Florence with Kids: HZERO Museum, Market Food Tour & Gelato

Hosted and guided by Florence Food Flavors

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Florence

In the heart of Tuscany

10:00

2.5 hours

Private Experience

Reserved for your family only.

English, Spanish, French and Italian

Led by local guides fluent in all four languages.

Free cancellation

Fully refundable up to 48 hours before departure.

HZERO Museum Visit

One of Europe's most impressive miniature and model train installations.

Market Food Tour at San Lorenzo

Gelato near the Duomo

rganic gelato in the shadow of Brunelleschi's Dome.

All Ages Welcome

A joyful experience for families with children of all ages.

After booking, you will receive an email with access to the chat for any questions or updates.

What you'll do

Meet your guide

Join Gerardo or Paolo in front of the church at Piazza Santa Maria Novella, look for the orange umbrella

Explore the HZERO Museum

Discover miniature worlds and one of Europe’s most impressive model train installations

Pinocchio secrets

Walk through Florence and uncover surprising hidden stories your guide has been collecting for years

Market food tour at San Lorenzo

Taste schiacciata, cold cuts, and local wine inside a historic Florentine bottega

Gelato near the Duomo

End with organic gelato in the shadow of Brunelleschi’s iconic Dome

About this experience

Miniature worlds, market flavors, and Florentine secrets — a family tour led by locals who truly love their city

Florence with kids becomes a completely different city when you have the right guide. Gerardo and Paolo are born-and-raised Florentines whose passion for their city shows in every story they tell. This is not a standard tour. It is an invitation into the Florence they actually know and love.

Starting from Piazza Santa Maria Novella, the experience takes your family through the fascinating HZERO Museum, one of Europe’s most impressive model train and miniature installations. From there, the tour moves to the historic San Lorenzo Market for a proper market food tour. Inside a historic bottega most tourists never find, you will taste schiacciata, local cold cuts, and Tuscan wine.
Along the way, Gerardo or Paolo will share surprising Pinocchio secrets hidden across the city, before ending with organic gelato in the shadow of Brunelleschi’s Dome.

A perfect blend of craftsmanship, local flavor, and genuine Florentine warmth. One of the most memorable family things to do in Florence.

Experience details

Included

Gerardo or Paolo as your local expert guide

HZERO Museum entry ticket

Guided visit to HZERO Museum

Market food tour at San Lorenzo — schiacciata, cold cuts and local wine

Soda or water for kids

Organic gelato near the Duomo

Not included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Gratuities

Additional food or drinks

Important notes

Meeting Point

Meet Gerardo or Paolo in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, in front of the church. Look for the orange umbrella.

Arrival time

Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to meet your guide and get settled before the tour begins.

Children Policy

Suitable for all ages including young children. This experience is designed with families in mind.

Dietary Requirements

Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of booking. We will do our best to accommodate.

Booking Confirmation

Instant confirmation is provided upon booking.

Free cancellation

You can cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before departure. After that, the booking is non-refundable.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the guides?

Gerardo and Paolo are born-and-raised Florentines with years of experience leading families through their city. Passionate, professional, and genuinely fun to spend a morning with.

Is this suitable for very young children?

Absolutely. The pace is relaxed, the stories are engaging for all ages, and the food stops keep everyone happy.

What exactly is included in the market food tour?

Inside a historic San Lorenzo bottega you will taste schiacciata, a selection of local cold cuts, and Tuscan wine for adults. Kids receive soda or water. Gelato near the Duomo is included at the end.

Do you need to love model trains to enjoy the HZERO Museum?

Not at all. The level of detail and craftsmanship is impressive for anyone. That said, model train enthusiasts will think they have arrived in paradise.

Is this a private experience?

Yes, this tour is reserved exclusively for your group. You will not be joined by other participants, which means the pace, the stories, and the experience are entirely tailored to your family.