Other Dog Activities in Italy

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.

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.

Baba Beach is an award-winning dog-friendly beach club on the Italian Riviera, located between Alassio, IT, and Albenga. Dogs are welcomed as part of the family and can enjoy dedicated beach areas and the exclusive Paws Terrace, an 80-square-meter fenced space with shaded areas, daybeds and a jacuzzi. The club also offers a dog washing station, special canine services and seasonal Doggy Hour treats.

The Archaeological Site of Grotte di Catullo is a pet-friendly castle in Sirmione, IT. Leashed dogs of all sizes are welcome to walk around the pathways outside that weave around the remains of a castle built more than 2,000 years ago. Small dogs are even allowed inside the museum if they are carried.

Railway Ritten is a pet-friendly scenic train ride from the village of Klobenstein to Oberbozen in the Dolomites and Bolzano, IT area. Giving you and your pooch a chance to see the epic mountain range without putting on your hiking boots, this historic narrow gauge railway can't be missed on a visit to Northern Italy. Small dogs ride for free, while big dogs need a ticket and a muzzle.

Orto Botanico di Napoli is a pet-friendly botanical gardens in Naples, IT. Stroll with your leashed pooch along the winding pathways of this pretty gardens that conserve and showcase flowers and plants. Large dogs must wear a muzzle and pets aren't allowed on the grass.

Sforza Castle in Milan, IT, is home to pet-friendly grounds that you can explore with your pooch. Leashed dogs can join their owners in the outdoor areas that surround this historic castle that was originally built in the 15th century.

Necropolis della Banditaccia in Cerveteri, IT, is one of the largest ancient burial sites in the world, dating back to the 9th century BC. Leashed dogs are welcome at this pet-friendly attraction, which spans over 2 km and features thousands of tombs, some carved underground with painted frescos. Large dogs require a muzzle and aren't permitted inside the graves.

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.

Parco di Villa Strozzi is a pet-friendly park in Florence, IT. Known by locals as Il Boschetto, this historic park dates back to the 16th century. After a game of fetch in the enclosed dog park, go for a stroll along the wooded walking paths, check out statues and enjoy views of the city from above.

Borgo Medievale is a pet-friendly historical park in Turin, IT. Originally built for the Italian General Exhibition of 1884, this recreation of a 15th-century village showcases the typical building style of Piedmont and the Aosta Valley. Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll around the outdoor areas of this open-air museum.

Antognolla Golf is a pet-friendly golf course in Perugia, IT. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Junior, this 18-hole course features epic views, buggy pathways and technical shots. Leashed dogs are welcome on the course.

Bellosguardo Golf Club is a pet-friendly golf course in Vinci, IT. Situated between olive groves and vineyards, this gorgeous golf course is a great place for a golf vacation with your canine caddy. This 9-hole course is set in the rolling hills of Vinci with double tees, a driving range, a putting green and pitching green. Leashed dogs are welcome on the course.

Golf Colline Del Gavi is a pet-friendly golf course in Tassarolo, IT. This lovely 18-hole course features holes that meander through forests and over hills, featuring streams and lakes as hazards along the way. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a round. Afterwards, find a seat at one of the tables with umbrellas at the club house and sample wine from the region.

Casa Lucii is a family-owned winery and vineyard in San Gimignano, IT, where leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners outdoors. Fido can relax on the large covered patio while you enjoy the peaceful vineyard setting and sample local wines.

Bernina Express is a pet-friendly scenic train that begins in Chur, Switzerland and ends in Tirano, IT. Passengers are whisked away on a 4-hour journey through the Swiss Alps, over the Landwasser Viaduct, through helical tunnels and alongside Lago Bianco to Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland. Big dogs require an official Dog Ticket and small dogs that fit in a carrier ride free.

Ugolino Golf Club is a pet-friendly golf course just outside Florence, IT. This beautiful 18-hole course features soft hills that roll alongside vineyards and olive groves. Leashed dogs are welcome on the course, but are not permitted in the restaurant or Club House.

Ferrovia Circumetnea in Catania, IT is a pet-friendly scenic train in the Italian region of Sicily. This historic train circles around the active Stratovolcano of Mt. Etna. Leashed dogs are welcome if their owners bring a muzzle along on the journey.

Ferrovia dei Parchi, also known as the Italian Trans-Siberian, is a 12-hour pet-friendly round-trip every Sunday from Sulmona, IT to Isernia, IT near Naples. The train climbs more than 4,000 feet into the Maiella mountains, stopping at five main cities for around an hour to allow you and your pooch to stretch your legs along the way. Small dogs are welcome, but must be leashed and cannot occupy seats or be in the central corridor.

Golf Des Iles Borromées is a pet-friendly golf course in Brovello-Carpugnino, IT. Located next to Lake Maggiore less than an hour from Milan, this beautiful 18-hole course features panoramic views of the Ticino plain, Simplon Alps and four pre-Alpine lakes. Leashed dogs are always welcome on the course.