Dog-Friendly Activities in Italy

Don’t leave Fido in the hotel room when you’re on vacation. Get out and play! No matter where you’re headed in Italy, we can point you towards the nearest off-leash dog park, the most popular dog beach, a really great hiking trail, and lots of other places to play with Fido.

Six Legs Walking Tour of Florence

Florence, IT

Six Legs Walking Tour of Florence Six Legs Walking Tour of Florence is pet-friendly. Enjoy this walking tour of the historical centre of Florence with your furry friend, where you can enjoy all of the most important monuments of the town, guided by Mila, a Licenced Tourist Guide of Florence. Highlights include a visit to the Cathedral, Brunelleschi Dome, Giotto Bell Tower, Baptistry, Signoria Palace, Uffizi Palace, copy of Michelangelo's David, the Old Bridge, the Straw Market, and the Republic Square. Tours take place early in the morning, late in the afternoon or in the evening. See Details

Centro Cinofilo PsycoDogs

Bari, IT

Centro Cinofilo PsycoDogs Educazione e addestramento del cane a Bari.

All'interno del nostro centro cinofilo, gli istruttori cinofili accreditati FederCinofilia - effettuano Corsi di:

SETTORE CIVILE: - Educazione di Base - Educazione Avanzata - Addestramento Civile - Percorsi di addestramento al Cittadino a 4 Zampe®

SETTORE SPORT: - Agility Dog - DiscDog - Obedience - Rally-O

SETTORE LUDICO - COGNITIVO: - Attivazione Mentale - Attività ricreative finalizzate - Socializzazione cuccioli, cuccioloni, adulti - Attività di consulenza per allevatori e proprietari

SETTORE COMPORTAMENTALE: - Risoluzione di problematiche comportamentali - Gestione delle dinamiche relazionali cane-proprietario - Valutazione caratteriale e comportamentale del cane SETTORE SOCIALE: - Attività di preparazione alle Attività Assistite dagli animali (AAA) per conduttori e tecnici - Attività di preparazione alleTerapie Assistite dagli Animali (AAT) per conduttori e tecnici - Attività di preparazione all'Educazione assistita dagli Animali (AAE) per conduttori e tecnici - Attività di preparazione alla Protezione Civile Sportiva per conduttori e tecnici SETTORE FORMAZIONE: - Scuola di Formazione per Conduttori Cinofili - Scuola di Formazione per Operatori Cinofili - Scuola di Formazione per Educatori ed Istruttori Cinofili - Stage professionalizzanti See Details

Italy Unfiltered - Wine Tours for Dog People

Siena, IT

Italy Unfiltered - Wine Tours for Dog People Italy Unfiltered - Wine Tours For Dog People is a pet-friendly attraction hosted by Italy Unfiltered and Massi the Driver in Siena, IT. Bring Fido and join other pet people on tours of various Tuscan wine regions. Small to medium-sized well behaved pups are welcome. See Details

Pineta Beach

Porto Recanati, IT

Pineta Beach Pineta Beach in Porto Recanati is dog friendly! At this beach club and restaurant, they feature a dog-friendly fenced area with twenty-four umbrellas and forty-eight sunbeds for customers don't want to leave their dogs at home. Amenities include a shower for dogs, food bowls and plastic waste bags. See Details

Villa Ada Savoia

Rome, IT

Villa Ada Savoia Villa Ada Savoia is a pet-friendly park in Rome, IT. While not an official dog park, the local canine community has taken over parts of the recreation area to allow pups to play off-leash, as long as they are under voice control and don't bother other park visitors. Afterward, go for a leashed walk with your pooch on trails that lead underneath huge pines and wind around artificial lakes. See Details

Castello di Verrazzano

Greve in Chianti, IT

Castello di Verrazzano Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you swirl, sniff, and sip a glass of wine at the Castello di Verrazzano winery. Fido can also tag along on a tour but must be held while walking through the cellars. The winery is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, in a historic castle. Several programs are offered, including tours of the historical cellars, strolls in the late-Renaissance gardens of the Villa, and guided tastings. Interested parties can book an experience at Castello di Verrazzano, whether it be The Wine & Food Experience or Dinner at the Farm. Hours vary depending on the experience chosen, and guests are encouraged to book in advance. See Details

IL Santos Baubeach

Torre Canne, IT

IL Santos Baubeach IL Santos Baubeach in Torre Canne, IT, calls itself the "first true dog-friendly beach in Southern Italy"—a haven for pups who love sand and sea. Dogs under 10 kg can swim along the cliff, play off-leash in a fenced area, and access the entire beach on-leash, including the bar and restaurant. Amenities include water dispensers, snacks, and dog-specific showers. Dogs must be registered, have a health certificate, and owners must sign the access regulations. Entry is free for dogs; pricing details can be found on IL Santos' official website. See Details

Doggy Beach

Lignano Sabbiadoro, IT

Doggy Beach Doggy Beach is pet-friendly. This sunny spot in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy is the first dog beach in the area. Have a dip or a dig, play fetch and meet lots of other pups having fun in the sand and sun. The beach can be accessed from 9am to sunset from 4 May, 2019 to 29 September 2019. See Details

The Villa Adriana

Tivoli, IT

The Villa Adriana The Villa Adriana is dog-friendly. Adriana's palace is an impressive and historical place that is filled with ancient statues, fountains and ruins that date from 2000 years ago. Dogs are also welcome to enjoy the nearby Villa d'Este and can even go inside the building. The Villa Adriana is open every day of the week from 9:00am to 5:30pm. See Details

Torre di Barisardo

Bari Sardo, IT

Torre di Barisardo Torre di Barisardo is a beautiful stretch of beach, featuring two dog-friendly areas, also known as "bau beaches." Torre di Barisardo is split by a 16th-century tower, one side with thick golden sand and one with fine white sand. The bau beaches are located in Planargia and Il fico. For information on the methods and conditions for accessing the bau beaches, see the ordinance and photos on its official website. Dog owners can enjoy Torre di Barisardo for free. See Details

Baba Beach Alassio

Alassio, IT

Baba Beach Alassio Dogs are welcome at Baba Beach Alassio, located on the western coast of Northern Italy. This picturesque beach is ideal for pets and their owners who love the sun, sand, and sea. The popular beach and recreational facility is home to a section dedicated to dogs with three pet-friendly terraces and showers available. You can wash your pet off in one of the doggy showers that are equipped with complimentary products just for pooches. The restaurant that is found off the beach is also pet-friendly, so you can grab a bite to eat after you're done enjoying the views of the ocean. To find out more information about fees for entry onto the beach, contact Baba Beach directly via the telephone number provided. Baba Beach is open every day of the week from 9am to 11:30pm. See Details

DiscoveryPisa

Pisa, IT

DiscoveryPisa Discovery Pisa is a dog-friendly tour group offering several types of guided walks through Pisa. Daily tours run 365 days a year, giving dog owners the chance to discover the Square of Miracles. Other experiences range from wine tastings to tours of the surrounding areas. Meeting points, ticket prices, and hours vary depending on the Discovery Pisa tour, so check the website for further information and to book. See Details

Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli

Milano Marittima, IT

Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli is a pet-friendly historic city park in Milan, Italy. Located in the Porta Venezia district, this public park has off-leash areas for dogs to run freely and get some exercise. Dog owners are invited to walk the winding trails around pretty water features and shaded lanes with their pooches by their side. The park is open every day of the week from 6:30am to 11:30pm. See Details

Donnafugata Castle

Donnafugata, IT

Donnafugata Castle Donnafugata Castle is dog friendly. Leashed dogs are allowed to tour the grounds with their owners. Admission is 10 Euros per person. See Details

Museo per la Storia dell'Università di Pavia

Pavia, IT

Museo per la Storia dell'Università di Pavia Fido is welcome to join you while you browse and learn about the history of the University of Pavia at Museo per la Storia dell'Università di Pavia, a pet-friendly museum in Pavia, IT. Enjoy seeing the historical 18th, 19th and 20th century scientific collections, mainly pertaining to the fields of Medicine and Physics. Tickets are available online. See Details

Foof Dog Museum

Naples, IT

Foof Dog Museum The first museum designed to tell the evolution of the relationship between dog and man, which highlights some aspects through images of artistic value, accessories of historical importance and educational videos, as well as a path to meet breed dogs and mongrels and interact with eager dogs to be adopted. See Details

Eden Salento Agri Beach

Salve, IT

Eden Salento Agri Beach Branding itself as the first Agri Beach in Italy, Eden Salento is dog-friendly! Eden Salento offers umbrellas, sunbeds, and gazebos on its beach and seafront lawn. For four-legged friends, Eden Salento features fresh drinking water, a dog shower, a play area, and a specific swimming area. On-leash, dogs are welcome throughout the Agri Beach. See Details

Soleluna Lido Bau Beach

Lecce, IT

Soleluna Lido Bau Beach Bring Fido to Soleluna Lido Bau Beach to enjoy the sun and sand in Lecce, IT. The Bau Beach area of Soleluna is reserved for those who want to enjoy the beach with their furry friends. Soleluna Lido Bau Beach features fresh water, a dog shower and umbrellas. See Details

Villa Reale Park

Lucca, IT

Villa Reale Park Leashed dogs are welcome at this picturesque park located in Marlia just 8km from the Lucca city center. Villa Reale was home to Napolean's sister in the 19th century and provides a wealth of history and architectural beauty. The residence has been refurbished to all of its former glory and has several lovely Tuscan gardens to explore with your family and Fido. Bring a picnic, too. Villa Reale is open March - October daily 10am - 6pm. Tickets are 9 euros for adults, 7 euros for children 14-17, free for children under 13. See Details

Parco del Valentino

Turin, IT

Parco del Valentino Parco Del Valentino is one of the oldest pet-friendly parks in Turin, IT. Home to the Borgo Medievale, leashed dogs are welcome in the village and beyond to the rest of the park for a lovely walk on the trails under the shade of luscious trees that wind alongside the River Po. Well-behaved pups with good recall can even play off-leash in certain areas. See Details