Kid-Friendly Urbino Private Guided Walking Tour for Families
- 2h 30m
- Guided in English
- Private tour
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
This kid-friendly tour of Urbino introduces children to the city’s rich Renaissance heritage with engaging, easy-to-understand explanations and interactive exploration. The tour begins at Piazza Duca Federico, where young travelers can imagine the life of dukes and nobles while admiring the grand Palazzo Ducale from the outside. Next, the group will pass by the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, observing its impressive architecture, before heading to Raphael’s birthplace, Casa Natale di Raffaello, to learn about the famous artist's early years. The tour includes stops inside the Oratory of San Giuseppe and the Oratory of San Giovanni, where children can marvel at the colorful frescoes and hear stories that bring these artworks to life. This 2.5-hour outdoor adventure combines history, art, and storytelling to make Urbino’s cultural treasures enjoyable and memorable for all ages.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private Tour
- Professional Kid-Friendly Guide
- Entrance tickets (Oratorio di San Giovanni and Oratorio di San Giuseppe)
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Piazza Duca Federico, the main square in Urbino, is a charming and historic space in the heart of the city. Nestled beside the Palazzo Ducale, this piazza offers views of Renaissance architecture and is often the gathering place for locals and visitors alike.
See from outside the Palazzo Ducale in Urbino, an impressive Renaissance palace that stands as a symbol of the city’s artistic and architectural heritage. Situated on Piazza Duca Federico, the palace exterior is characterized by its warm stone and balanced design, embodying the ideals of Renaissance proportion and harmony.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Urbino stands as a serene neoclassical structure with an impressive and understated façade. Situated at the heart of the historic center, the cathedral’s simple yet grand exterior is marked by tall columns and elegant symmetry, lending it a stately presence.
The Oratorio di San Giuseppe in Urbino is a charming, historic chapel renowned for its beautifully preserved interior and captivating artworks. Its most notable feature is the intricately crafted stucco Nativity scene created by Federico Brandani, which depicts the nativity in a naturalistic and emotive style.
The Oratorio di San Giovanni in Urbino is a small but remarkable 14th-century chapel, famed for its extraordinary frescoes by Lorenzo Salimbeni and his brother Jacopo. It’s a serene, hidden gem that highlights Urbino’s rich artistic heritage.
The Casa Natale di Raffaello in Urbino is a modest but charming building where the Renaissance artist Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio) was born in 1483. From the outside, the house reflects the typical architectural style of Urbino’s historical center, with its red-brick facade and simple, rectangular design.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide in Piazza Duca Federico, in front of the Palazzo Ducale. They will be holding a sign with your name on.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Tour with Kids
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Pesaro
- Its from-price is 59% above the median of the 21 experiences we list in Pesaro.
- Its length is typical for the group.
About Pesaro
Pesaro is an Adriatic seaside city in the Marche and the birthplace of Rossini, with a long sandy beach, a ducal palace and a hilly hinterland.
Pesaro faces the Adriatic with a wide beach of fine sand backed by promenades and a sculpture, Arnaldo Pomodoro's Sfera Grande, a large bronze sphere on the seafront. The composer Gioachino Rossini was born here in 1792, and his birthplace is a museum, while an opera festival in his name fills the theatres in August. The central Piazza del Popolo has a fountain and the Ducal Palace, once the seat of the Della Rovere family.
Top-ranked sights in Pesaro: Parco Naturale Monte San Bartolo.
