Top Europe Kid-Friendly Tours

Book an experience most Amsterdam tourists miss out on, and step into Barbie’s world. There are plenty of photo opportunities to help you capture the memories as you live the Barbie fantasy in 12 interactive zones that are chock-full of colorful nostalgia fuel for you and your party to enjoy. On Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening, enjoy an Adults-Only session. Enter the iconic Barbie world and get ready for all things pink, cocktails, and endless fun.

Visit the Malta National Aquarium in Saint Paul's Bay for a family-friendly activity in Malta. View the fish and sharks from the walk-through tunnel in the main tank, and peruse the marine and land creatures found throughout the more than 50 displays in the aquarium.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Dutch capital on a visit to the WONDR Experience, a picture-perfect playground in the heart of Amsterdam Noord, where you can dive into an adult-sized ball pit, dance beneath confetti, or ride a giant swing. Great for a rainy day, there’s plenty to enjoy across the site’s 15 indoor installations, with included locker hire ensuring a hassle-free visit.

Cool off at Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark with easy pre-purchased admission. The biggest of its kind in the Paphos region, this fun-filled aquapark offers chutes, rides, and swim fun for all. Plunge down slides, float along a lazy river, catch the surf at wave pools, and watch the youngsters enjoy the kids’ zones. Otherwise, lounge on the sunbeds and refuel at the eateries. Choose from 1- or 2-day ticket options.

Learn the secrets to prepare macarons (meringue pastry) with your kids during a 90-minute cooking class. Food coloring, almond powder, and all other necessary ingredients to make the classic pastry are provided. Step by step instructions, which are easy for all ages to follow, are given by a professional French chef. At the end of class, take home four of your own macarons or devour them on the spot.

Absorb the canal-front sights of Amsterdam on a leisurely sightseeing cruise. Take a seat in a comfortable glass-topped boat and enjoy the views as you glide along the city’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed canals and listen to the audio commentary. Kids’ tickets come with a goodie bag and a special audio commentary designed to keep them entertained.

Maximize your chances of seeing the wild dolphins of the Strait of Gibraltar on this water safari. Watch the charming marine mammals splashing in the famed waterway from specially designed viewing boats in the company of an on-board marine biologist. In addition to dolphins, take in magnificent views of Morocco, Spain, and the Rock of Gibraltar.

See Amsterdam at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus or boat tour, including the option to combine both onto one ticket. Select a 24- or 48-hour ticket with several stops around town, enhanced by optional sightseeing around Amsterdam’s postcard-perfect network of waterways on the canal cruise. Pass by the Anne Frank House, National Maritime Museum, Heineken Experience, and eclectic neighborhoods like Jordaan and the historical Red Light District, where you can disembark to explore.

Discover the historical and cultural wonders of Athens with your kids on a private 3-hour tour. Created with children in mind, the tour includes a train ride, games, and ice cream. It’s a great opportunity to encourage your child’s interest in history, culture, and travel. With a park visit and a stop at the Temple of Zeus, the engaging tour strikes the perfect balance of modern activities and the ancient world.

Gain priority entrance to the Leonardo Interactive Museum in Florence—and step inside the creative mind of one of the world's greatest artists and inventors—when you prebook admission tickets online. Your ticket offers unlimited access to the museum, so you can spend as long you like exploring the exhibitions, admiring recreations of Leonardo’s machines, and learning more about the true Renaissance man.

Enjoy a fun-filled day of sun and water on this family-friendly trip to Illa Fantasia, one of Spain's most popular water and theme parks. Spend the day splashing and swimming among the park's 22 action-packed water rides. Whether you choose to zoom down the high-speed water slide, or chill out with a float down the park's lazy river attraction, this attraction has a wealth of amenities to please the whole family.

Discover Rome’s landmarks during the city's quieter evening hours on this private golf cart tour, perfect for avoiding daytime crowds and catching Eternal City monuments illuminated. Admire sights such as the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Piazza Navona, and the Jewish Quarter, all while enjoying prosecco and artisanal beer tastings paired with snacks.

Cooking classes in Rome can vary when it comes to the participation element, but this one is fully hands-on for an immersive experience. Under the guidance of an Italian chef, prepare multiple dishes—fresh fettuccine, ricotta ravioli, and tiramisu—entirely from scratch. Conclude with a sit-down meal of the dishes created during the session, with wine and limoncello to wash it all down.

Families with kids will enjoy setting sail aboard the Jolly Roger Pirate Ship for a swashbuckling adventure on this half-day cruise from Paphos. Sip a Long John Silver cocktail, enjoy on-board games and activities suitable for the whole family, dive in to swim in the Secret Cove (Riccos Bay), and feast on a buffet lunch. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added ease.

Ensure you have a stress-free visit to Whipsnade Zoo by pre-purchasing your admission ticket. Instead of waiting in line to buy your ticket, simply head right in to check out key highlights, including the Centre for Elephant Care, the Butterfly House, the Whipsnade Zoo Aquarium, and a massive play area.

Explore the scenic streets of Saint-Germain-des Prés in the sweetest way possible. This family-friendly pastry and chocolate tour features a treasure hunt and several tastings. Visit the oldest chocolate shop in Paris, choose from a wide variety of macaron flavors, sample salted butter caramel, and end with delicious ice cream or hot chocolate, depending on the season.

Get the whole family engaged in the treasures of the Louvre during this 2- or 3-hour private tour. Explore the renowned museum with an itinerary that's been tailored to the needs of your family, depending on time available, ages, and interests of the family members.

You’ve seen the canals—now it’s time to get on the water. During this 1-hour cruise, you pass all of the Dutch capital's waterfront highlights. As you listen to stories from your guide or an audio guide, you float past islands, beautiful bridges, Centraal Station, historic warehouses, churches, and more, leaving with a deeper appreciation of this historic city than you'd get if you tried sightseeing alone.

Try your hand at chocolate-making with this family-focused chocolate-making class. Your chocolatier instructor will guide you and your children through the chocolate-making process as you make treats such as molded chocolate eggs, decorated chocolate coins, or even chocolate lollipops. You'll then package up your creations in a gift bag so that they are ready to take home to eat or present as a gift.

Give your children a fun and memorable visit to the Louvre museum on a treasure hunt tour. A private guide will lead them on a scavenger hunt to discover highlights including the "Mona Lisa" and "Venus de Milo", with puzzles, riddles and a booklet to teach them about art in a fun way.

Make Pompeii more engaging for younger travelers with a private tour designed specifically for families. Instead of a standard history-focused visit, this experience uses interactive activities, games, and storytelling to help children connect with the ancient city while staying interested throughout the tour. Skip-the-line access and a focused itinerary also help families explore Pompeii more efficiently and comfortably.

The British Museum is home to an acclaimed collection of artifacts from around the world—but exhibits aren’t usually set up in a way that kids can understand. Ideal for families, this private tour makes museum-going fun through games and kid-friendly commentary. Learn about treasures like the Rosetta Stone, Ginger the Egyptian mummy, and the Lewis Chessmen as you explore the museum with a guide.

The London Eye runs continuously throughout the day on a fixed loading sequence, and standard ticket holders must join a queue that can be an hour or more long during peak times. This skip-the-line admission ticket includes priority access and boarding for a shared capsule ride, with views of the Thames, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and central London during the rotation.

Travel through Colmar on a self-balancing electric scooter, which allows you to cover much more ground than you would on foot. Listen to your guide's commentary on the city's history, culture, and architecture as you scoot around. All instruction is provided so even beginners can participate.