Top Europe Kid-Friendly Tours

Taormina is among Sicily’s most picturesque historic towns, but reaching its hilltop perch with public transportation can take hours. Save time and avoid crowded trains and buses with this shared transfer that includes pickup directly at the cruise port terminal and drop-off in Taormina for a full day of free time to sightsee, shop, and dine before returning to the port in time for departure. Multiple daily departures offer flexible scheduling.

Ideal for families with children, the private treasure hunt provides family-fun games on a guided tour of the Pompeii archeological site. Breeze past potential admission lines with skip-the-line tickets, and follow your guide through the ruins of the ancient city while taking quizzes, playing games, and taking part in contests designed for kids and their families.

Pompeii is an extraordinary Roman ruin and a UNESCO World Heritage site, but sparking a young child’s interest in history can be tricky. This two-hour skip-the-line walking tour is tailored for families, making it simple and engaging to discover Pompeii’s best spots. Packed with fun games and interactive storytelling, it keeps the kids engaged while making history exciting and unforgettable.

Bring Greek mythology to life for young travelers on a private, interactive adventure through central Athens. Discover the myths behind creation, nature, and ancient history through games, quizzes, and age-appropriate activities designed to keep kids engaged. An activity booklet helps little explorers follow along as they learn about powerful gods, legendary goddesses, and the fascinating stories that shaped ancient Greece.

See many of Athens’ ancient landmarks—and keep kids entertained as you go—on this family-friendly, half-day walking tour. With just your guide for company, admire views of the Acropolis, take in the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and much more; the tour also includes a stop for refreshments at a local café. As you go, your guide will share stories, games, and other activities designed to appeal to younger visitors.

Experience Turin’s rich history and culture on this family-friendly excursion. Explore sites like Piazza San Carlo, Piazza Costello, Palazzo Reale, Palantine Gates, and the Turin Cathedral—home of Jesus’ supposed burial cloth. Learn about the city from an informative local guide in an atmosphere kids will love, with trivia, games, and scavenger hunts.

Enjoy a stress-free and fully customizable way of exploring the Louvre—one of the world’s largest and busiest museums—when you book this private, family-friendly tour. Pick between two tour durations, and meet your guide at the museum: with pre-booked ticket. See masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, and explore only the galleries that interest you most. Your guide will share stories about the artworks designed to entertain visitors of all ages.

Ideally suited for children, this kid-friendly, skip-the-line tour keeps the youngest travelers entertained as they discover the well-preserved ancient site of Pompeii. Get a glimpse into the once prosperous ancient city, with villas, bathhouses, paved streets, and more. Interactive commentary will keep the whole family entertained, while on-the-spot entry lets you bypass the queues.

Make the most of your time at shore and visit the capital of Tuscany on this full-day shore excursion to Florence. Discover the Renaissance masterpieces of the city on your own or with a guided tour of the city which includes stops at the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio plus free time to enjoy the sights. This tour comes with a guarantee to make it back to your ship in time for departure.

Enhance your experience of SEA LIFE Munich with a pre-booked admission, guaranteed to save time. Embark on an underwater journey through the aquarium, home to more than 3,000 sea creatures in 33 climate-controlled aquariums. Marvel at 20 different types of sharks and admire stingrays, starfish, and seahorses, plus many more. Upgrade to include a digital photo pass of your experience.

Visit the Ruins of Herculaneum with a private guide on this 2-hour tour designed with families in mind. As you explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed archaeological site and learn about the destruction of the Roman city by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD, your kids will stay interested and engaged with trivia, games, photo contests, and more. Select a departure time and the option corresponding to your family size when booking.

Travel to Rome with ease on this bus transfer from Civitavecchia cruise port and upgrade for a flexible sightseeing experience. Forget the hassle of navigating public transport and head straight the capital for a day of exploration. Head out on your own or save yourself some of the walking with an optional hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour between landmarks such as the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps.

Keeping your kids entertained while sightseeing can be difficult, but this kid-friendly Colosseum tour brings history to life through games and treasure hunts. Join a small group of other families to ensure maximum interaction and learning, and learn about the gladiators who once fought at the Colosseum. Finish at the Roman Forum, including the Senate, where Julius Caesar met his untimely death.

Explore Paris' Marais district with ease—and enjoy a fun, family-friendly way to explore—on this specially designed private tour. As you walk past medieval lanes, hidden courtyards, and other centuries-old highlights, your guide will keep you and your kids engaged in the history of the neighborhood. Sights you'll see include the Place des Vosges, Centre Pompidou, the Jewish Quarter, and much more.

Explore Venice on a 2-hour guided walking tour designed for kids and families! Starting at San Zaccaria, journey through the iconic St. Mark's Square, Campo San Bartolomeo, and the bustling Rialto District. With a local, family-friendly guide, children enjoy interactive games, treasure hunts, and stories that bring Venice’s history to life. Tailored learning tools like pop-up books and trivia make this an engaging adventure. Choose a private or small group tour for an unforgettable family experience.

Traditional tours are often geared towards adults, which can be boring for kids. This tour of the British Museum does things differently. It’s especially geared towards children, with a kid-friendly, professional guide to lead the way, but is still a great experience for adults, too. After seeing British Museum highlights that kids are sure to find intriguing, finish with a quick walking tour of Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden.

The millennia-old villas and streets of Herculaneum—buried for millennia under volcanic ash—are one of Italy’s most spectacular attractions. But getting kids interested in visiting the ruins isn’t always easy. Engage your youngest travelers during this private, kid-friendly guided tour. Play games and learn about everyday life in imperial Rome. Skip-the-line admission tickets are included as an added bonus.

Milan is full of historic landmarks, architectural wonders, and cultural attractions, but it can be a challenge to keep children entertained while sightseeing. This private tour is specially designed for families, so you can check off sights such as the Duomo, Sforza Castle, and Piazza Mercanti, while keeping the kids amused with iPad presentations, pop-up books, games, and fun commentary.

Did you know that the Egyptian Museum in Turin is the second most important in the world after the one in Cairo, Egypt? Your children should visit this museum when in Europe and this private 2 h kid-friendly tour is the best way to do it. It includes all the highlights of the collection and is led by a top-rated guide specialized in working with children and families. She/he will make your visit fun and educational, making history and antiquities come alive.

Come face to face with the characters from the Percy Jackson novels on this educational and entertaining walking tour. Visit the Capitoline Museums to learn about ancient Olympian gods, goddesses, and mystical creatures. The museums’ collections feature masterpieces like the bust of the poet Homer, the Capitoline Wolf, and Boy With Thorn. Your guide uses scavenger hunts, quizzes, games, and multimedia tools to encourage discussion and conversation about the the mythical creatures in the Jackson novels.

Discover the highlights of the Musée d’Orsay’s world-renowned art collection—and bring the whole family along—on this engaging, private tour. Choose from morning or afternoon departure times, and pick a duration that works best for you. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your guide, and skip the long lines at the ticket office. See masterpieces by artists the likes of Van Gogh, Monet, and Renoir; your guide will share the stories behind the paintings and will engage kids in activities to stimulate their imaginations and creativity.

The Uffizi Galleries are among the world’s most famous and celebrated art museums, but it can be a challenge to get children excited about art history. This private half-day tour is specially designed for families, with fun commentary and interactive games and quizzes to keep the kids entertained. Adults can admire the art without worrying about bored kids. Morning or afternoon time slots are available to suit your family’s schedule.

Learn about the history of Verona with this family-focused walking tour. The entire tour is designed with kids in mind, from the inclusion of technology like an iPad to fun elements such as games, trivia, and scavenger hunts. See top landmarks including the Arena, the Cathedral, and Juliet’s Balcony plus a scenic trip up the city’s funicular.

Museum visits are more rewarding when in the company of an expert who can provide context, and, for those visiting with children, someone who knows how to keep younger visitors entertained. View masterpieces by Botticelli, da Vinci, and Caravaggio at London's National Gallery of Art while the kids experience them through fun and informative activities, games, and visual aids.