Here is a list of 10 things I can suggest you do with your kids in Venice! 1. To get oriented in a fun, interactive and informative way, I think the first thing you should do with your family is a
guided tour! This tour
http://www.venicefamilytours.com/en/itineraries/scavenger-hunt/7 is in the shape of a
scavenger hunt, designed for kids from 6 to 12 years old. You will discover the most important sights in Venice, San Marco and Rialto. It is a lovely walk across the city, perfect as an orientation!
2. Kids love to see cities
from above, and… to climb stairs! I would suggest that you climb the
Scala Contarini del Bovolo, a magnificent old spiral staircase that leads you up to the belvedere! Really beautiful view! There is a ticket for adults to pay here. Alternatively, in case of nice weather, you can book online and for free the view from the
Fondaco dei Tedeschi, near the Rialto bridge. One more suggestion could be the
Bell tower of St. Mark’s Basilica, which is the tallest building in town and offers the best global view. Here, in high season, consider the option of booking the entrance in advance to avoid huge lines.
3.
Venice and Carnival. If your kids like
masks and disguises, Venice is the perfect city. There are lots of nice traditional workshops to visit, which produce authentic paper mâché masks. Certain laboratories organize workshops where you can paint your own mask! My favourites are Ca’ Marega and Tragicomica.
4. The
Doge’s Palace is one of those must-see museums in Venice, which never let anyone down. Kids have generally real fun here! My suggestion is that you go with a guide: it is essential to select the most important things is such a huge place! Here is the tour I offer:
http://www.venicefamilytours.com/en/itineraries/dogea-s-palace-for-families/9. If the kids can resist for 3 hours, my suggestion id to add the visit to the
Basilica of St. Mark, with its amazing golden mosaics, the famous for horses and the marvelous golden altarpiece…
