Top Italy Literary Tours - page 8

I have been a professional photographer for 30 years. I speak Italian and English. I offer both a photoshoot and a unique experience in the city. You will have the chance to visit the most beautiful parts of Venice while I take pictures and share some enchanting Venetian stories. We will see romantic canals where gondolas proceed silently and lightly and the water becomes a mirror. We will cross ancient bridges and hidden and mysterious places, rich in history and stories.

Experience Rome's ancient wonders through the eyes of a local guide on this private tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. With so much to see over a vast complex of ruins, it’s easy for solo explorers to miss the highlights. This comprehensive tour covers all the must-see landmarks, including the Arch of Constantine, the Temple of Julius Caesar, and the Senate House.

Combine the majesty of the Vatican with dazzling views from St. Peter’s Dome on this private half-day tour, led by a professional art historian guide. Explore the Vatican Museums, including the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, admire the mosaics inside St. Peter’s Dome, and enjoy sweeping views from its highest point, then explore St. Peter’s Basilica. Includes skip-the-line tickets.

Castel Sant'Angelo layers nearly 2,000 years of use into one structure—built as Hadrian's tomb, converted to a papal fortress, used as a prison and execution site, and connected to the Vatican by an escape corridor. Walking it without context means moving through rooms whose changing functions aren't obvious. Instead of exploring alone, an art historian guides you through the imperial and papal history for an in-depth visit.

Explore the eerie underworld beneath Rome’s streets on this private skip-the-line tour of two of the city’s darkest sites: the Capuchin Crypt and the St. Sebastian Catacombs. After pickup from your hotel, visit the crypt where the bones of almost 4,000 monks decorate walls, ceilings, and even chandeliers. Next, follow your personal archaeologist through the tunnels where early Christians buried their dead, as an iPad reveals how it once looked.

Rome is home to some of the world’s best-preserved ancient sights—but getting younger visitors interested in these iconic attractions can prove challenging. This kid-friendly private tour ensures even the youngest travelers stay engaged. Explore the iconic Colosseum and nearby Roman Forum with a guide adept at working with kids, and get more out of your sightseeing experience.

Encourage your child’s interest in art on a private, kid-friendly tour of the Uffizi Galleries in Florence. Skip the long lines with guaranteed priority access and follow your guide through the galleries straight to the highlights, all while listening to stories about the artists and their famous paintings designed to entertain fidgety children and adults alike. Along the way, enjoy a more immersive and personalized way to explore the museum than you'd otherwise get. Entrance fees are included in this 2.5-hour experience.

Florence’s Accademia Gallery is one of the greatest museums in the world, so make sure you don't miss a thing on a private tour led by an art expert guide. With included skip-the-line tickets, save time and head right inside to begin admiring masterpieces like Michelangelo's colossal “David” statue and unfinished “Slaves” series. Backstories and anecdotes about the art help enhance your viewing of these world-famous works.

Discover the highlights of Rome, even if you have limited time, on this private half-day tour with an art historian guide. See the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, and avoid the crowds through the center of Rome as you wander the neighborhoods like a local. See ancient temples, such as the Pantheon, and modern architecture, all together in the heart of Italy’s capital.

With a private guide, visit the Galleria Spada inside Palazzo Spada in central Rome on this 2-hour tour. You'll see paintings and Borromini's perspective gallery and enjoy interactive tools that help you learn about the art of the baroque era. Select a tour time and the number of people in your party when booking.

The ideal introduction for first-time visitors to Rome, this fully private and wheelchair-accessible tour covers key attractions in the Eternal City’s historic center. Learn about the city's history and architecture as your guide leads you through level streets that are easy to navigate with a mobility aid. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, Campo de’ Fiori and more.

Make Ancient Rome engaging for the whole family on this private Colosseum and Roman Forum tour designed with kids in mind. Your guide shares fascinating stories and historical characters in a way that sparks curiosity and keeps younger travelers involved. The experience balances education and fun, offering families an enjoyable way to explore Rome’s most iconic ancient sites together.

See the Vatican and Sistine Chapel with your children on a 3-hour tour specifically designed for families. Your entire family can learn together about the Vatican Museum’s impressive works of art while participating in a fun interactive tour. You’ll visit the Vatican Museums, including Raphael's Rooms and the Gallery of Maps, the Sistine Chapel The tour includes pre-booked tickets so your family will avoid the long entrance lines.

Seeing the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill can be overwhelming without a plan. This private walking tour makes it easier by letting you customize the itinerary around your interests while an art historian guide leads the way. Explore major landmarks and gain insight into the culture, politics, and art of the Eternal City.

This brilliant half-day tour encompasses the most popular attractions of the Vatican City, including the collection of Ancient Roman and Greek statues, Raphael’s Rooms, the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps, the Sistine Chapel, and much more! You’ll be accompanied by an expert guide and, with pre-booked tickets you’ll be able to avoid the lengthy queues and begin exploring the artistic and architectural wonders of the Vatican. This Vatican tour includes the most famous and admired masterpieces of art and architecture that make this such an amazing place. You’ll be met by your guide at the entrance to the Museums, with pre-booked tickets, you’ll skip the queues, ready to start the tour. There is an opportunity to leave your belongings in the cloakroom and take a comfort break before the tour begins.

The Colosseum and Roman Forum are must-see landmarks when visiting Rome, but listening to a tour guide recite facts about the Roman Empire isn’t every kid’s idea of a great vacation. Designed with families with children in mind, this private, kid-friendly tour explains Roman history through entertaining stories about emperors, gladiators, and other real-life characters.

Escape the crowds and head straight to Rome’s landmark attractions with this 4-hour private tour. Your local guide shares stories behind Rome’s most memorable sites, from the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Customize your itinerary to suit your interests and enjoy a personalized experience throughout the tour.

The Vatican Museums contain some of the world’s top artistic masterpieces, but because it’s so popular, you could be waiting in line for a long time. Save time and stress on a private skip-the-line tour to the Vatican Museums—including the incredible Sistine Chapel—and St. Peter’s Basilica. Your guide provides commentary on some of the main attractions so you learn much more than you would going alone.

Without doing extensive research, it can be tricky to know which parts of Venice are accessible to wheelchair users, however, this tour is a perfect shortcut to that information. Head off on a private guided tour that’s expertly crafted to showcase wheelchair-accessible routes. See top sights—such as St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, St Mark's Basilica, and the Rialto Bridge—with lift access and steamboat rides to get between sites.

On this private half-day tour, explore one of Italy’s most popular archeological sites directly from the airport. You’re picked up from Fiumicino Airport in Rome and taken straight to the Ancient Ostia Archeological Park for a roughly 3-hour guided tour of the ancient Roman seaport. Explore ancient Ostia’s primary road, the Decumanus Maximus, while your guide gives insights into ancient Roman history and culture.

Get an overview of Rome in a day on this private tour. Make the most of your time in the city and leave the planning to an experienced guide. Visit major attractions including the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and more. Unlike group tours, a private tour also allows you to explore at your own pace.

Most ticket sellers just send you a voucher and leave you to figure out the rest. We actually help you! Visit our conveniently located office near Ottaviano Metro, collect your tickets, receive your complimentary map, and get personalized instructions from our knowledgeable staff. We'll show you the fastest route to the priority entrance and share insider tips to make your Vatican experience unforgettable. Our office is at Via del Mascherino 88, just 4 minutes from Ottaviano Metro. Our English-speaking team provides skip-the-line tickets that bypass 2-3 hour queues, plus a free Vatican Museums map. We'll explain which entrance to use, give walking directions, and share tips on navigating the galleries efficiently. It's a 10-15 minute walk to the priority entrance where you'll skip the lines and enter immediately. Inside, explore Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms, and over 70,000 artworks. More than a ticket, it's complete service for a stress-free visit.

Seeing Rome’s top sights independently can take days to organize. This comprehensive private tour makes it easy to cover the highlights in one itinerary, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Trevi Fountain. Continue inside the Vatican Museums to see the Sistine Chapel while learning the history behind each historic site.

Matera reveals itself in Palazzo Acito, a 17th century building open to curious and enterprising travellers. In its rooms you will live a unique experience: the city of the Sassi is all there, in 'La Secretissima camera de lo core', a whale's belly to cross, a labyrinth that will tell you about an unprecedented Matera. Accompanied by two exceptional guides, Luciana and Massimo, actors from the Teatro dei Sassi, you will have a sensorial and engaging journey to the places of citizens' hearts: moving 40 works by national and international artists, listening to ancient stories, legends whispered between talking objects and emotional maps up to Il Giuoco dei Sissi: a dice, 7 cuckoos as placeholders and Wonder cards and of Restlessness, keys to access the language, the mysteries, the sayings, the places of the city. But it doesn't end here because the game continues outside, in the historic center of Matera, in search of those secrets revealed by the cards. And if your answers are correct you will receive a welcome surprise.