Florence with Kids
🌸 Honest family travel guide
Florence can work for families but requires more planning — here's everything you actually need to know before booking: kid-friendly attractions, where to base yourself, stroller realities, and which months to avoid with young children.
Why Florence is harder with kids
- ✦Walkable — easier with kids
Best things to do with kids in Florence
Uffizi Gallery (pre-book)
Duomo climb at sunrise
Ponte Vecchio aperitivo
Boboli Gardens
Day trip to Siena or San Gimignano
Where to stay with kids
For families, apartment rentals beat hotels almost always — kitchen access means breakfast at your own pace and saving on every meal. Look for places with elevators (not all European apartments have them), washing machines, and walking distance to a park or playground.
Practical tips for Florence with kids
Florence is fully walkable in 25 minutes end-to-end. No metro needed.
Bring a lightweight stroller. Cobblestones can be rough — an off-road stroller helps.
Try a real bistecca alla fiorentina at Trattoria Mario (cash only, no reservations). Dinner culture starts late here (8–9pm) — feed kids earlier and snack tapas-style with them at 7pm.
Restaurants near the Duomo regularly add hidden cover charges. Always ask before sitting.
Best months to visit Florence with kids
For families, weather matters more than for solo travellers — extreme heat or cold turns a fun trip miserable fast. The best months for a family trip to Florence are April, May, September. Avoid August (closures + heat) — uncomfortable weather is hard on young kids.
How many days do you need with kids?
Adults can pack Florence into 3 days easily. With kids, plan for 5–6 days minimum — you'll do fewer activities per day (one major sight is enough), build in pool/park afternoons, and need recovery days between big outings.