Traveling to Venice with Kids
Explore Fantastical Animals in the City
Kids themselves are often the ones requesting Venice as a site to visit during a family holiday in Italy–the idea of the city on the water is exciting and new! Full of mystery, intrigue, elegance, and civic pride, the art and architecture of Venice speak to all generations of visitors. For parents planning a Venice Italy family trip, considering certain logistics such as location or type of lodging and where to eat can make a big difference when planning your holiday.
We have rounded up some of our most essential tips for family travel to Venice from years of family travel and parent input.
Where to Stay in Venice with Kids
Whether you prefer a hotel, B & B, or holiday apartment, these recommendations will ensure you find a comfortable stay with value for family-friendly lodging in Venice. We like Venice family hotels that are small and owner operated by locals as this typically means a higher level of customer service and adds to your cultural experience of the city.
If you prefer a family-friendly holiday apartment in Venice be sure to consider carefully whether you will be comfortable navigating the city from the location. Location, accessibility, and safety are other considerations when renting a holiday apartment with children in Venice.
Parent Travel Tip: How to Get from the Train Station to Venice City Center
We are big fans of canal views, but in Venice you can pay a premium for Grand Canal views. The inner canals in the quieter neighborhoods of Dorsoduro and San Polo are just as charming, and quieter! For example, this Venice holiday apartment from DolceVita Apartments offers a lot of value as it has both a canal view and a beautiful view over Venice’s rooftops, and, while very central, it is across the Grand Canal from St. Mark’s Square, just minutes from the San Toma waterstop. In this area the kids can run around and play in Campo San Polo, maybe making some friends, you will find a grocery store a few minutes away, and less touristy dining options. The decor is simple and updated, also a plus for families traveling with kids.
A Canal View with Value
What to Do in Venice with Kids
Venice in the high season can be very crowded, which can overwhelm and fatigue children. Striking a careful balance between seeing the main sites, and exploring “hidden Venice” together will result in more meaningful memories. Let little imaginations run wild with these suggestions for the Exploring Venice with Kids , or consider these hands-on activities for kids in Venice, which allow kids to recreate and immerse themselves in the lagoon’s fascinating history. Feed the kids imagination in advance and prep them in advance with some information about the city by reading some of the wonderful Venice Kids books available for a range of reading levels.
Peek into artisans workshops in Venice’s inner canals
Where to Eat for Family Dining in Venice
Venetian food is not that inviting typically for kids as it is quite “fishy,” naturally. And restaurants serving non-Venetian dishes are not often quality food as they cater toward heavy tourist volumes. When traveling with kids in Venice, it’s best to keep it simple, and save money, by eating a panini for lunch or street food such as cicchetti or local pasta and risotto dishes. See our restaurant recommendations here Family Restaurants Venice. In general, dining out in Venice can be very expensive for families for food that is not excellent. I suggest dining in as much as possible if you have rented a holiday apartment, and sticking with fun sweets and snacks while on the go. Kids also enjoy the newness of grocery shopping in places like Venice, where you will see fruit and vegetable “stands” on boats along the inner canals.
Kids will love seeing floating fruit and vegetable stands on the canals
YOU MIGHT ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:
Italy Family Trip Report: Venice, Verona, Emilia-Romagna
How to Get from the Mainland to the Venice Lagoon
How to Take the Train from Florence to Venice
Grazie to our partner DolceVita Apartments srl. DolceVita Apartments has one of the largest selections of holidays apartments in Venice, with many options for families. They offer nice perks such as free cancellation of bookings, and additional services for clients during their visit. If your reservation confirmation number ends in 00, you will receive a free Gondola ride!
[Sponsored Post]
Add to favorites
Connect