friendly museums. Check the latest rates and availability .

Stibbert Museum

The best things to do in Florence when it rains are museums. Luckily, Florence has plenty of kid-friendly ones!

Stibbert Museum is an armory museum where your family can dress up in suits of armor and see lots of cool period costumes.  It’s great for little kids and older kids.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Walking tours are a fun way to get to know any city, especially a compact city like Florence. 

But if you are traveling with little kids, those little legs get tired fast. Hop-on hop-off buses are very touristy, but they’re a super convenient way to way around while learning some history through the audio guides. Check the latest rates and availability .

Sunrise at Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio is the most famous bridge in Florence lined with souvenir and jewelry shops. 

But it looks much prettier from afar! 

If your kids are early risers (and aren’t they all?!) then take advantage of that and head out to watch the sunrise over this beautiful bridge.

Museo Galileo

Everyone knows Galileo was an important scientist, but he was also from Tuscany. 

Check out Museo Galileo if you have older kids who are into science. There are lots of interactive exhibits and interesting scientific instruments here. Check the latest rates and availability .

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Fontana del porcellino.

Everyone who rubs the nose of this pig fountain is destined to return to Florence, so the legend says! 

But there’s a fun game your kids can play with Fontana Del Porcellino. Give them a coin to place in the pig’s mouth and let it fall to the bottom. They need to keep doing it until the coin falls into the grate below and disappears.

Skip-the-Line to see the David Statue at Gallery Della Accademia

Seeing the Statue of David by Michelangelo isn’t just one of the best things to do in Florence with kids, it’s one of the best things to do hands down.

You can find the statue at Gallery Della Accademia toward the north of the city.

It’s a small museum that is mostly stroller-friendly but the line outside definitely isn’t. Booking a ticket with a timeslot is a must as this museum often has one of the longest lines of any Florence attraction. Check the latest rates and availability .

Day Trip to Pisa

Giving your kids a change of scenery is essential on vacation to keep them engaged.

Take a super easy day trip to Pisa where you can take fun photos of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and enjoy a less crowded city. Plus you can see the Tuscan countryside. Here’s a cool day trip to Pisa and Sienna from Florence .

Vivoli Gelato

You cannot book an Italian vacation without expecting to eat your fair share of gelato. One of the best (and oldest) gelaterias in the city is Vivoli Gelato .

If you need another recommendation, Gelateria dei Neri has delicious gelato too.

La Specola Natural History Museum

One of the top things to do in Florence, Italy with kids is to visit science museums. 

La Specola Natural History Museum is a wonderful museum to visit with older kids as they have fossilized skeletons and true-to-life anatomical recreations. Definitely not for squeamish kids!

Florentine Gardens

As well as Boboli Gardens, there are so many other green spaces in the city if you know where to look.

There is Giardino delle Rose, Parco Giochi D’Azeglio, and the University of Florence’s Botanical Garden. Many have children’s play areas and have lots of trees that offer shade.

Piscine Le Pavoniere

Visiting Florence during the hot summer months of July and August? Temperatures can often climb above 90°F/32°C.

You might prefer to take a break from exploring and find somewhere to cool off instead.

Piscine Le Pavoniere is an outdoor public swimming bath in a huge park next to the Arno. There’s a children’s play area as well as an onsite bar and pool chairs.

Florence Markets

Markets can be crowded and make it harder to keep track of your little ones. But they’re also flat which is ideal for strollers. They offer endless sensory delights for young kids too.

Some of the best markets in Florence are San Lorenzo Market, Mercato Centrale, Le Cascine, and Mercato Nuovo.

Palazzo Strozzi + Museum 

This palace might not seem like one of the top things to do with kids in Florence, Italy, but Palazzo Strozzi does a great job at accommodating families.

With every child ticket, you get a family kit aimed at children 5+ which has games and suggestions for artworks in the museum which are more appealing for kids.

Paper Marbling at Il Papiro

Marbled paper is a crafting technique local to Florence and it’s a fun, authentic activity you can do with your kids.

Il Paprio has several locations in the city and they lead private paper marbling workshops that you can book for your whole brood.

Italian Soccer Museum

Are your kids more into sports than science? Check out Florence’s Italian Football (that’s soccer!) Museum in the Coverciano neighborhood. 

It focuses on Florence’s home teams but it also has replicas of the FIFA World Cup, signed shirts, balls, and a timeline of the teams’ success. Check the latest rates and availability .

Venchi Chocolate Wall

Venchi is one of Italy’s most popular gelateria chains, but their location at Via dei Calzaiuoli, 65/R in Florence is extra special.

They have a wall literally covered in different flavors of chocolate candy. You and your family can choose your favorite flavors and enjoy between scoops of gelato!

Todo Modo Dilà Children’s Bookshop

Todo Modo is a fantastic multi-language bookstore in the heart of Florence, and Todo Modo Dilà is their children’s bookshop just south of the Arno.

They sell books for children of all ages in different languages including Italian language books. They also have an aquarium and small tables where you can sit with your kids and read or play.

Things To Do With Kids in Florence, Italy FAQs

Is florence suitable for children.

Yes you can definitely visit Florence with kids. It’s small, compact, and flat with lots of car-free piazzas and there are tons of things to do in Florence with kids.

Nightlife in Florence is pretty tame so you don’t need to worry about noise keeping up your kids in Florence, Italy into the wee hours. Plus, Italians love children and most restaurants will adapt their dishes to suit tiny appetites.

Saying that, avoid traveling with your kids in Florence during festivals like Easter to avoid extremely busy crowds. 

Side-stepping the peak summer months of July and August if you’re traveling to Florence with toddlers or babies is also for the best. You’ll avoid the busiest crowds and the harshest heat.

How many days do you need in Florence with kids?

Couples and solo travelers may only need two days in Florence to whizz around the top museums, galleries, palaces, and churches.

However, when visiting Florence with kids, you may want to allow three or four days.

You’ll be able to experience Florence at a more relaxed pace so little legs don’t get overtired. Plus, if you do manage to see everything on your itinerary in Florence with family in three days, there are plenty of day trip options.

Can kids climb the Duomo?

Yes, kids can climb the Duomo in Florence. The minimum age to climb the dome is 6 years old, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The climb is steep and there are some narrow passages, so it is important to use caution. The views from the top are amazing, and it is a great way to see the city of Florence.

What are the top kid friendly museums in Florence?

A few of the top kid-friendly museums in Florence include the Galileo Museum, The Leonardo da Vinci Museum, The Natural History Museum, The Museum of Childhood, and The Museum of the History of Science.

Where can we see Michelangelo’s David?

You’ll find Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery in Florence alongside many famous paintings.

Is there a children’s bookstore in Florence?

Yes, there are a few children’s bookstores in Florence including Libreria Il Riccio, Libreria La Feltrinelli Ragazzi, and Libreria Città del Sole. These have general children’s books for the entire family.

What’s the best toy store in Florence for kids?

Dreoni Giocattoli is one of the most popular toys stores in Florence. This store has a wide selection of toys for all ages, from classic wooden toys to modern electronic games.

Where to stay in Florence with kids?

Florence has a bus and tram network. But if you choose to stay in a central location in Florence with family, you could avoid having to take public transport altogether.

The Centro Storico (historic center) and Santa Croce are both great central neighborhoods.

If you’d prefer a little more peace and quiet, the Oltrarno neighborhood just south of the River Arno is a top choice. Everything to do in Florence for kids is still well within walking distance.

Things To Do With Kids in Florence, Italy Wrap Up

It’s surprising how many things to do with kids in Florence there are.

With child-friendly museums and tours and lots of Florence kids’ activities, you can easily visit all the must-sees in Florence.

You might even find visiting Florence with kids helps you find lots of fun and authentic stuff to do in Florence that you would have never considered otherwise.

If you need fun activities in Florence, Italy that the whole family can enjoy, this list has you covered so you can have an unforgettable vacation.

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