Top Europe Cultural Tours

Malta’s UNESCO-listed capital is best explored on a walking tour. This small-group tour of Valletta is limited to 25 participants, and has plenty of time to take in all the highlights.

Skip the lines at Park Guell with this fast-pass guided tour package. With a certified site guide showing you around this wild UNESCO site, you’ll marvel at the scenic garden complex, modernist structures, colorful mosaics, and views of Barcelona. Spend about an hour exploring Gaudi’s finest work with less time in line and more time appreciating the park.

The Vatican Museums can mean long waits and an overwhelming amount of art to navigate independently. Save time with skip-the-line admission, then follow a guide through a carefully planned selection of highlights with historical and artistic context along the way. Visit the Sistine Chapel and, depending on your selected option, St. Peter’s Basilica while getting more from your time inside the Vatican.

Explore the Wild Atlantic Way without the hassle of organizing logistics or renting a car, thanks to this full-day tour. Venture out from Galway onboard a coach, and admire the scenery as you travel through the limestone landscape of the Burren to the village of Doolin. There, take the express ferry to Inisheer, the smallest and most traditional of the Aran Islands. Discover a 10th-century castle ruin, a sunken church, a shipwreck, and a peaceful beach, with the option to explore on foot, by bike, or pony and trap (own expense). Afterward, the ferry continues beneath the towering Cliffs of Moher for a unique vantage point from on the water, before returning to Doolin. Choose whether to tuck into a traditional Irish pub meal (own expense), before heading the top of the cliffs to catch sweeping Atlantic views.

Many tours visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii but only a few include the first-hand expertise of an archaeologist guide. Explore the ancient Roman city and discover what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the company of a guide who brings history to life while leading you to important buildings and structures such as the Basilica, the Forum, and the thermal baths.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum marks the site of the Nazi German concentration camp where over a million Jews and other prisoners died during World War II. Your guide leads your tour of the two separate camps, Auschwitz and Birkenau, enhancing your understanding. Round-trip transfers come direct from your Krakow address or a central meeting point, while a wide range of departure times lets you plan ahead.

Instead of wandering aimlessly around Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla Stan) and not fully understanding what you see, on this guided walking tour you’ll learn more about Swedish culture and history. The tour is carefully designed chronologically, starting with the Viking times and moving into the medieval era, so you can better understand Swedish history as a whole. This tour is ideal for curious travelers.

Experience culture and art through the ages with a guided tour of Paris’s Louvre Museum. Discover many of the museum's best-known collection highlights while your guide shares stories about the artworks and discusses the museum's long history—leave the brochure at home, your guide has better stories to share. Choose from a standard group, small-group, private, or self-guided express tour to fit your budget and schedule.

Learn about Amsterdam’s World War II history and gain insight into the life of Anne Frank on this small-group walking tour of the Jewish Quarter. See the Jewish Historical Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue, and the Auschwitz Monument. Learn about events such as the February Strike and the Winter of Hunger from a local perspective.

Navigate one of the world’s largest and most visited museum complexes with confidence on a guided Vatican tour. Skip-the-line entry helps you avoid lengthy waits, while expert commentary brings the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel to life. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by the vast collections, gain a deeper understanding of the art, history, and personalities behind these iconic masterpieces.

Discover the best of Florence, learn all about the Medici family and their role in shaping the Renaissance, and see the city’s hidden corners on this immersive, pay-what-you-want tour. Set off on foot to see highlights like the Duomo, Giotto’s Campanile, and Palazzo Vecchio, and learn the stories behind the sights.

Discover Barcelona's UNESCO–listed Sagrada Familia cathedral—and smooth out your sightseeing logistics—on this immersive tour. Thanks to your pre-booked tickets, bypass the lengthy lines. With your guide, explore this sublime structure, and learn about its creator, architect Antoni Gaudí. Visit the museum beneath the cathedral, and then cap off your visit by taking the elevator to one of the towers, where you can admire panoramic vistas of Barcelona.

Explore one of the cornerstones of Catalan culture and history on this group tour to Montserrat. See the Montserrat Monastery, home to the famous "Black Madonna," and then follow a guide through the vineyards of Oller del Mas (if option selected). This tour combines culture with local cuisine for a holistic view of Barcelona away from the crowds of the historic center.

Dubrovnik is known for its history and architecture, but appreciating its many sights can be difficult on a self-led tour. Forget the guidebook and learn from a local on a tour of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, exploring landmarks including the Franciscan Monastery, Stradun monument, Cathedral of the Assumption, and more. Enjoy the intimate perspective of a walking tour as you gain insight into the city’s far-reaching heritage and culture.

Seeing Paris from the river offers a different perspective on the city’s landmarks without navigating busy streets. This Seine cruise departs from Pont Neuf, the city’s oldest bridge, and follows a central route along the river. Glide past highlights such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, and Notre Dame Cathedral, with live commentary providing context along the way.

Skip the long lines and explore Barcelona’s Sagrada Família on a tour offered exclusively in your selected language—English, Spanish, French, or German. Enter with priority access and follow your expert guide through Gaudí’s architectural masterpiece while learning about its history, symbolism, and ongoing construction. After the tour, enjoy free time to explore on your own and use an included discount at a nearby café.

See the landmark monuments of Athens in a new light during a tour of the Acropolis, guided by a licensed tour guide. Avoid the crowds and warmer temperatures while taking a leisurely stroll around the Parthenon, Propylaia gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, and more. Enjoy skip-the-line access to save time. Upgrade to include tickets to the Acropolis Museum for even more insights into ancient Greece.

See one of Gaudí’s most famous works with this skip-the-line guided tour of the Sagrada Familia. Follow your guide inside the basilica, one of Barcelona’s most iconic landmarks. Listen as your guide shares stories about Gaudí and the history of this unfinished structure. Upgrade your tour to include a guided visit to another Gaudí masterpiece, Park Güell.

Stroll Lisbon’s historic, culture-filled cobblestone streets on a small-group guided walking tour. Walk the city’s oldest quarter, Moorish Alfama, elegant Chiado, and monumental Baixa. This Lisbon walking tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to experience the city’s rich culture while checking off must-see landmarks such as the Carmo church and Commerce Square. Plus, walk to some of the city’s best cafés and boutiques.

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.

Explore Ireland’s beautiful Burren region and discover top natural landmarks, including the Cliffs of Moher, with ease on this day tour from Galway. Travel through the Burren’s rugged landscapes without having to tackle the winding roads yourself and discover the 16th-century Dunguaire Castle and Aillwee Cave. Explore walking trails on top of the mighty Cliffs of Moher at your leisure and enjoy panoramic views over the coastal scenery.

Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions on this walking tour through Florence. Begin with skip-the-line access to view Michelangelo's 'David' in the Accademia Gallery, and learn how the House of Medici shaped Florence into a helm of arts and humanities. You'll also skip the lines at the Duomo, the city's iconic, Gothic-style cathedral. Afterward, stroll the local streets, taking in landmarks like the Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio bridge.

Learn far more about La Sagrada Familia than you would alone on a tour with a guide who fills you in on the story of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, whose Barcelona masterworks hold UNESCO World Heritage status. Stroll among columns as large as trees, admire the lavish decoration, and view the colorful stained-glass windows. Upgrade to enjoy spectacular views from one of the towers or transform your experience with a private guide.

Plan ahead and make the most of your visit to Florence’s world-famous Uffizi Galleries with a small-group guided tour. Head inside the historic galleries with a guide who leads you straight to must-see highlights, such as Botticelli's “Birth of Venus” and Caravaggio’s “Medusa,” plus hidden treasures you might miss on your own. After this insightful art history tour, continue exploring the museum at your leisure.