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Skip the lines at Saint Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace and opt for a small-group guided tour instead. Then, enjoy the quintessential Venice experience—a gondola ride through the city’s canals and waterways. Your ticket also includes access to several landmarks surrounding Saint Mark’s Square, as well as access to a mobile app that provides commentary to a walking tour of the city at your own pace.

Avoid shuffling after a large tour group and explore the acclaimed Borghese Gallery at your own pace with skip-the-line admission. Breeze past the lines at the entrance and spend longer inside the museum admiring masterworks from artists such as Raphael, Canova, Caravaggio, and Bernini. Plus, get access to a digital audioguide, and learn more about the Renaissance art on display than you possibly could from just reading panels.

See some highlights of Switzerland and the Italian Lake District in just one day, with this well-crafted day trip from Milan. Led by a local guide, the excursion includes a Lake Como cruise past celebrity villas to Bellagio, which is known as the pearl of Lake Como. You’ll spend free time in Lugano, Switzerland, admiring lakeside views or shopping for Swiss chocolate, and then relax on the return to Milan.

Skip the long general admission lines at Florence’s Accademia Gallery by prebooking this Accademia Gallery Admission Ticket with timed entry. This admission ticket is easy to pick up from near the entrance, where a host greets you and assists you as needed. Get special timed entry into the museum and explore the works of Michelangelo, Botticelli, and other impressive artists at your own pace.

This tour is the perfect pick for time-tight travelers visiting Venice. Save yourself the hassle of booking tickets and waiting in long lines and opt for this convenient one-day itinerary instead. As well as skip-the-line admission and guided tours of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, the trip also includes a scenic gondola ride and visits to Murano and Burano to watch glass-blowing and lace-making demonstrations.

Discover several Venetian attractions in one itinerary with this full-day tour. Visit St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Rialto Bridge with an art historian guide leading the way. Stroll along Venice’s romantic canals and climb aboard a gondola for a scenic boat ride. After free time for lunch, skip the line for instant access into Doge’s Palace to see Casanova’s prison cell and walk across the Bridge of Sighs.

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.

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 Villa Borghese's meticulously curated collection during this small-group tour in Rome. Stroll through twenty rooms of the 17th-century palace with an art historian guide. See breathtaking works by masters like Caravaggio, Bernini and Raphael, including Bernini's 'Apollo and Persephone' and Caravaggio's 'St John the Baptist'. Admire the villa's marble architecture and ceiling frescoes as you listen to engaging commentary from your guide. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people or less.

Attending a Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican may be free, but tickets are famously hard to come by. Ensure you won’t waste precious vacation time or contend with last-minute disappointments with a confirmed reservation. Even better, tickets include access to a hop-on hop-off bus tour through Rome to see the city's iconic sights, including the Colosseum.

Discover the many delights of Tuscany’s wine country on this small-group tasting tour from Florence. Travel along beautiful hillside roads through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 top-rated wineries in the famed Chianti Classico region, tour the cellars and learn how wine is produced using traditional methods. Taste different wines, along with olive oil and Tuscan specialties like fresh cheeses and bruschetta. Group size is limited to twenty-five participants for a more personalized experience.

Tens of thousands of people visit the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica every day to see Renaissance masterpieces by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael, as well as the Sistine Chapel. Secure skip-the-line access to this popular UNESCO World Heritage–listed complex and learn more by touring with a guide. Personal audio headsets also ensure you can hear your guide clearly as you tour.

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.

Visit the Capitoline Museums to learn about the ancient Roman Empire and enjoy entry 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. The ticket also includes access to the "Cartier e il Mito ai Musei Capitolini" exhibition until March 15, 2026. Continue the fun after the tour with an upgrade for an aperitif at a beautiful viewpoint in the city.

Avoid wasting time during your Vatican Museums visit with this skip-the-line tour. Join a guide to pass right by the long entrance queues and start touring the massive galleries. See the incomparable Raphael Rooms, Michelangelo's stunning Sistine Chapel, as well as other museum highlights like the Gallery of Maps and the Tapestries Gallery. As you explore, your guide offers insight and commentary you'd otherwise miss if visiting alone.

Enjoy a budget-friendly adventure through Rome’s historic heart—and see areas many visitors miss—on this low-cost tour. Stroll through the Jewish Ghetto, Campo de’ Fiori, and Trastevere neighborhoods, guided by a local who shares hidden stories and insights. With a relaxed pace, this walking tour is a perfect choice for families. Simply tip your guide at the end based on your experience—it’s sightseeing made easy and fun.

As one of Florence's top attractions, the Accademia Gallery draws huge crowds of people wanting to see Michelangelo's "David" sculpture. This skip-the-line 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 walking tour after your museum visit for more context.

Getting to Civitavecchia Port from Rome usually involves a long ride on a regional train—plus a taxi ride from your hotel to the station. Skip the hassle of getting around by public transportation with this deluxe one-way transfer service. Ride in your own private, chauffeured vehicle door-to-door. Transfers can be booked all week long, with departures timed to your cruise schedule.

Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.

With a small group, step inside one of Italy’s most famous art museums on this guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Avoid the crowds with early access, then learn more about the museum’s highlights with the help of your guide. Prepare to be impressed as you spot works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio, and view iconic paintings like Titian's ‘Venus of Urbino’ and Botticelli's ‘Primavera’. Best of all: your ticket is still valid after the tour ends, so you can continue exploring for as long as you want.

Begin your Vatican experience with an exclusive early access tour, entering the Museums before the crowds. Wander through the Courtyard of the Pigna, admire Pomodoro’s “Sphere within a Sphere,” and take in the breathtaking beauty of Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Finish your visit at St. Peter’s Basilica (when permitted), skipping the main line to explore its iconic art and centuries of history in peaceful, crowd-free serenity.

The long lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel can take hours out of your sightseeing day. Optimize your time with this exclusive fast-track ticket that includes an audio guide to the vast museum complex. Enjoy stress-free escorted entry and explore the galleries and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel at your own pace while the audio guide brings the collection's history and details to life.

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice—and discover sights and bites you'd be unlikely to find on your own—on this small-group tasting tour. Follow your local guide to a range of bars where Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called cicchetti. Along the way, visit multiple neighborhoods and discover key city landmarks.

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.