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Discover Italy together with Artviva’s family-friendly tours. Engaging, educational, and designed for all ages to explore, learn, and have fun.
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Tuscany Fun Art Class for Kids at Your Villa

Bring a creative touch to your Tuscan holiday with a private art class held right at your villa. A warm, kid-friendly art teacher arrives with all supplies and leads playful drawing and painting activities tailored to different ages. Children experiment with colours, shapes, and imagination, and proudly finish a masterpiece to keep. A relaxed experience that keeps kids entertained while adults unwind.
Fun Outdoor Art Class for Kids in Florence

A joyful private outdoor art class for children in a peaceful Florentine park. Led by a friendly art teacher experienced with kids, this relaxing experience introduces colours, shapes, and creativity in a fun and supportive way. All materials are included, and every child takes home their own artwork. Beginner-friendly, weather-conscious, and designed so kids stay engaged and happy.
Far From It All in the Tuscan Countryside – A Chianti Villa Retreat 30 Minutes from Florence

Settle into a classic countryside farmhouse surrounded by olive groves and birdsong, only half an hour from Florence. This is the Tuscany of long lunches and starry nights, where comfort, privacy and nature set the pace for a blissfully restorative week.
A Weekend in the Tuscan Countryside – Chianti Farmhouse Stay with Historic Winery Visit

Step into a timeless corner of Tuscany where mornings begin with birdsong and evenings glow under a friendly sky. This private countryside weekend blends farmhouse comfort, vineyard heritage and unhurried rhythms so you can reconnect with what matters most.
Florence For Kids-A Tour with The Great Michelangelo

Join the legendary Michelangelo as he comes to life to guide your children through the streets of Renaissance Florence. This engaging and educational 3-hour tour allows kids to experience history firsthand while exploring famous sites and learning all about the great artist’s life and achievements. Perfect for families with children, this tour brings Florence’s rich past to life in an unforgettable way.
Becoming Michelangelo – an Exclusive Experience with a World Renowned Expert

Follow in the footsteps of Michelangelo as we visit the places he lived and the paths he trod. You’ll learn all about the secrets of his work with a world-leading PhD scholar, a published Michelangelo expert and an artist who is able to pass off his own work as Michelangelo’s.
On this introduction to the genius of Michelangelo we hear all about his masterpieces – and witness the greatest sculpture in history.
Florence For Kids- A Tour with the Great Leonardo Da Vinci

This tour has an actor for a guide in full Renaissance Leonardo da Vinci costume allowing your kids the most fun and interactive experience. Leonardo is full of the tales of what really happened all those years ago and will take you back in time to discover the real Florence of the 1400’s in this exciting tour for kids.
The Original Da Vinci Code Art Detective – Exclusive Florence Experience

The world's leading art detective, and real life Dan Brown Da Vinci Code character will be your guide for 2 hours in this exclusive experience. The only person in the world to have inspected and searched for the mysterious missing Leonardo Da Vinci masterpiece lying hidden for centuries beneath another painting, has caused scandal and hope in his controversial examinations of artworks, challenging their provenance and unfolding deeper mysteries in art history.
Private Mosaic Workshop and Iconic Mosaic Tour with Local Artisan in Ravenna

Explore Ravenna’s most famous mosaics with a guided 1-hour tour of the main mosaic site in the city center, followed by a hands-on Private Mosaic Workshop with a local artisan. Perfect for art lovers, families, and even team-building events, this experience connects you deeply with the art of mosaic-making.
Exclusive Florence for Kids – Say Hi to David Tour!

If you’re traveling to Florence as a family, it can be hard finding activities for both you and the kids. We would know, it’s why we wrote a blog with 11 kid-friendly activities in Florence! But tours are different. Striking the balance between learning and fun is always tricky. That’s why we’ve designed five different Florence for kids tours to be fun for all ages. Our tours cover museums, architecture, and crafts, in a fun and accessible way. Choose which one you want, and let us know in your booking!
Florence For Kids – Uffizi Gallery Tour

Bring Florence alive for kids in this wonderful Uffizi Gallery tour. Our specialist guides will have them enjoying the history as much as you! For little kids and big kids at heart.
Florence For Kids – Original Florence Walk

If you’re traveling to Florence as a family, it can be hard finding activities for both you and the kids. We would know, it’s why we wrote a blog with 11 kid-friendly activities in Florence! But tours are different. Striking the balance between learning and fun is always tricky. That’s why we’ve designed five different Florence for kids tours to be fun for all ages. Our tours cover museums, architecture, and crafts, in a fun and accessible way. Choose which one you want, and let us know in your booking!
The Original Florence Walk – The Best Private Florence Walking Tour

Discover Florence’s rich 2,000-year history on this Best of Florence private walking tour, where every corner reveals stunning Renaissance architecture, statues, and frescoes. See Florence’s highlights, including the Cathedral with Brunelleschi's Dome, the Vasari Corridor, and the Ponte Vecchio, while exploring medieval towers and grand Renaissance palaces. Stroll down famous shopping streets, and uncover hidden gems for the city’s best gelato and authentic Florentine dishes. Led by our expert, English-speaking guides, experience Florence's iconic sights with fascinating stories and insights along the way.
Gladiator School – Learn to be a gladiator in Ancient Rome!

Step into the world of ancient combat at Rome’s renowned gladiator school. Discover the weapons, tactics, and traditions that shaped a gladiator’s life as you train with expert instructors. Learn authentic moves, explore historical equipment, and experience the thrill of preparing for battle. A lively and immersive introduction to one of Rome’s most fascinating cultural phenomena.
Perfect Pizza & Gelato Making Class

Create authentic Italian flavors in a private Florence cooking class where you’ll craft Neapolitan-style pizza and churn silky gelato with an expert chef. Work in a professional kitchen using seasonal ingredients, then enjoy a relaxed meal of everything you’ve made. A fun, hands - on culinary experience ideal for couples, families, and groups seeking a delicious taste of Florence.
The Best of Cinque Terre Tour – Villages, Boats & Coastal Experience

Discover the Cinque Terre in comfort and style on a private tour that highlights its most beautiful villages, coastal views, and local culture. Travel effortlessly by train - and by boat when conditions allow - while your expert guide reveals hidden corners and scenic vantage points. Enjoy a relaxed seaside lunch and a flexible pace, creating an elegant, stress-free way to experience this iconic coastline.
Galileo Galilei Science Museum Tour

See the instruments that aided Galileo with his fascinating and once heretical findings, including the world being round and the Earth orbiting around the sun. Learn about the strange and the marvelous instruments developed by some of the world’s greatest minds.
Best of the Bargello Experience – Florence Private Tour

Discover one of Florence’s most ancient buildings and museums, the Bargello National Museum, dedicated to Medieval and Renaissance art and admire beautiful works by the most famous Renaissance sculptors of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
With masterpieces by Donatello, Verrocchio, and Michelangelo, the Bargello museum is an often overlooked but must see museum experience in Florence.
Original Venice Walk & Doge’s Palace

Discover the heart of Venice on a privately guided 2-hour tour of St Mark’s Square and the magnificent Doge’s Palace. Explore the city’s most iconic landmarks while uncovering stories of power, intrigue, and artistic brilliance that shaped Venetian life across the centuries. This refined experience offers an elegant introduction to Venice’s history, culture, and enduring architectural splendour.
Learn to Paint or Sculpt – Art Class in Florence

Enjoy learning to paint or sculpt with a professional artist in their studio in Florence. Create your own masterpiece in the cradle of the Renaissance.
Private Gelato Making Class in Florence

Have fun in this hands-on private gelato-making class! You, your friends, partner or the whole family can bond in this fantastically Italian and yummy cooking class.
Learn the history of this infamously delicious Italian ice-cream while engaging all your senses in the gelato-making process.
Family Gatherings in Italy

Let Artviva, a distinguished travel company, guide you to Italy's captivating regions for your family gathering in Italy. We've crafted over 20 years of luxury experiences, tailored uniquely for each family. From Tuscany's vineyards to Sardinia's crystal waters, we invite you to discover Italy's charm and elegance.
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We transform stays into Italian journeys. Discover luxury villa and palace rentals in Italy's breathtaking landscapes. Unleash your love for culture, food, wellness, and adventure.
Civitavecchia Cruise Ship Shore Excursion – Best of Rome

Civitavecchia to Rome in comfort with a private driver and guided highlights, including the Colosseum and iconic piazzas. Perfect one day shore excursion.
Private Treasure Hunt for Kids in Florence – Ages 3-8 and 9-15

Turn Florence into a playground for your children with this private treasure hunt. Designed with two age-specific versions, it combines clues, stories, and surprises that make Renaissance Florence fun and unforgettable for kids.

