Urbino Kids Renaissance Heritage Exploration Tour

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.

Meeting Point

Piazza Duca Federico

Piazza Duca Federico, 61029 Urbino PU, Italy

Meet your guide in Piazza Duca Federico, in front of the Palazzo Ducale. They will be holding a sign with your name on.

What's included:

• Private Tour
• Professional Kid-Friendly Guide
• Entrance tickets (Oratorio di San Giovanni and Oratorio di San Giuseppe)

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Piazza Duca Federico

Piazza Federico Duca, Urbino, 61029

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.

1 hour

Palazzo Ducale di Urbino

Piazza Rinascimento 13, , Urbino, 61029

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.

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Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta

Via Puccinotti, 29, 61029 Urbino PU, Italy

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.

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Oratorio di San Giuseppe

Via Federico Barocci 42, Urbino, 61029

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista

Via Federico Barocci 31, Urbino, 61029

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Casa Natale di Raffaello

Via Raffaello 57, , Urbino, 61029

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.

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