Top Italy Half-day Tours

Make the most of your valuable vacation time by avoiding the long line at the Vatican Museums. You save hours of waiting time by booking a group tour with skip-the-line admission. Follow your guide on a carefully crafted itinerary and hear informative commentary as you admire the art and architecture. Admission is included to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica (depending on the option selected).

Venice is home to hundreds of attractions, making it difficult to cover the highlights in limited time. Ideal for first-time visitors, this full-day tour of Venice checks off top sights. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Finally, visit St. Marks's Basilica and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge's Palace.

Explore the Vatican without spending hours waiting in line thanks to skip-the-line access. This Vatican guided tour helps you navigate the vast collections with ease, offering insights you might miss alone. Visit highlights such as the Gallery of Maps and Pinecone Courtyard, then continue to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica—making this one of the most complete Vatican museum tours available.

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.

Experience the famous beauty and flavor of Italy’s Chianti wine region on this half-day tour from Florence. Travel through the rolling hills and vineyards of the Tuscan countryside, stopping at two estate wineries to taste authentic Chianti wines and snack on regional specialties like bruschetta and cheese.

This flexible group tour from Florence offers options and upgrades that make it easy to visit Pisa's main highlights. Don't worry about navigating unfamiliar public tranportation, with two-way coach transfers arranged for you. Get dropped off at Piazza dei Miracoli, then choose to explore on your own or upgrade to a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets to Pisa Cathedral and the Leaning Tower.

Experience the best of Milan on a half-day small-group walking tour that includes skip-the-line access to see the "Last Supper," Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece. You’ll also have the special access ticket for the Milan Duomo. Your guide provides commentary throughout and stops outside Teatro Alla Scala so that you can view it up close.

Spend a few hours exploring Rome’s Colosseum with this live- or audio-guided experience. Meet your host to collect your tickets and head inside with your audio guide on your smartphone, or meet your guide and group. Explore the nearly 2,000-year-old amphitheater and learn about the spectacles and gladiatorial contests once held there. Stroll through its arches and corridors before heading to the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Make a day of your outing to the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii with this tour that pairs a guided visit of the site with lunch at a winery on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius. Delve into the history and fate of the ancient city of Pompeii with an archaeologist guide, then relax over lunch at a nearby winery to taste a number of wines produced on the volcanic slopes.

Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.

Snack your way through the streets of Palermo on this Sicilian food tour. Explore backstreet markets and food stalls specializing in local delicacies such as stuffed rice balls and chickpea fritters as your guide fills you in on local history and culture. Find eateries you’d probably miss going alone. Plus, this small-group tour has a limited number of participants for a more personalized experience.

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.

With so many spread-out sights, Rome can become a tiring place when you’re sightseeing. This golf cart tour cuts out both the fatigue and the heavier traffic, efficiently shuttling you around the key sights of Rome like the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon, with a sweet treat at the end—a gelato.

Skip the hassle of navigating Sicily’s hill towns on your own and make the most of limited time in port. This tour connects two of the region’s most scenic spots, pairing Castelmola’s sweeping views of Mt. Etna with Taormina’s lively streets and coastal panoramas. Enjoy a smooth, guided experience that lets you explore, shop, and take in the highlights without the stress of planning.

Trek around Mount Etna on this tour with a small group and an expert trekking guide. Set off from Taormina to spend the day learning about the volcano's history, exploring craters and lava caves. Stop at a local chalet for an included snack and wine. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off can be arranged on request.

Venture outside Rome’s historic center to take in ancient sights that many tourists miss, all on this electric-assist bike tour along the Ancient Appian Way. See ruins like the Aurelian Walls, Circus of Maxentius, and Roman aqueducts, all the while cycling with ease through the countryside. Choose between two different-length tours to suit your schedule. The longer tour includes a guided visit to the 2nd-century catacombs.

Maximize time in Venice with an express tour designed to feature the city’s top sights in a short time period. Explore Venice with a walking tour that includes entry to St. Mark’s Basilica, and skip-the-line entry to the popular Doge’s Palace. To fully appreciate the grandeur of Venice, finish your tour in style with a scenic gondola ride.

Immerse yourself in Florence’s rich history, art, and architecture on this comprehensive small-group walking tour. Gain access to the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries to marvel at masterpieces like Michelangelo’s "David" and Renaissance paintings. Stroll through Florence’s historic streets with your guide, visiting landmarks like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria, while uncovering the stories that make the city unforgettable.

Enjoy the benefits of a small-group tour on this best-of-Florence half-day highlights tour limited to a small group. Hear the stories behind Michelangelo’s “David” at the Accademia, marvel at the massive Duomo, and step inside the palatial Uffizi Galleries, all without getting lost or overwhelmed. Headsets and a smaller group size mean you won't miss a word of your guide’s insightful commentary.

Embark on a guided tour through one of the world's most renowned archaeological complexes―the ancient Roman city of Pompeii―and learn the vast history of this well-preserved site. Join your guide on a walk through the ruins, preserved under layers of volcanic pumice and ash since AD 79 until its rediscovery more than 1,500 years later. Pass former houses and storefronts, visit the Stabian Baths, climb the stairs of a Roman amphitheater and more.

Don't just learn about Italian farm-to-table cooking—have the rare opportunity to immerse yourself in a real working farm on this half-day tour. Convenient transportation takes you from downtown Sorrento straight into nature. Upon arrival, explore olive and lemon groves, learn how wine is made, and discover the pace of farming life. Then, enjoy a generous sampling of the farm’s products, as well as a freshly prepared lunch.

Skip the lines to the the Vatican Museums, discover history, artifacts and papal treasures at the galleries and you will arrive at the Sistine Chapel, with Michelangelo's Last Judgment. Explore an iconic landmark like no other in this city full of them! Visit the Basilica of San Pietro with our top-rated guide, who will tell you about the history and birth of the largest Basilica in the world. Admire works such as the Pietà by Michelangelo and the majestic Baldacchino by Bernini.

See Milan's main sights and landmarks and take advantage of your skip-the-line admission to Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' by booking this action-packed, small-group tour. Follow your knowledgeable guide through the streets of Milan, stopping at spots like La Scala opera house, the magnificent gothic Duomo and Sforza Castle. And then stroll right past the line to see the Da Vinci masterpiece depicting Jesus and his disciples eating their last supper.