Best Tours & Experiences in Indianapolis for Kids & Families
23 family-friendly tours & experiences with age ratings and parent tips.
Highest rated: Create Art Studio, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours, Frank's Paddlesports Livery. Every listing includes age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and parent tips.
By Kit, KidPaths editor
Covers 71 cities. Reads a lot of parent reviews.
Looking for the best tours & experiences in Indianapolis for kids? As underrated family powerhouse with the world's largest children's museum, Indianapolis offers guided activities and unique local experiences that families won't find anywhere else. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking for something new, we've rated every option for age-appropriateness, stroller access, and value so you can skip the guesswork.
Tours with kids are hit or miss. Walking tours over 90 minutes lose most children. We rate each for pace, engagement level, and whether there are enough stops to keep little legs moving. Private and small-group tours almost always work better with families. In Indianapolis, expect four seasons — hot summers, cold winters, beautiful spring and fall. Pro tip: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a full-day experience — it's massive. White River State Park connects several attractions by walking paths. The Indianapolis Zoo is excellent and walkable.
Below you'll find our curated list of tours & experiences in Indianapolis, IN — each with detailed age ratings (infants through teens), cost estimates for a family of four, and the practical parent details that matter: parking, stroller access, nursing rooms, and honest reviews of what makes each spot worth your time.
Top Picks

Create Art Studio
5 starsCreate Art Studio makes every child feel like a real artist in a fun, encouraging space designed just for them.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours
5 starsKids are blown away by the sheer size of the track and the chance to see where real race cars speed at over 200 miles per hour.

Frank's Paddlesports Livery
5 starsKids love paddling along the White River through Indianapolis, a unique water perspective on the city that feels like a genuine outdoor adventure righ

Circle City Tours
5 starsKids love seeing Indianapolis from a new perspective and hearing fascinating stories about the city's history and landmarks.

Mind Tripping Show
4.8 starsKids are absolutely amazed by the magic, illusions, and mind-reading acts that leave them buzzing with wonder and questions afterward.

Create Art Studio
Ages: 3, 12

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tours
Ages: Little kids to teens (5-17)

Frank's Paddlesports Livery
Ages: 8, 17

Circle City Tours
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)

Mind Tripping Show
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Ages: All ages

eXplore Brown County
Ages: 8, 17

Indiana University Outdoor Adventures (IUOA)
Ages: 13, 18 (teens and young adults)

Holliday Park
Ages: 0, 13

Holliday Park Nature Center
Ages: 3, 13

Harrison Center
Ages: 6, 17

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Ages: 0, 17

Indy Arts Council
Ages: 6, 17

Historic Potter's Covered Bridge
Ages: All ages

Old World Gondoliers
Ages: All ages

Tab Recreation
Ages: 3, 17

Eagle Creek Park
Ages: 0, 17

Indiana Statehouse
Ages: Little kids to teens (6-17)

Indianapolis Ghosts: Ghost Tours and Haunted Pub Crawls
Ages: Big kids to teens (9-17)

Morgan's Outdoor Adventures
Ages: 6, 17

Visit Indy
Ages: All ages

Bel-Aire Park
Ages: 2, 10

Christian Park
Ages: 2, 16
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