Our most popular family tour in Venice, this 2.5-hour Venice scavenger hunt uses lions—the symbol of Venice—to trace a route in and around the Rialto and San Marco areas.  Our experts will introduce your children to the idea of symbols in a cityscape and why the lion, in particular, is peppered all over Venice. The Venice family tour includes St. Mark's Square, Rialto Bridge, and other spots in the city center.

We’ll begin our tour with a visit to Saint Mark's Square, where we will start counting the lions—children usually love to compete and see who finds the most lions on the itinerary! En route to the Rialto Bridge, we will learn more about this fascinating city and search for its emblems on various buildings.

As an orientation to the city, the Venice tour for kids will vary based on the expertise of the guide since each will incorporate their hidden treasures to enhance your experience. Either way, your children will come away with an excitement for and knowledge of Venice. Looking for more to do in Venice with kids? Try our Venice in the Renaissance Tour for Kids.

Our private tours are limited exclusively to travelers in your party. They are designed to provide a learning experience that is completely tailored to you and your traveling companions. Private tours give you more flexibility with scheduling (you decide when the walk best fits in your trip), the ability to tailor your itinerary (we'll work to match the itinerary to the interests and dynamics of your group), and more personalized time with your guide.

Client’s children are in their early to mid teens. Is this walk appropriate for them?
Our family tours are primarily designed for children under the age of 12, and this one in particular is ideal for young kids. For teens we would recommend our private adult Introduction To Venice: St. Mark's To Rialto tour, the content for which can be adapted to an age-appropriate level.

Will this tour be engaging for parents as well?
Our guide will be able to answer the clients questions but the overall focus will be geared towards children.

Do clients go inside the venues or just see them from the outside? 
No, this tour includes only exterior visits.

We understand that some of our valued guests may have mobility concerns, and we want to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout your tour. If there are any accessibility concerns that your tour guide will need to be aware of, please let our team know at the time of booking.

The historic City of Venice has a network of pedestrian paths that are accessible to people with limited mobility, not all the bridges have ramps and some areas might be of difficult accessibility. If you have mobility issues, please let us know during the booking process in order to inform your guide.

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