Best Things to Do in Florence for Families with Teens
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From the classic Leonardo Interactive Museum and Museo Leonardo Da Vinci, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.7 · 21,611 reviews
Dive into the Leonardo Interactive Museum and meet da Vinci the inventor rather than the painter. Operate working replicas of his machines, study his designs and see his ideas move in front of you.
★ 4.7 · 52,447 reviews
Enter the Museo Leonardo Da Vinci and step into the mind of a true master. Handle machines built from his sketches and learn about his life, background and many talents.
★ 4.8 · 127 reviews
Chalk up at Crazy Center Firenze Sud, a bright and modern climbing gym on Florence's southern edge. Work through creatively set boulder problems, then pick your next project from the central training area while the quiet crowd climbs around you.
★ 5.0 · 36 reviews
Paddle through the heart of Florence with TOSCANASUP, a guided stand-up paddleboarding tour on the Arno. Glide beneath the old bridges, take in Ponte Vecchio from the water, and pick up local stories from your guide along the way.
Best season
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Try Game Over Escape Rooms in Florence, where each room is built around a different theme. Work with your team through a Saw, Chocolate Factory or Space Wars puzzle while a game master keeps you on track.
★ 5.0 · 254 reviews
Step into Black Moon Escape Room, where Florence's puzzle fans test their wits against themed, prop-filled rooms. Team up to crack clues in The Mystery of the Villa or a Rabbit Hole game before the clock runs out.
★ 4.8 · 2,912 reviews
Discover the Stibbert Museum, Florence's offbeat home of armor, weapons and global curiosities. Stroll through furnished rooms of European and Japanese armor, porcelain and costumes, then unwind in the garden outside.
★ 4.8 · 12,135 reviews
Climb Brunelleschi's dome, the Renaissance engineering feat that crowns Florence. Squeeze up the narrow stairs between its shells and finish with a view over the city's rooftops.
★ 4.9 · 1,395 reviews
Roll up your sleeves at this Florence pizza and gelato class, a relaxed, social way to spend a couple of hours. You will stretch your own dough, learn how gelato is made, then sit down to eat your creation with wine.
★ 4.5 · 1,554 reviews
Step into La Specola, Florence's 18th-century natural history museum, for a change from Renaissance art. Browse mineral cases, animal collections and anatomical wax models, and look out for the botanic garden connection.
★ 4.8 · 8,110 reviews
Climb Giotto's Bell Tower for a close look at the Duomo from above. Work your way up the narrow stairs, pausing at each level for views, until you reach the open terrace over Florence.
★ 4.4 · 1,075 reviews
Hop on a bike for a guided two-hour ride through Florence. Cycle past the Medici Palace, Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce, then cross the Arno to explore the Oltrarno.
★ 4.6 · 435 reviews
Cycle through Florence on a classic Graziella bike with a licensed guide. Roll through its squares and quiet streets on a flat, easy route.
★ 4.4 · 59,170 reviews
Head to il Mercato Centrale Firenze, the historic market with a lively gourmet food hall upstairs. Sample dishes from many vendors, from truffle pasta to international fare, and explore the leather stalls outside.
★ 4.4 · 1,549 reviews
Cycle Florence by e-bike and reach Piazzale Michelangelo without a struggle. Pass the Medici Palace and Santa Croce before enjoying the city view.
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Stand in Piazza del Duomo, where marble facades and Brunelleschi's dome rise above the crowds. Circle the cathedral, baptistery and bell tower, and decide which monument to climb or enter.
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Plan your visit to the Galleria dell'Accademia, where Michelangelo's David stands at the end of the Prisoners hall. Walk past the unfinished sculptures to the statue, then explore the paintings and instruments.
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Climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for the classic panorama of Florence. Take in the Duomo and Arno from the terrace, and see the bronze David standing above the city.
★ 4.5 · 6,168 reviews
Climb Brunelleschi's dome for a rooftop view of Florence. You will ascend 463 steps past the Last Judgement fresco, then use your three-day pass to visit the bell tower, baptistery and museum.
★ 4.1 · 1,104 reviews
Cool off at Piscina Goffredo Nannini, a riverside pool complex set in a leafy park across from the Arno. Swim laps in the 50-metre basin, let the kids splash in their own pool, then relax on the shaded lawns.
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Enter the Uffizi Galleries, Florence's temple of Renaissance art inside a 16th-century building. Spend a couple of hours moving through Primitive and Renaissance masterpieces, sculpture and city views from the upper floors.
★ 4.3 · 15,775 reviews
Walk or cycle through Parco delle Cascine, Florence's big riverside park beside the Arno. Follow wide car-free avenues past historic monuments, joining local runners and cyclists as the river flows alongside.
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Escape the city heat at Pratolino Park, a calm green pocket in the hills north of Florence. Stroll shaded paths, take in the fresh air, and stand beneath the colossal statue at the heart of the grounds.
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Stand before the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence's marble landmark beneath Brunelleschi's dome. Circle the polychrome exterior, then step inside and take in the vast interior.
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Step into Palazzo Vecchio, Florence's fortified 13th-century palace. Tour its richly decorated chambers and courtyards, then climb the tower for views across the city and the Duomo.
Walk into Piazza Santa Croce, the broad heart of Florence's eastern quarter. Take in the basilica's facade, then explore the surrounding lanes of leather workshops and trattorias.
★ 4.7 · 154,929 reviews
Cross Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge that defines the Florence skyline. Stroll past the jeweller-lined shopfronts and stop at the river's edge for views along the Arno.
★ 4.8 · 87,796 reviews
Enter Piazza della Signoria, the beating heart of Florence beneath the Palazzo Vecchio tower. Walk among the statues and fountain, then take a seat nearby to watch the square come alive.
★ 4.9 · 6,140 reviews
Choose your own Cinque Terre day from Florence, whether by train, on foot or paired with Pisa. Explore colourful clifftop villages with an expert guide or independently on the transport-only option.
★ 4.3 · 1,711 reviews
Grab a sandwich at All'Antico Vinaio, the Florence takeaway shop with a perpetual queue. Pick your fillings, wait your turn in the quick-moving line, and eat a stuffed schiacciata on the go.
Florence · 🎨 Museum
Leonardo Interactive Museum
1h
Museo Leonardo Da Vinci
Florence · ⚽ Sport
Crazy Center - FIRENZE SUD - Climbing Gym
1h30
TOSCANASUP - PADDLEBOARDING IN TUSCANY since 2012
2h
Florence · 🎭 Entertainment
Game Over Escape Rooms - Firenze
Black Moon Escape Room
Stibbert Museum
1h15
Florence · 🏛️ Landmark
Brunelleschi's dome
Florence · 🍽️ Food
Pizza Making Class & Unlimited Gelato with Wine
2h30
Museum of Natural History, La Specola
Giotto's Bell Tower
45 min
Florence · 🧭 Tours
2-Hour Guided Sightseeing Bike Tour
Guided Bike Tour in Small Group
3h
Florence · 🛍️ Shopping
il Mercato Centrale Firenze
Guided E-Bike Tour to Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazza del Duomo
30 min
Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze
Piazzale Michelangelo
Brunelleschi's Dome Climb Entry Ticket & Duomo
Piscina Goffredo Nannini
Uffizi Galleries
Florence · 🌳 Nature
Parco delle Cascine
Pratolino Park
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Palazzo Vecchio
Florence · 🚶 Neighborhoods
Santa Croce
Ponte Vecchio
20 min
Piazza della Signoria
Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa
10h
All'Antico Vinaio