Top Italy Historical Tours - page 3

Maximize time at Florence's historic galleries, cathedrals, and museums during this tour. Including stops at the Accademia Gallery, the Florence Duomo, and more, your guide will lead you to their highlights. Save vacation time with skip-the-line access to the Accademia. Don't worry about missing Michelangelo's David; it's a key stop on the tour. Get a deeper insight into the Duomo complex with stops at the Duomo Museum and the Baptistery.

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.

Save precious vacation time when you book this tour of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome with either an audio guide or a tour guide, so you don't miss out on valuable information. Even better, it includes access to the reconstructed Arena Floor, usually off-limits to the public. After visiting the ancient gladiatorial arena, proceed to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, to recount the story of Rome’s founding.

The Colosseum is one of Rome’s notable landmarks— but understanding its history isn’t easy without a guide. On this small-group tour, listen to stories of emperors and gladiators as you tour the ancient amphitheater. Then visit the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to gain further insight into the city's ancient history. This tour comes with different upgrades, so you can customize your experience to suit your budget and interests.

Get a deeper insight into the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum on this group tour with an archaeologist guide. Benefit from skip-the-line admission, meaning less time spent waiting around. Visit the Samnite house and the Temple of the Augustales, and see the remains of the thermal baths and gymnasium. Along the way, learn how the city was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Explore the Vatican like never before with skip-the-line priority access and a guide leading your small group. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking galleries of the Vatican Museums, marvel at the Sistine Chapel's iconic frescoes by Michelangelo, and, if open, visit the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica. Ensure you don't miss any of the highlights by booking a tour.

Walk in the footsteps of ancient gladiators with a group or private tour. Stand where gladiators once fought and hear stories of Rome's ruthless games and battles, then explore the Colosseum's first and second levels with your guide. Finish with a visit to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum to complete your journey through ancient Rome.

Navigate one of the world’s largest and most visited museum complexes with confidence on a guided Vatican tour. Skip-the-line entry helps you avoid lengthy waits, while expert commentary brings the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel to life. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by the vast collections, gain a deeper understanding of the art, history, and personalities behind these iconic masterpieces.

The Vatican Museums hold a collection so vast that first-time visitors lose hours finding the highlights. An art historian-guide cuts through it, with entry included and a route straight to the major works, ending at the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's ceiling. Hear the stories behind the art as you go, and upgrade to add a guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica.

Explore the awe-inspiring Cenacolo by Leonardo Da Vinci, famously known as the Last Supper, guided by a knowledgeable local expert. Ensure your seamless entry and a dedicated visit with the fresco using your Skip-the-Line ticket. Capturing the moment when Jesus reveals that one of the Apostles will betray him, this artwork adopts an innovative approach by depicting the disciples' genuine reactions. The painting serves as a profound exploration of diverse human emotions. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of this masterpiece and relish the ultimate 'once-in-a-lifetime experience' in Milan!

Cover the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in just hours with this tour of the sights in ancient Rome. With a guide, head into the Colosseum to walk in the footsteps of gladiators, emperors, and plebeians as tales of the brutal games ring in your ears. Stroll amid the ruins of the Roman Forum, then discover layers of Roman history on Palatine Hill.

The Uffizi Gallery is home to hundreds of Renaissance-era masterworks, including pieces from Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Caravaggio. Enjoy an intimate introduction to the iconic collection in a group of a maximum of fifteen people during this small-group guided tour, which includes fast-track admission tickets and audio headsets, so you can move freely without missing a word.

Maximize your Roman adventure with this thoughtfully designed full-day Rome tour. This immersive experience takes you to the Eternal City’s most iconic landmarks, including highlights like the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Trevi Fountain. With an English-speaking guide and all major admission fees included, this tour ensures you savor Rome’s rich history, art, and culture in just one unforgettable day.

No one should leave Rome without visiting the Colosseum, Roman Forum, or Palatine Hill, where the city began—yet understanding the history behind the ruins can be a challenge when visiting independently. Enrich your visit with crucial context on this guided tour which also includes admission. Prefer the freedom of visiting alone? Then opt for entry combined with an audioguide, and listen to recorded insights while you wander.

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 vast Vatican complex, without worrying about missing its highlights, on this group tour of its museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Relax with a meeting point away from the busy main entrance, as your guide leads you through the Vatican to its Renaissance artworks, frescoes, and religious artifacts, providing insightful commentary along the way.

Rome's underground sites are scattered, and piecing together their history and getting between each in a day takes planning. Follow a guide between them instead, with admission included, so you skip any long lines. See the Catacombs, the bone-lined Capuchin Crypt, and the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, with the route and timing handled.

The La Scala Theater in Milan’s city center is one of the world’s most famous opera houses, inaugurated in 1778. Join a small group and a guide to explore the temple of music and learn about its secrets and history. See a collection of set designs, musical instruments, and costumes that have been used for some of the greatest performances during your tour.

The Vatican is one of Rome’s most popular attractions, with the large crowds and long lines to match. Save valuable vacation time with this half-day guided tour, which offers skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, giving you more time to explore these iconic sites with ease. For a more relaxed experience, book the late afternoon tours (St. Peter’s Basilica excluded).

Home to masterworks from Botticelli and Michelangelo (including the original 'David' sculpture), the Accademia Gallery in Florence draws significant crowds. That's not a problem on this group tour, however. Beat the crowds with skip-the-line admission, which maximizes 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.

Make the most of your time in Rome and cover the city's A-list attractions without the hassle of a map and guidebook with this small-group walking tour. Navigate the crowds more efficiently with a guide as you stroll through Rome's historic center. Marvel at must-see attractions such as the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and more with insights from your guide.

Discover the Vatican Museums’ extraordinary treasures on a guided tour, showcasing masterpieces collected by the popes over centuries. Admire works by Giotto, Raphael, and Caravaggio in the Pinacoteca Gallery, antique sculptures in the Chiaramonti Museum, and 16th-century maps in the Gallery of Maps. Marvel at Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, "The Creation of Adam" and "The Last Judgment," in the Sistine Chapel before ending with a guided visit inside St. Peter's Basilica.

Enjoy a rare bird’s-eye view over Rome with this tour of St. Peter’s Basilica that includes a climb to the top of its dome. Visit St. Peter’s Square and church with an art historian guide to marvel at its Renaissance art and architecture. Then head underground to see the grottoes and St. Peter's tomb before climbing the dome to admire the church interiors and the surrounding city from above.

Knowing where to start when visiting Rome's archaeological sites can be daunting, especially for first-time visitors. This group tour handles the planning for you, with an itinerary that includes the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Enjoy stepping onto the amphitheater's restricted arena floor, something the majority travelers aren't able to access. Gain deeper insights through your guide's commentary, which goes beyond what you'll find on the information panels.