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Home to masterpieces such as Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” and featuring works by Renaissance artists including Michelangelo, the Uffizi Galleries are among Italy’s most popular art museums. Avoid the risk of missing out by purchasing tickets in advance. The Uffizi can sell out at peak times, so ensure you can check off this must-visit attraction. Once inside, spend as long as you like wandering the art-filled halls and galleries.

The Vatican is enormous and extremely popular, which can make exploring overwhelming. Save time, make sure you see all the highlights from its collections and gain a greater understanding of the history and significance of the art on this private guided tour, which includes skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

Save valuable vacation time by skipping the long lines for entry into the Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese Gardens on this private tour. Explore the gallery and gardens with an art historian guide to see works by Titian, Bernini and Caravaggio across two floors and a stroll through the peaceful gardens with views of the city.

With a vast collection of religious artefacts, masterworks, and frescoes around every corner, the sheer amount that's on display at the Vatican can make visiting a challenge for youngsters. On this fully interactive, child-friendly private tour, explore the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with your guide, and hear stories about the Vatican that the whole family can enjoy.

You could read *A Moveable Feast*, Ernest Hemingway’s 1964 memoir about Paris. But there’s nothing like experiencing the famous writer's Parisian haunts yourself. Ideal for literary aficionados, this small-group walking tour delves deep into the Lost generation. Explore the Left Bank on foot, discovering places where Hemingway (and other luminaries like James Joyce, Gertrude Stein, and F. Scott Fitzgerald) once lived and worked, with archival photos to bring lost literary histories to life.

Finding authentic Shakespeare sites in London can be tricky without local insight. This private tour solves that by guiding you to landmarks tied to the Bard, while a former professional actor brings the stories to life with dramatic readings. Learn about his life, works, and controversies—including religion and authorship—ensuring a richer, more engaging experience than wandering the city on your own.

The Vatican's expansive collection of art and religious artefacts can be daunting for first-time visitors. This private tour leaves the route planning and organization to your guide, who'll introduce you to the complex's highlights that you might miss if touring solo. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s Basilica, as you take in masterpieces by Raphael, Michelangelo, and more.

Make the most of a visit to one of the world's greatest art collections on this priority access, wheelchair-accessible tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Head right inside the complex with a private guide and a provided headset so you can clearly hear the commentary. Together, navigate highlights like the Pigna Courtyard and Raphael Rooms, and finish inside the magnificent Sistine Chapel adorned with Michelangelo’s frescoes.

Unearth the secrets of Paris' largest and most famous cemetery on a small-group walking tour of Père Lachaise. Instead of navigating the maze of a cemetery on your own, follow your guide to the final resting places of luminaries including Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Chopin, and Oscar Wilde. With a group size limited to 10, you'll enjoy amore intimate and respectful experience at this hallowed landmark.

Follow in the footsteps of iconic playwright William Shakespeare on this half-day walking tour of central London. Explore the lively South Bank and tour the Globe Theatre, plus see the site of the original theater and its competitor, the Rose Theatre. Additional attractions include Southwark Cathedral, Winchester Palace, the Golden Hinde, and Borough Market.

Discover three historic British sites in just one day—and without tackling the UK roads yourself—on this private tour from London to Windsor Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Cotswolds. In the morning, meet your guide at your London hotel; hop aboard your comfortable, private vehicle, and venture beyond the city limits to Windsor Castle. Afterwards, visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, and enjoy a stop in the picturesque Cotswolds.

Fire up for the festive season, no matter what time of year it is, on a private walking tour that covers the locations immortalized by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Taking a private tour lets you tweak your itinerary according to what interests you most, and makes sure that you enjoy the undivided attention of your guide.

Like many of Rome’s historic sites, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel can be difficult to visit in a wheelchair. With this private, wheelchair-friendly tour, the marvels of Italy’s most impressive collection of art are accessible to everyone. Enjoy priority access and admire the highlights of these famous galleries with the insights from your own guide.

The Colosseum draws some of the largest crowds of any site in Rome, and navigating the arena and Roman Forum without context makes it easy to move through both without a clear understanding of what you're looking at. This private tour is led by an art historian who covers the history of the gladiatorial arena and walks through the Roman Forum, where the layout and remains of ancient Rome's civic center come into focus.

The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica are among Rome's busiest sites, and navigating all three with children takes a particular approach that standard tours don't offer. This private family tour includes guaranteed skip-the-line access, with a guide who uses games and stories to keep younger travelers engaged throughout.

See a side of London most Muggles miss on this morning walking tour of real-life locations featured in the movie adaptations of J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter™ books. See Platform 9 3/4 at King’s Cross, find the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron, and visit the places that inspired Diagon Alley and other much-loved spots from the wizarding world. Gain a unique perspective and go beyond the main tourist attractions.

Cut the vast Vatican complex down to size and cover the highlights in just a few hours with this private guided tour. Save time with skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums. Take in Renaissance masterpieces and religious artefacts. Then enjoy Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel as you listen to insights from your guide.

Discover the magical world of Harry Potter with your family on a half-day private tour in London. Fun for kids and adults alike, this tour takes you around many filming locations from the movies. Highlights include Diagon Alley (Leadenhall Market), the Ministry of Magic (Scotland Place), and Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross Station.

Engross yourself in all things Dan Brown and Dante in this private Inferno-themed tour of Florence. Follow the tracks of the fictional protagonist, Robert Langton, to the secret passages and the Salone dei Cinquecento, to see masterpieces by Michelangelo and other artists. Visit the apartments of Cosimo, see Dante Alighieri's death mask, step inside the Palazzo Vecchio, get a look at Dante's former home, and more.

The Colosseum and Roman Forum have significant accessibility infrastructure, including elevators, accessible routes, and step-free paths, but the routing isn't obvious to wheelchair users without prior knowledge. This private tour takes you across both sites using the accessible routes and elevators with a guide planning the path through the Colosseum and the Forum's step-free sections.

The sprawling Vatican Museums can be challenging to visit for families. With this kid-friendly private tour, explore with a specialized guide who knows how to keep the entire family engaged while covering the massive galleries and the Sistine Chapel in just a few hours. Avoid a long line with fast-track admission and engage with top artworks through trivia questions and scavenger hunts.

Lose yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter™ on this private walking tour of London. Visit the locations used to film the Harry Potter movies, including the Leaky Cauldron, Diagon Alley, the Ministry of Magic, and the Ollivanders Wand Shop, and follow in the footsteps of characters such as Harry, Hermione, and Dumbledore. Hotel pickup is included. Plus, this personalized tour lets you explore at pace suited to you.

Explore two quintessentially English regions on a private day tour, skipping the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads. Literature and theater enthusiasts will delight in visiting Shakespeare’s birthplace and other landmarks in Stratford-upon-Avon tied to the Bard. Then, venture into the picturesque Cotswolds, with its charming villages, rolling landscapes, and quaint cottages.

Far more than your typical coffee shops, the historic cafes of Budapest epitomize the city's golden age of the 19th and early 20th century. Walk through the city en route to its most iconic cafes alongside an art historian guide on this private tour, which includes stops at five of the classic cafes that inspired Budapest's writers, poets, and artists. Gain a deeper understanding of the city's history and culture as you go.