Top Europe Museums - page 2

Spend less time wandering and more time admiring the masterpieces of the Rijksmuseum on a small-group guided tour. Designed with time-pressed travelers in mind, this tour takes you straight to the highlights to admire paintings by European masters such as Rembrandt and Hals, and offers insight into European art history that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebooks. Plus, a small group means that you have plenty of opportunities to ask your guide questions.

Aeroscopia is one of the leading aviation and aeronautical museums in France and lies just a 25-minute drive from Toulouse. On this self-guided tour, discover Toulouse’s aviation history through interactive exhibitions, step on-board an Airbus A300B and Concorde, and admire the huge collection of aircraft including everything from WWII fighters and commercial planes.

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Josefov, Prague's Jewish quarter, on this morning walking tour. Explore the district in the company of an expert in Prague's Jewish history and enjoy included admission to synagogues and the hauntingly beautiful Jewish cemetery. Learn all about this small community in the Czech capital and their struggles throughout the centuries.

By prebooking this Choco-Story Brussels admission ticket, you guarantee your visit while in the city. Explore the exhibits at your own pace, learning about the history of chocolate and how it’s made from bean to bar. Spend time watching a master chocolate-maker prepare pralines, and then taste them yourself.

Trace the delicious history of cocoa with a ticket to the Choco-Story Chocolate Museum in Bruges. From the ancient Aztecs and Mayans to gourmet European chocolatiers, discover how cocoa beans have been cultivated and enjoyed for centuries. See historic chocolate-making objects from around the world and learn the steps for transforming raw beans into creamy chocolate truffles, bars, and figurines. End your visit with a sweet sampling of fine Belgian chocolate.

Step inside Rome’s prestigious Borghese Gallery without waiting in line with this fast-access entry. With your skip-the-line ticket in hand, you’ll head past the general entry line so you can get up close quicker to works by Caravaggio, Titian, Raphael, and more. Just note that some rooms in the gallery may be sporadically closed due to renovation work.

A visit to the Uffizi Gallery often means waiting in a long line to get in. With a timed entry ticket, you can enter at your pre-booked time and explore this art museum's collections, including Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and more. This self-guided visit option includes a downloadable audio guide app (optional) for flexible exploration at your own pace.

Experience the Musée de l'Orangerie at your convenience with a reserved access entrance ticket. Eliminate the hassle of long queues and waiting for ticket sales to commence with your advance booking. Navigate through the museum at your leisure, free from the constraints of large group tours, allowing you to fully appreciate the incredible artworks on display. The Musée de l'Orangerie is an art gallery showcasing impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces, situated in the western corner of Tuileries Gardens adjacent to Place de la Concorde in Paris. While it is best known as the permanent location for Claude Monet's eight Water Lilies murals, don’t miss out on viewing other significant pieces by artists such as Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Rousseau, Alfred Sisley, Chaim Soutine, and Maurice Utrillo among many others.

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.

The Louvre's 35,000 artworks can overwhelm even seasoned museum-goers. This focused tour cuts through the chaos, guiding you straight to the collection's must-sees, including the Mona Lisa and the Winged Victory. Your guide shares the history behind each masterpiece and shares lesser-known stories of art heists and hidden details. Personalize your tour to suit you, with group, small-group, or private options to match your budget.

Exploring Rome’s ancient sites independently can be confusing and time-consuming, especially when trying to make sense of what you’re seeing among vast ruins. With this self-guided visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, you set your own pace while discovering the stories behind each landmark. A mobile audio guide helps highlight key historical moments inside the Colosseum, and local assistance is available to help you navigate entry logistics and get oriented throughout your visit.

The Vatican Museums are one of Rome’s highlights, but with millions of travelers vying to get inside, they mean long wait times. Skip the lines and go straight to the remarkable art and architecture, including the Sistine Chapel, on this small-group guided tour. End by entering St. Peter's Basilica via a reserved access corridor and marvel at the church's highlights.

Discover one of the most iconic artworks of the Italian Renaissance—and take the hassle out of your sightseeing experience—with a tour of Florence's Accademia Gallery. Discover Michelangelo's world-renowned “David” sculpture, as well as other masterpieces, and learn more about Italian Renaissance art from your guide or an informative audio guide, depending on the option you've chosen.

Florence is home to three “David” statues, but the original masterpiece by Michelangelo is housed within the Accademia Gallery. Enjoy skip-the-line access to see the real thing without waiting. Whether you want to quickly see the colossal statue and move on or take in other Renaissance artworks by Botecelli, Pontormo, and more, do so at your own pace.

The British Museum in London houses more than eight million artifacts, making it difficult to find the top attractions on your own. This small-group or private tour does the work for you, with a guide to show you around some carefully curated highlights. View important pieces such as the Mummy of Katebet, the Rosetta Stone, and more, as you uncover their significance and history.

Avoid the rush of group tours and explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum at your own pace with this self-guided AI video tour. Simply download the app on your phone, plug in your own headphones, and explore. Wander the main floors of the ancient amphitheater before continuing to the nearby ancient sites. Upgrade for access to the restricted arena floor, or to add on a VR experience.

Moco Museum Barcelona brings modern and contemporary art to the masses, from Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí to digital experiential art and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Prebook your admission for a seamless experience and enjoy street art pieces by artists such as Keith Haring, Salvador Dali, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Yayoi Kusama, and explore a dedicated Banksy exhibition.

Explore the amazing underground sculptures, caverns, and even a cathedral at the Wieliczka Salt Mines on an easy half-day tour from Krakow. Avoid the hassle of reading Polish bus timetables with hotel or central-Krakow transfers (if option selected). Learn all about the history of the centuries-old salt mines from your guide and marvel at the many complex and beautiful salt sculptures.

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.

Tickets to Florence’s famous Uffizi Gallery often sell out weeks in advance, so secure your admission and avoid getting stuck in a long line for same-day tickets with this prebooked entry. Choose a time slot on the day you prefer and zip past the crowds so you can spend more time inside admiring works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and other iconic artists.

Immerse in Second World War history and follow in the footsteps of legends when you prebook your ticket to the Churchill War Rooms, the epicenter of British government for most of the war. Explore the top-secret Map Room, discover a communications room disguised as a toilet, and hear more stories on your audio guide. Your package also includes a sightseeing app and an audio tour of political London.

Without a guide on hand to point out features and provide context, it can be easy to miss key details when exploring the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill. Discover the Eternal City’s imperial roots on this tour, which offers small-group and private upgrades. Learn directly from your guide as you cover these ancient sites in under a few hours, making it easy to fit into a busy vacation schedule.

Enjoy entrance to Oslo's Kon-Tiki Museum, dedicated to the sea expeditions of Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl. The museum is home to Heyerdahl's balsa wood Kon-Tiki raft, which he used to sail from Peru to Polynesia in 1947, as well as numerous other exhibits. See artifacts relating to Heyerdahl's visits to Easter Island, marvel at the stunning craftsmanship of the RA—the first ship to sail under a United Nations flag—and learn about one of Norway's most legendary figures. Your attraction ticket includes a noon showing of the Oscar-winning Kon-Tiki documentary film.

Guarantee your entry to Berlin’s award-winning DDR Museum with this ticket to the historical institution. Ideal for history enthusiasts, the DDR Museum’s interactive exhibits transport you to post-WWII East Germany to experience life behind the “Iron Curtain,” an era characterized by socialism and espionage. See reconstructions of original living spaces, undergo a mock Stasi interrogation, and sit inside an authentic Trabi car.