Kid-Friendly Activities and Workshops in Florence, Italy

Traveling to Florence in Italy becomes more meaningful with cultural experiences that introduce the city's rich culture and history. If you are planning to visit the place with very young kids, you may want to consider signing them up for workshops and activities that can help them appreciate more the culture and art of Florence.

Inquire at these places for kid-friendly tours, workshops and activities:

Palazzo Vecchio

For kids age 8 and above, Palazzo Vecchio offers a tour of the place’s secret passageways accompanied by actors and animators. Workshops, experiments and historic re-enactments are also provided at the Museo dei Ragazzi (Children’s Museum). Younger kids are welcome to spend time at the play area “di Bia e Garcia”. Stay at the Children’s museum is free with entrance to the Palazzo Vecchio. Booking is recommended.

Museo e Parco Stibbert

School-age children interested in the history of war can check out the tools of ancient warfare at the Museo e Parco Stibbert (Stibbert Museum and Park, Via Stibbert 26). This museum has a fascinating collection of ancient weapons, medieval standards and samurai swords.

Museo di Storia Naturale “La Specola”

Youngsters will learn much about natural history at the Museo di Storia Naturale “La Specola” (La Specola Museum of Natural History, Via Romana 17). This museum owns a rich collection of anatomical waxworks and over 5,000 animal specimens.

Biblioteca dei Ragazzi Santa Croce

Little bookworms will find a great selection of books in Italian and in English at the Biblioteca dei Ragazzi Santa Croce (Children’s Library in Santa Croce). Other than the library’s huge selection of books, kids can take advantage of various activities from book-readings to puppet shows.

Ludoteca Centrale

An indoor play area is available for smaller kids at the Ludoteca Centrale (Children’s Recreational Center, Piazza SS, Annunziata). Admission is free.
While many of these places admit children for free, the activities and workshops may limit seating and the number of participants per session. To avoid wasting time, call the establishment a day before and inquire about tour and workshop schedules.

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Guided Walking Tours in Florence

Walking tours are a great way to explore Florence, Italy. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or someone with limited travel time, you will find a guided walking tour that suits you and your companions.

You may want to consider any of these three guided walking tours in Florence:

Florence Introduction Tour

This guided walking tour includes history and insider’s information on Florence. If you are a first-time visitor, this is the perfect choice. You can book through via www.initaly.com. Packages are available for two people, three to six people, and seven to 10 people.

Mercurio Tours

For tourists with limited travel time, take on one-day walking tours through Florence’s past and present. These tours include guided visits to the Uffizi, Accademia, bargello, Palazzo Pitti and Medici Chapels. Tours cost include museum entry. Go to www.mercurio-italy.org for more details about tour packages.

Walking Tours of Florence

These tours offer a three-hour tour of Florence by day and a one and a half hour night tour, trips around the Uffizi and a performance tour of the Palazzo Pitti. Children may be offered free tours. Inquire at www.artviva.com for more information.

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