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Explore Versailles on a full-day tour with convenient transfers from Paris. Skip the planning and enjoy priority entry to the Palace of Versailles, sailing past long lines to enjoy a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonder. Stroll the gardens at your leisure, and go for lunch (at own expense) if you wish.

Discover Swiss chocolate without the hassle of searching for an authentic tasting or workshop experience on your own. At Maison Cailler, explore the story of chocolate through an engaging, multi-sensory visit guided by expert chocolatiers, with opportunities to taste and learn along the way. Go beyond sampling by creating your own chocolates, making it an easy and interactive experience for all ages in Montreux.

History enthusiasts uncover a piece of Cork's past with a visit to the Cork City Gaol. Step into this castle-like former prison, and find a museum showcasing the realities 19th century prison life. With your entry, enjoy a self-guided tour of the prison complex, an optional audio guide upgrade, and access to the Radio Museum, which presents relics from when the Gaol was a broadcasting station.

Pre-book your tickets for the most entertaining museum in Prague. Discover a fascinating world of optical illusions and interactive exhibits at the Museum of Fantastic Illusions. Try a magic chair that turns you into a a giant, levitate in the air, and see your true mirror image. It's an experience unlike any other and pre-booking your ticket ensures a smooth visit.

Discover medieval Girona and the Dali Museum in Figueres, where the artist Salvador Dalí was born, on this day trip from Barcelona by air-conditioned coach. With a guide, take a walking tour of Girona’s picturesque Old Town. Learn about the city’s wealth during the Middle Ages and admire the Cathedral and colorful houses huddled along the Onyar River. After free time for lunch, travel to the Dali Museum in Figueres. View the flamboyant, egg-topped exterior of the Dali Theatre-Museum and explore its collection of paintings, sculptures and jewelry.

This "Harry Potter" walking tour gets fans closer to spots in Edinburgh that inspired J.K. Rowling’s famous books. Walk past key sites that inspired places such as Diagon Alley, and even see the cafes and hotels where the writer wrote her book series. Your guide knows the quickest ways to get around the city on foot to fit more into your time, as well as fun facts about Harry Potter.

Movie enthusiasts, this one's designed just for you. Embark on a fascinating journey through York with an interactive tour that features movie trivia and group challenges. Along the way, discover iconic Harry Potter filming locations and enjoy additional elements such as video clips, costumes, and reenactments to enhance your experience. The tour is available in English, French, and German to accommodate more guests.

Discover the Vatican complex without the daytime crowds on this small-group or private early-morning tour. Enter with your guide first thing, as they take you around the museum's vast collections and to its highlights. Explore the papal art collection, including the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. Visit Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel before ending at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Delve into the colorful world of street art in Lisbon on this small-group tour. Discover hidden artwork down alleyways and narrow streets that you wouldn’t find alone.  As you tour the city, your guide will enhance your experience by telling you about the meaning behind the artwork, and the different techniques used. As it’s a small-group tour, you can enjoy a more intimate experience and avoid worrying about large crowds.

Explore Madrid’s famous Las Ventas bullfighting ring—and go at your own pace with an audio guide. Visit the Big Door, layaways, alley, gang gate, and the bullfighting museum on your own, while you listen to the storied history of this iconic site, and about the culture of bullfighting, with guaranteed admission to the entire complex. You can also play the virtual bullfighting game, for a lifelike experience.

The Leopold Museum is one of Vienna’s leading art galleries and home to the world’s largest collection of Egon Schiele paintings. This prepaid, single-entry ticket includes unlimited access to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Discover major works by artists such as Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka, and Richard Gerstl, and spend as much time as you like admiring highlights of Austrian modernism.

Experience the thrill of seven shows, 500 years of history, and the energy of a live performance all under one roof during an evening at the Amsterdam Dungeon. See the Dark Ages up close, learn about torture, disease, and death, plus gain insight into the origins of the Grim Reaper on this truly memorable journey into darkness that’s perfect for the whole family.

Visit the IAM Illusion Art Museum, Prague's first interactive museum of illusions and trick art, with this fast-pass ticket that lets you skip the line. Located in the city centre between Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, discover works by Czech and international creators, enhance your experience with augmented reality, and hear stories through a free multilingual audio guide.

Treat the kids—or your inner child—to a break from the ruins at Athens' Museum of Illusions. Don't worry about waiting in long lines, or having to follow a large group around: Instead, choose a start time that works best for your schedule, and have the freedom to explore the exhibitions at your own pace. Shrink into a chair; become a disembodied head; and enjoy holograms, puzzles, and classic optical illusions.

Immerse yourself in the country’s rich automotive history—and come face to face with one of the world’s largest collections of historic British cars—when you visit the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire. Book tickets before you travel, arrive at a time that suits you best, and explore the galleries at your own pace. As you discover the vintage vehicles, you’ll also learn more about the local motor industry and manufacturing history.

Discover the grandiose Royal Palace of Madrid with special early access and a guided tour. For a glimpse of the palace at its most spectacular, arrive before the doors open to the public, then learn the secrets of the enormous palace, whose 2,800 rooms overflow with masterpiece artwork, period décor, and architectural detail. This Royal Palace tour includes skip-the-line early admission tickets to the Royal Palace.

Explore Valletta's Mysterium Fidei Monastery & Secret Garden, a hidden gem on St. Christopher Street recently opened to the public. Enter and discover the monastery's rich history, serene cloisters, and authentic living conditions of cloistered nuns who still reside here. The self-sustaining garden with chickens and fresh produce adds to the charm. Meet the resident monastery cats who often greet guests and provide popular photo opportunities.

Trace the full story of one of the worlds most recognized beers with tickets to the Home of Carlsberg Brewery Exhibition in Copenhagen. The self-guided exhibition reveals the history of Carlsberg via interactive displays, archival footage, and one of the world's largest bottle collections. The visit ends with a draft beer at the on-site bar, a stop at the stables to see the brewery's horses, and time in the historic yard and sculpture garden.

As one of the world's most famous landmarks, the Vatican draws lines that often exceed three hours. Spend less time waiting and more time gazing at the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling with a skip-the-line admission ticket, which is an obvious choice for time-pressed travelers. This flexible option lets you choose a time slot that fits your schedule.

See Versailles and Monet’s home in Giverny in just one day on this small-group excursion from Paris. First, discover the home of Claude Monet. Your guide will share fascinating stories about Monet from outside the gardens before you enjoy time to explore the grounds independently. You’ll also see the village church and visit Monet’s grave, a meaningful stop that many visitors overlook. Then, travel to the dazzling Château de Versailles, where you’ll hear tales of court life under Louis XIV before exploring the palace interior.

Skip the hassle of researching local bus routes to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with this convenient package from Krakow. After a hotel pickup, travel directly to the memorial for a guided tour of the former concentration camp complex from when Poland was occupied by the Nazi Party during World War II. Learn historical insights from your guide, then benefit from the convenience of having return transportation included.

Visiting both Florence and Pisa on a day trip from Rome is tricky by public transport, but this small-group tour includes hotel pickup and ample time to explore both Tuscan locations. In Pisa, take in the treasures of Piazza dei Miracoli, including the iconic Leaning Tower, before continuing to Florence for a walking tour with admission to the Accademia, home of Michelangelo’s "David."

Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.

Pre-book your ticket to the popular Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel and marvel at thousands of masterpieces at your own pace. Tickets to Rome's most popular museum sell out months in advance, so avoid disappointment and reserve the date and time of your entry to suit your travel schedule. Take in works by masters from Michelangelo to Raphael without the hassle of keeping up with a fast-paced tour and linger as long as you'd like inside the galleries.