Discover Venice’s 200 best spots for a Families with Young Kids' trip

Parco San Giuliano

★ 4.4 · 8,966 reviews

Spend time at Parco San Giuliano, a spacious lagoon-side park beside Mestre. Walk or cycle its long paths, look across the water toward Venice, and stop at a bar or playground.

Museo di Storia Naturale Giancarlo Ligabue (Fondaco dei Turchi)

★ 4.6 · 3,957 reviews

Explore the Museo di Storia Naturale in the Fondaco dei Turchi on the Grand Canal. Move through botany and zoology rooms with the free audio guide, a rewarding stop for families and curious adults alike.

Lido on Bike

★ 4.8 · 329 reviews

Hop over to the Lido and pick up a set of wheels at Lido on Bike. Pedal along the island on a standard bike or a side-by-side buggy, escaping the crowds of central Venice at your own pace.

Lido di Venezia

★ 4.7 · 1,881 reviews

Escape to the Lido, the sandy barrier island that gives Venice its sea breeze. Cycle or stroll past Art Nouveau villas, then head to the Adriatic beach for a swim or a long walk along the shore.

Suso

★ 4.6 · 9,512 reviews

Treat yourself to a scoop at Suso, one of Venice's most talked-about gelato shops. Choose from creamy, richly flavoured gelato topped with waffles and eat it as you wander the narrow streets.

Gelateria Nico

★ 3.9 · 3,632 reviews

Stop at Gelateria Nico, a long-standing parlour with a terrace by the water. Try the famous gianduiotto with whipped cream, then carry it to the lagoon steps and watch the water.

Burano

★ 4.8 · 12,497 reviews

Hop on a water bus to Burano, the lagoon's rainbow-coloured fishing island. Stroll its canal-side streets of painted houses, browse the lace shops, and settle into a seafood lunch before heading back.

Bacaro del Gelato

★ 4.8 · 1,561 reviews

Treat yourself at Bacaro del Gelato, one of Venice's best-rated gelato stops. Choose a scoop of the layered Certosa with salted caramel, chocolate and pistachio cream, then eat it on a relaxed wander through the lanes.

Giardini Papadopoli

★ 4.4 · 3,521 reviews

Pause at Giardini Papadopoli, a leafy garden just steps from Venice's bus and car gateway. Sit under tall shade trees, listen to birds and a small fountain, and let the children use the playground.

Glass Blowing Show Visit Murano Glass Factory & Showroom OMG

★ 4.2 · 894 reviews

Watch molten glass take shape at the Murano Glass Factory show and showroom. An artisan blows a vase and sculpts a small figure, then you wander a 500-square-metre showroom of Murano pieces.

Gelateria Ca' d'Oro

★ 4.5 · 1,011 reviews

Treat yourself at Gelateria Ca' d'Oro, a friendly gelato shop with creamy, natural flavours. Choose your scoops from the counter and enjoy them at an unhurried pace.

Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration and Artistic Glass Gift

★ 4.6 · 671 reviews

Watch a Murano glass artisan blow and sculpt molten glass up close. Leave with a handmade glass souvenir from the factory.

Gelateria il Doge

★ 4.5 · 918 reviews

Cool off at Gelateria il Doge, a genuine-feeling gelato shop in a busy area of Venice. Combine lemon with dark cherry and cream, or try the coconut, and enjoy a generous scoop.

Bell Tower & St Mark's Square History Gallery Ticket

★ 4.2 · 1,027 reviews

Ride the lift up St. Mark's bell tower with the Bell Tower & St Mark's Square History Gallery Ticket. Enjoy the view over the lagoon and rooftops, then watch a virtual reality reconstruction of old Venice.

Carnival Mask Workshop

★ 4.6 · 2,077 reviews

Paint your own Venetian Carnival mask with an experienced instructor. Choose your colours and take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

Gelateria Alaska

★ 4.3 · 840 reviews

Seek out Gelateria Alaska, a Venice gelato shop that experiments with flavour. Pick a daring scoop of celery or ginger with spirulina, or stay with a classic, and eat it while exploring.

Libreria Acqua Alta

★ 4.4 · 32,636 reviews

Wander into Libreria Acqua Alta, Venice's famously eccentric bookstore. Browse vintage books stacked in bathtubs and boats, meet the resident cats, and pick up postcards and prints.

Dal Moro's

★ 4.6 · 20,649 reviews

Grab a box at Dal Moro's, the Venetian take-out counter that turns fresh pasta around in minutes. Choose your pasta and sauce, then eat on the go between sights.

Grand Canal Boat Tour

★ 4.1 · 1,146 reviews

Get your bearings on the Grand Canal Boat Tour, a motorboat cruise through Venice's main waterway. A host points out Rialto, Ca' Vendramin Calergi and the Salute church as palaces and bridges pass at water level.

St Mark's Campanile

★ 4.7 · 10,845 reviews

Rise above Piazza San Marco on the St Mark's Campanile. Ride the lift to the belfry and look out over rooftops, canals, and the lagoon from Venice's highest viewpoint.

Farini

★ 4.4 · 7,512 reviews

Stop by Farini, the pizza counter near St Mark's Square that locals recommend for honest prices. Pick a slice baked in front of you and finish with the homemade-style tiramisu.

San Marco

Walk into San Marco, the monumental core of Venice. Cross Piazza San Marco beneath the Basilica and Campanile, then wander the lanes beyond toward the Grand Canal while the crowds thin.

Museo Storico Navale di Venezia

★ 4.4 · 2,236 reviews

Step into the Museo Storico Navale di Venezia, where the city's seafaring history fills four floors. Study ship models, uniforms and weapons, listen to the audio guide, and consider the submarine tour.

Frito Inn

★ 4.1 · 1,302 reviews

Pick up a paper cone at Frito Inn, Venice's no-frills fried street food counter. Order the fried squid and eat it hot while you wander, keeping the stop short and cheap.

Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration

★ 4.5 · 2,603 reviews

See how Murano's glass objects are made, from molten glass to finished sculpture. Browse the factory gallery with a credit to spend.

Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Fine Wine

★ 4.9 · 1,378 reviews

Discover the Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class, a hands-on session in a Dorsoduro restaurant. Knead and shape fresh pasta, build your own tiramisu, then sit down with wine to eat everything you made.

17-18th Century Dress-Up Experience

★ 4.7 · 538 reviews

Step into Venice's past in rich eighteenth-century costume. Choose masks and accessories, then pose at the studio and on the waterside.

Crafted Gondola Under Bridge of Sighs

★ 4.2 · 2,432 reviews

Glide beneath the Bridge of Sighs on the Crafted Gondola ride in Venice. After a short introduction to gondola design and a virtual reality look at the old city, you board a shared gondola through St. Mark's Basin and quiet canals.

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit

★ 4.5 · 8,480 reviews

Discover Murano's glass and Burano's coloured streets on a lagoon boat trip. Choose a guided visit or explore the islands independently.

Giardini Reali

★ 4.5 · 2,512 reviews

Slip into Giardini Reali, a tidy garden on the Grand Canal just beside St Mark's. Walk its flower-lined paths, then rest on a bench with the water in front of you.