Top Italy Kid-Friendly Tours

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.

Learn to make pizza and tiramisu in a fun, family-friendly cooking class near the Colosseum. With a local chef, kids safely knead dough and assemble dessert using child-friendly tools, while adults enjoy wine or Prosecco and children sip soft drinks. Sit down together to enjoy your homemade lunch in a cozy Roman kitchen and create lasting family memories.

Due to large crowds and numerous historical attractions, visiting a city like Rome isn't always easy for kids. This small-group tour, designed specifically for young explorers, ensures kids stay interested and engaged during a skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Play treasure hunts and games using multimedia tools to uncover the history of ancient Rome.

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.

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.

The Basilica di Santa Croce, with its austere interior and neo-Gothic façade, is one of the largest Franciscan churches in the world, and is part of a complex of religious buildings that include cloisters, crypts, and the Museo dell’Opera. With this pre-booked ticket, save yourself the trouble of waiting in line for admission to the complex, leaving you more time to see the religious art and burial places of some Florence’s most important artists, writers, and scientists.

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.

Sightseeing with kids in tow can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. Take the stress out of keeping your kids engaged while you take in the sights on this private, family-friendly tour in Florence. Let your guide facilitate games and activities to keep your children curious and captivated at each stop along the way.

The ruins of Pompeii are spectacular, but standard guided tours can be dry for younger travelers. With this kid-focused tour, a family-friendly guide makes the archaeological site come alive with interactive activities and games, stories, and visual materials. Enjoy skip-the-line tickets and take in the highlights in just hours to keep kids of all ages engaged and captivated by the history of this Roman city.

Take a course on mask-making from a master artisan 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.

Exploring Rome’s layered history can be difficult to piece together on your own. This archaeologist-led, family-friendly tour connects two remarkable sites in one experience: the Colosseum and the lesser-known Basilica of San Clemente. Descend through four underground levels of the basilica—including the remains of an ancient temple—before discovering the Colosseum, with engaging storytelling designed to keep kids interested.

Enjoy a private 2.5-hour Colosseum and Ancient Rome tour designed for children and families. Your kid-friendly guide brings history to life using quizzes, trivia, and multimedia tools. Explore the Colosseum with skip-the-line access, then wander through the Roman Forum’s cobbled streets to uncover its temples, arches, and landmarks. This interactive tour offers a fun, educational experience through ancient Roman history.

Learn secrets of Santa Croce Basilica that you wouldn’t likely learn if you visited on your own on this guided tour Florence’s “Temple of the Italian Glories.” See the tombs of luminaries including Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli, admire museum-worthy frescoes by Giotto, and learn about the design of this Franciscan jewel.

Visiting the Colosseum with kids can be challenging without the right approach. This private, family-friendly tour keeps younger travelers engaged with interactive storytelling led by an archaeologist. Step onto the Arena Floor and explore ancient ruins while hearing vivid stories that bring Roman history to life in a way that’s fun and easy for children to follow.

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.

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.

Keeping children engaged while exploring historic landmarks can be challenging, but this kid-friendly private tour of the Vatican is designed for families. Save time with skip-the-line tickets and go directly inside the Vatican with a scavenger hunt, quizzes, and other games that keep kids engaged. See artwork by famous artists like Michelangelo and visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter’s Basilica.

A hands-on workshop is a fun way to discover the secrets to preparing authentic Italian pizza and gelato, but most cooking classes take up half a day. This express option is ideal for time-pressed travelers who want to break up their Florence sightseeing with an interactive cooking experience in the city center. Learn how to make pizza and gelato from scratch, plus feast on your creations (served with wine) in just a few hours.

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.

Traveling with children can be challenging, especially when faced with long lines at top attractions. This specially tailored private guided tour for families offers a solution: skip-the-line access to the ever-popular Doge's Palace. Along the way, enjoy child-friendly games and activities, and a chance to also check of St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs.

Tour the iconic Colosseum in kid-friendly style during this guided private tour with an art-historian guide—far more engaging than a standard tour. Visit the Colosseum to hear about the gladiators of ancient Rome, and your guide leads the way. Learn by playing games and answering trivia questions, and enjoy a tour of the Roman Forum to see the ruins of the Emperor’s Palace.

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.

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.