Top Europe How to Get Around in 2026

Discover the sacred and artistic treasures of the Vatican on a group tour led by an art historian guide. Avoid waiting in long lines with included priority admission tickets, and see some of the most important masterpieces in the Vatican Museum’s immense collection—including Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Learn the stories behind the art through your guide’s commentary, and finish at the beautiful St. Peter's Basilica.

Explore the Italian Riviera without having to rent a car on this day trip to the Cinque Terre from Florence. Follow your guide to each fishing village, from the beaches of Monterosso to the charming streets of Riomaggiore. Swim in turquoise waters and soak up all the character of this UNESCO-listed region before heading back to Florence. Upgrade to include a delicious street food lunch or a visit to Pisa.

Knowing where to find the best foodie hotspots in Madrid is tough if you're a first-timer. Experience its historical and culinary highlights on this small-group walking tour of tapas bars, passing city highlights and hidden gems along the way. Sample specialities paired with Spanish wine, vermouth, and more, as you learn about the history and cultural significance of tapas.

A trip to Lisbon isn't complete without making the most of the delicious food the city has on offer. Led by a local guide, join a small group to eat your way through three neighborhoods: Baixa, Chiado, and Cais do Sodré. Visit several small eateries loved by locals and sample dishes such as classic Portuguese-style codfish and tasty pastel de nata (buttery custard tarts). Wash it all down with local drinks—including Lisbon's signature sour cherry liqueur—and gain insight into both traditional and modern Portuguese food.

Borough Market is one of the oldest and most celebrated food markets in the world, and London Bridge is the historic neighborhood that grew up around it. This is the best food tour in London Bridge, and one of the top-rated things to do in London for food lovers visiting from abroad. Over 3 hours and 6 hand-picked stops, you will explore Borough Market and the London Bridge area with a local guide who knows every address worth knowing. English food has a reputation. This tour aims to change it. From a bacon and egg bap to award-winning fish and chips, artisanal British cheeses paired with ale, cider or honey mead, and a proper sticky toffee pudding, every stop is chosen for quality and the tastings add up to a full meal. There is also a Secret Dish revealed only on the day.

Switch up your evening plans and see a side of Tenerife only available at night with this stargazing and dinner package. Enjoy an all-inclusive experience that covers logistics, dinner, and an astronomy session. Become more familiar with the night sky with the use of telescopes and a guide who points out different planets, stars, and galaxies, all while you learn about the science and mythology behind what you see.

Explore the vast Vatican complex, without worrying about missing its highlights, on this group tour of its museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Relax with a meeting point away from the busy main entrance, and let your guide lead you Renaissance artworks, frescoes, and religious artifacts, providing insightful commentary along the way.

Make time for relaxation on your vacation with this day trip to Zakopane and its hot springs. Ideal for those staying in Krakow who want to visit Zakopane, this trip skips the need to navigate unfamiliar public transportation by arranging round-trip transfers for you. Enjoy two stops along the way at two small villages before you reach the Chochołów thermal pools. Then spend a few hours soaking in the warm water before it’s time to head back.

The Bay of Kotor—also called Boka—offers up islets, caves, and more. This boat tour lets you experience its highlights more easily and scenically than traveling by hire car or public transport. Prebook to secure your seat, and visit the Our Lady on the Rocks island church, a Soviet-era submarine base, and the Blue Grotto, to swim in its neon-blue waters. A choice of departures provides important flexibility.

Experience the true flavor of the Tuscan countryside—and enjoy wine tasting without designating a driver—on this Chianti wine tour from Florence. Visit local wineries in scenic villages to sample revered Tuscan wines and learn winemaking secrets. Alternatively, enhance your day with a morning cooking class preparing traditional Tuscan recipes paired with premium wines.

The Blue Grotto is the most famous sight on Capri, but the long wait at the cave entrance means that many boat tours skip a stop here. With this tour, set sail first thing in the morning to beat the crowds and cut wait times to a minimum. After taking in the grotto, enjoy a boat tour around the island with stops to swim and free time to explore on land (depending on the option selected). Opt for standard, small-group, or private tours to fit your travel style.

Known to some as the city of three cultures—because of its Muslim, Christian, and Jewish heritage—Toledo is a stunning medieval city that's an easy day trip from Madrid. Take a trip to this UNESCO World Heritage Site with this guided group tour, complete with round-trip Madrid transportation. After easy coach travel, enjoy sights like the old city walls, 12th-century synagogue, and Primate Cathedral (Catedral Primada)—all included.

Discover some of Northern Ireland’s top attractions with ease on this day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant's Causeway from Dublin. Leave the city behind and delve deep into rural Northern Ireland with your guide and enjoy photo stops at scenic locations, such as Dunluce Castle. In addition, the trip also visits the Dark Hedges and Belfast.

Avoid the crowds and explore Irish history in peace on this Book of Kells and Dublin Castle exterior tour. Visit the Trinity College Library, home to the famous Book of Kells—widely considered among the most important of all Ireland’s ancient treasures. Listen as your guide brings medieval Ireland to life, shedding light on the Book of Kells’ profound historical significance. Afterward, enjoy a guided walking tour around Dublin Castle’s mighty exterior. Visit the gardens and yards, and learn of the castle’s role as court, fortress, treasury, and jail.

Immerse yourself in the striking scenery, distinctive culture, and rich history of Andalucia during this full-day exploration from Seville. This multi-stop tour includes Ronda (one of Spain's oldest towns), as well as Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema—two of the region's celebrated White Villages. Additionally, stop to sample local olive oil, and benefit from time for both guided and independent sightseeing.

See a different side of Prague when you explore after dark—and learn all about the city's spooky history—on this ghostly walking tour through the Old Town. Wander down cobbled lanes and through intimate squares without the risk of getting lost, stopping at landmarks including the Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia and the Church of the Holy Ghost. Listen to frightful stories about the city's unexplained happenings and macabre events.

See the magical location where the hit fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” was filmed on a full-day tour of the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway from Belfast. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, visit key filming locations while listening to inside stories about popular characters. Ride through the atmospheric, tree-shrouded Dark Hedges Road and marvel at the mystifying rock formations of the Giant’s Causeway.

Amsterdam's vibrant culinary scene can be overwhelming to navigate on your own. Let a guide lead you on a small-group food and walking tour to relish the bites and cultural highlights of Amsterdam’s sophisticated Jordaan district. Visit local foodie hotspots to sample Dutch delicacies, including Gouda cheese, traditional Dutch apple pie, and herring.

After meeting your guide at the nearby metro station, you and your small group will set off for the Acropolis.  The tour brings some of history’s greatest treasures to life, offering an interactive experience you won’t get from a book or audio guide.  Your guide also times your visit to the Acropolis Museum to avoid the crowds and give you a more intimate experience.

Edinburgh's underground network of vaults, which dates from the 1700s, is one of the most fascinating parts of the city to explore. To truly understand these former slum dwellings, and their dark histories, you need to explore them in the company of a guide who can provide all of the necessary context, background information and spooky stories.

Explore five islands near the Croatian coast during this full-day speedboat sightseeing excursion from Split or Trogir. Visit Hvar, Ravnik, Budikovac, Vis, and Biševo during your trip, stopping to enjoy highlights like the famous Blue Cave, the fishing village of Komiža, swimming and snorkeling in Stiniva Cove, and the historic town of Hvar, plus much more. You will also visit some locations were Mamma Mia was filmed.

Warner Bros. Studios, where the "Harry Potter™" movies were made, sits on the outskirts of London, making it a bit of a trek. This full-day tour includes round-trip coach transportation from central London, so you can spend the day exploring the spellbinding movie sets on your own.

Explore the scenic streets of Prague by bike on this all-ages tour. Strap on a helmet, hop on a bike, and set out with your guide to learn about the historic center of Prague. Enjoy a leisurely ride through Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, Prague Castle, and more. Kid-size bikes are available.

Take a break from the city on a full-day trip through the Isle of Skye with convenient round-trip transport from central Inverness. In addition to navigating, your guide offers commentary about the area’s top landmarks, including Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, and the Old Man of Storr. Bring your camera: This trip offers endless panoramic views of Scotland’s natural landscape. Note that from late December to early February, the castle is closed to visitors but accessible for photos.