Line 8 · History & culture
Rome & Florence with kids
Italy
The Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican, gelato daily, then the fast train to Florence's Duomo and the Uffizi.
July and August are hot and crowded. Spring and fall are much better with kids.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,360 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $3,160 |
| Luxury (5★) | $5,580 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanOff
- FebOff
- MarGood
- AprBest
- MayBest
- JunGood
- JulGood
- AugGood
- SepBest
- OctBest
- NovGood
- DecOff
Top attractions in Italy
- ColosseumBook timed entry
- Roman Forum & Palatine HillAncient Rome
- Vatican Museums & Sistine ChapelGo early
- St. Peter's BasilicaClimb the dome
- Pantheon2,000-year-old dome
- Trevi FountainToss a coin
- Florence CathedralBrunelleschi's Duomo
- Uffizi GalleryRenaissance art
- Galleria dell'AccademiaMichelangelo's David
- Ponte VecchioShops on a bridge
Where to eat in Italy
- Roscioli$$$Carbonara
- Da Enzo al 29$$Trastevere trattoria
- Pizzarium Bonci$Pizza by the slice
- Giolitti$Gelato since 1900
- Supplizio$Fried supplì
- Armando al Pantheon$$Roman classics
- All'Antico Vinaio$Florence sandwiches
- Trattoria Mario$$Florence lunch spot
- Mercato Centrale$Florence food hall
- Gelateria dei Neri$Florence
Things to do
- Gladiator schoolGruppo Storico Romano
- Toss a coin in the TreviMeans you'll return
- Pizza-making classRome
- Climb St. Peter's dome551 steps or lift partway
- Golf-cart tour of RomeCovers a lot quickly
- Climb the Duomo463 steps
- Sunset at Piazzale MichelangeloFlorence
- Gelato-making classFlorence
- Day trip to PisaLeaning Tower
- Catacombs of the Appian WayUnderground tombs
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