Venice with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Venice is magical for families, with boats, islands and glass-blowing. Here is how to spend a family trip in Venice — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

1Vaporetto & gondola
2Doge’s Palace & prisons
3Murano glass-blowing
4Burano’s colours

Boats and palaces

Ride the vaporetto and a gondola, and explore the Doge’s Palace with its armoury and prisons.

Glass and colours

Watch a glass-blowing demonstration on Murano and see Burano’s rainbow houses.

Getting lost

Enjoy the adventure of wandering the car-free maze of bridges and canals.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Venice — prices per person.

Venice

Venice St Marks Basilica Hosted entry optional Doge

3.5(10)·1 時間

料金$24/ 人

via Viator

Venice with kids — FAQ

Is Venice good for kids?

Yes — the boats and gondolas, the car-free maze of bridges, the Doge’s Palace armoury and the glass-blowing of Murano make Venice a magical family destination.

What are the best things to do in Venice with children?

Top family picks are riding the vaporetto and a gondola, exploring the Doge’s Palace, watching glass-blowing on Murano and seeing Burano’s colourful houses.

Is Venice easy to visit with kids?

Venice is car-free and safe, but the many bridge steps make strollers tricky — a baby carrier is easier, and the boats are a fun way to get around.