Top Italy Kid-Friendly Tours

Take a break from the crowded sightseeing spots in Florence and relax in a quiet studio to learn the secrets behind painting or sculpting on this small-group art lesson. Enjoy hands-on instruction from a professional sculptor or a classically trained painter in an inspiring, sun-filled workshop. Learn ancient and modern techniques, and work on your own creation, painting with oils or sculpting with clay. Classes are suitable for beginners and experts alike.

This family-friendly tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel is perfect for groups with young children. With skip-the-line access, you can bypass long waits—ideal for restless kids. Your art historian-guide engages with children through interactive games and puzzles, all while you take in artistic wonders by Michelangelo, Raphael, and other Renaissance masters.

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.

With a vast collection of religious artefacts, masterworks, and frescoes around every corner, the sheer amount that's on display at the Vatican can make visiting a challenge for youngsters. On this fully interactive, child-friendly private tour, explore the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with your guide, and hear stories about the Vatican that the whole family can enjoy.

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.

Enjoy an evening of opera and traditional Neapolitan folk music with this performance that pairs The Three Tenors with the Mandolin Orchestra of the Neapolitan Mandolin Academy. Listen to famous arias plus rollicking Neapolitan classics like “O’ Sole Mio” and “Funiculì Funiculà” accompanied by mandolin, cello, and grand piano that takes place in the historic Church of St. Paul's Within the Walls.

A titan of Italian opera, Puccini crafted many masterpieces, including Tosca, La Bohéme, and Madame Butterfly. Rather than spending several evenings seeing them all, enjoy a banquet of the greatest highlights, including the iconic “Nessun dorma”, in a salon-style setting. After the concert, sip a glass of wine alongside the artists, paired with traditional Italian aperitivo snacks.

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.

Make the most of your time in Florence, and avoid missing key highlights, with a small-group tour that includes convenient timed entry to the Accademia Gallery. Also visit the highlights of the historic center on a walking tour that goes beyond the guidebooks with local history and insider tips. Upgrade to include a tour of the Uffizi Gallery.

Take a break from the usual sightseeing and snapping photos in Venice with this special experience that allows you to be an artist for the day. Learn how to capture the sky, lagoon, and historic palaces through the time-honored medium of watercolor. A local Venetian artist takes you to find the ideal corner of the city to paint, where you can create your own artwork.

Traveling to Naples and Pompeii from Rome usually involves taking multiple trains—not easy when you’re new to Italy and don’t speak the language. Ideal for time-pressed travelers looking to streamline their sightseeing, this full-day tour by bus takes in both attractions in a single day. Beat the crowds with skip-the-line tickets in Pompeii, with the option to add on an audioguide or maximize your visit with a guided tour.

Take a private guided tour of the beautiful Milan Duomo and its rooftop with a skip-the-line ticket. This tour is great for families with kids and is packed with educational games and activities for everyone to enjoy. Learn about the history of this famous cathedral and avoid the long lines to make the most of your time at the cathedral.

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.

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!

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.

The Colosseum and Roman Forum are rich with stories of gladiators, temple rituals, and political intrigue—but presenting that history in a way that holds kids' attention requires more than a standard guided tour. This private, family-friendly tour includes skip-the-line access and interactive activities like trivia, games, and quizzes, with a Blue Badge guide covering ancient Rome at a pace suited for younger travelers.

The Colosseum and Roman Forum can lose younger travelers fast, especially when standard tours focus on architectural detail and dense historical context. Join this family-friendly tour that covers both sites, including Arena Floor access at the Colosseum, and a guide pitching the commentary toward kids.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take a break from sightseeing and avoid crowded restaurants with this small-group pizza and gelato cooking class. Learn how to roll out and top authentic Italian pizza, then create two gelato flavors with seasonal ingredients for a sweet treat. Cap off your class with a delicious meal to sample your creations alongside your fellow classmates and instructor.

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.