Top Italy Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Get out of Venice for the day to visit the magnificent Dolomite Mountains. The early departure is to ensure a better experience in an area that year after year has seen a growing number of visitors. Enjoy the luxury of having a driver to seamlessly transport you between sites, which, depending on the season, may include Cortina d’Ampezzo, Lake Misurina and enjoy stunning views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks.

Experience Rome your way with this exclusive private and fully customizable tour, featuring a licensed guide and chauffeur in a Mercedes van or golf cart. Visit iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and Trevi Fountain, with your guide providing in-depth insights at each stop. Perfect for travelers seeking flexibility, this tour can be tailored to your interests and includes hotel, train station, airport, or port pickup.

The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill are three of Rome’s notable attractions, but going alone risks leaving your many questions unanswered. Learn more by going with a guide on this sightseeing tour. Walk up Palatine Hill for panoramic views of the Eternal City, see where gladiators battled in the ancient Colosseum and discover centuries of ruins in the Roman Forum. Ideal for first-time visitors to Rome.

The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill shouldn’t be missed when visiting Rome—but these famous millennia-old ruins can be hard to decipher without a guide. Delve deep into ancient Roman history during this guided group tour, which includes bundled admission to all three sites. Listen to stories spanning emperors and gladiators from your guide, with an option to upgrade to a private tour for more personalized attention.

Explore the historic city of Messina on a walking tour with a local guide that’s a great overview and orientation for first-time visitors. Learn about Sicily’s Arab-Norman heritage as you make your way from Cathedral Square to a series of churches, landmarks, and artwork, and hear stories from Messina’s fascinating past. Multiple departures are available throughout the day.

Explore the incredible excavation sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as the volcano that buried both cities in the first century, on this private tour. Drive to nearly the top of Mt. Vesuvius for a walk to the crater. Travel back in time to see what remains of Herculaneum and Pompeii, both cities remarkably well-preserved by the volcanic eruption. If you'd like to know more about the history of the sites, upgrade your tour to include a guide and admission tickets.

Explore just outside the city center of Florence in a fun and eco-friendly way on board a private electric cart, chauffeured by a personal guide. See more of the Renaissance city than you would on foot in an open-air car that emits no noisy fumes, letting you preserve Florence’s air and historic atmosphere while sightseeing.

Discover the delights of Tuscany on a private day trip from Florence. With a knowledgeable private driver, travel through the renowned Chianti wine region to visit the towns of Siena and San Gimignano. See famous landmarks like Siena’s Piazza del Campo, home to the annual Palio horserace, and the medieval hilltop towers of San Gimignano.

Skip the predictable itinerary of a private tour and explore Naples far from the tourist track on this completely customizable experience. Create an itinerary that matches your interests and pace together with your local guide and set off to discover the city’s authentic Rione Sanita or Pignasecca districts, the Purgatorio ad Arco and Fontanelle cemetery, the lively Via Toledo, or other sights, chosen especially for you.

Get a taste of Capri on this full-day small-group tour. Board a boat and cruise the coastline of Sorrento, bound for Capri. Once at the island, visit several grottoes and admire the natural rock formations that protrude from the sea. If time and crowds permit, you may stop outside the famous Blue Grotto. After swimming and snorkeling breaks, you'll have about four hours to explore the island by land.

Explore the Tuscan countryside during a full-day tour from Florence with horseback riding. Your guide provides a gentle horse and riding gear, then leads you through the vineyards, olive groves, and rolling hills of the Chianti region. Afterward, visit the medieval town of San Gimignano, and enjoy a typical Tuscan light lunch with a wine pairing. Option available to substitute a farm tour for the horseback ride if desired.

Go beyond Messina on this guided trip to Taormina and Savoca. Skip the hassle of public transit and head out from the city in a private vehicle, stopping to visit attractions such as filming locations from 'The Godfather' and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Isola Bella. Ideal for travelers, especially cruisers, looking to explore more of Italy but have limited time to do so.

Discover a different side of the Eternal City with this haunted walking tour through Rome. Follow your guide and a small group as evening falls across shadowy streets, empty squares, and cursed bridges while you listen to tales of executions and murders over the centuries. Use your dowsing rods to pick up ghostly evidence of past emperors, heretics, and witches who are said to still wander the city.

Discover the highlights of romantic Verona during a hop-on hop-off bus tour aboard an open-air double-decker bus. Enjoy panoramic views from the top deck while you ride past the city’s main attractions and listen to informative audio commentary along the way. There are two different bus routes included on your ticket, and 16 stops between them so you see the best of Verona. Choose between a ticket that is valid for either 24- or 48-hours.

With this self-guided tour, get a taste of Chianti without long day trips or drives—just hop on an e-bike and follow a GPS device to a vineyard on the outskirts of Florence. Easily scale the Florentine hills with a battery-assisted boost. Then, sample Chianti-style wine and other Tuscan products at a vineyard in the ancient Etruscan town of Fiesole, and enjoy views of Florence on the ride back down.

Glide around the island of Capri by boat, and see the coastal sights from the water. From a Sorrentine boat, you’ll check out landmarks such as the Faraglioni rocks, the Punta Carena lighthouse, the White Grotto, and more. Take a dip in the cobalt blue waters, then relax with happy hour drinks before you return to shore.

Discover one of Rome’s lesser-known archaeological sites—Vicus Caprarius—which was only excavated between 1999 and 2001. Escape the crowds at the Trevi Fountain and venture underground to explore this excavated site, which includes the remains of a Roman villa, an ancient cistern, and exhibits of unearthed artifacts. As a bonus, enjoy a delicious gelato at the end of the tour—select option upon booking.

Island-hop at Lake Maggiore and discover the tiny Borromean Islands with this hop-on, hop-off ferry ticket. Use the 1-day pass to venture out from Stresa, and spend your day sightseeing as you wish. Step onto the shores of Isola Bella, home to the Borromeo family ‘palazzo’; wander amid the houses of pocket-sized Isola dei Pescatori; and admire the greenery of Isola Madre where botanical gardens beckon.

Escape the crowds in St. Mark's Square and visit three of the top islands in the Venetian lagoon in a single day. Save hours with private boat transportation and stop in Murano for a glassblowing demonstration before continuing on Torcello, Venice's oldest inhabited island. End with a stroll on the island of Burano to snap photos of its candy-colored houses and browse the traditional lace shops.

For a Lake Como day trip from Milan, look no further. A great way to discover the timeless beauty of the Italian lakes, this experience includes a walking tour of the chic lake town of Como plus a Lake Como cruise to see snow-peaked mountains and luxury lakeside villas from the water. Dock in the village of Bellagio for free time to eat and explore.

Delve into two of Venice’s most remarkable sights without the fast pace and set itinerary of a group tour with this private visit to the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica. Bypass the long line with priority admission and head directly inside with your guide. Marvel at the glittering mosaics, then take in the sumptuous halls, historic prisons, and Bridge of Sighs in the palace.

Enjoy a stress-free day on the Amalfi Coast with this tour that lets you skip the hassle of driving or taking the bus. Save hours with hotel pickup and round-trip transportation from Naples or Sorrento, leaving you ample time to visit Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. Sightsee and shop, stop for lunch where you choose, and enjoy commentary about the coast and its highlights from your driver.

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.

Mt. Etna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and shouldn’t be missed when visiting Sicily, but reaching the active volcano—and getting around once there—are tough without a 4WD-equipped vehicle. On this full-day tour, get access to rugged locations standard cars can’t reach, and embark on a short hike through craters and lava flows. Top it off with a Sicilian lunch and visit to Alcantara Gorge.