When our kids were little, we had the good fortune to spend a week in Rome with our kids. We saw virtually everything there is to see on a family trip to Rome, but sadly they were too young to remember anything. On our most recent family trip to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, we flew in and out of Rome. As a result, we had 24 hours in Rome with kids and we wanted to make the most of it.
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Italy Itinerary with Kids: 10, 14 & 30 Days
Italy is one of the most family-friendly countries on the planet, but you still need to build in the right mix of culture, outdoor time, slower travel days and kid-friendly stops. With world-famous cities like Rome, Florence and Pisa, beautiful coastal villages in Cinque Terre, and beach time on the Island of Elba, this Italy itinerary with kids gave us a trip that felt both memorable and manageable.
Florence with Kids: 12 Fun Family Things to Do
When we planned our family trip to Italy, we knew visiting Florence was a must. It’s an iconic Italian destination with its famous museums, Renaissance art, churches and historic streets, but we quickly found there are plenty of things to do in Florence with kids that make it a fun and easy family destination.
Lucca with Kids: Best Things to Do in One Day
Lucca is a beautiful, family-friendly destination in Tuscany. Its historic centre is compact, easy to explore on foot, and surrounded by massive, well-preserved city walls that give kids room to walk, bike, and burn off some energy. We found that visiting Lucca with kids was a great stop on our family trip to Italy, especially if you want a slower-paced Tuscan city that still has plenty of fun things to do.
Pisa with Kids: Leaning Tower and Family Tips
During our month-long family trip to Italy, we knew we wanted to visit Pisa with kids to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person. It’s one of those world-famous landmarks that even young kids recognize, and we felt it was well worth making the effort to see, even if Pisa wasn’t one of the main stops on our Italy itinerary.
We decided that a day trip to Pisa would work best for our family. There are definitely enough things to do in Pisa with kids to make a half-day visit worthwhile, especially around the Leaning Tower and the Square of Miracles, but we didn’t feel like we needed several days there. For us, Pisa worked perfectly as a short stop between bigger destinations.
In this guide, I’ll share how we visited the Leaning Tower of Pisa with kids, what else we found nearby, how we managed luggage at the train station, and the parks and playgrounds that helped make the day more enjoyable for everyone. If you’re wondering whether Pisa is worth visiting with children, how much time you need, or what to do beyond taking the classic Tower photo, this should help you decide how to fit Pisa into your own Italy itinerary with kids.
Cycling Cinque Terre with Kids: The Levanto to Framura Bike Path
Cinque Terre is best known for its colourful seaside villages, steep cliffside trails and beautiful views over the Ligurian Sea, so we were mainly focused on hiking Cinque Terre with our kids during this part of our family trip to Italy. But when we learned that cycling Cinque Terre with kids was also possible from nearby Levanto, we were excited to try a different way of experiencing the area.
Hiking Cinque Terre with Kids: What to Know
We love hiking with our kids when we travel, so during our month-long family trip to Italy, we knew hiking Cinque Terre with kids was something we wanted to make happen. With five colourful coastal villages, steep terraced hillsides, sea views and a network of walking trails between the towns, Cinque Terre is exactly the kind of place our family loves.
Elba with Kids: Beaches, Biking and Easy Hikes
When we first started planning our trip to Elba with kids, we knew very little about this Italian island beyond the fact that it looked like a great beach destination for families. It turns out this beautiful Italian island is well worth considering for an Elba family holiday, especially if your family likes a mix of beaches, easy hikes, bike rides and small-town exploring..
6 Best Playgrounds in Rome Near Attractions
Rome is an incredible place for a family vacation, but finding playgrounds in Rome is not always as easy as you might expect. During our 7 days in Rome with kids, we quickly learned that a well-timed playground stop, open park, or easy family walk can make a huge difference in how smoothly the day goes.
Rome with Kids: 7-Day Family Itinerary
You will love visiting Rome with kids! Rome is one of the world’s most iconic cities and is literally bursting at the seams with world class cultural attractions. We loved our family trip to Rome so much, we named it the most family-friendly city in Europe!