Italy Tours - page 2

Ride a Vespa through Tuscany on this tour from Florence. A local guide leads the way up through the scenic hills, where you pass the famous Piazzale Michelangelo and the Church of San Miniato al Monte. Afterward, head back to our country estate for a traditional Italian meal to top off your journey. To ensure an intimate experience, this tour is limited to a small group.

The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill are the most important ancient sites in the city, but visiting on your own can be overwhelming. With this tour, save time with skip-the-line entry and take in the highlights of these three fascinating sites with a guide. Learn about the history and architecture of the Colosseum before moving on the civic and religious buildings in the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Experience Florence's secrets and rich culinary heritage including historic wine windows and the finest Tuscan specialties. Indulge in fresh pasta cooked by a local chef, traditional Tuscan zero-waste soup, and other local delicacies, all while exploring Florence's vibrant nightlife and tasting its rich culture and flavors. Plus, visit a centuries-old wine cellar and sip on innovative Super Tuscan wines.

Get a true taste of Italy's famous Chianti region on this full-day wine and food tour departing from Florence. Led by a guide, travel through the Tuscan hills by a 4x4 off-road vehicle, stopping to visit a wine estate and historic villa, and a cellar specializing in bottles of Chianti Classico. Sample the finest specialties at each stop, and save room for a 3-course meal in the Chianti countryside before making the return trip to Florence.

Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Enjoy skip-the-line access to both popular attractions. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Enjoy the stunning view on Piazza San Marco with your special access to St Marks' balcony, then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.

Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii on this small-group tour. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the ruins and discover what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Follow your archaeologist guide around the western part of the town and see important buildings and structures such as the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, a brothel, some residential homes, and more.

Take a break from sightseeing and delve into Italy's beloved cuisine with this pasta and tiramisù cooking class in the heart of Rome. Roll up your sleeves and learn how to roll and fill fresh pasta like a pro plus pick up techniques for assembling a flawless tiramisù in a restaurant kitchen right on Piazza Navona. End by feasting on the dishes you've prepared, served with wine, limoncello, and coffee.

Discover the dazzling beauty and captivating culture of Capri and Sorrento on a small-group boat tour. With a maximum of seven passengers on board, you’re treated to an intimate and truly personalized Italian experience. Have your camera ready for the Natural Arch, Villa Malaparte, Cala di Mitigliano Waterfall, and of course, the Blue Grotto. Later, enjoy free time to explore the island at your own pace.

Prioritize your time in Florence with this combo tour of two must-see artistic treasures. See one of the world’s most recognizable statues with an express visit to the Accademia Gallery, home of Michelangelo’s ‘David,’ and then climb to the top of Brunelleschi’s famous dome (if option selected), which caps the Florence Cathedral. Learn the background of each masterpiece, and save precious vacation time with pre-reserved entry at both attractions.

Maximize time in Venice with an express tour designed to feature the city’s top sights in a short time period. Explore Venice with a walking tour that includes entry to St. Mark’s Basilica, and skip-the-line entry to the popular Doge’s Palace. To fully appreciate the grandeur of Venice, finish your tour in style with a scenic gondola ride.

Explore the intricacies of two famed Italian handicrafts on a fully guided day trip from Venice to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano with a group of up to 20 people. Watch centuries-old glassblowing techniques in Murano, and marvel at the detailed stitches of exquisite Burano lace. Your knowledgeable guide will share the history of these two artisan islands while you visit local workshops and wander the picturesque streets.

Discover the famous beauty of one of Italy’s most iconic shorelines with this full-day tour of the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento. Travel in an air-conditioned mini-coach along spectacular coastal roads, stopping to visit the region’s three most popular and beautiful villages—Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. With tips from your knowledgeable guide, enjoy leisure time in each town to stroll narrow cobblestone streets and shop for unique handmade goods.

Visit Rome’s spectacular Colosseum without having to elbow your way through the crowds. With this guided tour, enjoy after-hour access to admire both the ancient Roman amphitheater’s underground tunnels and chambers and the dramatic arena floor. Save time with convenient skip-the-line entrance and learn about the history and architecture of this ancient landmark from your tour coordinator. End with free time to explore on your own.

Travel to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, Florence’s most iconic attraction, with this skip-the-line entrance ticket and tour. Take a guided tour through the cathedral museum, where you learn about resident masterpieces such as the original Baptistery doors and Michelangelo's 'Pietà.' Then, get VIP access to a private terrace and skip-the-line admission up the cupola—where you'll catch the greatest views of Florence from atop the dome.

Traveler's choice 2023 winner, this Food walking tour of Rome is perfect for anyone looking for a greater understanding of Roman culture and how food plays a part. Don't eat before you come: the food is delicious and abundant like the wine. Meeting the locals in their daily routine, visiting historical venues with priority access in Campo de Fiori, Jewish Ghetto & Trastevere. Real foodies and passionate guides will make you feel like a local, learning all the do's and don'ts!

Discover the history of Ancient Rome during a tour combining several landmarks. Utilize skip-the-line tickets for priority entrance into the Colosseum and see where gladiators once fought. See the focal point of political and social life in Ancient Rome at the Roman Forum. Complete the tour with a visit to Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome.

The entrance lines at Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica can sometimes feel like they last forever. Bypass the annoyance of waiting in long queues by prebooking this Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Small-Group Tour. Perfect for those with a limited time in Venice, you’ll visit both big attractions with a guide leading the way and loading you with historical info you wouldn’t hear otherwise.

As the home of Michelangelo's 'David,' the Accademia Gallery in Florence draws huge crowds. Save hours of waiting in line with a skip-the-line admission ticket, guaranteed to make your vacation smoother. As well as avoiding lines, tour the gallery with a guide and learn things about the paintings that you may otherwise have missed. Plus, choose from several departure times to suit your schedule.

See the best of Switzerland and Italy on a day trip to Lugano and Lake Como from Milan. Led by a local guide, cruise Lake Como on a sightseeing boat while you keep your eyes peeled for celebrity villas. Then, make a stop in Bellagio, known as the 'pearl of Lake Como.' Continue into Switzerland, where you enjoy some free time to soak up the sights in Lugano. Check out the lakeside views or shop for Swiss chocolate before heading back to Milan.

Navigating your way through the massive collection at the Vatican Museums can be overwhelming and cut an entire day out of your time in Rome. With this tour, save hours with priority entrance and visit with a guide to focus on the gallery highlights in just a few hours. See major works by Raphael, Michelangelo, and other masters and linger to marvel at the Sistine Chapel at the end of the tour.

As the capital of Italy, Rome is a big and bustling place and its sights are spread out. On a private tour by golf cart, you’ll zip around the streets with ease to take in the ancient sights and attractions in less time. Decide which landmarks you want to check off, then set off on your tour to enjoy the sights as your driver handles the logistics.

Explore Florence art and architecture on a tour that gets you skip-the-line access to the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. See Michelangelo’s ‘David’ in the uncrowded, morning hours, then get an in-depth tour of the Duomo, including the Duomo Museum, the Duomo Terraces, without waiting in line. This tour includes all entrance fees.

Check off the best bits of Italy’s Renaissance capital on this comprehensive walking tour of Florence. Stroll around the historic monuments of Piazza della Republica and Piazza della Signoria, cross the landmark Ponte Vecchio bridge, then admire the opulent Pitti Palace and the legendary Duomo. After browsing the designer boutiques of Via Tornabuoni and the artist’s workshops of lively Oltrarno, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the Accademia museum to view Michelangelo's world-famous David sculpture.