Top Italy Kid-Friendly Tours

Sights in Rome are spread out, making a bus tour ideal—but long, cramped rides are a recipe for restlessness. Ideal for independent-minded travelers, this hop-on-hop-off bus tour lets you get down and explore whenever and wherever you wish. When booking, choose from a wide range of pass options, from half-day or single-route trips up to multi-day durations. Enjoy unimpeded views and listen to audio commentary in 12 languages.

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.

Visit one of Rome’s most iconic ancient sights—the Colosseum—with a kid-focused guide who brings its history to life for even the youngest travelers with this group tour. Head to the amphitheater to hear about the life of Flavius Attilius, one of history’s greatest gladiators. Animated storytelling paired with interactive quizzes keeps kids engaged.

Get a peek at the largest collection of Leonardo da Vinci's personal notes and sketches from the Codex Atlanticus in Milan's Pinacoteca Ambrosiana without haveing to wait in line with this pre-booked admission ticket. Spend as much time as you'd like exploring the Codex exhibit, the library where the entire 1,000-page Codex is stored, and the museum's permanent collection of paintings by masters such as Caravaggio and Raphael.

Delve into the brilliant mind of Leonardo da Vinci at this interactive exhibit. Leonardo3 - The World of Leonardo, located at Piazza della Scala, boasts a number of reproductions of Leonardo’s famous machines as well as manuscripts, digital restorations, and reconstructions. Enjoy a number of interactive experiences in a multitude of languages with audio guides.

Get the kids into cooking in a fun way with this small-group 2-hour pizza-making class for the family in Rome. Learn the secrets of making an authentic Italian pizza from a real pizza chef. Get hands-on experience along every step of the process, from preparing the dough to putting it in a real stone oven, with this workshop designed for kids and adults. Eat your delicious creation at the end of class.

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.

Discover the wonders of ancient Pompeii on a private, family-friendly tour designed especially for kids. Perfect for children aged five and up, this engaging experience brings Roman history to life as you explore the main square, theaters, and hot springs. Enjoy a fun, interactive two-hour tour with guaranteed skip-the-line access.

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.

Many cooking classes in Italy focus on complex dishes that require solid kitchen skills. On this beginner-friendly experience, learn insider tips and tricks to mastering classical Italian pizza no matter what your skill level. Under the expert tutelage of a local pizzaiolo (pizza chef) instructor, you’ll make dough from scratch and top it with traditional ingredients. Pick up easy-to-learn tips and techniques, then sit down to savor your hard-earned Sicilian feast with soft drinks to accompany your meal.

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.

The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are among the most popular attractions in Rome, drawing millions of annual visitors. This private tour is tailor-made for families, with skip-the-line tickets so you don’t have to worry about long queues, entertaining commentary designed to keep all ages engaged, and interactive elements such as stories, games, and multimedia tools.

Turn a visit to one of Florence’s most famous museums into a fun, kid-friendly private tour with guaranteed skip-the-line access. Avoid waiting in line and head inside with an entertaining guide who shows you Michelangelo’s iconic ‘David’ statue plus other artistic highlights. Games, treasure hunts, and contests keep kids engaged so everyone enjoys the art while learning about the Renaissance.

Learn about Florentine cuisine's history and its distinct flavor profiles with this cookery class. Including a market visit to collect ingredients, this offers a more immersive experience than dining out alone. See how locals shop at the Central Market to select fresh ingredients, discovering produce you might otherwise miss. Then learn to make Tuscan favorites like focaccia and fresh cheese, homemade pasta, and tiramisu. Afterwards, enjoy your meal paired with unlimited Chianti wine.

Enjoy a seamless day trip from Rome to Pompeii with high-speed rail, shared transfers, a guided visit inside the ruins, and a relaxed winery lunch with wine tasting! Start at Rome Termini and board a high-speed train to Naples (tickets included). On arrival, meet our driver and continue by shared shuttle to Pompeii (see the photo of the experience to spot our meeting point!) At Pompeii, join an English-speaking professional guide for a walking tour through one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. With your entrance ticket included, you’ll explore key areas of the ancient city and learn the history and daily life of Pompeii through engaging stories and context. After the guided tour, continue to a local winery for a traditional lunch paired with a wine tasting featuring wines from the Vesuvian area. At the end of the experience, you’ll be escorted by shared shuttle back to Naples, in time to catch your high-speed train back to Rome!

Take a course on mask-making from a local instructor in Venice, and learn about the history of this ancient tradition. See the traditional art of decorating a mask and see what goes into the preparation for the Venetian Carnival. Then create your own masterpiece to create a special memory from your time in Venice.

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.

Visiting a city like Venice isn't always easy for kids, but with a tour designed especially for them, they're sure to stay interested and engaged. This private walking provides a kid-friendly way to see and learn about Venice's art, architecture, and culture, by combining activities with visit to iconic monuments.

Take a break from a busy sightseeing schedule, whilst still keeping kids entertained, with this family-friendly cookery class near the Colosseum. Follow the guidance of a local chef as you all learn to make pizza and tiramisu, with specific cooking techniques and tools designed to keep children safe and engaged. Then, sit down together to enjoy your homemade meal, with prosecco for the adults and soft drinks for little travelers.

Keen home chefs and anyone who loves Italian food will enjoy this small-group pizza and gelato-making workshop. Discover the art of Italian cuisine in the heart of Rome during this hands-on class led by an Italian chef. Learn to craft authentic Roman-style pizza from scratch, then master the secrets of making a traditional Italian gelato. Enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch or dinner, with wine included.

Pay homage to the golden age of Venice with a night at the opera. Enjoy the exciting "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the orchestra and singers of I Musici Veneziani. The show takes you through four violin concertos that are inspired by a different season of the year.

If you are stopping for the day at the port of Livorno and want to visit Florence, this round-trip transfer makes the logistics a snap. Board the bus from the city center and relax on the non-stop drive to Florence. After hours of free time to explore the city’s highlights, find the bus waiting for you near the Santa Maria Novella train station for the return trip. Upgrade to include a guided walk through the city and/or a ticket to the Accademia Gallery.

Get more familiar with Italy's culinary heritage, specifically pizza and gelato, during this hands-on cooking class in Rome. Well-suited for travelers looking to take a break from sightseeing and spend some time cooling off indoors, this interactive experience takes you step-by-step through the process of each dish. As you cook, ask your instructor questions and receive plenty of authentic tips and tricks.