Family Friendly Activities
Venice
Venice Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt for Kids (3 hours)
Let us know that you are visiting Venice with kids and we’ll match you up with a child-friendly guide armed with a colorful kids map that will involve them in appreciating the treasures of Venice’s San Marco complex by searching for the highlights, accompanied by the narrative of your private guide.
Venetian Mask Making (2 hours)
Meet at the workshop of a famous Venetian mask maker where you will learn about the ancient craft of these classic accessories for the Carnevale celebration and see the spectacular examples on display. Then sit down with an expert artisan to design your own personalized masks using all of his materials including acrylic paints, glitter, silk ribbons, feathers and more. Take your completed masks home for a memorable souvenir of your Venice sojourn.
Florence & Tuscany
Florence for kids (3 hours)
Kids have their own tour to enjoy with their parents when they are met in the lobby of their hotel by our kid- friendly guide for a morning or afternoon tour of the highlights of this great city with special emphasis on sites that are enjoyable for our younger guests. Stroll the streets of Florence and learn about the history during a chat about Medieval Florence with “Merchants, Monsters and Saints”, or Renaissance Florence with “Lords and Heroes”. Tour the Palazzo Davanzati, a medieval Florentine home that has been reconstructed and full of interesting tales, and the Interactive Exhibit of Leonardo da Vinci’s machines.
Florentine Marbled Paper Lesson with Artisan (45 min-1 ½ hours )
For those who appreciate the excellence of Florentine craftsmanship, enjoy the chance to work alongside a local artisan who is an expert in the craft of marbleized Florentine paper goods. Enjoy a private theoretical lesson on the history of paper decoration at the location of a historic Florence producer and learn about the high quality materials and techniques used to create their beautiful handmade paper goods. After a demonstration by your personal artisan, try your hand at mixing the colors yourself to create your own sheet of personalized Florentine paper that is yours to take home at the end of the demonstration as a keepsake!
Florence Family Fun Adventure
Especially designed with kids in mind, this excursion to an organic farm in the hills above Florence is a chance to spend true family time together while taking in the marvels of nature. The farm is kid-friendly, with horses, sheep and many other animals to be seen that roam the property featuring breathtaking views olive trees, luscious flowers and an organic vegetable garden. Enjoy a visit with your dedicated English-speaking guide and choose between the following activities:
- Guided tour of the farm with hands-on activities in the organic vegetable garden, olive oil mill visit with tastings and picnic lunch
- Jeep Safari tour in the forest to discover the wild animals like boars and the native plants followed by a visit to the botanic garden
- Sunset Hiking with Overnight Camping – sleep under the florentine stars in your private tent after a sunset hike and dinner.
- A Day at the Pool to escape the summer heat, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings with the botanical garden and nearby restaurant.
Rome
Vatican Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Let us know that you are visiting the Vatican with kids and we’ll match you up with a child-friendly guide armed with a colorful kids map that will involve them in appreciating the treasures of the Vatican by searching for the highlights, accompanied by the narrative of your private guide.
Our areas of specialty include private tours & transfers in Florence, Milan, Rome, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast and Capri, Venice, Portofino, Livorno, Naples, Sorrento, Civitavecchia. We also manage numerous luxury villa rentals in Tuscany and Umbria as well as apartments in Florence.
Please call or email us for a custom itinerary created just for you.
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