{"id":10466,"date":"2024-07-02T05:05:25","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T10:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=10466"},"modified":"2024-07-02T11:54:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T16:54:08","slug":"4-fun-things-kids-milan-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-fun-things-kids-milan-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Fun Things To Do in Milan, Italy with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><\/b>When you think of Milan, you think of culture, fashion,&nbsp;and shopping.<\/p>\r\n<p>These &#8216;grown-up things&#8217; may make you wonder whether this city would be as fun for your kids too. Well, Milan definitely delivers \u2013 your kids will enjoy the unique sights and attractions it has to offer, and I don&#8217;t just mean the fabulous gelato that Italians are credited with introducing to the rest of Europe.<\/p>\r\n<p>Milan is one of the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/6-uniquely-italy-cities-worth-visiting\/\">Italian destinations<\/a> and is the second-largest city in Italy after Rome, Italy\u2019s capital. It is the perfect hub for exploring northern Italy with its picturesque lakes, towering Alps, as well as the Adriatic coast in the east and the Ligurian coast in the west of Italy.<\/p>\r\n<p>While there are several locations of interest within the city, four in particular, are sure to keep your kids engaged and offer a great cultural experience that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/printable-travel-journal-for-kids\/\">they can share with their friends and classmates back home<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fad09a079d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fad09a079d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-fun-things-kids-milan-italy\/#4_Fun_Things_To_Do_in_Milan_Italy_with_Kids\" >4 Fun Things To Do in Milan, Italy with Kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-fun-things-kids-milan-italy\/#1_The_Duomo_Square_Piazza_del_Duomo\" >1. The Duomo Square (Piazza del Duomo)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-fun-things-kids-milan-italy\/#2_Hop-on_Hop-off_Bus\" >2. Hop-on Hop-off Bus&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-fun-things-kids-milan-italy\/#3_Leonardo_Da_Vincis_Museum\" >3. Leonardo Da Vinci&#8217;s Museum&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/4-fun-things-kids-milan-italy\/#4_Lake_Como\" >4. Lake Como&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Fun_Things_To_Do_in_Milan_Italy_with_Kids\"><\/span><b>4 Fun Things To Do in Milan, Italy with Kids<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_10467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10467\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10467 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Piazza-del-Duomo-Milan-Italy-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Italy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Piazza-del-Duomo-Milan-Italy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Piazza-del-Duomo-Milan-Italy-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Piazza-del-Duomo-Milan-Italy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Piazza-del-Duomo-Milan-Italy-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Italy (Image by ljlecrone used under CC0 1.0 license)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Duomo_Square_Piazza_del_Duomo\"><\/span><b>1. The Duomo Square (Piazza del Duomo)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The large white marble facade of the Milan Cathedral is hard to miss. Even if your kids have the attention span of a goldfish, there are enough statues and gargoyles here to capture their attention. The gothic-style cathedral has 135 gargoyles, 3,400 statues,&nbsp;and 700 figures \u2013 so expect a lot of &#8216;look at this\/check out that one&#8217; and many &#8216;wows&#8217; from your children.<\/p>\r\n<p>Pause at the main entrance to see the sundial on the floor. Sun rays from an aperture in the opposite wall strike the clock, illuminating the bronze tongue on June 21, the first day of summer, and the meridian on December 21, the winter solstice. The sundial was placed by astronomers in 1768 and is astoundingly precise, so much so that it is used to regulate clocks all over the city.<\/p>\r\n<p>Once inside the church (you can get in for free), the stained glass windows and tall vaults \u2013 the highest of any church in the world \u2013 captivate you. Get your cameras ready to capture the wonderful details on the statues. If you spot your youngest getting restless, a game of &#8216;I spy&#8217; is highly recommended.<\/p>\r\n<p>A trip to the Duomo is incomplete without heading up to the roof on an elevator. For this, you will need to purchase tickets, and they are worth the money. You are treated to sweeping vistas of the city, a clear view of the gold-colored statue of the Virgin Mary atop the cathedral&#8217;s highest spire, and on a clear day, the snow-capped peaks of the Alps.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_10468\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10468\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10468 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-View-From-The-Hop-on-Hop-off-Bus-Milan-Italy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The View From The Hop-on Hop-off Bus, Milan, Italy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-View-From-The-Hop-on-Hop-off-Bus-Milan-Italy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-View-From-The-Hop-on-Hop-off-Bus-Milan-Italy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-View-From-The-Hop-on-Hop-off-Bus-Milan-Italy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-View-From-The-Hop-on-Hop-off-Bus-Milan-Italy-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The View From The Hop-on Hop-off Bus (motorbikes are everywhere in Milan, as anywhere in Italy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Hop-on_Hop-off_Bus\"><\/span><b>2. Hop-on Hop-off Bus&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The advantage of a sightseeing tour of Milan on a hop-on hop-off bus is that you can get down as many times as you wish at a spot you want to explore in person AND your kids don&#8217;t have to walk around too much.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Milan\/Milan-City-Hop-on-Hop-off-Tour\/d512-6980MIL?pid=P00095795&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tickets cover you for 24 hours or 48 hours<\/a>&nbsp;and usually offer three routes covering all of Milan&#8217;s major attractions. It is a flexible option that gives you the freedom to choose what you or your kids would like to see. The open-air double-decker bus offers a comfortable and peaceful experience, which is useful if your little ones tend to feel stressed out in crowded tourist areas.<\/p>\r\n<p>Among the main attractions the city&#8217;s hop-on-hop-off buses cover:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Cadorna<\/li>\r\n<li>Sforza Castello<\/li>\r\n<li>Duomo<\/li>\r\n<li>Garibaldi<\/li>\r\n<li>Corso Como<\/li>\r\n<li>Cenacolo<\/li>\r\n<li>Porta Venezia<\/li>\r\n<li>San Siro<\/li>\r\n<li>Stazione Centrale<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>On board, you will be listening to the commentary (which is multi-lingual, btw) via headsets, and there is also a special commentary for kids in English, Italian, and Spanish.<\/p>\r\n<p>Most hop-on hop-off bus tours offer free Wi-Fi, so you can always look up restaurants nearby or get reviews of places on your phone to decide where you want to get down. If you&#8217;re amongst the&nbsp;friendly company, your kids can make some new friends and interact with people from various countries among whom these tours are often very popular.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_10469\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10469\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10469 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Foucaults-Pendulum-in-Leonardo-Da-Vincis-Museum-Milan-Italy-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"Foucault&#039;s Pendulum in Leonardo Da Vinci&#039;s Museum, Milan, Italy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Foucaults-Pendulum-in-Leonardo-Da-Vincis-Museum-Milan-Italy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Foucaults-Pendulum-in-Leonardo-Da-Vincis-Museum-Milan-Italy-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Foucaults-Pendulum-in-Leonardo-Da-Vincis-Museum-Milan-Italy-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Foucaults-Pendulum-in-Leonardo-Da-Vincis-Museum-Milan-Italy-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foucault&#8217;s Pendulum, the simple proof that planet Earth rotates, Leonardo Da Vinci&#8217;s Museum, Milan, Italy (Image by sylvar used under CC BY 2.0 license)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00095795\" data-vi-widget-ref=\"W-80f6f337-8530-465e-a3e7-b819330acb09\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Leonardo_Da_Vincis_Museum\"><\/span><b>3. Leonardo Da Vinci&#8217;s Museum&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If your children are too young to know who one of mankind&#8217;s most admired polymaths and geniuses is, a visit to the Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci \u2013 or simply Leonardo Da Vinci&#8217;s Museum \u2013 is a good introduction. Dedicated to Da Vinci, this is Italy&#8217;s largest museum of science and technology dating back to 1953.<\/p>\r\n<p>The museum offers an interactive experience delivered through a knowledgeable guide. Each area of the museum covers a specific topic such as nature, transportation, energy,&nbsp;and technology to name some. Kids are particularly impressed by the old steam trains, airplanes, and an actual submarine. A number of Da Vinci&#8217;s drawings of car models and &#8216;flying machines&#8217; are also on display.<\/p>\r\n<p>Intensely educational, with teaching material for children, and hands-on interaction and multimedia, the museum is a must-visit for older kids aged 11 and above. Da Vinci was a true Renaissance Man whose artistic capability was only matched by his technological ingenuity \u2013 it would be a pity if youngsters were to discover him only later on in their lives. Meanwhile, if your kids are already aware of him, they&#8217;re sure to relish the prospect of getting up and close with his inventions.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Milan\/Milan-Leonardo-da-Vinci-Museum\/d512-71971P42?pid=P00095795&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy tickets in advance.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_10470\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10470\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-View-From-The-Boat-Lake-Como-Italy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The View From The Boat, Lake Como, Italy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-View-From-The-Boat-Lake-Como-Italy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-View-From-The-Boat-Lake-Como-Italy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-View-From-The-Boat-Lake-Como-Italy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/The-View-From-The-Boat-Lake-Como-Italy-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10470\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The View From The Boat, Lake Como, Italy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Lake_Como\"><\/span><b>4. Lake Como&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>What would kids possibly do at Lake Como, with its charming cobblestone stairways, plush boutique stores, and pretty villas with flower boxes?<\/p>\r\n<p>Well, the thrill of an electric boat or ferry ride should set the scene for a fun adventure in this glamourous location, and a long-time residence of George Clooney. Como&#8217;s public boats ferry you to major points of interest in the quickest time. As the roads here are very narrow, water trips are favored over overland drives.<\/p>\r\n<p>Where there is water, there must be <strong>water sports<\/strong>: your kids can enjoy water skiing, surfing, kayaking, and jumping up and down water trampolines.<\/p>\r\n<p>Many areas have cycle tracks, so you can consider cycling along the edge of the lake. Head to San Primo for road biking and mountain biking adventures. Older kids will have a blast at Jungle Raider, a playground offering zip-lining, canoeing, and tree climbing.<\/p>\r\n<p>When in Como, make some time for local pizzerias and gelato shops. Waiters at restaurants dote on kids, so your little ones are sure to feel cared for and nab a free treat or two!<\/p>\r\n<p>The Cadorna and central station are the two main stations that operate trains running from Milan to Como. Do check for timings and destinations online in advance to avoid confusion&nbsp;or delays.<\/p>\r\n<p>When it&#8217;s time to say goodbye to Milan, everyone leaves with a heavy heart. Your kids&#8217; relationship with this lovely city doesn&#8217;t have to end with &#8216;grazie&#8217; (thank you) but begin with &#8216;alla prossima volta&#8217; (until next time).<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Read Next:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/10-fun-things-to-do-in-monterosso-al-mare-italy\/\">10&nbsp;Fun&nbsp;Things to Do in Monterosso&nbsp;al&nbsp;Mare, Italy<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/13-unique-unforgettable-italy-experiences-to-have\/\">13 Unique &amp; Unforgettable Italy Experiences to Have<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Get Travel Insuranc<\/em><\/strong>e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that can go wrong on any trip. Be prepared for the worst with travel insurance. We use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-3447064-11554307?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.travelexinsurance.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\">Travelex<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance\/?referenceID=25051219&amp;utm_source=25051219&amp;utm_medium=Ambassador\" target=\"_blank\">Safety Wing<\/a> (often cheaper).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Book Flight<\/em><\/strong>s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131465X1593760&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Skyscanner<\/a> to find flights. I use it so much, I wrote an entire guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/how-to-use-skyscanner-to-find-cheap-flights\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"29604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">finding cheap flights with Skyscanner<\/a>! Another option for finding deals is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100774867-15639604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FlightHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Book a Place to Stay<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">I recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/expedia?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Expedia.com<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/hotelscom?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotels.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hotels.com<\/a> for most hotel bookings. I prefer to book directly with <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100luTrN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Marriott<\/a> when I stay there because of their excellent military discount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">If you prefer staying in a vacation rental instead, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/vrbo?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vrbo.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">VRBO<\/a>. If you are looking for a hostel, I use <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.tp.st\/NhhmXq0A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HostelWorld<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Choose Activities and Tours<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">To find great activities in any area I use <a class=\"ads noskim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/?pid=P00095795&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Viator<\/strong><\/a>. If we are visiting a city with lots of popular attractions I always check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-3447064-11554803?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypass.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CityPass<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pogopass.com?affiliate_code=mommytravels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PogoPass<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100luTpZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">GoCard<\/a> to see if they have discount cards available. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100774867-15523952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Groupon<\/strong><\/a> also tends to have a lot of local travel deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">When I want to book a full-on multi-day tour I use <a class=\"ads noskim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/sales\/weekly-deals?utm_source=partner-mommy-travels&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TourRadar<\/a>. They&#8217;ve got fantastic weekly deals. If going somewhere in Mexico or the Caribbean, I use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-3447064-13845617?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.applevacations.com%2Fdeals%2F%23%21%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Vacations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Rent a Car or Get a Lyft<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, Lyft is cheaper than Uber. Use my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyft.com\/i\/MEAGAN160305?utm_medium=p2pi_iacc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lyft link for an $18 credit<\/a>! For a car rental in any country, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100774867-15735340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hertz<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=mommytravels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Cars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Save Money on Gas<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/upside.app.link\/AdQQeJRU5Hb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Upside<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/upside.app.link\/AdQQeJRU5Hb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a free app gets you cash back on gas! 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