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If you fancy a break from the crowded sightseeing spots in Venice, then this catamaran tour is a great pick. With chill-out music to set the scene and plenty of places to sit or lie down, you can simply relax on board and enjoy the views of Venice from afar with a glass of spritz or prosecco. Places passed include Doge's Palace, St. Mark’s Square, and Santa Maria della Salute Church.

With this small-group tour, you can effortlessly check off Venice’s most iconic sight with ease—St. Mark’s Basilica. Choose from a variety of tours to match your preferences, then enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica. Here, you can delve into its history and golden mosaics with your guide.

Discover one of Modena’s most popular landmarks during a visit to the Pavarotti Museum. Utilize skip-the-line access with this ticket and maximize time at the museum, formerly the private home of beloved singer Luciano Pavarotti. See memorabilia, awards, costumes, and personal items during a self-led tour complete with audio guide.

Get exclusive insider access to the Colosseum's Arena Floor on this guided tour, entering through the same doorway as once used by gladiators. Follow in their footsteps and gain a unique perspective of this iconic monument as you gaze up into the stands. Then, head to the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to explore the sites of Rome’s earliest settlements.

This small-group walking tour includes hidden gems like the Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, known for its painted ceilings. Start at Trajan's Market—home of the Museum of the Imperial Forum—and continue to the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and other top sights. Your guide ensures time for photos and coin throwing at the Trevi Fountain.

Swap Venice’s usual tourist hotspots for a behind-the-scenes tour of a Murano glass factory. The island of Murano and its proud tradition of glassmaking is known throughout the world, and a visit to one of its workshops is a thrill for art lovers and curious travelers alike. See furnaces that reach 2552°F (1400°C), watch the glass blowers at work, and learn how Murano glass is carved, drilled, flattened, and polished.

Rome is a sprawling city and visiting its top sights on foot or with public transportation can be tiring. Make the most of your time and take in the best of Rome in just a few hours without getting footsore with this golf cart tour. Buzz through the city streets to admire headliners like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon, stopping to enjoy a closer look and snap photos.

Most Rome tours make you choose between visiting the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums. On this 2-for-1 sightseeing tour, tick off both attractions in just one day, plus the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Listen to stories spanning thousands of years of Eternal City history from your guide during both visits. In between, enjoy a break for lunch (own expense).

Delve into centuries of art and intrigue with skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Explore galleries packed with ancient wonders and masterpieces by Raphael and Michelangelo. Wander at your own pace through the papal apartments, Gallery of Maps, or the Hall of Animals with its virtual display of fantastic beasts. End your trip on a high with a visit to the Sistine Chapel.

Uncover the wonders of Vatican City—and avoid the hassle of planning your own excursion—on this private guided tour. Explore the renowned Vatican Museums, and marvel at their world-famous collection during a visit. Then, take in the extraordinary beauty of Michelangelo’s masterpiece on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Skip-the-line admission to both sights is included to help you save time and beat the crowds.

Explore ancient Rome’s scandalous side on this adults-only evening tour that blends history, humor, and a few drinks. In many historical tours the juicy details of love, sex, and power are left out, but this experience uncovers Rome’s risqué past and pairs the storytelling with stops for pizza and cocktails.

The Pantheon is one of ancient Rome’s best-preserved monuments and is hugely popular with travelers to the capital. Book your guaranteed entry ticket in advance to avoid lines, then enter the Pantheon with your prebooked ticket in hand, walking on the same stones where emperors once walked before you. Remember to bring a valid photo ID matching your reservation name for entry.

See Venice through the eyes of a local on this private tour. Find moments of calm and unexpected hidden gems as you travel by the Cannaregio on foot and learn to navigate the bustling local markets. In 2 hours you will learn about the center of Venice and its rich history, and even pick up some Italian to use on the rest of your trip! Sip Venetian coffee (or wine) and enjoy the sights away from the crowds.

Embark on a breathtaking cruise through the Venetian Lagoon to explore Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Witness live glass-blowing in Murano, stroll past Burano’s vibrant fishermen’s homes, and discover Torcello’s ancient charm. Guided by experts, this immersive experience offers insight into Venice’s origins and traditions. Admire the stunning scenery as you return, passing by St. Mark’s Basin. Ideal for lovers of history, art, and picturesque landscapes.

Sights in Rome are spread out, making a bus tour ideal—but long, cramped rides are a recipe for restlessness. Ideal for independent-minded travelers, this hop-on-hop-off bus tour lets you get down and explore whenever and wherever you wish. When booking, choose from a wide range of pass options, from half-day or single-route trips up to multi-day durations. Enjoy unimpeded views and listen to audio commentary in 12 languages.

Zip through the streets of Florence in an electric golf cart for a fun and unique way to explore the medieval city. Small enough to pass through narrow alleyways, these carts let you cover more distance than a walking tour. Listen to your guide’s commentary as you head to the city's most iconic attractions and neighborhoods, including the town of Fiesole, Michelangelo Square, and elsewhere—with great city views a bonus.

Skip-the-line at the Vatican Museums on this tour of one of the world’s most renowned collections of art. With a private guide, go straight inside the complex to admire the Vatican’s architecture, marvel at works by masters like Raphael and Caravaggio, and see some of the ‘hidden,’ off-the-beaten-path sites that many visitors miss, including the Pinacoteca. Of course, you visit the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s famous frescoes, and enter St. Peter’s Basilica from the museums, avoiding the main entrance line.

Discover one of Turin’s highlight landmarks without any hassle—this private, skip-the-line tour of the Royal Palace of Turin makes logistics seamless. Meet your guide outside the landmark and head straight inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the Savoy royalty who once inhabited the palace, see the Royal Armory and Library, explore the Gardens, and visit the Shroud Chapel and Turin Cathedral, where the Holy Shroud is kept but not visible.

Climb to the top of the Duomo for panoramic views on this self-guided tour, complete with entrance tickets and skip-the-line access. You also have access to Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery of San Giovanni, so feel free to explore as much of the area as you like. Gain insights into your surroundings from a provided audio guide.

Dive into the history and artistry of Florence on this small-group tour of the Duomo Cathedral, led by expert guides and audio guides in multiple languages. Explore the stunning interior, including Vasari’s frescoes and Brunelleschi’s architectural masterpiece, while uncovering the cathedral’s rich cultural significance. Complete your experience with insights into nearby landmarks like Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery of St. John.

Explore Rome’s Renaissance and Baroque art while unraveling the mysterious death of Caravaggio, the "Bad Boy of Baroque." Discover monumental piazzas, stunning churches, and his breathtaking masterpieces, all while investigating a 400-year-old murder. This tip-based walking tour takes you through history, secrets, and scandals you won’t forget.

The Pantheon is one of Rome's most visited ancient monuments, and without a prebooked ticket, queues at Piazza della Minerva during peak season can be significant. This prebooked timed entry ticket secures your spot at a chosen date and time, removing the need to purchase on arrival and the risk of the session selling out before you arrive.

Only one Roman monument has stood the test of time almost unchanged: the Pantheon. Explore this remarkably well-preserved ancient relic — built in AD 125 — with an archaeologist, going far, far beyond guidebook-level knowledge. You’ll hear the stories of Roman architects and engineers, saints and emperors, politicians and soldiers, and leave having experienced a time-traveling adventure.

Discover the most visited museums in Florence and two of the most visited in the world, admiring the most important works to appreciate the art of the Italian Renaissance. First you will visit the Uffizi Gallery with its Collections of Works of Art, Masterpieces by Renaissance artists and protagonists such as Michelangelo, Giotto, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and many others. Then the Accademia Gallery, the second most visited museum in Florence to discover Michelangelo's David, one of the most famous Florentine symbols. The Gallery is one of the places with the highest number of sculptures by Michelangelo, you can also admire the Museum of Musical Instruments, the largest collection of paintings with a gold background and the Hall of Prisoners with sculptures designed for Pope Julius II. You will enter from the priority entrance to the museum and enjoy a journey into the life of Michelangelo's genius.