Florence's great Renaissance art museum, with works by Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo. Turn it into a treasure hunt by choosing a few paintings to find together, and plan a shorter visit rather than trying to see everything.
A short, focused visit to see Michelangelo's David up close.
463 steps inside Brunelleschi's dome to a rooftop view; better for older kids who are happy with narrow stairs.
The old bridge lined with goldsmiths' shops; lovely at golden hour.
The Medici garden is an outdoor collection of sculpture, fountains and landscaped views behind Pitti Palace. Choose a small part to explore rather than treating it as a quick playground stop.
The classic panorama over Florence; take the bus up and walk down through the rose garden.
Historic scientific instruments invite older children to think about how people measured the world. This is a history-of-science museum, rather than a hands-on science centre.
Town-hall palace with family tours through secret passages and a tower climb.
Working models of Leonardo's machines that kids can touch and try.
Upstairs food hall with pizza, pasta and gelato counters; easy for picky eaters.