Kid Friendly in Florence
Description:
With gelato on every corner and so much to explore, this is a great city to visit as a family. Make sure to book tickets for museums ahead of time to avoid standing in line for too long.
Author: JennyMM
Day 1 - Florence
The Hotel Savoy is an elegant and historic hotel in the center of town, but is also a great place to stay with kids. They'll receive a welcome gift, and the chic restaurant also provides children's menus and kid-friendly fare. Coloring books and picnic lunches are also available here. Its combination of picturesque setting and decor and family-friendliness make it the perfect base for your vacation. Start out by exploring the city on foot, as everything's in close proximity downtown. The Battistero is filled with beautiful artwork that everyone can appreciate, particularly the Renaissance gilded doors, and the Campanile di Giotto is fun to climb for a view of the city. Cafe Caracol is a colorful and lively Mexican restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon, walk around the Parco delle Cascine and the Piazza D'Azeglio, green areas with lots to see and do. Also climb to the Piazzale Michelangelo, which is a bit of a hike across the Arno to the south, but where there's another great view of the city. Have your first Florentine pizza experience at Tarocchi, one of the best authentic pizza places in town.
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Battistero
Location:
view in google mapsPiazza San Giovanni
50129 Florence, Italy
Phone:
+39 55 230 28852
Campanile di Giotto
Location:
view in google mapsPiazza Duomo
50122 Florence, Italy
Phone:
+39 55 230 28853
Café Caracol
Location:
view in google mapsVia dei Ginori, 10r
50121 Florence, Italy
Phone:
39 55 21 14274
Parco delle Cascine
Location:
view in google mapsPiazza Vittorio Veneto
50123 Florence, Italy
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Piazza D'Azeglio
Location:
view in google mapsPiazza D'Azeglio
50121 Florence, Italy
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Piazzale Michelangelo
Location:
view in google mapsPiazzale Michelangelo
50125 Florence, Italy
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Tarocchi (I)
Location:
view in google mapsVia dei Renai 12r
50125 Florence, Italy
Phone:
39 055 23439128
Hotel Savoy
Location:
view in google mapsPiazza della Repubblica 7
50123 Florence, Italy
Phone:
800/223-6800 in the U.S.Day 2 - Florence
If everyone's old enough and up for it, a day spent on horseback in the countryside around the city is a truly enjoyable experience. Have the hotel pack a picnic for a lunch for finicky eaters.
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Horse Riding in Chianti Day Trip from Florence
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Florence, ItalyDay 3 - Florence
The David statue alone is impressive enough for everyone to make a visit to the Galleria dell'Accademia exciting, but there are also lots of other interesting statues and pieces of art. Reserve tickets ahead of time to avoid the long lines. For lunch, Il Latini has a delightful atmosphere, with long wooden tables for everyone to share. After lunch, take a trip to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower, which is quite a sight.
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Galleria dell'Accademia (Academy Gallery)
Location:
view in google mapsVia Ricasoli 60
50122 Florence, Italy
Phone:
055-238-86093
Pisa and the Leaning Tower Half-Day Trip from Florence
Location:
Florence, ItalyDay 4 - Florence
Walk around the city some more in the morning, including a walk across the Ponte Vecchio, a colorful bridge over the Arno with shops on either side. The impressive corridors and both indoor and outdoor collections at the Palazzo Vecchio museum make it a fascinating place to tour. Ciao Bella is another great traditional pizza place, but also has delicious pasta and fish dishes. In the afternoon, take a delectable tour of the chocolates from the area, with wine for the adults and soda for the kids. Try to fit in dinner at Enzo e Piero, where there's more fabulous pasta and seafood, and tiramisu to die for.
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Ponte Vecchio
Location:
view in google mapsPonte Vecchio
50125 Florence, Italy
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Palazzo Vecchio (Museo)
Location:
view in google mapsPiazza della Signoria
50122 Florence, Italy
Phone:
+39 55 276 82243
Ciao Bella
Location:
view in google mapsPiazza del Tiratoio, 1r
50124 Florence, Italy
Phone:
39 55 21 84774
Florence Chocolate and Wine Tasting
Location:
Florence, Italy5
Enzo e Piero
Location:
view in google mapsVia Faenza, 105
50123 Florence, Italy
Phone:
39 55 21 4901Day 5 - Florence
On your last day, head north of the city to the Villa Medicea di Cafaggiolo, one of the oldest and most beautiful of the Medici estates. There is plenty of art, architecture, and gardens to explore here. Also visit Fiesole, a small town full of little cafes and ancient Roman ruins, including an amphitheater, that are lots of fun to climb around and play on. To top off your time in Florence, treat everyone to the best gelato in town at Badiani.
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Villa Medicea di Cafaggiolo
Location:
view in google mapsLocalità Cafaggiolo
50030 Florence, Italy
Phone:
+39 055 849 81033
Badiani
Location:
view in google mapsViale dei Mille, 20r
50131 Florence, Italy
Phone:
39 055 578682