Florence Kids Tours & Activities
Visiting Florence with kids is more fun with Arte al Sole. Our Florence kids tours and activities are filled with art, sightseeing, and memory-making connections to the Renaissance city and its rich history. Families will learn about the traditions, histories, artisans and culinary legends behind the beauty of Florence, while engaging in hands-on arts and cultural tours and workshops designed just for kids!
Florence – DaVinci Workshop (2 hours)
Our arts education and fine artist docent will take families to the Leonardo DaVinci museum to explore interactive exhibits and compare themes in science, art, and invention. She will bring sketchbooks for brainstorming and guide children through their own sketching and discovery activity (for families or just the kids!). All materials included. Museum entrance tickets extra.
COST: 230 euro for up to 4 ppl + 40 euro each additional participant.
Florence – Florentine Traditional Paper Marbling – Paper Making Art Lab (2 hours)
Fun for the whole family! Discover the marvels of marbling, a typical Florentine tradition to make your very own stunning paper creations. Bring home beautiful paper for decorating a notebook, a gift, or text books! All materials included.
COST: 320 euro (family 2-4 ppl) + 50 euro each additional person.
Florence – Art Lessons for Kids or Family
Parents can get some grown-up time to explore Florence while the kids enjoy an art project ranging from drawing and painting to fresco, mosaic, mixed media, or sculpture with one of our local art teachers right in the heart of Florence. Kids only art projects taking inspiration from the beauty of Florence. All materials included.
COST: Kids or family private workshop 120 euro/ student for 2 hr. lesson OR Your children can join a small group art class 75 euro/child for 3hrs.
Florence – Boboli Gardens Watercolor Sketch Hunt / Kids Only or Family Tour! (2 hours)
We will wander through the enchanting maze of gardens that once served as the playground for Florentine elites through the centuries. Here, kids will get to sketch and bring the sculptures scattered throughout the grounds to life, and create an architectural watercolor masterpiece with our fine artist docent. Child-focused tours and kids-only art projects! All materials included. Museum entrance tickets separate (approx. €13 euro/adult – €3/children).
COST: 230 euro for family of 4 + 40 euro each additional participant.
Florence Partner Activities
Family-Friendly Uffizi Tour
LivTours has put the fun in family museum visits with this exclusive Uffizi for Kids Private Tour! You certainly want to make the most of your visit to this extraordinary museum filled with Italian Renaissance art, and there is no better way to do this than in the company of a private family-friendly guide with an interactive activity book to keep the little ones entertained. Experts make art come alive, and LivTours family guides are also experts at developing a rapport to make learning fun on this Uffizi tour for kids.
Florence City Tour with Drawing Class
On your LivTours Florence Tour & Drawing Class, you will discover the gems of the birthplace of the Renaissance together with your private tour guide. Enjoy seeing the most iconic sites of Florence such as the Cathedral of Florence, known as the Duomo, the picturesque, and history-filled Ponte Vecchio and the outdoor museum of Piazza della Signoria while your guide regales you with the history and anecdotes behind the facades. Learn about the history, the culture and art of Medieval and Renaissance history as you walk in the footsteps of Italy’s most beloved artists and then try your hand at sketching yourself!
Florence Gelato-Making Class
LivTours Private Gelato Class in Florence is perfect if you want to do something unique and hands-on during your stay in Florence. Meet Vetulio Bondi, master gelatiere, at the authentic family-run Gelateria Bondi in the center of this beautiful Renaissance city to learn the true art of gelato making from start to finish. Learn everything from the ingredients used, how to create the perfect balance of flavor, the processes, and even how to scoop like a pro. Most importantly, you will create your very own gelato flavor and enjoy it as soon as it’s ready. Immerse yourself in the world of gelato in this private fun-filled family-friendly class!