Kids for all Seasons – Discover Florence
During your stay with us we would like to provide you with some helpful information for fun
activities and interesting places to visit in Florence for you and especially for our young
guests.
In the next few pages you will learn that Florence is a beautiful place where Culture can be
fun and through amusing activities the city can be discovered.
Kids Activities in Florence
Florence
The secret doors of Palazzo Vecchio
Let’s make our own Pizza
The art of making Pasta
Chocolate and its magic
A morning in the Market of Florence
Shopping in Florence
Apparel Stores
Toys and Games
Kid’s Friendly Museums and guided Tours
Tours
Palazzo Vecchio
Galileo Museum
Leonardo da Vinci Museum
Pinocchio Museum (outside Florence)
Boboli Gardens and Palazzo Pitti
Stibbert Museum
sitting services
Baby sitting
Picnic in the gard
garden
For reservations and for any further information please contact us
at the Concierge Desk or dial ext. 4290
Kids Activities in Florence
The secret doors of Palazzo Vecchio
The old residence of the Medici and current city hall is full of interesting histories behind
every door. They offer various tours in English such as the following:
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The Medieval Palace Revealed allows exploring the oldest parts of the building: a
fourteenth century’s staircase hidden in the wall thickness, the apartment of the
Priors and the guard walk on the battlement of the Palace.
The Life at the Medici’s Court is a visit to the ducal apartments, including the
secret study room of Duchess Bianca Cappello, usually closed to the public. The tour
is ending in the Gallery of Renaissance Costumes, where some replicas of dresses
belonged to the members of the ducal family are located.
These tours are presented in two versions, with different approaches: a playful tour for
families with children from 3 years old and a tour for families with children from 10 years
old. To find out when your chosen activity is taking place, simply request further
old
information at the concierge. Opened all week from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., previous
reservation required
Let’s make our own Pizza
Pizza
Why not learn in the Country of the Pizza how to do your own one?
Add your favorite ingredients and then even enjoy your delicious creation!
Previous reservation required. Please dial extension 9492
The art of making Pasta
Did you know there are more than 600 types of pasta shapes and names? Ravioli, spaghetti,
macaroni, penne, gnocchi…. Learn more about how to do pasta and enjoy in the end a nice
dish made by you! Previous reservation required. Dial extension 4292
Chocolate
Chocolate and its magic
Learn about the secrets of making a good chocolate in one of Florence’s most traditional
Chocolate stores in the city centre. Taste the different flavors and look at all the types,
shapes and colors a chocolate can have! Previous reservation required. Dial extension 4292
A morn
morning in the Market of Florence
Discover Florence’s other side, visit the market in the morning choosing an learning about
interesting and delicious Italian products. Then proceed with a short cooking lesson and of
course, enjoy a delicious lunch made by you!
Previous reservation required. Dial extension 4292
Children need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Shopping in Flor
Florence
Florence offers an array of interesting stores for our little special guests. From branded children
clothing to toys and hand made artisan stores - here is a selected handful of nice ideas:
Baroni - Via Tornabuoni 9r
Baroni dates back to 1912 and sells apparel, shoes and accessories for kids from 0 to 12.
Piccolo Slam
- Via dei Neri 9 R
In this store you will find well known brands such as cavalla and Pinko for kids from 0 to 18 years
of age.
Loretta Caponi - Piazza Antinori 4
This prestigious store a part from offering high quality apparel for grownups also has a special
line offer for kids!
Bon Point - Via Monalda 15r
Is one of Pari’s most prestigious brands for children’s apparel. You will be amazed by the
dedication to their little costumers.
Anichini - Via del Parione 59 R
This local store dedicates to create their own line of kid’s clothing from elegant dresses, to
casual and sports apparel.
Britta in Bicicletta - Lungarno Torrigiani 5r
It is an atelier for children from 0 to 8 years of age. All toys and apparel are unique and
handmade with using vivid colors and plenty of imagination.
Monna Lisa - Via del Corso 66 R
This interesting store is dedicated to apparel for girls. You will find beautiful dresses for girls
from 0 to 12 years of age
Fiorini Letizia - Via Parione 60r
It is atiny workshop selling unique handmade marionettes and puppets.
Il Principe - Via del Sole 2
Is a lovely shop dedicated to kid’s fashion offering a modest variety of apparel. Ages 0 to 8 years.
Citta del Sole - Via de cimatori 21r
The store’s dedication lies in finding interesting toys and games for learning and entertainment
purposes. Definitely a place will find the outmost interesting items!
Dreoni – Via Cavour 31r
The store offers a large array of games, puzzles and toys for every age
Disney Store - Via dei Calzaiuoli 69r
The international chain is situated near the Duomo with apparel, accessories and toys.
Bartolucci - Via Condotta 12r
If you are looking for wooden toys, accessories or a nice unique souvenir, this is definitely the
place! A museum on its own!!
Kid’s Friendly Museums and guided Tours
Palaz
Pala
zzo Vecchio
Old residence of the Medici Family, with magnificent frescoes on the walls and incredible
stories behind each door! Previous reservation for special tours for children required.
Opening hours:
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every day.
Galileo Museum
The Museum shows the inventions of Galileo, its passion for astronomy and interesting facts
about his finding through interactive learning
Opening hours:
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Speccola Museum
The Section of Zoology 'La Specola', founded by the Grand Duke Peter Leopold of
Lorraine, was opened to the public in 1775, and it's the oldest scientific museum in Europe.
It holds the largest collection of anatomical waxworks in the world and over 3.500.000
animals.
Opening hours:
Daily 9:30 a.m to 4:30pm.
Museo Leonardo da Vinci
Dedicated to the universal genius, this interesting place will offer a unique experience
showing that the inventions of Leonardo were not so wrong as they seemed in the past!
Opening hours:
10.00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every day.
Pinocchio Museum and Butterfly Ho
House (outside Florence)
Situated in Collodi, Pescia it is a place dedicated to the story of Pinocchio. Tickets costs
€11.00 for adults and €8.00 for kids under 12. Please contact the Concierge for driving
directions as well for opening hours.
Opening hours:
8.30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every day.
Stibbert Mu
Museum
If you like to learn about amours, ancient manners for the Italian Aristocracy and stories
about the rival families, this is definitely the place! The museum owns a large collection of
amours, swords, and helms dating back 400 years.
Opening hours:
Mon, Tue and Wed 10.00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Fri, Sat, Sun 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Closed on Thursdays.
Bobol
Boboli
oli Gardens
In the summer is the ideal place to go for a walk, see how the Medici Family used to live in
their luxurious palace and enjoy a nice day in the green lovely gardens. The ticket entrance
to the garden allows you also to visit the various exhibitions such as the Porcelain Museum
and the Palatina Gallery. No reservations required.
Opening hours:
From 8.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. every day
Closed on Mondays.
Babys
Babysitting Service
We can certainly arrange an English-speaking babysitter to be at the hotel for a few hours.
Please contact the concierge preferably at least one day in advance.
Cost per hour €40.00
Picnic in the gard
garden
On the sunny days we can arrange a lovely picnic outside in our park with all necessary to
spend a wonderful afternoon in the green. All you need to do is contact the Concierge one
day in advance in order to provide you with the picnic menu and reserve all necessary!
Age Restrictions
Please note that children under 12 years should be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
to any of the before-mentioned activities.