Top Europe Architecture Tours - page 15

See Rome’s top sights in one well-planned day on this private guided tour—ideal if you want to cover a lot without the stress of navigating on your own. Travel comfortably between highlights such as the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain, with personalized commentary that brings each stop into context. Finish with a guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, rounding out a seamless introduction to Rome’s history and art.

The Vatican is home to some of the world’s most important art and architecture. With this tour, zip past the crowds at the Vatican Museums entrance and head straight to the headliners inside. Follow your guide to learn about the highlights in just hours, ending with a stop in the Sistine Chapel.

Choose your morning or afternoon departure time for this tour of the Turda Salt Mines. With tickets in hand and a guide in the lead, you'll start exploring right away. Get the most out of your visit with guided commentary teaching you about the history and economic importance of the salt mines.

Architect Antoni influence can be felt throughout Barcelona’s architecture and art. Explore the city while learning about Gaudí’s art on this small-group guided tour that will take you to hidden gems that most tourists miss. Includes the chance to sample authentic Spanish tapas and drinks as you pass through El Nacional Barcelona, a food market popular among locals.

Cover ground quickly in Cyprus with an early-bird morning tour of Paphos by Segway. Meet your guide for a small-group sightseeing tour that includes popular landmarks like the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, Saint Paul’s Pillar, and the Ottoman Baths. Admire views of the coastline, traditional architecture, and historic attractions throughout the tour. Several photo stops are included in the itinerary.

Avoid the tourist crowds on a private, introductory walking tour of Valencia’s Old Town with a local host. Enjoy personalized attention as you explore landmarks including Plaza de la Virgen, Church of San Nicolás and more must-sees of the city. Get tailored tips and recommendations for the rest of your visit, and enjoy an intimate perspective of the city as you stroll its streets, at a time that suits your party.

Explore the best sights of Cheltenham at your own pace with this flexible, self-guided audio tour. See sights like the Royal Crescent, Neptune Garden, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square and Gardens, and more. Includes convenient turn-by-turn directions and maps, and automatic GPS playback, which can all be used offline.

Go beyond the A-list sights in Palermo and explore the authentic side of the city most visitors miss with this unique walking tour led by a “Palermitano” local through the historic Kalsa district. Take in medieval churches and palaces, vibrant squares, and ornate fountains while learning about the history of this quarter that spent centuries under Arab control and still shows signs of that cultural influence in the architecture and cuisine.

Instead of spending hours planning your Malaga explorations, let a local guide custom-make your perfect private tour. Tell them what you’d like to see—or get their recommendations—and let them handle the logistics and provide commentary on each location. If you wish, hike to the Gibralfaro viewpoint, discover the history of the Roman Theatre, or learn about Malaga’s favorite son at the Picasso Museum—it’s entirely up to you.

Escape the crowds of Prague’s Old Town to see a new side of the capital on an immersive Segway tour. With helmets and a training session included, this beginner-friendly tour makes getting around town easy. See highlights such as Prague Castle—one of Europe's largest—and the Strahov Monastery. Upgrade options include private tours or extended visits to Brevnov Monastery and Brewery, with drinks included on the 3-hour private tour.

Explore the hidden streets of Barcelona and learn about its rich history and many legends with a guided walking tour. Escape the crowds and gain a different perspective on the city as you stroll around El Born and the Gothic Quarter with your guide, who will bring the stories and legends to life through passionate storytelling.

Explore Zakopane, Poland’s popular destination for winter sports, and the Tatra Mountains on this day trip departing from Krakow. Escape the bustle of the city and head to the top of Mt Gubalówka on the funicular railway. Soak up incredible views from the peaks before discovering Zakopane’s traditional mountain architecture, shops, the Tatra Museum and more. Your day will conclude with transportation back to your Krakow hotel.

Explore Barcelona by Segway, an eco-friendly personal transportation device that allows you to cover more ground than you would on a walking tour but still enjoy being outside to take in views of the city. Following a guide, cruise through the Gothic Quarter to admire historical architecture and along the seafront to look out at the Mediterranean.

Prague’s landmarks are dispersed over several districts, making sightseeing hard on the feet. On this small-group tour, explore easily on an eco-friendly e-bike, e-scooter, or e-trike, with a guide to ensure you don’t miss anything or get lost. Zip around the Lesser Town, up to Prague Castle and the Strahov Monastery, and more. Gain an overview of the city while enjoying a fun ride.

Don't let the wait to enter the Vatican Museums be your entire day's itinerary. With this private half-day tour, which includes skip-the-line admission tickets, save hours of time—and get access to your own personal guide. Visit the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, and more—all explored at your pace for a personalized, in-depth, and meaningful experience.

Explore top attractions in the Basque Country on this private 4.5-hour Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum tour. Follow a private guide through the pretty streets of Bilbao and admire the architecture for which the city is famous. Along the way, gain insight into the region’s culture and heritage, and take in top landmarks including the neo-baroque Arriaga Theater, City Hall, Ribera Market and the 14th-century Santiago Cathedral. Mingle with the locals along bustling shopping streets, then visit the famous Guggenheim Museum Bilbao — one of the largest museums in Spain.

Immerse yourself in 16th-century Vicenza, when the most influential architect in history transformed its face and the very way of conceiving architecture. The Palladian Villa Owners Network has designed and refined this experience, reflecting our vision of heritage tourism: when we go on vacation, we ourselves love freedom, yet we need a range of quality services to fully appreciate the place. In general, amidst the current flood of information available, we always seek quality over quantity. Obviously, also seeking the opportunity for a friendly approach and a pleasant human and cultural exchange. Vicenza will thus present itself to you at its full splendor, like a unique gem in every corner. In the "inclusions" section (please read it), you can see our meticulous attention to detail and the reasons why this is absolutely considered the first experience in Vicenza. The tour concludes with a little but exclusive palladian surprise. Looking forward to helping you appreciate our beautiful city!

Step into Barcelona’s past and learn facts about the city that you're unlikely to find in guidebooks on this immersive walking tour of the Gothic Quarter. Follow your guide through a maze of medieval alleyways, discover hidden courtyards, centuries-old squares, and striking architecture. End your journey with traditional pintxos at a trendy local spot in El Born.

Opt for a self-guided tour that brings the medieval history of Sibiu to life with an immersive app that reveals the Old Town via a series of clues and riddles. Ideal for families and those that prefer to travel independently, this game allows you to explore at your own pace while also orienting yourself in the capital of Transylvania.

Skip the run-of-the-mill sightseeing tours, and explore Vienna in an entirely different way. Using your own smartphone, download the game, and then follow clues and solve riddles to learn about Vienna during the Middle Ages. As you play, check off landmarks, learn about the Basilisk of Vienna monster, and hear stories of the Order of the Teutonic Knights and the Great Plague.

Swap the big bus tours for a private and personalized experience of Madrid. This tuk-tuk tour takes you to the city's most important landmarks—and to places that bigger vehicles cannot reach—in the company of just your chosen travel companions, and along a route that is tailored to your interests.

Immerse yourself in famous Florentine art on a tour of the Uffizi Gallery with an art historian. Rather than relying on the tiny info panels alone, learn more about masterpieces from Giotto, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, and Botticelli. Follow your guide through one of the world's most renowned museums with skip-the-line access, and choose from three different tour options to suit your schedule.

Maximize time in Rome and see all its highlights in just half a day when you book this private tour aboard an open-air golf cart or an electric Fiat convertible. Get picked up at your hotel and zip through the Eternal City to see top landmarks including the Pantheon, Campo de'' Fiori, and the Trevi Fountain. Customize the private tour according to your individual interests and choose between main attractions or off-the-beaten-path places.

Exploring beyond Barcelona without a car can mean limited access to historic sites and coastal towns that lie beyond the city. This full-day private trip simplifies the logistics, taking you south to Tarragona to explore Roman-era landmarks from the former province of Hispania, then onward to Sitges. With private transportation included, you can move easily between ancient ruins and seaside streets without navigating trains or unreliable regional buses.