10 Fun Activities for Kids in Umbria

A vacation rental in Lucca provides and idea base for exploring much of Tuscany. Here are 12 unforgettable day trips for your inspiration.

  1. Play with Clay

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Create and play

Take a ceramics class in Ficulle or Deruta.

2. Festival Fun

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Time your trip to coincide with one of the many festivals that take place in Umbria each year.

See a church on top of another church

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Explore Assisi

Visit the Saint Francis Basilica in Assisi to see three churches built on top of one another.

Adventures Outdoors

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Stay Active

Go whitewater rafting, visit a water park, or go hiking on the Piano Grande, near Norcia.

Play with Monsters

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A Fun Fright

Visit the Bomarzo Monster Park in Lazio.

Lake Trasimeno

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Splash and Play

Go to one of the beaches on Lake Trasimeno, or visit Isola Maggiore, one of three islands on the lake.

Climb the steps of ancient Roman theatres

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A piece of history

See the Roman theatres of Gubbio and Spoleto.

Civita di Barnoregio

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Spy a vanishing village

Just over the border, in Lazio, you can view and visit the vanishing village of Civita di Barnoregio. 

Perugia

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Go to Chocolate School

Take the Minimetro up to Perugia. Visit the Perugina chocolate factory (tours Mon-Fri). You can even go to chocolate school!

Explore Orvieto

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See new things

Ride the funicular to Orvieto. See the “Golden Lily” Cathedral and explore the deep double helix at St. Patrick’s Well.

Susan Russo

Susan Russo is the owner of Doorways Villa Vacations, which is focused on offering hand-selected luxury villas in the most sought-after Italian destinations.

As a dual citizen of Italy and the US, she loves visiting Italy often and scouting unique locations and experiences to share La Dolce Vita with her clients.

https://villavacations.com
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