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Best Things to Do in Venice, with kids
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Grand Canal is 81% Kids-Friendly
School-age children love boats and palazzo views, and under-6s ride vaporetto free, yet open quays with no railings demand constant adult grip and gondolas lack life jackets sized for kids.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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St Mark's Campanile is 81% Kids-Friendly
Children ride the lift free and love the height, yet loud 3 pm bells, wind, and lack of toilets demand planning; guard rails are secure so the platform remains safe.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Saint Mark's Basilica is 77% Kids-Friendly
Children enter free, mosaics make an engaging scavenger hunt, but long security lines, strict dress code and no hands-on exhibits may limit patience after about an hour.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Burano is 77% Kids-Friendly
Children can hunt rainbow houses, watch glass or lace demos, snack on biscuits, and play on a small playground, but parents must guard unfenced canals and cope with little shade and long boat trips.
Recommended visit duration: 3–5 hours
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Bridge of Sighs is 72% Kids-Friendly
Interactive palace hunts, prison tales, and close gondola views engage 6-12s, yet tight corridors and water edges demand constant adult control and there are no dedicated play areas.
Recommended visit duration: 10–30 minutes
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Ponte di Rialto is 72% Kids-Friendly
Kids enjoy the climb, market buzz and boat traffic, but dense crowds, unguarded edges and zero play gear or seating demand close supervision, lowering comfort yet still worth a short visit.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Teatro La Fenice di Venezia is 72% Kids-Friendly
Discounted family pass, lifts and a children’s audio app welcome 7–12s, but 2-hour shows demand silence, no play areas, and restrooms lack child-sized facilities or diaper tables.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Glass Museum (Murano) is 72% Kids-Friendly
Hands-on family tours and live glass-blowing demos engage ages 6-12, free audio guide helps parents teach, but fragile objects, no play zone and mandatory supervision demand energy and calm kids.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
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