Top Europe Archaeology Tours

Enjoy a richer experience of Rome's ancient landmarks than you'd get on your own. This combination tour immerses you in the long and colorful history of Rome with guided visits to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. Check off three of Italy's most-important landmarks and benefit from insights from your expert guide.

Few visitors to the Colosseum see all its areas, but this guided tour gives you access to parts of this ancient arena that are usually off-limits. Choose to explore only the main levels, or upgrade to the Arena Floor or Underground chambers to walk in the footsteps of gladiators. After your visit, continue your tour at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and gain deeper insight into Ancient Roman life.

As amazing as the archaeological sites in Athens are, they’re far from the only Ancient Greek wonders nearby. Join this historical tour and leave the city for a trip to Delphi, once thought to be the center of the world. See the Temple of Apollo—nicknamed the "Navel of the World"—then the Delphi Archaeological Museum. Please note: admission tickets are not included unless you've selected the option when booking.

Covering Athens on foot takes far longer than most travelers anticipate, and group tours stick to rigid itineraries. Benefit from a customizable route and comfortable private transport on a tour tailored to your pace and interests. Check off the Temple of Zeus, Roman Agora, Acropolis, and more, all while your driver-guide provides local insights to enrich your experience.

Exploring the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on your own can feel overwhelming, especially on a short stay in Rome. This guided experience brings these three landmark sites together in one structured visit, with commentary from a guide to help you understand what you’re seeing as you go. Instead of navigating vast ruins without context, follow a clear route and learn about gladiator games, imperial politics, and how daily Roman life shaped the ancient city.

Go on foot and get up close to the ancient wonder of Athens’ Acropolis. Visit the Greek capital’s most-renowned monuments on this flexible half-day walking tour. Don’t just look through a tour bus window: truly experience the Acropolis by strolling around this epic landmark of civilization with a guide by your side to provide commentary. Options with and without admission fees are available.

Due to its massive size, tackling Pompeii on your own can be very tricky, even if you have a map. This Pompeii archaeological site walking tour is led by a guide who knows the grounds well so you won’t get lost. Plus, your guide knows the fastest ways to see the most important areas and tells you historical facts as you walk.

Visit the home of the famous Oracle of Delphi on a full-day small group tour from Athens to one of the ancient world’s most important spiritual sites. Pass through the plain of Beotia and the legendary town of Thebes on the way up to Mt Parnassus, and explore highlights the UNESCO-listed archaeological site, including the Polygonal Wall, Temple of Apollo ruins and Delphi museum with a guide (entry fee at your own cost.) Stop in the mountain towns of Delphi and Arachova for spectacular views.

Dive headfirst into ancient history on a small-group or private tour of the Ephesus Archaeological Site and its surrounding attractions. This excursion is for cruise passengers from Kusadasi who want a thorough overview of the UNESCO-listed complex. Visit remote landmarks including the House of the Virgin Mary, Baths of Varius, and Temple of Artemis, and enjoy a traditional lunch at a local carpet-weaving village. Your guide provides immersive commentary at each location.

Naples has been inhabited for almost 3,000 years and much of the city’s past is hidden beneath the modern streets. Secure your spot on an official Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea) tour, the only way to venture below ground and explore the city’s buried history. Admire the ancient Neapolitan aqueduct and WWII air raid shelters, all with an official site guide. Admission and skip-the-line entry are included in the tour price.

Visit two of Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions on this full-day shore excursion from Naples. Journey along the picturesque Amalfi Coast; enjoy free time to explore the hilltop towns of Positano and Sorrento; then marvel at the archeological wonders of ancient Pompeii on a guided tour.

Make the most of your time at Rome's Colosseum with exclusive access to the Arena Floor—something most visitors miss out on. Explore the site independently as you listen to a behind-the-scenes history of fighters, spectators, and more with an audio guide. Next up, join a guide to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, and learn more about daily life for the ancient Romans.

Rome’s Colosseum stands as its most iconic ancient landmark, but lengthy entry lines and complex ruins can make visiting a chore. Book online, and then head inside the Roman amphitheater passing through the original Gladiator Gate. Learn about the Colosseum's history and architecture from your guide (if selected) as you explore the arena and tiers of seating. Upgrade to a small-group tour for the same experience, but in a more intimate group.

Explore the highlights of Athens in just one day on this private or small-group tour by private vehicle. Enjoy pickup from your hotel or a convenient meeting point and visit highlights such the Acropolis, Parthenon, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Acropolis Museum (museum entrance extra), and Lycabettus Hill and explore the neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki. Includes lunch.

Avoid the midday heat and crowds and visit the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples in the cooler and quieter evening hours with this sunset tour. Learn about the history and architecture of the Temple of Hera, Temple of Concordia, Temple of Heracles, and Temple of Zeus from your guide as the sun dips below the horizon, bathing these ancient Greek wonders in the golden light of dusk.

Avoid wasting time in the notoriously long lines at Florence’s Accademia Gallery and spend more time in the home of Michelangelo’s David. Navigate the museum’s vast halls under the guidance of an expert guide, who will provide richness to your experience through informative narration. After your tour, feel free to stay on as long as you want to explore independently. Note that hotel pickup is not included with this tour.

England's rural highlights are scattered beyond London, and reaching Bath, Windsor, and Stonehenge in a day means driving and navigating country roads yourself. Skip the rental car on this day trip; with transportation handled, you can focus on the sights. Explore the spa city of Bath and the town of Windsor, with optional visits to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge to add on.

Step back in time and learn about life in ancient Rome with this small-group guided tour of the city’s top archaeological treasures. Visit the Colosseum, with access through the restricted area of the arena floor , and learn about this magnificent amphitheater from your guide. Then continue on to stroll through the ruins of temples and squares in the adjacent Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

See Rome's headlining attractions in just hours, without the hassle and stress of navigating maps and public transit, on this private sightseeing tour aboard a comfortable golf cart. Let your guide handle the driving as you zip through the streets to see treasures from the Colosseum to the Pantheon, with a snack stop along the way. Listen to stories and anecdotes that bring Roman history to life, plus stop to snap photos of the highlights across the city.

Journey back to ancient Greece on this guided tour of Athens’ UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis. Visit the Theater of Dionysus, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, and stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon. After exploring the sprawling citadel, learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts at the Acropolis Museum. Upgrade to include timed tickets.

Experience more than 2,500 years of history—and see the best of Rome's attractions—on this private tour. Roam the city streets in a comfortable and covered golf cart. This family-friendly sightseeing tour offers a narrated journey through the palaces, monuments, churches, fountains, and statues that define Italy's capital's rich heritage. Plus, the itinerary is customized to your preferences, so you can see the sights you care about most.

Not all tours offer access to the Colosseum's Arena Floor, but this one does. Stand where gladiators once fought and hear stories of Rome's ruthless games and battles, then explore the Colosseum's first and second levels with your guide. Finish with a visit to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum to complete your journey through ancient Rome.

Discover the wonders of Delos on a half-day tour from Mykonos, where ancient history comes alive. With an expert guide, uncover the fascinating stories behind the temples, sanctuaries, and artifacts, and explore hidden highlights that you might otherwise miss. This immersive experience ensures you leave with a deep appreciation of the island’s classical treasures.

Discover the ruins of Pompei, a once-thriving Roman city, and learn about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius that destroyed it and served it for future generations all at the same time. See the Roman thermal baths and countless homes, monuments, temples, and buildings, and take in the atmosphere of this special place. Wander through the streets like a Roman, and see history come to life before your eyes.