"This guidebook was a lifesaver on my recent trip to Italy. I'm a seasoned traveler but was traveling with children this time (8 and 10 y/o) and figured a guide would come in handy. The book was not only well written easy to follow, super informative and up-to-date but had great advice for traveling with kids-- what attractions will be sure to be a hit, interesting facts to liven up what may have otherwise been "another boring church/castle/piazza" and activities to fill in the down-time.
I especially appreciated that the book did not try to dumb down this information nor did it treat children as an afterthought or as little tyrants that need only be pacified with gelato at every turn, and in fact many sections in the book are written for the kids themselves (kids' corners). The kids I was traveling with basically grabbed the book from us adults and read it cover-to-cover (well, the kids corners and activities).
In addition to its usefulness in traveling with children the book is also simply an excellent guide, with in-depth information, great itineraries, tips etc. the itineraries were useful, and more importantly, not so rigid that I felt I had to follow them word-for-word. The book covers each site or attraction individually and explains how to get from one to the other. The sections on history, art and Italian food and life were fun, easy to read and enlightening.
Highly recommended."
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Florence & Tuscany with Kids 2025: The Most Comprehensive Guide for Families Traveling to Tuscany!
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Recommended by numerous travelers, this guidebook is an indispensable resource for parents and children who plan on touring world famous sights such as Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Siena, Chianti, San Gimignano, Volterra, the Maremma and more.
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Tuscany Kids Activities, Things to Do, Where to Eat and Which Sights to Visit
Written by Ariela Bankier, an experienced author and journalist who has been living and traveling in Tuscany for nearly 20 years, Florence & Tuscany with Kids 2025 is packed from cover to cover with excellent advice, and top tips that will help you navigate this beautiful region with ease.
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What to Do in Tuscany with Toddlers
Florence & Tuscany with Kids 2024 includes plenty of suggestions and top advice for families traveling with toddlers (as well as older children, and teenagers).
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Where to Stay in Tuscany with Kids?
This guidebook not only offers top tips about activities, but is also filled with recommendations for excellent family-friendly hotels in Florence and in Tuscany, and lovely restaurants tha the entire family will enjoy.
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A Week in Tuscany with Kids, or Even More! Discover Everything that You Need to Know to Build a Perfect Family Vacation in Tuscany:
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Fun, easy to follow and detailed itineraries covering every angle of Florence & Tuscany (with updated 2025 information);
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A special chapter about Florence, with several ideas on how to tour it with kids
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The best family activities in Tuscany, such as: water parks, amusement parks, adventurous archeological tours, ancient castles, natural reserves and much more!
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Recommendations for the best family friendly events in Tuscany, everything from medieval jousting matches to colorful festivals and carnivals.
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Fun detective missions for kids in every itinerary, designed to get kids involved and curious about their surroundings
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Unique kids’ corners, filled with anecdotes and funny stories both children and teenagers will enjoy
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Recommendations for excellent family-friendly hotels, B&Bs, and restaurants
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Recommendations for the best kid-friendly museums and sights
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Insider tips that will help you save time and money
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In depth explanations about the incredible art and architecture in Tuscany
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
This book is really great. Reading the first couple chapters gives you a concise summary of the logistical and cultural details that, when you have kids in tow, make or break your ability to navigate and get around. And then the book proceeds with a well-organized treatment of the highlights for families in each of a set of cities and areas. It's concise and, for every section we pursued, also accurate.
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Anne, USA
So glad I discovered this book! We are taking a trip with our 5 & 9 year olds to Italy this summer. I had found lots of great kid-friendly ideas for other parts of Italy, but was a little worried about the 6 days we had planned for Tuscany. This book has great suggestions and descriptions for all different ages of kids. It is super thorough and I now have a bunch of ideas on how to balance art and architecture with kid-friendly down time (mine tours, medieval festivals, water parks, beaches). I love how traveling with kids gets you off the tourist gauntlet and this book will help with this.
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Excellent resource
This book is a must-have if you are taking your kids to the Tuscany region! It was invaluable and made our trip a great experience. We traveled with a 3 & 5 year old and the tips and activities inside were great. The restaurant recommendations proved to be helpful and delicious.
Allison, USA
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