Top Europe Kid-Friendly Tours - page 9

Share your love of art history with your child during a 2-hour private family tour of the Vatican Museums. The duration and content of the tour is perfect for kids (and adults) with short attention spans. Follow your dynamic guide and listen to hear kid-friendly stories about the Sistine Chapel, Vatican galleries, Pinecone Courtyard, and more.

Manuel and Victoria accompany you in the learning process, being they who are responsible for ensuring your progress and fun. Manuel teaches kitesurfing since 2005 and has certificates that certify him, as well as being the owners of the school and monitors at the same time.

A visit to Barcelona is complete without exploring the masterpieces of Gaudi, which embellish the entire city. During this 4-hour private family tour you will visit the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlò, and Casa Mila. View Paseig de Gracia and the Block of Discord from the outside, and become a master of Gaudi’s life and works. For this family friendly tour, you will be assigned a top child-friendly guide to ensure the whole family is kept entertained and learns in a fun, interactive way!

Discover the British Museum’s most important artifacts with your family on a 2.5-hour kid-friendly tour. The guided visit is short enough to keep children (and adults) with short attention spans entertained and long enough to get a good look at the museum’s most exciting items. Get up close to a 5400-year-old mummy, see treasure from a buried ship, listen to exciting greek mythology stories, and more.

Glimpse into the underwater world of the Istanbul Aquarium on this 5-hour tour, plus check out one of the largest shopping complexes in the city. Visit the Aqua Florya and discover an aquatic paradise consisting of 16 marine environments, more than 1,500 species and interactive demonstrations at every turn. You will stroll inside shark-laden hideouts, stare at the undersides of stingrays and sea turtles and ogle exotic frogs and feisty piranhas. Then, at your leisure, enjoy all your senses at a 5D movie house (own expense). End your day indulging in some light shopping or lunch within the mall (own expense).

Did you know that the Egyptian Museum in Turin is the second most important in the world after the one in Cairo, Egypt? Your children should visit this museum when in Europe and this private 2 h kid-friendly tour is the best way to do it. It includes all the highlights of the collection and is led by a top-rated guide specialized in working with children and families. She/he will make your visit fun and educational, making history and antiquities come alive.

Parents that want to help kids and teens unpack the fascinating history of Paris can skip the typical guided tour, and opt for this private, family-friendly outing instead. It's hard to take a step in Paris without stumbling upon the city's history, which your guide uses as an opportunity to present fun facts, riddles, games, and stories to keep things engaging. From Medieval Paris to the French Revolution, this tour is perfect for making history fun.

Treat the kids to Venetian-style entertainment with a look inside the whimsical mind of Italian puppeteer Carlos Goldoni. Visit the artist’s home for a glimpse into life in 18th-century Venice, and watch a delightful puppet show on Goldoni’s authentic pint-sized stage. Young visitors can then unleash their own creativity by hand painting a papier maché Venetian mask at a nearby workshop.

See some of Finland’s beautiful native animals close-up on a 5-hour trip to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi. Stroll around the forest trails of the family-friendly wildlife park, and observe Arctic animals such as lynx, bears, reindeer, owls and more, plus Finland's only polar bears. Then, visit the zoo’s restaurants and shops, including a souvenir, candy and wine store. The trip includes zoo admission ticket, round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

The magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of Paris’ most famous landmarks and this family visit ensures that all ages stay entertained. Take part in a fun and educational treasure hunt around this iconic landmark, and unveil secrets of the Sainte Chapelle as you explore Île de la Cité, visit the French Kings Palace and Saint-Séverin church, and explore the atmospheric La Huchette district.

Specially designed for families with children, this private, fun-filled scavenger hunt takes you on a quest through some of Paris’s most picturesque and hidden locales. Learn about the city’s 18th and 19th-century history from your guide as you chase after clues through the park of Palais Royal and a selection of covered passages. Top it all off with a sweet treat and coffee or tea for the adults.

• Perfect day in the Taurus Mountains • Visit Saleukia old Roman village in the forest • Have a lunch at Green Lake • Drive over the Green Canyon, Manavgat waterfalls • Visit an animal park (mini zoo)

The Orsay Museum—housed in a 19th-century train station—is one of the world’s most impressive collections of art, but many families miss out on the blockbuster gallery. Explore the museum’s masterworks with easy-to-understand information on this kid-friendly guided tour. See standout paintings from Impressionist masters, including Cezanne and Monet. Your private guide will keep children entertained with interactive commentary.

Take a break from Finland’s festive attractions and discover more authentic Arctic scenes on a day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi. Look out for species such as lynx, wolves, and polar bears, and benefit from your guide’s behind-the-scenes knowledge of the animals and their schedules to secure the best views. Avoid hidden costs with round-trip transfer and a light lunch included as per itinerary.

Our safari starts with a visit to reindeer and husky farms and guided tours at the farms. We meet with an authentic reindeer herder and husky musher, and have a chance to take photos of the reindeer and huskies and see how lives at the farm are. Before continuing our journey we sit down by the fireplace to relax with a cup of coffee and hear stories of the year with the reindeer. We finish the day with a visit to Santa Claus Village and the numerous souvenir shops, Santa's Post Office and surely we get to meet the man himself in his office.

Embark on an experience that both you and your kids can enjoy during this 3-hour Vatican tour with skip-the-line tickets. Explore the wonders of the Sistine Chapel and other highlights of the Museums. Your expert child-friendly guide will keep you and your little ones entertained with intriguing facts. Say goodbye to queues and hello to a rich collection of art and history. And don't forget to marvel at Michelangelo's masterpieces, including the Sistine Chapel ceiling and inside St. Peter's Basilica.

Find out why Florence is considered the cradle of the Italian Renaissance with an introductory walking tour that will retrace the city's 2,000-year history. Understand the context and learn about the events of the Renaissance from your expert guide. Admire the city’s most iconic landmarks including the Uffizi Galerie, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral with Brunelleschi’s incredible dome, Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria, and of course the oldest bridge of Florence, the Ponte Vecchio. Explore the city and benefit from the insights of your local guide. Listen to tips and tricks to enhance your stay including the best places to eat, the easiest ways to get around the city. Your guide will help you familiarize yourself with the city, making sure you have nothing to worry about for the rest of your trip. By the end of the tour, you’ll feel confident navigating the city on your own, armed with all the necessary information to have the trip of a lifetime.

Take a family-friendly trip to Pompeii with a kid-approved tour guide. Enjoy the drive to Pompeii and a guided tour once at the site, learning about the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. that buried (and preserved) the town in ash. Though this was a great disaster, it’s allowed modern humans to see exactly how this ancient society lived. After the tour, have lunch at a local restaurant.

Bran Castle is quite a drive from Bucharest, but while you’re in the area, it’s a must-see attraction, not only because of its beauty, but also for its history, too. Combine a visit to Bran Castle, with all the details planned out for you, with a visit to a bear sanctuary by booking this Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti and Bran Castle Private Tour from Bucharest. During this private experience, spend ample time at both locations, exploring at your own pace.

A 2.5-hour guided tour will lead you into the ghost town of Ostia Antica. The old port of Rome will welcome you to an archaeological site where the customs of the ancient inhabitants of this strategic point of the Roman Empire will come alive. Trivia, colouring books, multimedia tools and much more will capture the attention of your children, giving them a fun and exciting experience that they won’t forget. Private pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in the center of Rome as well as entrance fees are included in the price!

Ever wondered what London looks like from 244m high? Then join your own private guide for one of the best Royal London Sightseeing Tours (4 palaces in 3 hours!) plus entry to the tallest public viewing platform in London! We start in Green Park & then head to Westminster. Sights we’ll see along the way include Buckingham Palace (Changing of the Guard), Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, the Houses of Parliament (Westminster Palace). At the end of the walking tour, prepare yourselves for a long elevator ride to the top of the Shard where you will enjoy 360 degree views of London! Please note: Changing of the Guard occurs on morning tours only, and is not every day.

Inspire a love of art in your kids with this family-friendly guided tour through London’s famed National Art Gallery. With this private museum experience designed to encourage collaboration between kids and parents, you can explore the collection with your guide, slow down to really appreciate one or two works of art, and participate in family-friendly interactive activities perfect for fostering a youthful curiosity in the arts.

Explore an authentic side of Rome away from the crowds on a guided city highlights tour. Visit the bustling Trastevere neighborhood and the historic Jewish Quarter, and hear the history behind each turn from your guide. Meet your guide in Piazza della Suburra and start your tour in the famous Rione Monti district. Explore this charming neighborhood with narrow streets, hidden alleys, and picturesque pedestrian squares, also known as "the last village of Rome". Continue to Tiber Island and admire the unique views of the city from the river. Next, make your way to Trastevere, one of Rome's liveliest districts. Follow your guide through hidden squares and visit off-the-beaten-track gems. Finally, arrive at the Jewish Quarter and discover the origins of Rome's Jewish community. Explore this vibrant neighborhood with its colorful shops, Jewish-Roman cuisine, and the impressive Great Synagogue of Rome.