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Avoid wasting time waiting for a taxi or navigating unfamiliar public transportation with this hassle-free private transfer service. Meet your driver as you exit the arrival terminal at Fiumicino airport, and relax on the journey to your city hotel while you leave the tricky traffic to an expert. Enjoy the ease of drop-off directly at your hotel or other accommodation in Rome's city center.

Explore Rome’s most iconic ancient site—the Pantheon. Admire its grand columns, royal tombs, and the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome, still standing after nearly 2,000 years.

Take in bird’s-eye views of Florence plus the highlights of its cathedral complex with this pre-booked admission ticket that also includes Giotto’s Bell Tower. Choose your preferred date and time to climb the bell tower, plus visit the cathedral, crypt, baptistery, and Opera del Duomo Museum at your own pace. Skip the hassle of keeping up with a guide and tour group and delve into one of the city’s top sights independently.

Experience one of the world's most famous monuments with the freedom of a self-guided visit and the insight of a professionally curated audio guide. Unlike standard admission tickets, this experience offers two ways to explore the Colosseum: Standard Entry Option Access the main levels of the Colosseum and discover its fascinating history through engaging audio commentary. Arena Floor Option Upgrade your visit with access to the Arena Floor, where gladiators once stood before roaring crowds. This exclusive perspective offers unique photo opportunities and a deeper connection to Ancient Roman history. This experience is ideal for: Independent travelers History lovers Families First-time visitors to Rome Travelers who prefer flexibility over scheduled guided tours The audio guide allows you to explore at your own pace while learning about gladiatorial contests, Roman engineering, emperors, and daily life in Ancient Rome.

The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill sit at the heart of ancient Rome. Explore them independently, with included timed entry and an audio guide app to explain the arena’s rich history, on this convenient package. A host at the meeting point ensures there’s no risk of confusion. Best of all? With no tour schedule to follow, you can take a break before seeing the Forum and the Palatine.

Don’t miss your chance to see the world’s most famous sculpture of Michelangelo's “David” when you book this skip-the-line ticket to the Accademia Gallery. Avoid wasting time standing in line, and use your fast-track ticket to head straight inside the renowned museum, where you can feast your eyes on thousands of Renaissance treasures at your own pace.

Escape to the Italian Riviera without hiring a car with this excursion to Cinque Terre. Perfect for travelers staying in Florence, leave navigating unfamiliar roads to your coach driver as you travel to this region. Visit the villages of Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore, with guided experiences and free time to explore. Customize your day with different itinerary choices; opt for transportation only, choose a hike-focused tour, or finish with a visit to Pisa.

Skip the tourist trap restaurants and taste your way through Rome's street food scene on this small-group gourmet walking tour. Sample a variety of street foods, such as zucchini flowers, suppli (fried rice croquettes), pastries, and pizza, and enjoy tastings of wine and beer, while taking in the impressive scenery of historic Rome all around you.

Skip the long general and ticket counter line and gain entry to Florence's exquisite Cathedral Complex, which includes the majestic Duomo, the fascinating Crypt, the Baptistery of St. John, and the Opera del Duomo Museum. This ticket allows you to explore at your own pace, choosing the order of your visit. With access to these iconic sites, delve into the rich history and stunning artistry that Florence is renowned for. Perfect for travelers looking for flexibility, this entry ticket ensures a seamless experience without the pressure of guided tours.

At a fixed time, you will be able to step into the heart of Rome and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Trevi Fountain, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. With our immersive audio guide, you’ll uncover the rich history, fascinating myths, and artistic details behind this Baroque masterpiece. Learn about the architects, the legendary coin-throwing tradition, and the stories that have captivated visitors for centuries. Explore at your own pace, listen to expert commentary, and make your visit truly unforgettable as you toss a coin and make a wish at this world-famous fountain.

Discover several of Rome's top attractions with ease by prebooking your admission tickets and choosing a tour option that suits your sightseeing style. Opt to explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill at your own pace on a self-guided audio tour, or benefit from the insight of a guide on a group tour. For a personalized experience of the ancient wonders, upgrade to a private tour that promises undivided attention.

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.

The Catacombs of Rome are a popular attraction, but this tour lets you bypass the long lines outside and also gives you skip-the-line access to the Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Martino ai Monti, making it a great pick for travelers short on time. See Rome's mysterious side with a guide filling in the details so you can get more out of your visit.

As one of Florence's top attractions, the Accademia Gallery draws huge crowds of people wanting to see Michelangelo's "David" sculpture. This guided tour helps you get inside the museum fast, so you can spend less time waiting and more time admiring world-class artwork. Plus, you can upgrade to include a visit to the Uffizi Gallery or a city walking tour after your museum visit for more context.

Check out the Colosseum’s underground chambers and gladiator passageways on a tour of the sites that are normally off-limits to the general public. With a guide, you also visit the arena floor to see where the gladiatorial action took place. The experience ends with a chance to explore the Roman Forum on your own, viewing temples and arches as you follow the footsteps of ancient senators and emperors.

Visit the Musei Capitolini (Capitoline Museums) to learn about the ancient Roman Empire and skip the long lines with this pre-booked ticket. Considered the world's first museum, it features art and artifacts that depict Rome's history, including a sculpture of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.

Ascend to the summit of one of Florence's most iconic landmarks – Brunelleschi’s Dome of Florence Cathedral. This monumental dome not only captivates with its grandeur and scale but also with its remarkable construction, overcoming significant architectural challenges of its time. Engineered by the ingenious Filippo Brunelleschi, the construction of Florence Cathedral’s Dome spanned approximately 15 years. Upon its completion, it surpassed even the ancient Pantheon in size, establishing itself as the largest dome in Europe during that era. After exploring the Dome, use your 3-day pass to skip the line and see the rest of the Florence Duomo Complex. Visit the Baptistery, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Opera del Duomo Museum, and Giotto Bell Tower.

Visit the historic vacation homes of Rome's elite on a Rome-to-Tivoli day trip—no need to navigate buses or trains. Tours Tivoli’s two UNESCO World Heritage-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.

Discover what it takes to be an ancient Roman gladiator in Rome. During a hands-on lesson, learn how to fight with authentic weapons of the time while wearing a traditional gladiator tunic and belt (available for rent). Located on the Appian Way, not far from the Colosseum, this class is a unique and interactive way to learn about ancient Roman history and culture.

Tour the iconic Colosseum and other sites of ancient Rome at its most atmospheric, and when the crowds thin out, on this evening tour. Learn about the ruins of the Roman Forum seen from the Piazza del Campidoglio, before entering the amphitheater after closing hours. Gain deeper insight into the arena from your guide, and if you've upgraded, enjoy access to the often-restricted arena floor so you can feel the energy of the space where gladiator battles were fought.

Tuscany is renowned for its food, wine, and scenery, but exploring the region on a limited schedule isn’t easy. Enjoy a stress-free sampler of locations in the captivating Val d’Orcia region on this full-day tour from Rome. With a guide at your side, visit the wine town of Montepulciano, have lunch surrounded by vineyards, and explore the historic center of Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

See what Tuscany has to offer without breaking the bank on this budget-friendly day trip to the region's highlights from Florence. Save hours with coach transportation and enjoy free time to explore the medieval old towns of Siena and San Gimignano, plus the sights of Pisa. Upgrade to a guided tour of Siena, or add-on a 2-course lunch with wine pairing for a hassle-free, all-inclusive day.

Discover the Vatican complex without the daytime crowds on this small-group or private early-morning tour. Enter with your guide first thing, as they take you around the museum's vast collections and to its highlights. Explore the papal art collection, including the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. Visit Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel before ending at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Instead of juggling multiple bookings, make your visit to Rome easier with a combination tour that checks off three historic sites in one seamless experience. Begin with a guided tour of the Colosseum—once the stage for epic gladiator battles—before heading to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to learn about ancient politics and daily Roman life.