{"id":9916,"date":"2016-10-10T12:44:16","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T10:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=9916"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:47:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T13:47:12","slug":"italy-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids","title":{"rendered":"How to Travel Italy with Kids: Tips and Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You can definitely visit Italy with kids: The country is safe, fun, and immensely educational. To top things off, Italian culture is one of the most kid-friendly in the world. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Simply put, Italians love kids and are more than accommodating to children of any age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Traveling to Italy with kids will be a trip to remember, introducing them to impressive sights, a unique culture, heaps of history, and, of course, delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian cuisine<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you want to know how to maximize the fun and educational aspects, read our guide on the best ways to prepare for your trip, and the best things to do in Italy for kids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21082\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21082\" class=\"wp-image-21082 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/gabriella-clare-marino-icNBVwOzR_w-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Families in Italy with kids playing, Italian square\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/gabriella-clare-marino-icNBVwOzR_w-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/gabriella-clare-marino-icNBVwOzR_w-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/gabriella-clare-marino-icNBVwOzR_w-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21082\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Italian squares are great places to enjoy doing multiple activities with your family. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@gabiontheroad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gabriella Clare Marino<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Strega_Nona\" >Strega Nona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#The_Roman_Mysteries\" >The Roman Mysteries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#The_Thief_Lord\" >The Thief Lord<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#City_A_Story_of_Roman_Planning_and_Construction\" >City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Ancient_Rome_by_Eyewitness_Books\" >Ancient Rome by Eyewitness Books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Travel_guides_and_scavenger_hunts_for_kids\" >Travel guides and scavenger hunts for kids<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Plan_kid-friendly_sightseeing_and_activities\" >Plan kid-friendly sightseeing and activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Our_favorite_attractions_to_visit_in_Italy_with_kids\" >Our favorite attractions to visit in Italy with kids<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#The_Colosseum\" >The Colosseum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#The_Aquarium_of_Genoa\" >The Aquarium of Genoa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#The_Catacombs\" >The Catacombs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#A_train_ride_on_the_Bernina_Express\" >A train ride on the Bernina Express<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#The_Bergamo_outdoor_zoo_in_Lombardy\" >The Bergamo outdoor zoo in Lombardy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Mirabilandia_amusement_park_in_Emilia_Romagna\" >Mirabilandia amusement park in Emilia Romagna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Matera\" >Matera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Climb_a_volcano_in_Sicily_or_Naples\" >Climb a volcano in Sicily or Naples\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#The_Leaning_Tower_of_Pisa\" >The Leaning Tower of Pisa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Pizza_making\" >Pizza making<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#A_Venetian_boat_ride\" >A Venetian boat ride<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Make_sightseeing_kid-friendly\" >Make sightseeing kid-friendly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Take_a_tour\" >Take a tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Give_them_the_reins\" >Give them the reins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Plan_ahead\" >Plan ahead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Time_your_itinerary_with_kids_in_mind\" >Time your itinerary with kids in mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Push_back_bedtime\" >Push back bedtime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Always_stop_for_gelato\" >Always stop for gelato<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-for-kids\/#Make_sure_your_kids_never_go_hungry\" >Make sure your kids never go hungry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_the_excitement_going_early\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Get the excitement going early<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Begin amping up the family a couple of months before you begin your trip. Your best resources in this area will be age-appropriate books about Italy and the Roman Empire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you teach your kids about the places they&#8217;ll be seeing ahead of time, they&#8217;ll be more excited when they actually see them. Here is short list of some of our favorite books about Italy for young people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strega_Nona\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strega Nona<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The classic picture book by Tomie dePaola is as beloved by adults as it is by young readers. We always have at least one copy on the shelves of Walks HQ.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21083\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21083\" class=\"wp-image-21083 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/yael-gonzalez-oV6RSDQlq8Q-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Books can be a great way to connect with your kids\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/yael-gonzalez-oV6RSDQlq8Q-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/yael-gonzalez-oV6RSDQlq8Q-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21083\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Books can be a great way to learn and play with your kids during the trip. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@yaelgonzalez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yael Gonz\u00e1lez<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Roman_Mysteries\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Roman Mysteries<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Caroline Lawrence&#8217;s series about young detectives during the Roman empire spans 20 books, all of which are loved by young readers and respected by educators and Classics enthusiasts. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There is perhaps no more accessible and entertaining way to introduce YA readers to life in the first century AD. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While many of the early books are set in and around Rome, there is at least one story for many of the locations you might visit in Italy with your kids, so you can almost always find one that deals specifically with where you are going.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21084\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21084\" class=\"wp-image-21084 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/ismail-salad-osman-hajji-dirir-v7FT5ngIEfA-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Planning trips to Italy with kids\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/ismail-salad-osman-hajji-dirir-v7FT5ngIEfA-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/ismail-salad-osman-hajji-dirir-v7FT5ngIEfA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21084\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let them partake in the planning of what you&#8217;ll do in Italy. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@hajjidirir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ismail Salad Osman<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Thief_Lord\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Thief Lord<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A wonderful stand-alone YA novel set in the winding streets and misty canals of Venice. It is written by German children&#8217;s author, Cornelia Funke, who is famous for her trilogy, <a href=\"https:\/\/corneliafunke.com\/en\/books\/inkheart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inkheart<\/a><em>. <\/em>this rollicking adventure is a favorite of both children and teenagers.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21085\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21085\" class=\"wp-image-21085 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/seven-shooter-hPKTYwJ4FUo-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Young adult literature can be great for learning about a place\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/seven-shooter-hPKTYwJ4FUo-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/seven-shooter-hPKTYwJ4FUo-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21085\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Young adults can definitely find inspiration in the right books to imagine places, and make the best out of their trip. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@sevenshooterimage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seven Shooter<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_A_Story_of_Roman_Planning_and_Construction\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If your kids are more visually oriented, this is a must-read\/see. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">David Macaulay brings a fictional Roman city to life with dazzlingly-detailed building diagrams that introduce the reader to the main elements of Roman architecture. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you&#8217;re planning to visit the Roman Forum, or Pompeii, don&#8217;t miss this one.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21086\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21086\" class=\"wp-image-21086 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/nicole-reyes-FRZ8jQ9j85U-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Italy with kids can be an exercise of imagination with Italian ruins\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/nicole-reyes-FRZ8jQ9j85U-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/nicole-reyes-FRZ8jQ9j85U-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21086\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Certain books can help them understand and imagine what is missing from the ruins. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@nicol1reyes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nicole Reyes<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_Rome_by_Eyewitness_Books\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ancient Rome by Eyewitness Books<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Another <\/span>stalwart<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> of the Walks bookshelf. The Eyewitness Books series books are full of illustrations and interesting information. This book contains a lot of what you need to know about the art, architecture, and relics of ancient Rome. Although it&#8217;s geared towards younger readers, we often find ourselves consulting it for reference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21087\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21087\" class=\"wp-image-21087 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/pexels-antoni-shkraba-4874910.jpg\" alt=\"Family sharing their trip to Italy with kids\" width=\"1200\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/pexels-antoni-shkraba-4874910.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/pexels-antoni-shkraba-4874910-768x546.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sharing your trip to Italy with kids will help them get involved. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@shkrabaanthony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antoni Shkraba<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_guides_and_scavenger_hunts_for_kids\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Travel guides and scavenger hunts for kids<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are a number of books that give kids tasks, info, fun facts, and other ways to interpret and enjoy all the things they see on their trip. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some people love them and some find them a little overprescribed and pedantic. They work the best when parents are willing to chaperone kids on some of the tasks and scavenger hunts contained in them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We recommend you do a bit of research and see if they&#8217;re right for your traveling style.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21088\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21088\" class=\"wp-image-21088 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/n-RFId0_7kep4-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Scavenger hunt map in Italy with kids\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/n-RFId0_7kep4-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/n-RFId0_7kep4-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21088\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Are you ready for an scavenger hunt in Italy? With kids, you can have more fun! Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@ellladee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ella Dee<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_kid-friendly_sightseeing_and_activities\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Plan kid-friendly sightseeing and activities<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Include in each day\u2019s itinerary a visit that will especially interest your child. No one knows your child better than you, so ask yourself what he\/she likes. Would she want to be outside hiking up Mt. Vesuvius, or playing on a sandy beach in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/positano-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Positano<\/a>? Or would he like to check out the costumes and armory in Florence&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uffizi.it\/en\/pitti-palace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pitti Palace<\/a>? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Regardless of what you choose, it&#8217;s always best to budget a bit of time each day to something active. Even the most kid-friendly museums can wear on a child who just needs a bit of time to run around in the fresh air. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You should not, however, expect to find many large playgrounds in Italy&#8217;s big cities. Italians usually take their young ones to public parks and local <em>piazzas<\/em> for ball games and general recreation, and we recommend that you do the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Insider&#8217;s Tip<\/strong>: Many of Italy\u2019s mainland Mediterranean beaches are rocky, which can be tough on kids who just want to frolick in the sand\u2015not to mention dangerous. For info on where to find family-friendly beaches check out our recommendations for the <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/all-around-italy\/italy-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best beaches in Italy<\/a> and the<a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/day-trips-2\/best-beaches-near-rome-florence-and-venice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> best beaches near Rome, Florence, and Venice<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21090\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21090\" class=\"wp-image-21090 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/leo-rivas-R_BLOGXpsOg-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"kid playing on the beach\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/leo-rivas-R_BLOGXpsOg-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/leo-rivas-R_BLOGXpsOg-unsplash-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A beach day can be an excellent plan plan to recharge your batteries after visiting many museums. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@leorivas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leo Rivas<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_favorite_attractions_to_visit_in_Italy_with_kids\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our favorite attractions to visit in Italy with kids<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visiting Italy with kids is definitely a great way to teach them about history, and show them eternal and unique cities like Rome and Venice. They&#8217;ll definitely learn about many things they&#8217;ll be studying in school for years, and they&#8217;ll be able to say &#8220;I was there&#8221;, so make sure to make it as memorable as possible for them.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of our favorite attractions, and we&#8217;re certain they&#8217;ll soon become some of your family&#8217;s favorite attractions too.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Colosseum\"><\/span>The Colosseum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/visiting-the-colosseum-rome-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visiting The Colosseum<\/a> is a must, it&#8217;s simply captivating to people of all ages. A good guide, and a bit of light study into how gladiator battles were held, and what other spectacles took place in the arena, and your kids will love it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Usually there are some &#8220;gladiators&#8221; waiting outside to charge for a photo, and you can find plenty of Roman Empire souvenirs to buy around the place.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20841\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20841\" class=\"wp-image-20841 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/colosseum_hypogeum.jpg\" alt=\"The Colosseum is a must visit!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/colosseum_hypogeum.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/colosseum_hypogeum-768x377.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visiting the Colosseum is like visiting an old stadium where kids can explore with their imagination.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Aquarium_of_Genoa\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Aquarium of Genoa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It&#8217;s one of the largest aquariums in Europe, and it has outstanding displays of sea life from all over the world, including some spectacularly large tanks. If you&#8217;re visiting Genoa, this is a great opportunity to take some time to discover sea life from all over the world with your children.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21093\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21093\" class=\"wp-image-21093 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/115826340_3d22a7c763_h.jpg\" alt=\"The Aquarium of Genoa is perfect when visiting Italy with kids\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/115826340_3d22a7c763_h.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/115826340_3d22a7c763_h-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take a day to visit the Aquarium with your kids. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/roberto_ferrari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roberto Ferrari<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Catacombs\"><\/span>The Catacombs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/rome-catacombs-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Catacombs of Rome<\/a> are o<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ne of the perennial favorites of kids who come on Walks of Italy tours. The <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/all-around-italy\/spookiest-catacombs-capuchin-crypt-torture-cells-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capuchin Crypt <\/a>contains real human remains and is considered one of the spookiest catacombs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even though it might be a little scary for some, the remains are presented within the context of Christian burial rites and history, and most children find them thrilling.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20938\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20938\" class=\"wp-image-20938 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rome_-_Catacombs_of_Domitilla_-_Basilica_of_Saints_Nereus_and_Achilleus_5182724797.jpeg\" alt=\"Catacombs of Rome with people\" width=\"1280\" height=\"875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rome_-_Catacombs_of_Domitilla_-_Basilica_of_Saints_Nereus_and_Achilleus_5182724797.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rome_-_Catacombs_of_Domitilla_-_Basilica_of_Saints_Nereus_and_Achilleus_5182724797-768x525.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20938\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visit the Catacombs of Rome for a thrilling adventure that will make your kids feel like in the movies. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/22490717@N02\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dennis Jarvis<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_train_ride_on_the_Bernina_Express\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A train ride on the Bernina Express<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One of the most scenic train lines in the world, this passenger service cuts through the Alps to connect Northern and Southern Europe. Did we mention is passes through a UNESCO world heritage site on the way?<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21094\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21094\" class=\"wp-image-21094 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/7807214458_c976501db7_k.jpg\" alt=\"Bernina express in Italy with kids\" width=\"1200\" height=\"829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/7807214458_c976501db7_k.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/7807214458_c976501db7_k-768x531.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Every season is great to take the Bernina Express and live an adventure. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/brize\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Darkroom Daze<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bergamo_outdoor_zoo_in_Lombardy\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Bergamo outdoor zoo in Lombardy<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lecornelle.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Cornelle<\/a> is a 100,000 square meter park filled with all types of exotic fauna, including a giant aviary. The park opened in 1981 and it&#8217;s still visited by people from all over the world for a chance to see all kind of animals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21095\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21095\" class=\"wp-image-21095 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/5029828934_a06d73252a_k.jpg\" alt=\"Visit the zoo in Italy with kids to see a white Bengal tiger\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/5029828934_a06d73252a_k.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/5029828934_a06d73252a_k-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take days to discover extraordinary places and see your kids react to animals. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/viktor86\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vittorio Ferrari<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mirabilandia_amusement_park_in_Emilia_Romagna\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mirabilandia amusement park in Emilia Romagna<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You probably haven&#8217;t come all the way to Italy to ride roller coasters, but we couldn&#8217;t resist adding an amusement park to the list. If you and your kids are amusement park fans, make sure to find a day to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirabilandia.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mirabilandia<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is the largest theme park in Italy, and a favorite of young people all over Europe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21096\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21096\" class=\"wp-image-21096 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/4538592667_90772a834e_k.jpg\" alt=\"Mirabilandia is an amusement park perfect for your visit to Italy with kids\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/4538592667_90772a834e_k.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/4538592667_90772a834e_k-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy all the thrill rides and attractions of Mirabilandia, in Italy. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rollercoasterphilosophy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeremy Thompson<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matera\"><\/span>Matera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You&#8217;d be hard-pressed to find a more unique or whimsical town than <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/basilicata\/matera-italy-sassi-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matera<\/a>, an ancient settlement featuring extensive cave dwellings. These aren&#8217;t ruins, though, they&#8217;re still lived-in, and part of a thriving town.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21097\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21097\" class=\"wp-image-21097 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/1993_wurden_die_Sassi_di_Matera_als_einzigartiges_Zeugnis_der_Grottenkultur_von_der_UNESCO_zum_Weltkulturerbe_erklart_._20.jpg\" alt=\"Matera is a fantasy city\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/1993_wurden_die_Sassi_di_Matera_als_einzigartiges_Zeugnis_der_Grottenkultur_von_der_UNESCO_zum_Weltkulturerbe_erklart_._20.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/1993_wurden_die_Sassi_di_Matera_als_einzigartiges_Zeugnis_der_Grottenkultur_von_der_UNESCO_zum_Weltkulturerbe_erklart_._20-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Time travel with your kids when visiting Matera and let them feel like they&#8217;re in a movie. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Holger_Uwe_Schmitt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holger Uwe Schmitt<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climb_a_volcano_in_Sicily_or_Naples\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Climb a volcano in Sicily or Naples\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For an active kid, nothing is quite as thrilling (or full of guaranteed exercise) as hiking up\/around an active Volcano. The best destinations in Italy for volcano hiking are <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/pompeii-tours\/vesuvius-group-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mt. Vesuvius in Naples<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/sicily-tours\/mt-etna-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mt. Etna in Sicily<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21098\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21098\" class=\"wp-image-21098 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/francesco-baerhard-bb3Ma2sA61o-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Mt. Vesuvius in Naples, Italy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/francesco-baerhard-bb3Ma2sA61o-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/francesco-baerhard-bb3Ma2sA61o-unsplash-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Explore Naples, eat a lot of pizza and climb Mt. Vesuvius for an unforgettable day with your kids. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@baerhard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Francesco Baerhard<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Leaning_Tower_of_Pisa\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Leaning Tower of Pisa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All the &#8220;perfect&#8221; architecture around Italy can start to run together for young eyes. The antidote to architecture ennui is the most famously imperfect building in the world. Take some silly pictures in front of it, or dare to climb the top, just be careful you don&#8217;t slip off. <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/all-around-italy\/leaning-tower-of-pisa-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The leaning tower of Pisa certainly has some amazing facts<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21099\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21099\" class=\"wp-image-21099 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/emran-yousof-B9pCQIlGS8U-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Pisa with kids\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/emran-yousof-B9pCQIlGS8U-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/emran-yousof-B9pCQIlGS8U-unsplash-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Why not get creative and have a funny photoshoot when visiting Pisa with kids? Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@emranyousof\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emran Yousof<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pizza_making\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pizza making<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Italian pizzas are a must-try for most kids when visiting Italy. As a special treat, take them to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/pizza-making-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real pizza making class in Trastevere<\/a> for a memorable and delicious experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20823\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20823\" class=\"wp-image-20823 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Devour_Rome_Pizza-Class_0024.jpg\" alt=\"people making pizza\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Devour_Rome_Pizza-Class_0024.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Devour_Rome_Pizza-Class_0024-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20823\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Learn to make a delicious pizza with your family!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Venetian_boat_ride\"><\/span>A Venetian boat ride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You can go to Venice without ever setting foot on a boat, but we don&#8217;t recommend it. Either <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/venice-tours\/venice-boat-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">take a boat tour<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/venice-gondola-tradition-tips-advice-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pay for a gondola (make sure to follow our tips if you do this)<\/a>, or just use a local water bus, the <em>vaporetto,\u00a0<\/em>as a different and unique public transportation experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17781\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17781\" class=\"wp-image-17781 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1268-Venice_Lagoon-Boat-Trip-16x9-0008.jpg\" alt=\"Small group tour boat on the Lagoons of Venice\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1268-Venice_Lagoon-Boat-Trip-16x9-0008.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1268-Venice_Lagoon-Boat-Trip-16x9-0008-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1268-Venice_Lagoon-Boat-Trip-16x9-0008-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy a small group tour on the Lagoons of Venice. Your kids will love it!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_sightseeing_kid-friendly\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Make<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> sightseein<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">g<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> kid-f<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">riendly<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Of course, there are some sites you will want to see, even if they aren&#8217;t, strictly speaking, kid friendly. You can battle through them or you can adapt your approach to make them fun, even for the young ones. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our expert guides have a little trick for dealing with antsy children in museums: they invent scavenger hunts. Before\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/visiting-vatican-museums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visiting the Vatican Museums<\/a>, for example, they take a moment to set certain visual challenges for the youngsters. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How many Roman gods can you identify in the artworks? Can you catch every type of animal depicted in sculptures? How many angels can you find in the frescoes of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/attractions\/raphaels-rooms-in-the-vatican-museums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raphael Rooms<\/a>? This works best if you give them a little notebook to take notes in. Make sure to catch up at the end of the day and discuss what they found.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You can apply the scavenger hunt idea to many different places. They don&#8217;t actually have to be museums. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are looking for extra ideas, you can find scavenger hunt themes for free on various blogs, or you can get them in books like Kids Go Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19073\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19073\" class=\"wp-image-19073 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Walks_Vatican-After-Hours-WEB-0001resize.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the Vatican\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Walks_Vatican-After-Hours-WEB-0001resize.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Walks_Vatican-After-Hours-WEB-0001resize-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19073\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make it a scavenger hunt and it&#8217;ll be a much more fun experience for your kids, and even for yourself!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_tour\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Take a tour<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Taking tours is a great way to have a cultural experience that will also stimulate your children. They\u2019re clear, fun, and loaded with a lot of information in a short period of time. Also, local guides know their cities and sites like the backs of their hands, and they&#8217;re very enthusiastic about them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Choose one dealing with sites that your child will find particularly interesting and you\u2019ll be surprised by all the fun facts that they\u2019ll pick up and spout off later! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A word of warning: a full day tour (which usually run 6 to 7 hours) is often too long for most children&#8217;s attention spans and\/or legs. Teenagers will be fine. If you are traveling with children under 12, go for a half-day experience and keep your eyes peeled for outings that offer hands-on fun or food tastings, like our <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/rome-cooking-class\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pasta making class<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9769\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9769\" class=\"wp-image-9769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15_3482-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Florence Tour Walks of Italy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15_3482-copy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15_3482-copy-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tours can be exciting and filled with interesting facts that your kids will love!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_them_the_reins\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Give them the reins<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Another way to be sure kids stay interested and enthusiastic about your trip is to let them make some of the decisions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you have the time and patience, let them guide you through the alleyways in Venice to find <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/st-marks-square-venice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Piazza San Marco<\/a>, or let them decide to stay and play at <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/roman-forum-rome-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome&#8217;s Forum<\/a>, rather than rushing off to the next activity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Depending on their age, you can hand them the GPS and have them navigate you to the <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/the-ponte-vecchio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ponte Vecchio<\/a>, or read aloud facts about the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence. Not only will they learn, they&#8217;ll be more connected to the destination and have a lot more fun, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20655\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20655\" class=\"wp-image-20655 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kids-italy.jpg\" alt=\"girl touching a wild boar statue\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kids-italy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kids-italy-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20655\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When exploring Italy with kids lead you never know where you might end up, like at the Porcellino statue in Florence.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_ahead\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Plan ahead<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The lines that form outside the most popular Italian attractions try the patience of adults. You can imagine what waiting in them is like for children. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Avoiding the big crowds and long lines around the best attractions in Italy is another key trick to enjoying Italy with kids. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Plan ahead as much as possible a book everything you can in advance. By doing this, you can ensure that you have skip-the-line tickets for the big attractions and high-speed train tickets for seamless travel. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The only other trick\u2015a surprisingly effective one\u2015is showing up early. We know how hard it can be to get kids out of bed but, if you can drag them out early, you will be doing better than 90% of the other travelers in Italy.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Insider&#8217;s Tip:<\/strong> For families catering to short attention spans, we run the <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/vatican-tours\/sistine-chapel-tickets-express-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sistine Express Tour<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/vatican-tours\/highlights-vatican-museums-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vatican Highlights Tour<\/a>, both of which will get you in and out of the Vatican City before the crowds, while still showing you the best that the Vatican has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16784\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16784\" class=\"wp-image-16784 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-Rome_Pristine-Sistine-2x3-0006.jpg\" alt=\"Visiting the Vatican Museums with kids\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">With a tour, your family will certainly make the best out of every visit, especially in places like the Vatican Museums.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_your_itinerary_with_kids_in_mind\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Time your itinerary with kids in mind<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Budgeting your time correctly is one of the often-overlooked preparations that can make a good trip turn into a great trip, whether traveling with kids or not. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Within reason, plan your trip taking in account what your kids need. Generally speaking, this means budgeting plenty of time for breaks, extra time to get where you&#8217;re going, and of course, snack time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Trips with too much travel and too many sights packed into too little time often become stressful for everyone\u2013kids and parents alike. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The single biggest mistake that travelers to Italy with or without children make is <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/all-around-italy\/trip-to-italy-travel-planning-mistake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jamming too much into their itinerary<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Instead, base your itinerary on your children\u2019s age, be prepared to cut some stops as energy levels wane, and be sure you have time to simply play.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21101\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21101\" class=\"wp-image-21101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/pexels-helena-jankovicova-kovacova-16866750.jpg\" alt=\"Families resting on Venice, gondola\" width=\"1200\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/pexels-helena-jankovicova-kovacova-16866750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/pexels-helena-jankovicova-kovacova-16866750-768x546.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plan your trip with plenty of time to rest, take breaks and adapt to the cities you visit. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@helen1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Helena Jankovi\u010dov\u00e1 Kov\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Push_back_bedtime\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Push back bedtime<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In Italy,\u00a0dinner is often eaten later than in countries like England or the United States. Breakfast tends to be light and <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/an-introduction-to-italian-pastries-and-cakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">filled with the best of Italian sweets<\/a> (which we&#8217;re sure your kids will love) and lunch is at a flexible hour. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This means that you can have lunch anytime from noon to 2:30 p.m., but you won&#8217;t find a restaurant open for dinner before 7:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Many Italians don&#8217;t eat until 9 p.m. or later, and it&#8217;s not uncommon to see their small children with them. Babies might fall asleep in strollers while the adults chat over a nice meal. More often than not, toddlers to teenagers are kept awake well past 10 p.m. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">P<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">lan accordingly, with plenty of snacks and time to get on the new schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21103\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21103\" class=\"wp-image-21103 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/leandro-silva-xLEMatu6TLk-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Dinner in Rome, Italy with kids\" width=\"1200\" height=\"857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/leandro-silva-xLEMatu6TLk-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/leandro-silva-xLEMatu6TLk-unsplash-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21103\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It&#8217;s normal to see families with kids late at night having dinner. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@leandro_gs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leandro Silva<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Always_stop_for_gelato\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Always stop for <em>gelato<\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nothing stops us from ordering that post-dinner dessert when we\u2019re on vacation, so why should it stop your kids? <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/what-is-gelato-italian-ice-cream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gelato<\/a>, Italian ice cream, is one of the most kid-friendly treats in Italy, and you are never far from a <em>gelateria<\/em>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Make everyone happy with plenty of <em>gelato<\/em> pit stops. It\u2019s a perfect time to rest tired feet and enjoy a sugar recharge. Plus, it\u2019s a part of the culture!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21104\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21104\" class=\"wp-image-21104 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mieke-campbell-7G_5KUKYqtk-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Italy with kids is perfect for ice creams\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mieke-campbell-7G_5KUKYqtk-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/mieke-campbell-7G_5KUKYqtk-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21104\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Italian ice creams are internationally famous. Get as many as possible&#8230; for your kids! Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@miekelauren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mieke Campbell<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_sure_your_kids_never_go_hungry\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Make sure your kids never go hungry<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">People visiting Italy with kids don&#8217;t have to be worried about sideways glances and snorts of disapproval when toting them around restaurants. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Generally speaking, Italians are very indulgent towards children, and taking them to restaurants is an important part of the culture. Italians themselves go everywhere with their kids\u2013even to fancy restaurants. As long as your child is relatively well behaved, you can take them anywhere: from a bar, where Italians get their coffee, to a fancy restaurant. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While\u00a0some restaurants might offer a children&#8217;s menu (<em>men\u00f9 bambini)<\/em>, many will not. Luckily for you, Italian food has some of the most accessible dishes in the world. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You&#8217;re sure to find something on most menus that your child likes. If not, don&#8217;t hesitate to ask for changes. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Many children have survived a trip to Italy on nothing but ice cream and the old reliable pasta with a bit of olive oil and parmesan cheese.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Update Notice: This post was updated on February 9, 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>From the chaos of the Vatican and the awe-inspiring Colosseum to the ancient history of Pompeii and the majestic views in Venice, you can still see the best of the best when exploring Italy with kids. Of course, if you really want to make the most of your visit, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top walking tours in Italy<\/a>. Small groups led by professional, local guides set these tours above the rest.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can definitely visit Italy with kids: The country is safe, fun, and immensely educational. To top things off, Italian culture is one of the most kid-friendly in the world. Simply put, Italians love kids and are more than accommodating to children of any age.\u00a0 Traveling to Italy with kids will be a trip to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":21105,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[218,217,216,63],"ppma_author":[161],"class_list":["post-9916","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips","tag-family-travel-italy","tag-italy-travel","tag-italy-with-kids","tag-trip-planning"],"authors":[{"term_id":161,"user_id":40,"is_guest":0,"slug":"ginamussio","display_name":"Gina Mussio","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d9497ce1b0417babd82886ad23b18998?s=96&d=mm&r=g","user_url":"","last_name":"Mussio","first_name":"Gina","job_title":"","description":"Gina is a Midwesterner living in Lombardy, Italy where she writes about Italian culture, travel and food. 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