The Best Things to Do in Venice with Kids
Family-friendly Venice, ranked: hands-on museums, glassblowing demos, and mask workshops that keep younger travellers engaged between the basilica and the canals.
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Venice with Kids: what to know before booking
Family-friendly Venice, ranked: hands-on museums, glassblowing demos, and mask workshops that keep younger travellers engaged between the basilica and the canals.
- Availability
- 6 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $8 EUR before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 4,538 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Spread across Venice — museums in the historic centre, glassblowing on the island of Murano
- Best time
- Morning for the museums and the Murano glassblowing demo before the day-tripper crowds arrive
- Ticket note
- Date-specific for workshops and demos; museums are timed
Venice with Kids in Venice
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Everything you should know before you book
Venice is a hit with children for the simple reason that it is a city of boats with no cars — but the rainy-day and attention-span fillers matter too. This list ranks the hands-on experiences kids actually enjoy: the interactive Leonardo da Vinci Museum, a glassblowing demonstration on Murano, a Carnival mask workshop, and the Natural History Museum in a Grand Canal palazzo.
Build the day around water and workshops. The vaporetto rides and the lagoon boat to Murano are an attraction in themselves for younger kids, and watching molten glass blown into shape is the most reliable crowd-pleaser. Book the mask and glass workshops ahead — class sizes are small and weekend slots go first.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do in Venice with kids?
The interactive Leonardo da Vinci Museum, a glassblowing demonstration on Murano, a Carnival mask workshop, and the Natural History Museum are the best hands-on options. The vaporetto and lagoon boats are an attraction in themselves for younger children.
Is Venice good for a family trip?
Yes — it's car-free, compact, and endlessly novel for kids, with boats instead of buses. The main thing to manage is walking distance and the bridges with strollers.
Are the mask and glass workshops suitable for children?
Yes — the Carnival mask and glassblowing workshops are designed to be hands-on and beginner-friendly, and class sizes are small. Book ahead, as weekend slots fill first.