Activities for Kids Tuscany & Umbria

Florence is home to many educational indoor activities for children and young people, with exhibits and creative workshops focusing on Tuscany’s unique history. The Renaissance era city boasts ancient monuments, wonderful galleries and museums and fascinating connections to some of Italy’s greatest historical figures. 

There are many family-friendly activities and fun things for kids to do Florence, including theatre shows for children and a large amusement park complete with karting track, trampolines and adventure playgrounds, perfect for rainy days or cooling off in the summer. There is a lovely local English-language library in Florence with a dedicated kid’s corner with plenty of games and activities for kids to do inside and books for children at different stages. The library also hosts fun children’s parties at Christmas, Easter and for Halloween. 

Florence is a very walkable city, with a beautiful path running along the Arno River, and plenty of parks and gardens, often with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The Boboli Gardens is one of the city’s most iconic parks, with a collection of sculptures and a beautiful grotto.

Older kids will enjoy the many different walking tours of the city, which are a fantastic interactive way to learn about the ancient buildings and art that the city is known for. Creative outdoor activities for kids include inspiration-gathering excursions to local museums, historic sites, and the pretty streets of Florence followed by creative workshops in painting, arts and crafts.

Tuscany is world-famous for its rolling hills and magnificent Mediterranean countryside. There are plenty of picnic spots and walking paths for all ages and abilities for memorable days out enjoying free outdoor activities for kids. There are also fantastic beaches within easy reach, just a short drive from Florence. Throughout the Tuscan region there are many excellent summer outdoor activities for kids, including water parks, amusement parks and nature reserves.

Here is a useful list of activities for kids in Tuscany & Umbria, as recommended by families based in this beautiful region of Italy. If you have a recommendation for this section please get in touch via email info@mumabroad.com

There are many great activities for kids in Umbria. Perugia and Orvieto in particular boast unique and fascinating history, with museums and exhibits devoted to the arts and local culture. 

The Borgonovo entertainment centre has great rainy day and indoor activities for families, including a cinema which often shows films in original version with Italian subtitles, and several themed restaurants that kids will love, including a wild-west themed eatery and a 1950s style diner. 

There is a fantastic indoor play centre in Orvieto, with dedicated areas for babies and toddlers, and one for older kids with slides, an inflatable maze and trampoline. There is a great pirate-themed play room in Assissi too, that hosts fun themed birthday parties. There is a popular cultural centre in Orvieto with fun activities to do with kids indoors, offering language, arts, film, cultural and yoga classes and other inside activities for children of different ages plus workshops and support groups for parents.

Umbria is known as the country’s “green heart”, with beautiful Etruscan architecture and rolling green hills. Boasting very hot summers and mild to cold winters, the region is well known for its outdoorsy lifestyle and an excellent quality of life. Umbria has no shortage of beautiful picnic spots and walking paths for all ages and abilities for memorable days out enjoying free outdoor activities for kids.

Landlocked Umbria has plenty of places to cool off in the warm summer, with indoor and outdoor swimming pools and water parks in Tavenelle and Umbertide with flumes and fun outdoor activities that kids of all ages will love.  The beautiful nearby Lago di Trasimeno is also perfect for swimming, with boat hire available for fun day trips out on the water and fun summer outdoor activities for kids by the lakeside.

The region is home to many picturesque towns and villages, with ancient architecture and monuments to explore, such as the Etruscan necropolis in Orvieto. The region surrounding Perugia boasts several fascinating ancient caves that are open to the public, with some offering guided tours and others can be discovered at your own leisurely pace with a map.

Older kids will enjoy the many different walking tours of Perugia which provide a fantastic way to learn about the ancient buildings and art that the city is known for. Creative outdoor activities for kids include art-themed tours, scavenger hunts and more.  There are also several brilliant adventure parks throughout the local area, with daring zip-lining and rock climbing, archery, mini golf and more. 

Here is a useful list of activities for kids in Tuscany & Umbria, as recommended by families based in this beautiful region of Italy. If you have a recommendation for this section please get in touch via email info@mumabroad.com