ITALY WITH KIDS

Boys drive go-karts and scooter toys down a path at Das Grafenstein Family Suites near Merano in the Dolomites, Italy.

DAS GRAFENSTEIN FAMILY HOTEL REVIEW – A Kid’s Paradise Near Merano (Dolomites)

The Sciliar mountain range as seen from Fie allo Sciliar in July

3-DAY DOLOMITES ITINERARY – Using Fiè allo Sciliar as a Base

Entrance to the pharmacy inside the Pisa airport in Itlay. Displays of baby products, bandaids, and medicines. Ads on either side of the large doorway.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD GETS SICK ON VACATION IN ITALY

A child runs through the snow on a large alpine plateau. Large mountains in the background. This is Alpe di Siusi in the Dolomites, Italy.

FAMILY PACKING LIST for the Dolomites in the Winter

Two children read books from the Who Was? series - Who Was Galileo? and Who Was Leonardo da Vinci. Their faces are hidden behind the books and they're sitting against a white wall.

‘WHO WAS?’ BOOKS FOR A FAMILY TRIP TO ITALY

Boy makes a snow angel in snow on Alpe di Siusi in the Dolomites, Italy. Trees and mountains in the background.

A WINTER VISIT TO THE DOLOMITES WITH KIDS – All You Need to Know

Small children take ski lessons with instructors on a gentle slope on Alpe di Siusi in the Dolomites. The Alpe is covered in snow and there are large mountains in the background.

ALPE DI SIUSI WITH KIDS – Winter Edition

Boy in brown coat walks down via dei Portici in Bolzano. It's a cobblestone street with porticoes on either side. Small Christmas trees line the street and people are walking in either direction.

A WINTER VISIT TO BOLZANO WITH KIDS – Yay or Nay?

Boy in brown coat runs in the Bolzano Christmas market, passing wooden stalls on the left and lit Christmas trees on the right. He's heading toward a large Christmas tree up ahead.

BOLZANO’S CHRISTMAS MARKET – Our Family’s Favorite Mercatino di Natale

VENICE WITH A TODDLER – A Mom in Italy’s Complete Guide

Bright orange sunrise and view of rooftops and bird flying in Venice, Italy.

MY FAVORITE VENICE CLIMBS & VIEWPOINTS – With or Without Kids

View of St. Mark's Basilica and bell tower and Venice rooftops from the top of Scala Contarini del Bovolo in Venice, Italy.

HOW TO ‘CLIMB’ ST. MARK’S BELL TOWER IN VENICE – My Quick Guide

View of Venice, Italy rooftops and the Scala Contarini del Bovolo. The top of the St. Mark's bell tower and basilica can be seen in the distance.

SCALA CONTARINI DEL BOVOLO – A Kid-Friendly Tower Climb in Venice

Burano Island's playground set against the Venice lagoon and Mazzorbo Island. The playground has colorful play structures including tubes, slides, swings, and spring toys. The ground is grassy.

VENICE PLAYGROUNDS & PARKS WE LOVE – Get Your Wiggles Out in Venice

Boy in red sweatshirt walks down a gravel trail with volcanic stones on right and rope railing on left. Whispy clouds and brush covered hills in front of him.

MOUNT VESUVIUS HIKE WITH KIDS – Our Experience + Tips from a Mom in Italy

Boy pushing brothers along cobblestone street in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Church and flags in background. People with bikes on left.

WHERE TO STAY IN CORTINA D’AMPEZZO WITH KIDS – Areas & Hotels

HOW TO VISIT THE TERME MERANO (Merano Thermal Baths) with Kids

Boy walks on pedestrian street in Merano, Italy. Buildings on either side of the street, people sit under umbrellas at outdoor cafes on the street. People also walk on the street. Sunny day with puffy white clouds.

ONE DAY IN MERANO WITH KIDS – Summer Edition

Wooden chairs and tables are set up outside Panini e Vini da Babbo in Venice, Italy. People sit at the tables and others walk by on the wide, pedestrian way. The window displays cicchetti for sale. It's a sunny day with no clouds.

WHERE TO EAT IN VENICE WITH KIDS

Boy in red shirt walks across wooden suspension bridge surrounded by plants and trees at Trauttmansdorff Gardens in Merano, Italy.

GIARDINI TRAUTTMANSDORFF WITH KIDS – How to Have a Sane Day in the Gorgeous Gardens

Boy walks down cobblestone street and past a colorful mural in Merano, Italy.

THINGS TO DO IN MERANO WITH KIDS – A Mom in Italy’s Top Picks

Kids play area with trampoline and climbing structure. Vineyards, valley and mountains in background, in the Dolomites in northern Italy.

WHERE TO STAY IN MERANO WITH KIDS – Family-Friendly Accommodations In and Around Merano

Boy wearing Mbappé jersey rides a bicycle on a paved bike path in the Dolomites. Trees on right and apple orchard on left.

CYCLING THE MERANO TO BOLZANO BIKE PATH WITH KIDS – Quick Guide + Tips from a Mom in Italy

Mom and three sons hold hands while walking on a dirt trail in the Dolomites in northern Italy. Green grass on either side of the trail.

HOW TO VISIT MERANO 2000 WITH KIDS – From a Mom in Italy

Three boys running on huge green lawn. Trees in background. They are at Parco Sigurtà in northern Italy.

PARCO GIARDINO SIGURTÀ WITH KIDS – How to Organize A Family Outing to the Dreamy Park Near Lake Garda

ITALY TRAIN TRAVEL WITH KIDS – Tips From a Mom in Italy

Boy pushes brothers in stroller down main pedestrian street of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Yellow buildings on left. The buildings have a traditional Austrian/German vibe with flower boxes on the windows. Church bell tower in back and mountains looming behind.

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO WITH KIDS – A Chic, Family-Friendly Town (Summer Edition)

Boy in Spiderman costume walks down the jetway to get on an airplane, which is seen on left.

FLYING FROM THE USA TO ITALY WITH A 3-YEAR-OLD – Tips & Advice from Many Trips

Colorful homes line the canal in Burano, Italy. Boats are parked on the sides of the canal.

BURANO WITH KIDS – Advice + Map from a Mom in Italy

Boy eating ice cream in the ruins of the forum at Pompeii in Italy. Mt. Vesuvius looms in the distant background.

POMPEII WITH KIDS – Plan an Enjoyable and Stress-Free Visit

Boy plays with ceramic octopus artwork in Monterosso in the Cinque Terre, Italy.

MONTEROSSO WITH KIDS – How to Visit the Cinque Terre’s Most Family-Friendly Village

Boy points to the sea while standing on rocks at the edge of the sea. Colorful buildings of Vernazza on the left in the background.

VERNAZZA WITH KIDS – How to Visit the Cinque Terre Village as a Family

Boys battling like gladiators in a sandy arena while instructor looks on.

GLADIATOR SCHOOL IN ROME – Our Family’s Experience

Boy jumping on street in Palermo, Italy.

REALISTIC 10 DAY ITINERARIES FOR ITALY WITH KIDS

Woman and son in front seat of 4-seater bicycle on path in Villa Borghese in Rome. Another bicycle on the left and a few people ahead on the path.

VILLA BORGHESE WITH KIDS – What to Do + Tips

Three boys walk on flat gravel trail in the Dolomites. Large mountains in background and grass on either side of trail.

RESCIESA HIKE WITH KIDS – Our Family’s Quick Guide

Two boys wear gladiator costumes and hold weapons at the Gladiator School in Rome, Italy.

THINGS TO DO IN ROME WITH KIDS – From a Mom in Italy

PUGLIA WITH KIDS – Where to Go + What to Do

Wooden hotel with playground and grassy area. Mountains and green hills behind the hotel.

WHERE TO STAY IN THE DOLOMITES WITH KIDS – Advice From a Mountain-Loving Family in Italy

Stroller on trail near Fie allo Sciliar in the Dolomites in Northern Italy.

STROLLERS IN ITALY – Advice from a Mom in Italy

boys riding bikes in fiè allo sciliar in the dolomites, italy

DOLOMITES WITH KIDS – Your 2025 Complete Guide (from 22 years of visits)

Boys looking down at Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy.

SIENA WITH KIDS – Our 6 Best Things to Do + Map & Tips!

Orange supercar on display the Lamborghini Museum MUDETEC in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy.

VISITING THE LAMBORGHINI MUSEUM (MUDETEC) IN ITALY – Our Experience

Cars on display the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, Italy

FERRARI MUSEUMS IN ITALY – Modena or Maranello, Which Should You Visit?

Boy tasting balsamic vinegar in Modena, Italy.

MODENA WITH KIDS – Our Family Guide to the Foodie City

boys hiking resciesa above ortisei, italy

ORTISEI WITH KIDS – Our Top 10 Things to Do (+ Itinerary & Helpful Tips!)

Boys hiking on Alpe di Siusi in the Dolomites, Italy.

8 TIPS FOR VISITING ALPE DI SIUSI (SEISER ALM) WITH KIDS – From a Mom in Italy

Boy running down steps in Matera, Italy.

40 FUN & MEMORABLE THINGS TO DO IN ITALY WITH KIDS – From a Mom in Italy

Evening in Venice on the Grand Canal. You can see a gondola and a ferry in the water.

TIPS FOR TAKING YOUR KIDS ON A GONDOLA IN VENICE – From a Mom in Italy

Boy looking out at view of sea in Polignano a Mare, Puglia.

VISITING ITALY WITH KIDS FOR SPRING BREAK – Where to Go & Planning Advice

Boy running down a small lane in Alberobello, Italy. You can see trulli roofs on the left and white walls and bushes.

ALBEROBELLO WITH KIDS – How to Visit the ‘Trulli Town’ with Your Family

Boys playing on shore of pebbly beach with mountains in the background in Riva del Garda on Lake Garda in Italy.

LAKE GARDA BEACHES WE LOVE (With Photos & Map)

Boy stands and looks out gondola window at Dolomite mountains and grassy, forested hills.

CORVARA IN BADIA WITH KIDS – Our Family’s Summer Guide

Boy in red shirt on pebbly shore of Lake Garda. He's looking out at the boats on the lake.

LAKE GARDA WITH KIDS – Planning Your Trip to Italy’s Family-Friendly Lake

CAR SEATS IN ITALY – Your Complete Guide to Safe Family Travel on Italian Roads

Three boys looking out of a cable car toward the Santa Croce range in the Dolomites, Italy.

SAN CASSIANO (DOLOMITES) WITH KIDS – Gondolas, Playgrounds, and Bears – Oh My!

Boy cycling on paved bike path past green fields and low mountains in the Dolomites in Italy.

CYCLING DOLOMITES BIKE PATHS – A Step-By-Step Guide to Some of the Best Cycling in the Dolomites!

Mother and three kids walking on dirt trail with Seceda and other mountains in the background.

SECEDA (DOLOMITES) WITH KIDS – A Family-Friendly Guide to the Breathtaking Mountain

Boy wading in water and looking out at turquoise lake.

LAKE MOLVENO WITH KIDS – A Guide to Italy’s Most Family-Friendly Lake!

Sicilian cart apprentice explains cart painting to young boy in workshop in Ragusa, Sicily.

RAGUSA WITH KIDS – Sicilian Carts and a Garden Playground!

Swimming pool at Camping Bella Italia at Lake Garda. There is one person swimming in pool. You can see colorful water slides and play areas in background. Cloudy day.

CAMPING BELLA ITALIA REVIEW + Tips for Your Stay

View of Gardaland Resort on a sunny day in northern Italy. You can see a green rollercoaster track, a white roller coaster, and Aladdin's castle.

GARDALAND – 16 Tips for Before, During, and After Your Visit

Boy walking on street in Monopoli, Puglia. White buildings on either side and laundry hanging from balconies above.

MONOPOLI WITH KIDS – Why You’ll Love it as Your Home Base for Exploring Puglia!

Boy wading in Lama Monachile's water in Polignano a Mare, Puglia. You can see people sitting on the rocks above the water on the right and buildings above them.

POLIGNANO A MARE WITH KIDS – Our Family’s Guide to the Seaside Town

View of three boys and their sneakers. You can see them from the waist down. One child has ice cream cone in hand.

7 TIPS FOR CHOOSING KIDS SHOES FOR ITALY + My Recommendations

Boy wearing backpack and walking down steps in Matera, Italy.

MATERA WITH KIDS – How to Best See the City of the Sassi with Your Family

SUMMER CAMPS IN ITALY

Group walking down path in the Grotte di Castellana in Puglia. You can see stalactites and stalagmites surrounding the path.

GROTTE DI CASTELLANA (Castellana Caves) – How to Visit Them (+ Tips)

Boy running down small cobblestone street in whitewashed city of Locorotondo in Puglia. Tables and chairs of restaurant on right and you can see people in the background at the end of the street.

LOCOROTONDO WITH KIDS – 7 Tips for Your Visit

Boy in red shirt walking toward famous blue door of Ostuni, Italy. Cacti in pots on either side of door and bicycle on right.

OSTUNI WITH KIDS – Our Family’s Advice for Visiting the ‘White City’

Photo collage of dinosaur skeleton, iris, cookies, and funicular, all from Bergamo, Italy.

BERGAMO WITH KIDS – What to Do (+ Map & Tips)

Boy standing in the Roman Forum and pointing up to something. He's standing on a large cobblestone road and you can see ruins in the background and Roman buildings.

BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN ITALY WITH KIDS – By a Mom in Italy

CASTELROTTO (KASTELRUTH) WITH KIDS – Your Family-Friendly Guide

Boy in stroller with grassy hillside on right and village of Fie allo Sciliar in the background. The stroller is on a gravel trail.

FIÈ ALLO SCILIAR WITH KIDS (VÖLS AM SCHLERN) – Our Family’s Home Base in the Dolomites

Boys sitting on steps of Greek theater in Taormina, Sicily, looking at Mount Etna in the distance.

ONE DAY IN TAORMINA WITH KIDS + Ideas for a Longer Stay

Boys play on the beach in Puglia, Italy on a sunny October day.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY BEACHES IN ITALY – The Best Italian Beaches for Kids (+ Map & Tips!)

MODICA WITH KIDS – Best Things to Do + Easy Itinerary

Two boys hiking on the Alpe di Siusi. You can see mountains in the background and wooden trail signs on the left. It's a sunny day with puffy clouds.

DOLOMITES ITINERARY WITH KIDS – 7 Day Itinerary (Well-Used by Our Family!)

ITALY WITH A BABY OR TODDLER – A Mom in Italy Explains It All

A room filled with models of knights and horses in armor in the Stibbert Museum in Florence, Italy.

STIBBERT MUSEUM IN FLORENCE – Tips for Visiting with Kids (+ Printable Scavenger Hunt)

Teen girl with back to viewer is taking a photo in Venice. There is a graphic of a gondolier and a sun, with the words Italy with teens written in the lower left. There is a bridge in the foreground and buildings in the background.

ITALY WITH TEENS – How To Plan And Where To Go

Kids walking on the edge of a crater of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy.

TIPS FOR VISITING MOUNT ETNA WITH KIDS – Based on Our Experience

Boy standing in front of a Sicilian ape in Palermo, Sicily, Italy.

PALERMO WITH KIDS – Our Family Guide to Sicily’s Capital

Boy walking up stairs on a street in Cefalù, Sicily.

10 TIPS FOR VISITING CEFALÙ (SICILY) WITH KIDS – From a Mom in Italy

Sampieri sandy beach with the village in the background. Sunny day at the beach in southeastern Sicily, Italy.

SAMPIERI – A Family-Friendly Beach Town on Sicily’s Southern Coast

10 BASIC ITALIAN PHRASES FOR KIDS – From a Mom in Italy

LE MARCHE WITH KIDS – 9 Best Things to Do (According to a Local)

Boys wading in clear water at Lido delle Bionde in Sirmione, Italy.

14 TIPS FOR VISITING SIRMIONE (ITALY) WITH KIDS

BOLZANO WITH KIDS (2025) – Our Top 14 Things to Do + Itinerary & Helpful Tips!

Kids exploring Brolio Castle in Tuscany, Italy.

10 ITALIAN CASTLES TO VISIT WITH YOUR KIDS

planes and boats inside the Milan museum of science and technology

QUICK GUIDE TO THE MILAN SCIENCE MUSEUM WITH KIDS (Museum of Science & Technology Leonardo da Vinci)

Boy walking toward a submarine on display at Milan's Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci Museum.

MILAN WITH KIDS – Our Guide to Planning Your Family’s Trip

People walking into Dozza, Italy. Colorful murals decorate the archway and buildings.

DOZZA – A Mural-Filled Gem in Emilia-Romagna

Mosaics in the Basilica di San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy.

RAVENNA WITH KIDS – Mosaics, the Fish Church, and Piadine!

Child pointing to F1 Ferrari race car on display at the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, Italy.

EMILIA ROMAGNA WITH KIDS – The Land of Food & Fast Cars

ITALY PACKING LIST FOR KIDS – What to Bring & What to Leave at Home!

Boy walking in Piazza Maggiore in Bologna, Italy.

BOLOGNA WITH KIDS – Our Favorite Things to Do in Italy’s Food Capital

F1 racecars on display at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy.

TOP 10 CAR MUSEUMS IN ITALY BY INTEREST – Supercars, History, and Factory Tours

child walking in labirinto della masone bamboo labyrinth near parma, italy

MASON’S LABYRINTH (Labirinto della Masone) in Italy – Visiting the World’s Largest Maze

Child pointing to F1 Ferrari race car on display at the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, Italy.

ITALY CAR MUSEUMS WITH KIDS – Our Favorites + 12 Tips for Your Visit