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The UNESCO-listed Acropolis is an Athens must-see—but it can be hard to make the most of it when visiting alone. To better understand the attraction’s historic significance, explore with a guide who can bring its history to lfie. This group tour offers a hassle-free way to see the best of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon and other monuments. You can also upgrade to add a visit to the Acropolis Museum.

Lyon’s old town is riddled with secret passageways and history. This immersive, guided walking tour begins at the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral and takes you through the traboules (covered passageways used by silk workers to transport fabrics), to present-day silk workshops, and the Museum of Cinema and Miniatures, before finishing up at the Grand Hotel Dieu, formerly the city hospital, now a luxury hotel and shopping complex.

Maximize your time at the Egyptian Museum of Turin, and explore the gallery’s wealth of Egyptian artifacts with a prebooked ticket and guide. Saving you time on admission lines, the tour takes you straight to the highlights. Hear the stories behind the ancient mummies, and learn about the Pharaohs and their jewelry as you explore. Numbers are capped at 15 for a small-group experience.

Pompeii's massive ruins can be daunting to explore on your own. Skip the guidebook and map and instead take one of Italy's most evocative ancient sites with an engaging guide on this tour from Sorrento. Skip the crowded train and travel by coach, then skip admission lines and follow your guide to focus on the site's highlights in just a few hours. Marvel at excavated houses, marketplaces, baths, and frescoes remarkably preserved by ash, and learn about the civilization that once thrived here.

With over 80,000 items on display, the British Museum is a treasure-rich maze that's best explored with a pro. On this tour, you'll get two serious perks: You'll save time and skip the lines, and you'll get a guided highlights tour that showcases the most iconic relics from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and beyond. Your expert docent will navigate you through the museum’s must-see exhibits, enriching your experience with captivating stories. After the tour, enjoy the freedom to wander through the galleries at your own pace.

Go beyond the mythology of Attica and discover the meeting place of the great Greek civilizations on this hassle-free small-group full-day tour of Delphi, departing from Athens. Travel to the ‘center of the world’ as imagined in classical times at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After stopping at the archaeological site in Delphi (entrance fee not included), the trip continues to Delphi Archaeological Museum, followed by the village of Arachova.

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.

Avoid the challenge of planning transport and fitting Italy’s most iconic coastal views and archaeological sites into one day. This guided trip from Naples combines the Amalfi Coast, Positano, and Pompeii in one seamless journey, with scenic drives and expert insight into Mt. Vesuvius’s history. Enjoy a limoncello tasting and optional lunch stop, all with convenient hotel pickup included.

Spend a few hours exploring Rome’s Colosseum with this live- or audio-guided experience. Meet your host to collect your tickets and head inside with your audio guide on your smartphone, or meet your guide and group. Explore the nearly 2,000-year-old amphitheater and learn about the spectacles and gladiatorial contests once held there. Stroll through its arches and corridors before heading to the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

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.

Avoid the hassle of waiting for other travelers and book this private and customizable tour of Ephesus designed for cruise passengers. Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world, but it can be difficult to plan on your own. With this private shore excursion, let someone else handle the logistics when you book this hassle-free shore excursion. Take guided tours of the Ephesus Ruins, House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis, plus learn about Turkey's rich handicraft culture.

Prebook this Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon tour to guarantee your visit to the UNESCO World Hertiage Site. Going with a guide gives you more as you walk along the site learning the history and beauty behind the ruins. Plus, you can choose whether to add your admission ticket for convenience when you book or to purchase when you arrive there.

Go by 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 the window of a tour bus: truly experience the Acropolis by taking a stroll around this epic landmark of civilization with a guide by your side to provide commentary. Options with and without admission fees are available.

Take in a large stretch of Prague with ease on an electric tricycle group tour. Learn how to use the trike, strap on a helmet, and take off in the company of a guide to explore the city. Visit the John Lennon Wall, Strahov Monastery, Letna Park, Prague Castle, and more without breaking a sweat.

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

Follow in the footsteps of ancient heroes and legends with a full-day tour from Athens to Delphi, a UNESCO-recognized archeological site that’s among Greece’s most iconic places. Travel past the plain of Boeotia and the birthplace of King Oedipus, then explore a historic monument and treasury, the scenic ruins of the Temple of Apollo, and the spectacular friezes in the Delphi museum. After an optional lunch at a local restaurant, visit a picturesque mountain village to browse woven handicrafts and carpets before returning to Athens.

Get a comprehensive tour of the ancient city of Ephesus during this 6-hour outing from Izmir. In the company of your guide, visit sights such as the Temple of Artemis, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrianus, and the Heracles Gate.

Centrally located near Barberini Station, the Capuchin Crypts are one of Rome’s most popular religious sights, while the Roman Catacombs are just outside the city. With this tour, visit both ancient burial sites and the Mouth of Truth in just a few hours without stressing about transportation. Travel with a fun tour guide who gives historical context to some of Rome’s most unusual attractions.

Rome can be overwhelming for travelers, but a small-group tour makes it manageable and engaging. This family-friendly experience focuses on one era—the fascinating history of ancient Rome—bringing the past to life with stories and insights that even children enjoy. With a local guide leading the way, uncover hidden details and little-known facts that most visitors miss, making history both fun and memorable.

Make a day of your outing to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii with this tour that pairs a guided visit of the site with lunch at a winery on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius. Delve into the history and fate of the ancient city of Pompeii with an archaeologist guide, then relax over lunch at a nearby winery to taste a number of wines produced on the volcanic slopes.

Enhance your experience of Athens on a mythological tour of the ancient Greek city. Alongside an entertaining guide, visit major landmarks like the Acropolis and listen to the captivating myths that surround each landmark. Hear tales that combine myth, legend and historical fact; and gain valuable insight into the culture of modern and ancient Greece on this educational tour.

Discover one of Rome's most macabre, ancient attractions—and enjoy a seamless sightseeing option—on this express tour of the city's Catacombs. Save precious time with round-trip transit from the city center, and explore in the company of a guide. You'll discover underground burial chambers, subterranean basilicas, and more, all in record time—and all while learning stories you'd miss if visiting on your own.

Visit one of Greece’s most picturesque coastal viewpoints on a half-day small-group tour from Athens to Cape Sounion. Travel by minivan along south Attica’s scenic shoreline roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon, built atop a towering sea cliff with fantastic views of the Aegean. Explore the ruins of this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea, and opt for an afternoon tour to catch a famously beautiful sunset.

Tour the iconic Colosseum and other sites of ancient Rome at its most atmospheric, and when the crowds thin out, on this evening tour. Learn about the ruins of the Roman Forum seen from the Piazza del Campidoglio, before entering the amphitheater after closing hours. Gain deeper insight into the arena from your guide, and if you've upgraded, enjoy access to the often-restricted arena floor so you can feel the energy of the space where gladiator battles were fought.