Top Italy Art & Culture

Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.

Discover one of the most iconic artworks of the Italian Renaissance—and take the hassle out of your sightseeing experience—with pre-purchased skip-the-line tickets to Florence's Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia). Pick from several entry times and head inside to discover Michelangelo's world-renowned “David” sculpture, as well as other masterpieces, at your own pace. Learn more about Italian Renaissance art with an informative audio guide, which you can stop and start when you wish.

The Colosseum is one of Rome's most-visited attractions but many travelers miss the chance to learn about the ancient site when visiting alone. This guided tour ensures that you get the most out of your visit by taking you inside the Colosseum in the company of a guide who brings its history to life. Afterward, continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for further immersion in Ancient Rome.

Described by Michelangelo as the work of angels, the Pantheon is one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome and one of its most beautiful. Head past the endless queues with timed entry and explore at your own pace. Walk its vast rotunda, marvel at its famous dome, and see the tomb of Renaissance painter Raphael, as well as its many statues and alters.

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.

Pompeii's massive ruins can be daunting to explore on your own. Skip the guidebook and map and instead take one of Italy's most evocative ancient sites with an engaging guide on this tour from Sorrento. Skip the crowded train and travel by coach, then skip admission lines and follow your guide to focus on the site's highlights in just a few hours. Marvel at excavated houses, marketplaces, baths, and frescoes remarkably preserved by ash, and learn about the civilization that once thrived here.

Make the most of your precious time in Florence with priority entrance tickets to the world-famous Accademia Gallery, best known as the home of Michelangelo's 'David' statue. Beat the crowds that are a constant at this popular attraction, and head straight inside the hallowed halls to feast your eyes on the iconic sculpture plus masterworks of Renaissance painting by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and many others. Stay as long as you like during museum opening hours, and view the art at your own pace.

See all that Tuscany has to offer without breaking the bank on this budget-friendly day trip to Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano from Florence. Save hours with coach transportation and enjoy free time to explore the medieval old towns of Siena and San Gimignano, plus the highlights of Pisa. Upgrade to tour Siena with a guide, plus choose a lunch add-on featuring a traditional, 3-course meal with wine pairing for a hassle-free, all-inclusive day.

Home to masterworks from Botticelli and Michelangelo (including the iconic *David* sculpture), the Accademia Gallery in Florence draws huge crowds. That's not a problem on this tour, however: You'll beat the crowds with skip-the-line admission, maximizing your time to explore. Plus, you’ll tour the gallery with a guide—audio headset included—and learn insights about the masterpieces that you'd never get on your own.

Get familiar with the ins and outs of Florence on this small-group walking tour of the city. Your local guide leads you through town, taking you past landmarks such as the Church of Santa Maria Novella, the Medici Chapels, the Duomo, and the Uffizi Gallery, sharing the history and culture of the city as you go.

The Vatican draws thousands of visitors daily for a good reason—the UNESCO-listed complex houses priceless religious artworks and Renaissance architecture. This skip-the-line ticket grants fast-track access to the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. Rather than waiting in endless lines, breeze through admission and get right to the hundreds of papal galleries and Michelangelo’s frescoes.

The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica are must-visit attractions in Rome but navigating the vast collections alone can be daunting. With this guided tour, save hours of time with skip-the-line admission tickets. A guide ensures you see the gallery highlights in just a few hours. View major works by Raphael, Michelangelo, and other masters, marvel at the Sistine Chapel, and also get access to enormous St. Peter’s Basilica.

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.

The Colosseum is one of Rome's top attractions, so make the most of your visit on a guided tour that gives you special access to enter the amphitheater's arena via the same entrance that gladiators once used for their battles. Once inside, explore the ancient landmark with a guide, and then head outside to tour the archaeological area of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Get more out of your time in Naples by heading off on a small-group day trip to discover one of Italy’s most famous archaeological sites—Pompeii. Instead of having to wait in a long ticket line, you can benefit from skip-the-line admission, as well as a guided tour around the archeological ruins of Pompeii, including the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, and patrician houses with well-preserved mosaics and frescoes.

Avoid wasting time in the notoriously long lines at Florence’s Accademia Gallery and spend more time in the home of Michelangelo’s David. Navigate the museum’s vast halls under the guidance of an expert guide, who will provide richness to your experience through informative narration. After your tour, feel free to stay on as long as you want to explore independently.

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 during the extra time included.

Explore the dark side of the Eternal City's past with this haunted Rome walking tour by moonlight. Take in some of the city’s most famous squares, churches, and bridges after sunset as you listen to eerie tales of wandering ghosts, ghastly murders, and chilling executions involving infamous popes, emperors, and even artists. Discover a chapel decorated with human bones, a bridge long lined with corpses, and other horrifying sights.

Experience more than 2,500 years of history—and see the best of Rome's attractions—on this private tour. Roam the streets of this city in a comfortable, covered, street-legal golf cart. This family-friendly sightseeing tour offers a narrated journey of the palaces, monuments, churches, fountains, and statues that define the rich heritage of Italy's capital. Plus, the itinerary is customized to your preferences, so you can see the sights that interest you most.

Visit two of Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions on this full-day shore excursion from Naples. Journey along the picturesque Amalfi Coast; enjoy free time to explore the hilltop towns of Positano and Sorrento; then marvel at the archeological wonders of ancient Pompeii on a guided tour.

Travel to the highest point reachable by train in Europe on this full-day tour of the Swiss Alps and Saint Moritz, a luxury alpine resort town in Switzerland’s Engadin Valley. After some free time in Saint Moritz for shopping or pastry tastings (own expense), hop aboard the Bernina Red Train for a cliff-hanging 2.5-hour ride through the Alps—on a route with UNESCO World Heritage status.

Pompeii and Herculaneum are among the world’s most important Roman archaeological sites, but the ruins can be hard to interpret to the untrained eye. Experience the extraordinary archaeological wonders with a professional archaeologist on this hassle-free small-group tour. Learn about the history and architecture of these two cities buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79. Choose the departure option that best suits your travel plans and enjoy a seamless visit with admission tickets included.

Visit the historic vacation homes of the Roman elite on a Rome to Tivoli day trip. The full-day guided excursion includes tours of Tivoli’s two UNESCO-listed sites: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Hear Renaissance and Ancient Roman history and scandal, admire archaeological ruins and explore some of Italy’s most extravagant private gardens.