One of the more frequent questions we hear is, “What are some activities for children in Tuscany?” So you have rented your self-catering villa or apartment and you have access to a pool to keep the little ones entertained for part of the time, but what do you DO all day?
Aside from the culture you hope they absorb touring the museums and ruins, here are few unique ways for kids, as well as parents, to experience Tuscany and its surroundings.
Pinocchio Park is only 15 km outside of Lucca
In the park, you will see the story of Pinocchio brought to life through art and sculpture. There are also other activities at the park such as puppet making workshops, a butterfly house and much more.
Aside from the culture you hope they absorb touring the museums and ruins, here are few unique ways for kids, as well as parents, to experience Tuscany and its surroundings.
Pinocchio Park is only 15 km outside of Lucca
In the park, you will see the story of Pinocchio brought to life through art and sculpture. There are also other activities at the park such as puppet making workshops, a butterfly house and much more.
Acqua Village has two locations, Cecina and Follonica. Take a break from the summer heat and the city touring and relax with an afternoon of fun at the water park.
There are numerous water slides and pools for the whole family to enjoy. The water slides are all fantastic and with names like Intrigo, Anaconda, Twister, Surfing Hill and Kamikaze you can understand why.
If the water slides are too much then take a relaxing break in the pools including the Tropical Island, Fun Island, Paradise Island and the 'kid favorite' Wave Pool.
There are numerous water slides and pools for the whole family to enjoy. The water slides are all fantastic and with names like Intrigo, Anaconda, Twister, Surfing Hill and Kamikaze you can understand why.
If the water slides are too much then take a relaxing break in the pools including the Tropical Island, Fun Island, Paradise Island and the 'kid favorite' Wave Pool.
The Sword in the Stone is located only about 30 km west of Siena. Here you can tour the grounds, visit the Abbey, see art works and hear tale of the suggested origins of the Kings Arthur legends in Tuscany.
Did King Arthur Come From Italy?
A mysterious "sword in the stone" said to have been thrust into a rock near Siena by a medieval knight proves that the legend of King Arthur, Excalibur and the Holy Grail originated in Tuscany, not Cornwall or Brittany, an Italian scholar claims.
Did King Arthur Come From Italy?
A mysterious "sword in the stone" said to have been thrust into a rock near Siena by a medieval knight proves that the legend of King Arthur, Excalibur and the Holy Grail originated in Tuscany, not Cornwall or Brittany, an Italian scholar claims.
Aquarium of Genova is the the largest in Italy and second largest in all of Europe. It's a bit out of the way but only a 2 hour drive from Pisa and you can spend a wonderful fun filled day learning about various creatures of the deep.
If you’re in Florence you can take a carriage ride around the Duomo and then rub the nose of ‘il porcellino’ for luck! For fun in Pisa, take the kids the tower, they will be amazed at its size and will love climbing in it. Get there early to beat the lines!
Lake Trasimeno is another good destination for a day trip from southern Tuscan cities such as Cortona. There are lots of activities on site like water sports and shopping even boat rides out to the island.
If you’re in Florence you can take a carriage ride around the Duomo and then rub the nose of ‘il porcellino’ for luck! For fun in Pisa, take the kids the tower, they will be amazed at its size and will love climbing in it. Get there early to beat the lines!
Lake Trasimeno is another good destination for a day trip from southern Tuscan cities such as Cortona. There are lots of activities on site like water sports and shopping even boat rides out to the island.
If you are not feeling up to touring, you can always spend the day at the beach! This is a very popular destination, especially for Italian families on holiday. This could be a good way for your kids to interact with children from a variety of countries and backgrounds. Some family friendly beaches would be:
It is true, when most people think of Tuscany, they think of rolling hills, fabulous wine and fantastic food and as relaxing as that may sound to me and you, the truth of the matter is, kids want to be entertained. So I hope these ideas give you some hope that traveling to Tuscany with small children can still be a fun experience for the whole family. Besides, if all else fails, there is always GELATO!!
It is true, when most people think of Tuscany, they think of rolling hills, fabulous wine and fantastic food and as relaxing as that may sound to me and you, the truth of the matter is, kids want to be entertained. So I hope these ideas give you some hope that traveling to Tuscany with small children can still be a fun experience for the whole family. Besides, if all else fails, there is always GELATO!!
